Iowa State Teams Sweep International Livestock Exposition
Iowa State College teams captured top honors in Chicago sweeping livestock judging meats judging and farm crops events at the International Live stock exposition. Individuals Theo adore Beshh Clarence Turner and William Darbyshire led judging with high and top finishes as the college earned numerous championships and ribbons. The state overall led winners among participating states.
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Iowa State College
Canada
United States
Chicago
Iowa State
Theoadore Beshh
Waterloo
Towa
Clarence G. Turner
Ames
William Darbyshire
Washington
Town State
Fred B. Willerett
Malta
Ill
Glen G. Briggs
Lamont
Howard Mathews
Danville
Don Johnson
Perry
R. Edward Baur
van Meter
Carl O. Dorr
Bedford
Towa State College
Rambouillet
Southdown
Oxford
Poland
China
Berkshire
John Clay & Co
Iowa
President Coolidge Maintains He Is Not a Candidate
President Calvin Coolidge reiterates he does not intend to run for president in 1928 and asks Republicans to seek another candidate. He defended his August 2 statement as unchanged and demanded party deliberation among distinguished men.
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Colidge
Rapid City
Republican National Committee
Calvin Coolidge
Diary of New York farmer Squires spans 1840 1897
Wallaces' Farmer records entries from F W Squires a New York farmer who kept a diary for fifty seven years. Highlights include crossing to Utica by rail in 1843, wood cutting feats in one hour, Oswego ore shipments in 1861 and wartime service, with notes on recruiting and economic hardship 1873 and 1893.
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Oswego
John Campbell
Fulton
Maria
Squires
Danish honor for Iowa State dairy head Mortensen
Prof Mortensen head of Iowa State College dairy dept received a Danish royal decoration and membership in the Ridder of Dannebrogar. The award followed his ice cream course in Denmark last summer which included about 70 prominent dairy manufacturers and spurred growth in Danish ice cream making. Prof Mortensen is a native of Denmark. It is not good that man should be alone.
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Martin Mortensen
Iowa State College
Christian X
Harald
Prince of Denmark
Denmark
Mortensen
First Congregational Church Services Ad Schedule
George W. McNary is pastor. Sunday Dec 11 offers Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship and sermon at 11:00 a.m. Young People's Hour at 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Circle Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
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First Congregational Church
George W. McNary
Fellowship
Christmas Plans At St John and Trinity Churches
H IL Adix and Paul T Gutknecht preach at St John and Trinity. Sunday school convenes at 10 am with a 10 45 am English service and a 2 15 pm German service. Epworth League meets 6 30 pm with new officers led by Gladys Shelley. Choir practice Saturday at 8 pm. bazaar December 10 at Zimmermans store.
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Ladies’ Aid
J. B. Zimmerman
Paul T. Gutknecht
Trinity
Epworth League
Gladys Shelley
Mildred Pulver
Vivian Bancroft
Mary Starks
Madge Dickey
Leonard Duckett Pastor Services Schedule
Leonard Duckett pastor announces next Sunday December 11 with Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 featuring The Value of the Church. Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. sermon The Christian's Habits. Mid week service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Anamosa Business Property Acquired by John Bodenhofer
John Bodenhofer closed a deal to purchase the brick store building on Main Street, currently home to Aagard grocery, from the Manville Chaplin estate. He views the property as a sound investment and does not plan a new business venture.
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John Bodenhofer
Aagard Grocery
Manville Chaplin
John
Highway Commission
Iowa
Anamosa
Nellie Morey
Larby
Olin
Clark
Miss Morey
Gender roles and individual courage in career success
The piece asserts success in any career hinges on courage, skill, vision, devotion, and sacrifice rather than sex. It cites men and women in diverse roles from milliners to engineers and lawyers, noting personal initiative and responsibility as the key factors.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Monticello School Board Minutes Include New Kindergarten Start
Monticello Iowa December 5 1927 regular meeting of the board of education approves bills from Singer Sewing Machine Co Cross Hardware Co and others. A kindergarten department is proposed to start January 23 1928 with an instructor and equipment funded. F E Stimson and Chas M Luett sign.
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Monticello
Towa
Board of Education
Fraser
Stimson
Ricklefs
George
Shover
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Cross Hardware Co
Geo. Stuhler's Sons Co
Town Electric Co
A. J. H. McNeill
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
Monticello Times
Metropolitan Supply Co
Vosted Apatin Kre ‘Bare Bruce Publishing Co
Hall & McCreary Co
Warner Hardware Co
Monticello Express
Franklin Equipment Co
Iverson Furniture Store
Hilah Hutton
Frank Paxton Lumber Co
Caxton School Supply Co
Alee Genere Gro Educational Supplies Co
Supples Co
ATG Myrtle Rockstad
Dawes Sees Inside Track for GOP Nomination
Dawes says he is not a candidate for president and favors Frank Lowden’s nomina tion. Yet the vice president appears to have strengthened his odds and may be the probable nominee if Hoover’s draft plan fails.
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Dubuque
Dawes
Monticello Iowa Adopts Seven Trustee Library Board Ordinance
The Monticello city council approves an ordinance creating a seven member library board. Two members will serve two year terms and three will serve six years from July 1, 1928 with future appointments for six year terms. Vacancies fill unexpired terms as provided by Iowa code. The ordinance becomes effective after official publication. Dated December 5, 1927.
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Monticello
Towa
City of Monticello
Iowa
Ray Echternacht
B. E
Monticello Adopts Speed Limits for Districts
Ordinance 503 establishes a business district from Chestnut to Main along First and related streets and a residence district across city streets. Vehicles must stay within 15 mph in business and 25 mph in residential areas with penalties up to 25 dollars or five days in jail.
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Monticello
Iowa
First Street
Chestnut Street
Main Street
Farley Street
Second Street
Sycamore Street
Grand Street
Maple Street
Washington Street
Elm Street
Cedar Street
Third Street
Ray Echternacht
B. E. First
For Sale Purebred Hog Boars and One Yearling
FOR SALE Purebred Poland China spring boars and one yearling Priced right Herd cholera immune Phone 90F2 G. H. Gerdes 2021 FOR SALE Hampshire spring and fall boars Type size and quality Price right H. G. Manuel & Sons Center Junction Iowa 18 tf FOR RENT One farm 240 acres 3 miles west of Hopkinton one farm 135 acres 64% miles west of Hopkinton W. S. Johnson Hopkinton Iowa 23 tf
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Poland
China
Will M. Lubten
Monticello
Chester
J.B. Sechusen
Center Junction
Iowa
G. H. Gerdes
Hampshire
H. G. Manuel & Sons
Hopkinton
W. S. Johnson
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Route 4
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I. E
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West End
Finder
G. Schoon
County Home
Frank Dawes
Thos. F. Stimpson
Monticello Exchange
Fred. Shover
Cecil B. Curtis
Charles R. Neal
Scotch Grove
B. J. Lightfoot
John Kiburz
Sackett and Kiburz
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Helms’ Studio
Phone
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Wil M. Lubben
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