Santa Claus mail bag from Monticello area children
A regional December roundup prints letters to Santa from Monticello Iowa and nearby towns requesting toys, dolls, train sets, clothing, candy, nuts, and small personal items for Christmas 1925 1926. Names include Max Palmer Russell McLaughlin Evelyn Meadow Helen Meadow John Meadow Ada Bernice Kitchen Neva May and Ada Bernice Kitchen Donald Pursell Ruthie Zuebler and others.
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Monticello
Santa Claus
Russell
Lama
Robert McLaughlin
Scotch Grove
Evelyn Meadow
Helen
Ada Bernice
Ada
Neva May
Ada Bernice Kitchen
Boy Scout Notes on Hike Tests and Archery Safety
A Scout activity note lists a Saturday hike and tests in fire cooking compass nature and bow work. It warns that archery weapons require care and recalls court of honor decisions approving Greenewald Hoag and Stickford for merit badges and public health. Five tests may qualify for Star Scout rank.
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Court of Honor
E. E. Reed
A. M. Maurice
George Guyan
Greenewald
Hoag
Stickford
Hazel Oliphant v Oliphant divorce petition filed
In Jones county Iowa district court a January 1926 term notice states Hazel Oliphant seeks an absolute divorce from Leo Oliphant on grounds of desertion and cruel inhuman treatment. Leo must answer by the second day of the next term beginning January 25 1926 or default and judgment will be entered. J. & Remley attorney for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Oliphant
Leo Oliphant
District Court of Iowa
Jones County
District Court
Anamosa
Iowa
J. &. Remley
Hem of Christ's Garment Sermon at Presbyterian Church
Services next Sunday December 13 at the Presbyterian Church under Pastor Leonard Duckett. Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 with sermon The Hem of Christ's Garment. Christian Endeavor at 6 46 p.m. Evening worship at 7 30 p.m. sermon The Builders.
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Christ
Anniversary of Church Dedication at St Peter and Pauls
St Peter and Pauls Lutheran Church Castle Grove TownshipO Sitzler pastor announces December 13 services including Sunday school Bible class at 10 a m German service 10 45 a m first anniversary dedication special German sermon Luther League meeting 8 p m and Sunday school children practice for Christmas after dinner
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St. Peter and Paul’s Lutheran Church
Castle Grove Township
O. Sitzler
Christmas Program Practice At Local Churches
The Reformed Church with Pastor R P Kuentzel invites all children to recite at Christmas evening service. Sunday School at 10:00 German service at 11:00 with choir rehearsal. Richland Center Presbyterian Church led by Henry Marks holds Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00. Christmas program practice scheduled Sunday afternoon at the church.
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R. P. Kuentzel
Richland Center Presbyterian Church
Henry Marks
Church Services and Sunday School Schedules
St Matthew's Ev Lutheran Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. German services follow at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school children meet in Luther hall next Sunday at 1:30 for Christmas program practice. Methodist Episcopal Church announces morning worship and evening services with a state Anti Saloon League speaker and a voluntary offering.
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Luther Hall
Methodist Episcopal Church
Albert E. Coe
Upworth League
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Farm and livestock auctions announced for December
Sunday services listed with worship and vesper times. Auction ads preview closing out sales at Kehoe and Knake farm near Monticello and J A McDonald farm near Center Junction on December 15, with cattle horses hogs hay grain and implements. Arthur Hubbard farm sale planned December 17 near Prairie Hill church. Partnership dissolved between August Toenjes and Henry Moenk Jr. cattle sale December 14 65 head and 32 more cattle to be sold. Pedigreed Short horn sale December 18 at Anamosa fair grounds with 30 females and 10 bulls by Eileen and Watt.
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the Express
Kehoe & Knake
D. E. Kehoe
Monticello
McDonald & Dawes
J. A. McDonald
Center Junction
Ermaeus
Arthur Hubbard
Anamosa Fair Grounds
G. J. Eileen
A. Watt
Express
Christmas mail cutback forces Monticello post office closure
Postmaster Guyan urges early mailing after Washington orders Monticello's post office closed on Christmas Day and all deliveries suspended. The nationwide policy ends deliveries by midnight December 24. residents cannot call for packages, andmailto none.
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Guyan
Department
Washington
Monticello
Iowa Loss of Interest in Brookhart Stock Contest
The Knoxville Journal notes Iowa shows little support for Brookhart and Stock in the contest. It argues neither candidate reflects Iowa’s views and urges the Senate to declare the seat vacant and give Senator Cummins two votes.
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Knoxville Journal
Iowa
Senate
Cummins
A Liberal Christmas and Candid Views on Spending
A column reflects on Christmas spending urging restraint yet embracing generosity, contrasting thrift with festive giving. It cites attitudes on overconsumption, smoking costs, and the idea of balancing common sense with seasonal sharing, mentioning Ames and Springfield opinions and a Iowa assault verdict.
Television Predicted To Bring Theaters To Viewers
An American inventor predicts television will transform entertainment within twenty years. People will sit in a theater and see events as if on the spot, while hearing them, eliminating the distance between stage and audience.
Origin of Parlor Car Mentioned in 19th Century Travel
In a playful remark, Tris noted that Tenas Lier used the term Parlor Car to describe a car prepared for her comfort during her United States tour from 1856 to 1865. The phrase reflects 19th century travel humor and accommodations.
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Tris
Tenas
United States
Elephants Slain by Mashonas Using Blades and Ambush
A historical note describes Mashona natives in South Africa killing elephants by hamstringing them with a broad-bladed ix when asleep or stabbing from an ambush between the shoulder blades with a heavy assengui.
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South Africa
Hair on a Man's Head Through Munich Study
A Munich University investigation reports the average man bears forty to fifty thousand hairs on his head. Professors conducted the study detailing the common hair count across ages and populations.
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Munich University
Notice to Sell Real Estate in Jones County Iowa
Emma Coyle executrix petitions the Jones County district court to authorize sale of Frances Adams estate real estate in Monticello Iowa to pay debts and mortgage. Norvilla Lyle and St. Lyle are named as heirs with a January 5 1926 deadline to defend or a court order for sale will be issued.
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Norvilla Lyle
Frances Adams
St. Lyle
District Court
Emma Coyle
Towit
Township
North Range
Monticello
Jones County
Iowa
Doxsee & Dodd
Unclear fragment hints at a possible courtroom or literary note
The readable text provides no coherent events or identifiable names or dates. Content appears fragmented and non-specific, lacking concrete details to summarize into a factual news item.
Not Palm Sunday Dialog Sparks Seasonal Misread
A fragmentary exchange between Bob and Laura pivots on sacred and patriotic holidays. The brief dialogue hints at a playful tension over touch and occasion without broader context.
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Bob
Laura
Drexerd
Scientist converts vegetable oil to petroleum products
An investigator reports producing petroleum products by decomposing vegetable oil and treating the resulting material with hydrogen. The process yields usable fuels from a renewable biomass source.
Tremendous Lady Killer Reference in London Humor
Excerpt notes a humorous remark about Colonel Petty with quips from a London humorist. The line suggests a boastful past and reactions that imply fright at the claim. The item reflects period comedic chatter rather than a reportable event.
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Colonel Petty
Daddy
London
A Kick Coming in the Indifference of Adults
A fragment notes exasperation at the lack of enthusiasm or indignation among older people, contrasting with youth. The line hints at social or political apathy and a call to awaken concern.
New Spider Species Found in Colorado
A new eight legged spider with pink and black striped body has appeared in Colorado. Researchers note its distinctive coloration and leg length, marking a possible new species discovery in the region.
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Hag
Colorado
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Helms Studio
Monticello, Iowa
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C. A. Doxsee
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