Monticello Board Approves Truant Officers Pay and Bills
December 18 1916 Monticello board of education holds a special session approving residual pay for truant officer H S Lee and fees for Fred Kellum. They authorize numerous bills from lumber to groceries and school materials, then adjourn. The notes include a humorous clippings column and a long personal musings section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
W. F. Rohn
M. W. Kehoe
L. W. Lovell
T. M. Redmond
H. S. Lee
Fred Kellum
K D Miller
Iowa TelCo
Monticello Express
Cross How Co
McClurg & Co
Kettlita & Kay
Henry Schoon
Eclipse Lumber Co
Webb. Publishing Co
Thos Charles Co
J Holcomb Co
el Co
West Disinfecting Co
H Carl
Ginn & Co
Beery Bros
Margaret Morse
Geo Stablers Sons Co
City of
Bob tailed pullet key witness in Williams case
In Manchester Delaware District court this week a bob tailed pullet was produced to identify in state versus H E B Williams. Jacob Loper testified the pullet, among over 100 his chickens, belonged to him and had been removed December 28 1915. The bird was found on Williams premises and delivered to the sheriff for evidence.
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Manchester
Delaware District Court
State
H. EB. Williams
Jacob Loper
Town volume on farmers and lawyers in legislative session
Marshalltown Times-Republican notes more farmers and lawyers in town house this session. The piece jokes that lawyers will profit after laws pass, regardless of who enacts them.
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Marshalltown
Sesson
Unnecessary Expenses in Iowa City Luxuries Criticized
An Iowa City editorial argues against conspicuous spending in leisure and luxury goods. It counts poolrooms, moving picture shows, candy shops, shoe shines, and nickelodeon games as excess, noting student spending drives many costs and that repairing cars and gasoline add to wasteful living. It urges frugality at home and questions the broad blame for high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City Republican
Dad
Sonny
Waterloo Times Tribune: President’s conviction on election voters
The article notes the president’s firm belief about who secured the votes that elected him, acknowledging respect to Mr. Bryan and his efforts in the process.
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Waterloo Times Tribune
Bryan
Seasonable Christmas Gifts In Our Store
A local store highlights a wide range of gift selections with quality items offered at low prices. The copy emphasizes easy selection and broad appeal to satisfy personal desires during the Christmas season.
Wrist Watches Demand Surges Amid Broad Popularity
The wrist watch gains new popularity with a broader market. Retailers promote an excellent selection at moderate prices to meet unusual demand and attract buyers.
Gold and Platinum Jewelry Prices Offered
Elegant jewelry collection blending originality and craft with lasting value. Ideal gifts for mother wife or sweetheart. Splendid prices range from 50 cents to 50 dollars.
Make It A Watch Christmas Promotion
A Christmas gift offer highlights watches as perfect year round service items. The ad claims absolute guaranteed efficiency and confirms tests on every timepiece sold by the retailer.
Table Ware in Sterling and Plated Sets
Table ware advertised includes sterling and plated trays platters tea sets water pitchers spoons forks and ladles. Gift prices range from 75 cents to 12 dollars with excellent values highlighted.
Unusual Novelties Promising Christmas Gifts
A catalog style list highlights diverse unusual items including cigarette cases bag tags key rings pens mesh bags manicure pieces thimbles card cases and toilet sets as possible Christmas gifts. The emphasis is on variety and novelty value for shoppers seeking unique presents.
Store Announces Friday and Saturday Evening Hours
The business confirms it will stay open both Friday and Saturday evenings to serve customers after regular hours. Managers note extended hours to accommodate weekend shopping demand and welcome patrons with any needs.
Paroles Granted and Notable Local Events
The Anamosa Eureka itemizes parole grants by the state board of parole at the Anamosa reformatory with 26 paroles announced. It notes Mr and Mrs C L Niles plan winter in Orlando Florida returning in April and reports on Hoyt Russell’s illness, Mrs W S Benton’s Los Angeles death and a library endowment by her husband. It covers a Dubuque county election contest notices, a Monticello midget witness, and a critique of a Colliers statement on Iowa weather and travel.
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Anamosa Eureka
C. L. Niles
Orlando
Florida
State Board of Parole
Anamosa Reformatory
F. L. Webster
Anamona
Hoyt Russell
Waterloo
L. W. Russell
W.S. Benton
Anamosa
Los Angeles
California
Minneapolis
Benton
Anamosa Public Library
Noble Winner
District Court
Monticello
Ulmn
Colliers
Henry B. Joy
Towa
Livery Farm
Iowa
Prohibition Party Idea Questioned by New York World
New York World rebuts the notion that the democratic party serves as a prohibition party, arguing that respect for Mr. Bryan does not translate into a shift in party positioning or policy.
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New York World
Bryan
Democratic Party
Monticello Astonished by Merchant's Story
A Monticello merchant reports relief from long standing digestive ailments after using Adler-ika. He claims the tonic flushes the entire alimentary tract and quickly relieves constipation sour stomach and gas, allegedly preventing appendicitis.
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Monticello
Merchant
Adler-ika
Adler Ika
Kettlitz & Kay
Droggista
Hartford Endsorsement Promise To Policy Holders
The Hartford asserts its long record of honoring claims and paying losses promptly for over a century and offers to include its name on the policy. The statement emphasizes trust and reliability in coverage obligations.
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Hartford Fire Insurance Company
The
Hartford
Cough Medicine for Children Endorsed by New York Parent
Mrs. Hugh Cook of Scottaville New York recalls using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy five years ago in Ciarbutt to treat two children. She reports the medicine stopped coughing quickly and cured colds faster than any other remedy she tried. For sale by Kettlitz Kay.
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Hugh Cook
Scottaville
N. Y
Ciarbutt
Chamberlain
Kettlitz & Kay
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School Board Proceedings
Mabel
George
Longhorn
Gray’s
New York Times
Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Browning
Louisville Courier-Journal
A Humane Society
San Francisco
Bertie
Anawera
Neway Monticello
Lord Byron
Childe Harold
Lucile
Longfellow
Hvangeline
Evangeline
Gene Stratton Porter
Hiawatha
Florence Barclay
David
Christ Jesus
Christ the Lord
the Muser
Wyoming
St. Paul Pioneer Press
C.R. Coon
Dubuque Co
Cascade Pioneer
Frank Bahl
Jefferson Township
John P. Lynch
Frank D. Ferring
Julien Township
Dubuque County
Inghram
John E. Cunningham
W. R. Palmyer
J. R. Hanaley
John P. Hennessy
Budd’’ Lynch
Kansas City Times
Hartford Fire Insurance CO
J. G. Schoon
Santa Claus
Harry E. Netcott
Independence, Iowa
R. N. Klass
Amer. Trust Bldg
Cedar Rapids, IA
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