Council Minutes Show Budget Approval and Adjournment
The adjourned city council session on July 26 1947 notes four members present Leonard Mattheissen Jones and Shaffer with Absent Haty The budget and mate ad was approved and certified to the County Auditor a copy added to the minutes Ayes Leonard Mattheissen Jones Shaffer Nay none The meeting adjourned at 730 PM with Mattheissen the only present later meeting night Absent Leonard Jones Shaffer Attest Rose Hines Clerk
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Jones County 4-H Auction At Fair Promotes Youth Livestock
Next Friday the annual 4-H auction at the Great Jones County Fair features baby beeves pigs and lambs. Buyers can invest in a calf or pig to support 4-H youth, often reselling later with good profits while boosting county livestock standards.
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What Does The Fair Mean To Monticello
Monticello benefits from the annual Great Jones County Fair as a major economic and community event. The fair draws visitors from across Iowa and neighboring states, boosting livestock trade, local businesses, and regional visibility, while keeping Monticello’s economy and civic focus active year round.
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Editorial cites farm journal plan to boost wages through output alone
The Belmond Independent notes a Farm Journal suggestion that labor leaders promote higher wages by increasing production and consumer demand. It warns editors distribute promotional material as news, arguing many editorials lack news value and mislead readers.
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Belmond Independent
Dewey Leads in Republican Presidential Hopefuls
The Lyon County Reporter notes little movement among GOP candidates with Governor Dewey of New York leading by a substantial margin. It suggests other contenders could stall him briefly, but if the convention were held tomorrow he would likely be the nominee.
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Stassen Favored GOP Candidate Amid Iowa Speculation
Iowans favor Harold Stassen as a potential GOP nominee while Truman looms as a tough campaigner. In Clear Lake Governor Blue’s absence leaves questions about his future plans and a wide field of hopefuls grows, including Beardsley Evans Bergeson Olmstead Linn and Hall with Earl Beardsley among injected names. Senator Wilson teased a re election bid though no official word emerged. The fall special session outlook remains uncertain and party unity hinges on Blue’s next moves.
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Great Jones County Fair 1897 Delights Crowds At Jones County
The Great Jones County Fair from August 24 to 27, 1897 offered two horse races the 2 50 trot and a roadster event won by Jones County Boy and Hiland Wilkes. Exhibitors from Monticello displayed goods in the floral hall and livestock pens thrived under Angell's music. Special acts included Langslow the rifle expert and Ellen Vetter performing in a globe act.
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Monticello News Notes and Local Tidbits
Late week readers report sightings of not flying saucers but comets, and a joke about the Great Jones County Fair. A dog named Pepper was poisoned, a trip to Waterloo and Bath Packing yields notes, and birth of a bull calf is announced from Elsie Farm. A clutter of local anecdotes follows, including misfired pranks, theft at Clark Brothers, and a rescue in Dubuque involving a store model mannequin.
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Monticello Council Approves Six Month Pool Hall License
In an adjourned session on July 14 1947 Monticello council with members Leonard Jones and Shaffer present approved a six month pool hall license for A L Potter and set a hearing for July 26 at 2 00 pm. Absentees were Mattheissen and Baty. R C Hoag was the recording official.
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