Government orders print cuts and subscription limits
The government directs newspapers to reduce print usage by at least 15 percent and stop subscriptions after eight months unless renewed with payment. Readers near the office are urged to prepay, while distant subscribers will receive statements by mail. The policy supports war effort and asks readers to comply. Local notes list several residents visiting, trips to cities, and social visits. Special Saturday sale at Peterson's Clothes Shop is announced.
Many Visiting Dwellers Report from Monticello Area
A long list of residents and guests visiting Monticello and nearby towns is recorded. Names include Mrs. C. C. Tobin and daughters in Worthington, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Arduser in Dubuque, Sergt. W. C. Moore in France, and Dr. John McLaughlin visiting from Chicago.
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Otto Arduser
Baby
Dubuque
John McLaughlin
Chicago
J. A. McLaughlin
Uncalled Letters Remain At Monticello Post Office
Letters addressed to Jim Porter Austin Byerley Mrs Sobet Williams and Finley Delbridge remain in the Monticello post office uncalled for awaiting pickup and postal handling.
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Jim Porter
Austin Byerley
Sobet Williams
Finley Delbridge
Monticello
Premiums Available At Lowell State Bank After Fair
Entitled exhibitors at the Jones County fair may draw their premiums at Lowell State Bank starting next Saturday. The notice directs patience until the distribution day and identifies the bank as the payout location for awards across the fair.
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Jones County
Lowell State Bank
Slivers Reade Injured Playing Base Ball Catch
Slivers Reade has his right arm in splints after bones cracked when he caught a base ball last Thursday. The town reports a busy week with visitors from Cedar Rapids and Iowa communities, plus several locals traveling for visits, teaching assignments, and service plans. The corn canning factory prepares for next Tuesday with extended hours to meet frost deadlines.
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Reade
Dahling
Miss Lillian Dautremont Visits Father in Chicago
Miss Lillian Dautremont, enrolled in a Chicago nurse training course, visited last Monday evening at the home of her father. Lorraine Dautremont, attending summer school at Cedar Falls, also returned the same Monday.
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Ruth Young
Cedar Falls
Ruth Morton
Marion
Geraldine Anderson
Iane Marshall
Greeley
Ernest Landis
Carlton Landis
Lillian Dautremont
Chicago
Lorraine Dautremont
Bootleggers and Officers Clash in Curbstone Meeting
A few boozers and bootleggers crossed paths last Friday night. It hints at future pleasant news when a bootlegger moving liquor from another state tangles with law enforcement. Officers have ample chance to exercise their eyesight.
Men Wanted at the Franklin Barn Equipment Co
Help wanted notice from the Franklin Barn Equipment Co seeking male laborers for general shop work. Position requires ability to operate basic machinery and lift heavy items. Apply in person at the company yard or send credentials to the manager.
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The
Franklin Barn Equipment Co
Iowa Telephone Raises Rural Rates in 1918
The Iowa Telephone Company says rural rates rise effective October 1 1918 due to higher costs for materials and labor. After October 1 rural residence service on grounded line will cost 1 25 dollars per month payable quarterly in advance.
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Iowa Telephone Company
Sermon Clips End Summer Union Meetings At Park
Rev H Irvine of Castle Grove preached to a fine park congregation last Sunday evening closing the union summer meetings. Churches will resume services next Sunday with morning and evening sessions.
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H. Irvine
Castle Grove
the Park
Millard First Joins French Service With Machine Gun Company
Millard First has landed safely in France as a member of a machine gun company. He left home for the service May 10. A squad in a machine gun company includes two men a mule and a machine gun aiding in stopping the enemy advance with effective fire.
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Millard
France
Frank Mellette Visits Monticello After 22 Years
Frank Mellette of a Chicago lumber firm arrived in town yesterday marking 22 years since he left Monticello. Locals note his strong resemblance to his late father Dr. E T Mellette. Mellette has two sons, one serving in the Marine corps.
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Frank Mellette
Chicago
Monticello
Dr. E. T. Mellette
Frank
Marine Services
Government
Red Cross sale funds final payment to Jones county
The Castle Grove Red Cross sale netted 1174.26 after expenses, paid to the northern half of Jones county. Rev H C Irvine, treasurer, recently disbursed the funds. Ruth Nelson, longtime Lowell State Bank stenographer now joining overseas Red Cross service, heads home to Williamsburg then on to New York. Captain Howard Reiter of Camp Bowie and Mrs Reiter visit Monticello friends while his 15 year army career continues at Fort Worth. Uncle Tom show at Terry company tent drew a large crowd and strong applause for the revival of the old drama.
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Red Cross
Castle Grove
Jones County
H. C. Irvine
Ruth Nelson
Lowell State Bank
Williamsburg
New York
Howard Reiter
Camp Bowie
Texas
Stephen Grover
Terry Company
Thes
Uncle Tom
Eliza
Ophelia
Dunn Family Visits Monti Cello Relatives Recall Past
Oklahoma couple Mr and Mrs Dunn and their daughter traveled to Monti Cello last Thursday evening to visit Mrs Dunn's nephew Thomas J George and friends. Mrs Dunn aka Sarah Moore longtime resident recalls Nebraska move 36 years ago and hasn't returned in 27 years noting many local changes since childhood.
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Harry Reeve
Hopkinton
Henry Heisey
Daisy Noyes
Chicago
Monticello
Irving Mirick
Viola
Mr. Mirick
Kate Mirick
Mrs. Dunn
Oklahoma
Local youth among 188 chosen for officers training school
Vincent Balcar, son of Rev and Mrs B T Balcar, named among 188 recruits from Camp Gordon list published in the Atlanta Journal. He joined the 157th depot brigade less than a month ago as officers training school opens Sept 1. Nearby, a car accident near Martelle injured a man named Allen and left a woman and child with minor injuries. Edward Le Van of Hi Reno Oklahoma visited Monticello. he recalled farm history and noted Oklahoma's bumper grain crop but poor corn due to heat. similar drought issues reported in Nebraska Missouri and Kansas.
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Vincent Balcar
B. T. Balcar
Atlanta Journal
Camp Gordon
Officers’ Training School
157Th
Mt. Vernon
Richardson
Martelle
Allen
Edward le van
Hi Reno
Oklahoma
Monticello
J. H. Zimmerman
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
Jury Adds Bond Advice to Verdict in Justice Case
Judge Waddick presided as jurors overstepped their role by ordering the $50 judgment be invested in a liberty bond for the plaintiff. The judge, noting both lacked authority, entered a $50 verdict plain and unconditional, discounting the jury’s recommendation.
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Waddick
Collision near Monticello injures bumper and radiator
Mr and Mrs Peter Bailey traveling from Cedar Rapids to Monticello collided with an Overland coming down a hill. Mrs Bailey says the other driver failed to stop due to brake trouble. Bailey Buick roadster sustained bumper damage and a punctured tire. the Overland had a broken light and punctured radiator.
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Peter Bailey
Monticello
Cedar Rapids
Schools Open Near September in Nation's Rebuild
L W Dunlap urges full attendance as schools reopen to train youth for reconstruction. Emphasizes punctuality, cooperation of parents, and 8 30 Friday high school entrance preliminaries open to rural pupils who failed prior exams. Superintendent invites patrons to visit and support the district.
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L. W. Dunlap
Peterson's Underwear Sale And School Knickerbockers
Local store advertises regular 1.60 underwear for 1.23 on Saturday. Also promotes new shipment of boys knickerbocker pants ideal for school. Gives period tone and emphasis on value and schoolwear.
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Peterson’s Clothes Shop
Back to School Fashions and War Currency Arriver
School opens next Monday with a display of boys odd pants waists shoes and stockings from Petersons. Two new greenback notes the 1 and 2 federal reserve bank notes circulate to replace silver certificates. A coal bin fire at the public school heating plant burned 140 tons of coal but was controlled with janitor Billy Sloan aiding firefighters. The Royal Scotch Highlanders Band concluded a six day Monticello street concert with large crowds and enthusiastic cheers.
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Peterson
Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury
George Washington
Federal Reserve
Thomas Jefferson
Billy Sloan
Fire Department
Royal Scotch Highlanders
Jones County Fair
First Street
Messrs. Lee
Kellum
Monticello
County registrants rush to join war effort at Anamosa
The county boys who came of age between June 5 and August 24 registered at Anamosa last Saturday. The first two registrants filled questionnaires quickly and waived exemptions and deferred classification to enter the war. One registrant is married, his 19 year old wife urging duty for her husband, tears in her eyes. Both displayed strong patriotism and responsibility.
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Anamosa
Teamwork in France Radiates World Class Effort
An Omaha World Herald note highlights France's teamwork as a premier display of cooperative skill, praising collective precision and disciplined play that set a high standard for international competition.
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Omaha World-Herald
France
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Hazelton
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Herman Bendix
Los Angeles
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Spirit Lake
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