Jones County Fair Opens With Broad Exhibits and Busy Displays
The Jones County Fair opens Monday with crowded concessions and extensive displays in the floral hall and grounds. Cooks showcase the acid pack canning method while farm displays feature crops from Monticello area. The Scotch Grove Concert band, led by Frank Royden, provides performances amid a strong showing of machinery, barn equipment, quilts, and livestock from local districts.
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Jones County
Floral Hall
Monticello
Hicks
Scotch Grove
Frank Royden
Children Celebrate Day with Games and Cliffs on Stage
Yesterday children enjoyed a day full of play at the grounds. They laughed at the three Cliffs on the amphitheatre stage, bought popcorn from Major Winner, and cooled throats with Lemo at five pence a glass. The area was theirs and they made the most of it.
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Lemo
Monticello Fairgrounds Rated Best in State
Monticello’s fairgrounds are praised as the most conveniently lighted and attractive in the state with ample shade and a natural amphitheatre for spectators. Police urge cautious driving to prevent accidents as a county fair week prompts local closures from 1 to 5 pm for three days.
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Monticello
Fair Notes Highlight Monticello Fair Exhibits
J J Hayes shows furniture in the floral hall north side including a hospital bed style for John McDonald hospital. Hicks Ricklers, F A Locher music displays, Ricklefs McNeill stove line, Franklin Barn Equipment booth with steel stalls and litter carriers. Red Cross garments display, gate receipts slight drop from weather. Cattle premiums under tent, Monkey and pony show praised. urged for children to enjoy.
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J. J. Hayes
Floral Hall
John McDonald Hospital
Hicks & Ricklers
Monticello
F. A. Locher
Ricklefs & McNeill
Franklin Barn Equipment Company
Red Cross
Rich Man's War Tax Bill Seen by Senate
In the Chicago Tribune, a glance at the income tax bill indicates the rich are bearing the cost, suggesting the measure is a tax advantage for the wealthy and a burden for others.
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Chicago Tribune
Senate
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Mr Root Bets on Russia in Chicago Evening Post
The Chicago Evening Post notes Mr Root shifts bets toward Russia. The column underlines changing views in markets and political alignments, highlighting how figures like Mr Root assess global strategies and risk factors amid evolving tensions.
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Chicago Evening Post
Horses at the Fair Premium Winners Named
Farmers entered Norman and Clydesdale horses at the fair for premiums. Notable winners include John Kurt first on a colts class, Arnold Beger first on a Clydsdale mare, Hiland Ward first on road mares, and John Kurt taking two Norman mare premiums among others. The entry list features Peter Kurt, Peter Bell, George Buol, Arnold Jagger and A W Adams.
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Peter Kurt
John Kurt
George Buol
Peter Bell
Arnold Jagger
Mr. Egger
Clydesdale
Clydsdale
Arnold Beger
Hiland Ward
Lewis Terwilliger
A. W. Adams
School Board Proceedings Special Session August 7 1917
The Board of Education met in a special session with M. W. Kehoe C. E. Brainerd and T. M. Redmond present. Minutes of the last special meeting were approved. Tuition for grades totaled 185.25 dollars. Bills allowed include Cross Hardware 15.20. Sloan 45.00 Henderson 5.25 Davenport Bag 20.20 Iowa Telephone 2.385 Stary 109.90 Eclipse Lumber 45.05 Parrott 7.63 Board adjourned.
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Board of Education
M. W. Kehoe
C. E. Brainerd
T. M. Redmond
General Fund
Cross Hardware Co
B Sloan
W Henderson
Davenport Bag and Paper Co
Iowa Telephone Co
Frank Stary
Ieclipse Lumber Co
Matt Parrott & Sons
C. A. Doxsee
Hartvigsen suit seeks damages for alienation of husband
Anna Hartvigsen of Clinton county sues Rose Hess nurse for 5000 dollars alleging alienation of her husband’s affections. Hartvigsen and Hess were recently convicted on a statutory charge and remain under sentence suspension. She also seeks divorce and 60 dollars monthly alimony, alleging the husband offered a lump sum to drop the suit so he could wed another woman. James Remley of Anamosa visited Monticello yesterday.
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Anna Hartvigsen
Dietrich Hartvigsen
Clinton County
Rose Hess
Hartvigsen
Miss Jessie Able Visits Olin on Tuesday
Miss Jessie Able made a visit to Olin on Tuesday, engaging with local residents and authorities during her port of call. The event drew attention from community members and marked a notable visit by the visitor.
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Jessie Able
Proclamation Sets Coal Prices for Iowa and Illinois Mines
The president acting under congressional authority fixed provisional coal prices f o b mine for 2000 lb tons in Iowa and Illinois. Iowa run of mine 2.70, prepared 2.95, screenings 2.45. Illinois run of mine 1.95, prepared 2.20, screenings 1.70 with third year prices 2.40, 2.65, 2.15. The measure aims at fairness and liberal terms, noting a near one dollar cut for Illinois coal.
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United States
Congress
Iowa
Local Classifieds Note Wool Wanted And Rentals
Wool wanted and glasses fitted offered by local providers. Farm for sale near Langworthy and a Viola eight room rental available. Also piano tuning service and dressmaking parlor ad plus livestock for sale in Scotch Grove. Rag collection paid at Express office.
House for Sale With Modern Improvements
All the latest modern improvements offered at a tempting price. Key available at Dr J G Thomas residence. Also notice of rental for meat market and grocery in good business town in Iowa. Henry Hellberg invites prompt inquiries.
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Salh
J. G. Thomas
Lawrence Jacobs
Henry Hellberg
Anamosa
Iowa
Dr Hand Teething Lotion Promises Easier Teething
An advertisement touts Dr Hand's Teething Lotion as reducing swelling easing pain and soothing babies during teething. It claims quick results with frequent applications and notes the lotion is safe if swallowed and is sold for 25 cents at druggists.
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Dr. Hand
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H. F. Lockwood
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M. F. Hogan
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Stickford
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Chicago
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Armour Institute of Technology
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