Resolution of Necessity for Paying Monticello Iowa
Monticello Iowa city council on December 1 1926 filed a resolution of necessity for pavement and street improvements to be considered at a December 20 1926 meeting. It details streets to be improved with curb and gutter and specifies methods including brick Portland cement and asphalt pavements with costs assessed against abutting private property and nearby railroad rights of way. Notices will be published in the Monticello Express and Monticello Times.
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Montlesire
Towa
Seventh Street
Davidson Street
Neaf Far- Well Street
Fourth Street
Gul Street
Chestnut Street
Second Street
Walnut Street
Maple Street
Farley Street
Cedar Street
First Street
Clark Street
C. M. & St. P. Railway
Buckeye Street
Fifth Street
Third Street
Linden Avenue
Sivamore Street
Center Street
Grand Street
Washington Street
Angie Street
Grant Street
Farwell Street
Dunham Street
Main Street
Corporation
Howard l Kk. Green Company
Tidaenek
Prapas
Monticello
Monticelle
Monticella
Special Meeting In Monticello Iowa On Paving Project
A special Monticello Iowa city council meeting December 1926 discussed paving project plans and assessment costs. Mayor presided. members present included Hanson Wilkinson Hayes Bates Rockstad and others. The council adopted a resolution approving plans specifications preliminary plat and schedule of assessment for the 1927 paving work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aman
Puagissen Welkinson
Hayes
Bates
Hoehksisd
East
CarneHrnan Hocketad
Mansesen
Aye Hanssen
Wilkinson
Hay Bates
Rockstad
Monticello
Iowa
Howisrd KR. Green Company
Cedar Rapids
Sheriff Sale Notice in Jones County Iowa 1924
By order of the district court of Jones County Iowa Lowell State Bank sues Margaret Reid alias Margaret Thompson for 12505.78 plus 188.41 costs. Sheriff Bodenhofet will auction the described land in Anamosa on December 30 1926 at 9 a.m. to satisfy the judgment, with redemption rights and cash payment required.
Sheriff sale notice of Jones County judgment
Judgment rendered November 24 1926 in favor of Lowell State Bank against Gertrude Kennedy for 18487 90. Real estate in Jones County Iowa described as west half of southwest quarter and northeast quarter of southeast quarter section 4 township 86 range 4. Sale to highest bidder for cash December 38 1926 in Anamosa. Sheriff John Bopuen Eomp Pirmpier. Dated November 29 1924.
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District Court
Jones County
Towa
Lowell
Hank
Gertrude Kenenedy
Hale Owis
Carter
Lunn
Jones County Lown
Kennelly
Medea
Boecenber
Anamosa
John Bopuen Eeomppier
Iowa
Doxsker & Doxsee
Colored steel processing could reshape industry
An English method to color steel for ornamental use may reach commercial viability. The secret progress offers women outside the home and thousands of engineers a chance at fortune. If proven, colored steel could be used for ornaments furniture and varied articles, marking a significant advancement in the steel industry.
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Sioux City Journal
Chevrolet
Fisher
Santa letter requests from Cascade area children for Christmas
A collection of handwritten notes from Herbert Kedley Cascade Iowa and Dorothy McLaughlin Lorraine Scott and Shirley Scott dated December 1926 asking Santa Claus for gifts including a wagon a chicken snatcher a mechanical boat a ring candy pencils a sled dolls and handkerchiefs with familial mentions of sisters and cousins in Monticello and local schools.
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Santa Clause
Tam
Santa
Francis
Louis Moran
Wright
Herbert Kedley
Cascade
Iowa
Santa Claus
Ruth Anne
Helen
Dorothy McLaughlin
Women and Authorship: Yale Professor Praises Female Novelists
Prof William Lyon Phelps of Yale argues sex affects authorship and that women surpass men in storytelling. He cites Edith Wharton Anne Sedgewick Willa Cather Dorothy Canfield Edna Ferber Inez Wyte and Iona Gale as the world’s best group of women novelists challenging any male equivalent.
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Sioux City Journal
William Lyon Phelps
Yale University
Edith Wharton
Anne Sedgewick
Willa Cather
Dorothy Canfield
Edna Perber
Iona Gale
Elinor Wyte
Monticello Hearings on Street Paving Plans Set
The Monticello Iowa city council schedules a hearing at 7:30 p.m. December 30 1926 in the city hall to review proposed street paving plans and contract forms with an estimated cost of 155000 dollars. Objections may be filed by any interested party. description appears in a separate resolution.
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Monticello
Couneilman Hanssen
Gierth
Monticella
Voas
Hanssen
Wilkinson
Mayes
Bates
Rockstad
Law
Venus
Hayes
Montieelo
Towa
Council Chamber
Monticello Xpress
Monticello Times
Ray Ehternacht
Iowa
Ray Echternacht
Old Lady Probes Asylum Sight on Ride
A grandmother touring with her son and daughter in law asks about a high walled group of buildings. He explains it is a state asylum and the ensuing social scene at a nearby golf course draws her remark about the inmates. The exchange shifts to a humor vignette about complimenting men and mispronounced opera titles.
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Los Angeles Times
Senator Underwood backs Smith as 1928 Democratic choice
Senator Underwood asserts Al Smith of New York is the logical choice for the Democratic nomination in 1928 but doubts the governor can be named. He notes the dry Democrats have no use for a wet Smith type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Notable Massachusetts Governor’s Salary Controversy Emerges
Ohio State Journal reports investigators say Gov. Alvan T. Fuller of Massachusetts stands apart for not cashing public salaries during four years as lieutenant governor and as governor he continues the practice. Claims note $16,000 and $17,500 due, plus congressional pay over years, with assertions of plans to manipulate vouchers.
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Ohio State Journal
Alvan T. Fuller
Massachusetts
Congress
Farmers Payoff Promises Fall Short in Washington Talk
The column argues politicians promise federal laws to fix farmers' finances, but farmers often realize such rhetoric yields votes for the promise-makers rather than real aid. It stresses skepticism toward nationwide solutions and the value of local judgment.
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Jeferson
Washington
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Ray Wehternacht
Haves
Rookstad
Bow
Lowell State Bank
Margaret Reid
Alvas Margaret Thompson
Maquoketa River
Margaret Thompson
John Bodenhofet
Foxsee & Doexsee
Attys
Cascade Town
Monteciio Decender
Lorraine
Lorraine Scott
Santa Clas
Ben
Shirley Scott
Christian Science Monitor
Mrs. Blank
Boston Transcript
Smith
Rock of Ages
J. E. Bateman
P. S. Jansen
Stephen Walsworth
Onslow
Sale
T.B
Chester
W. H. Kokemuller
Roy D. Conley
George Paulsen
Star Meat Market
Marshall & Matthiessen
Monticello Express
John A. Liddy
Wollenberger & CO
la Salle Stragy
Chicago
W. W. Stickford
Rexall
Sanico Range
Sanico
Armco
Arend Balster Stores
Scotch Grove
Iowa Electric Company
Touc
Office of Securities Department
Merchants National Bank Bldg
the Express
Landau
Fof
Fins, Mich
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Europe
Standard Oiompany
Standard Oil Building
Michigan Avenue
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