Jones County Fair opens with crowds and varied attractions
The Jones County Fair opened yesterday in Jones Co with clear skies and warm temps. Visitors enjoyed clean concessions and numerous stands while the race track and carousels drew families. The day featured livestock and crops displays, a five legged calf, a wild girl attraction, and a wild Africa exhibit. Monticello Concert Band provided music as Monticello and Wyoming teams played a close baseball game.
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Daily Fair News
Jones County Fair
Ita
Floral Hall
Zoma
Africa
John Eden
Coitson
John Hanken
Fair Association
State College
Ames
Monticello
Wyoming
He Baers
County Supervisors Open Bids for Bridges and Culverts
On August 20 1918 the Jones County Board approved minutes from August 6 and opened bids for bridges and culverts per July 28 1913 resolution. Lowest bids were accepted for several bridges with private lettings to Wm Flaherty and W L Hanssen, others rejected. land purchase and coal orders awarded before adjournment.
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Thomaen
Hale
Bohren
Finn
Murfield
Hele
Jones County
Wm. Wlaherty
Flaherty
Clinton Bridge & Iron Works
VY. L. Hanssen
V. L. Hanssen
W. L. Hanssen
Roy Bullock
W. HH. Norris
See
Scotch Grove
Wm. Flaherty
G. W. Ireland
Christopher Gin
County Home
Eclipse Lumber Co
Court House
Wapsie Valley Fair marks 25th year in Central City
The 25th annual Wapsie Valley Fair runs September 1–6 in Central City. Monday is entry day with early entries urged. Tuesday is children and old soldiers day with free admission. Wednesday covers family and auto entries and high school events for 1.00. Thursday features a horse show and amphitheatre program. Friday hosts the live stock sale and a parade of prize winners plus features. Night shows run Tue Thu with vaudeville and music. admission 26 cents. Addressed by EH Henderson and H F Lockwood as president and secretary.
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Central City
T. EH. Henderson
H. F. Lockwood
Fair Speed Entries Handled Across Multiple Races
Wednesday and Thursday pace and trot events list entries for Cadie Hale Axeford Orlin O and many others from Anamosa Independence Monticello and neighboring towns. Notable drivers include Toby C. Hart Glen Hagen Lady Rollie and Shadma W with numerous mounts and handlers such as McMillen Romine and Boulter.
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B m
Siebarts
Edwin Hirg
Hart
Anamosa
Toby C
Cowles
Manchester
Axeford
Montic
Belle Marcus
Bn m
Maurice
Monticello
Mabel Paral
Gibson
Shadma W
M, Sullivan
White Lake
Dick Alerton
Axeyford
Brismmer
Indepen_dence
Storm Cliff Jr
Harris
M, Sieberts
Edwin H
Mn G, Hart
Kemp S
Stivers
Hxplan
Bn Im
McMillen
Laporte City
Orian
Ba Sg
Daisy Dean
M. White
Volga City
Ellison
Pas
Bates
Independence
Wyoming team eyes clean sweep of three fairs in September
The Wyoming Journal notes three upcoming games tied to local fairs: August 28 at Monti cello Fair, September 8 at Tip ton Fair, and September 10 at Wooddmuan Picnic. The boys seek a perfect run, with batting practice highlighted as essential and fans urged to offer support.
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Wyoming
Monticello
Tipton Fair
Man’s five-year stay makes him a pioneer in local papers
Fremont Tribune notes that a man who has lived in the same house for five years earns distinction as a pioneer in local news. The piece reflects on small community recognition and aging homes within the town.
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Fremont Tribune
Death mystery grips Sternweis tragedy in Dubuque county
Five family members died in a barn fire at the Sternweis farm last Thursday. The fight over the estate centers on whether Henry Sternweis or his wife died last, potentially shaping a $100,000 estate. A funeral was held at Sherrill's Mound and false teeth from Mrs. Sternweis were recovered. N Gindorfer was named trustee of the Sternweis estate.
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Henry Sternweis
Dubuque County
Sternweis
Dubuque
Charles Pawson
Mary A. Pawson
Charles Pawson, Jr
Jane Pawson
James B. Richards
Lydia A. Richards
Wyoming
Iowa
Q Clerk
District Court of
Jones County
Legislature of
Dane Pawson
T. J. Farlan
James J. Richards
Plainthy
Evers
Reverend praises Dr King's New Life Pills for constipation
Allison town resident Rev H Stubenwoll writes in praise of Dr King s New Life Pills as perfect for constipation and a liver bowel regulator. The ad guarantees every pill with a 25 cent price at O H Soetjes.
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H. Stubenwoll
Allison, Town
Dr. King
O. H. Soetjes
Cure for Fifty Years Eczema Highlighted in Ad
Mrs D L Kenney reports Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment cured a fifty year tetter suffering. The ad claims quick relief from burning itching and smarting skin conditions and promotes availability from Pfeiffer Chemical Co through St Louis and Philadelphia outlets.
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Pfeiffer Chemical Co
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Puzzle asks why rival races crowded in southeastern Europe
A St Louis Globe-Democrat note reflects on a perplexing regional tension in southeastern Europe where longstanding enemies find themselves in close proximity. The piece ponders the historical forces shaping the crowded, contested corner and asks why such animosities persist in the modern era.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Mexico
St. Louis
Adler-i-ka Promises Fast Relief for Monticello Residents
Monticello readers learn that Adler-i-ka a buckthorn bark glycerine mix sold by O H Soetje can relieve sour stomach gas and constipation after a single dose. The advertisement touts rapid cleansing of old foul matter from the body.
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Monticello
O. H. Soetje’s
For Sale 1918 Model Motor Cycles And Boats Bargains
For sale 1918 model motor cycles and motor boats at bargain prices all makes brand new machines with easy monthly payments Get our proposition before buying or you will regret it Also bargains in used motor cycles Write us today Enclose stamp for reply Address Lock Box 11 Trenton Michigan
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Trenton
Michigan
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