Mrs. Amelia Moulton Dies in San Diego
Obituary notes Amelia McDonald Moulton born Sept 14 1836 near Peterborough Ontario. She married Moses Moulton in 1858 and helped shape Montezuma Iowa before moving to Fallbrook and then San Diego where she lived until her death on Nov 13 1917. Her family included six children and several prominent sons. She supported civic life and church work in San Diego and was connected to Red Cross and missionary efforts through her daughter. Her legacy spans community leadership and family service in California.
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Amelia McDonald Moulton
Altura Place
San Diego
California
Peterborough
Ontario
Canada
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Iowa
Amelia
Moses M. Moulton
New Hampshire
New West
Pionter
Moulton
Monticello
Franc R. Smail
Charles W. Siglinger
Webster
South Dakota
Henry Fairbank
Ahmednagar
India
George W. Moulton
Montgomery M. Moulton
Jesse W. Moulton
Los Angeles
Montgomery
Weekly Observer
Mission Hills
George
Jesse
Camp Kearny
Ira M. Siglinger
Europe
James McDonald
San Pedro
Cal
Katie Rowley
Belle Park
Bakersfield
Jessie Kidd
Shevlin
Minnesota
First Presbyterian Church of
Hog cholera spreads in Linn County farms report
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes rapid hog cholera spread through Linn County with widespread farm losses. Dr John R Pooley of Des Moines and local veterinarians enforce quarantines, vaccination, and sanitation while serum is scarce and December 15 shipment is anticipated. An Anaconda Standard item on Kaiser broadcasts concludes Americans go to the front with resolve.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
John R. Pooley
Des Moines
Bertram and
Bly
Pooley
Col Roosevelt Bravely Targets New York Women with Franchise Advice
In a bold public gesture Colonel Roosevelt proclaims his unchanged courage while addressing New York women on how to exercise their newly granted franchise. He asserts leadership and confidence in his guidance to voters.
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Baltimore
Iowa Governor Calls for Boost in Hog and Corn Production
Governor W. L. Harding urges state action to raise hog output by 25 and stabilize prices after a claimed 40 million hog shortage for Europe and the US. He highlights USDA assurances on minimum prices, a plan to buy hogs at about 15.50 per hundredweight, and the need to secure seed corn for next year amid critical farm resource shortfalls.
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Europe
United States
Towa
United Staes Food Administration
Chicago
Food Administration
Iowa
U. S. Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural Extension Department
W. L. Harding
Honest Return In Subway Fare Sparks Town Talk
An elderly rural man aboard a crosstown bus meets a young woman who asks if he has found a $4 bill. He confirms, she returns it, praising honesty. She notes her own $6 loss two years ago and says such acts should be normal.
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Kansas City Star
Financial Struggles and Debt Warning Across Nations
The Buffalo Courier notes Germany has about 30 billion dollars in war debt with interest promises that may be easier to honor than fulfill. The Atchison Globe contrasts workers who pursue ideas with those who act, implying many are in the penitentiary for missteps.
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Buffalo ‘Courier
Germany
Atchison Globe
Two U S Engineers Mortally Shot as Stretcher Bearers on Front
Cables report two American engineers serving as stretcher bearers were shot by German soldiers near Cambrai during a British front attack. They had unarmed, aided a wounded British officer, and were killed while carrying out mercy work. The Royal Irish Rifles later retook the ruined village and freed the officer.
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New York Evening Sun
Thomas M. Johnson
Cambrai
New York
Royal Irish Rifles
Prohibition Amendment Seen Boost for National Prohibition Support
Sioux City Journal notes the national prohibition amendment could empower backers who favored nationwide ban but found state prohibitions an obstacle, creating a clearer path for action and momentum.
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Sioux City
To Knit or Not to Knit Parody by Miss Grace Bowie
Des Moines high school seniors prompt a parody of Shakespeare. Grace Bowie, granddaughter of Nic Maurice, wrote the work in response to a teacher's request centering on knitting and wartime support. The piece imagines soldiers awaiting warm knitwear and patriotism through needlework.
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Shakespeare
Des Moines
Miss Grace
Bowie
Nic Maurice
Des Moines High School
Mohammedanism Outdone and Kultur in Europe
The piece contrasts religious fanaticism with the German pursuit of ruthlessness, noting the Turks and Austrians are seen as embodying a stark, collective approach. It reflects a 20th century wartime or xenophobic tone, emphasizing perceived cultural ferocity.
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Chicago Tribune
Notice of attachment in Davis estate case in Jones county
In the district court of Jones county Town November term 1917 J W Coxsee as executor of the estate of Geo W Davis plaintiff vs H J Wis on defendant you are notified a petition on file seeks 358 dollars with interest from 1915 6 percent for one year and 8 percent thereafter and interest on all at 8 percent the petition requests an attachment against property two shares of Monticello Canning Co stock levied Monticello State Bank and H M Carpenter garnished unless you appear and defend before noon of the second day of the term beginning January 7 1918 a default will be entered and judgment rendered. Douxsel and Doxshh Attorneys for the Plaintiff.
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District Court of
Monticello Canning Co
Monticello State Bank
H. M. Carpenter
Jones County
Douxsel & Doxshh
Quiet Title Suit In Jones County District Court
In January 1918 Della I Sealls sues Warren Jeffries Old Smith Masterly Easterly Peck Dalby Scott and others unknown heirs to quiet title on described premises in sections 13 14 township 83 88 north range 3 west and 6th Principal Meridian. The petition claims undisputed possession over 10 years under color of title and asks that all claims of defendants be barred. Default notice issued with publication ordered in Monticello Express for four weeks.
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Frank Easterly
W. C. Peck
James T. Dalby
Winteld Scott
Mas. Scott
Ta. HH. Peck
Anna Is. Peck
Scott & Peck
Dalby & Wasterly
Snyder
K. Iw. Snyder
L. M. Carpenter
Township
North Range
Herhy
District Court
Jones County
Iowa
Towa
Locher
Welch
Monticello Express
Daten Aanamosi
Geo
A. Wisher
District Court of
Jones Co
Probate notice for Horace M. Downer will in Jones County
A pauper will and testament for Horace M. Downer, late of Jones County, was filed November 24, 1917. The court fix ed December 21, 1917 as the time to prove and admit the will to probate at the November term. Interested parties may appear to contest. Clerk Q. A. Risher prosecutes, Coxses & Donxsee attorneys for the state.
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State OF
Iowa
Jones County
Horatie Mc Downer
Anid
Horace M. Downer
Q. A. Risher
Clerk District Court of Jones Co
Coxses & Donxsee
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