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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
2
Obituary notes William Henry Harrison Reade of Onslow died December 14 1921 aged 81 years with 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. The community shares memories of his honesty and Masonic involvement. The column also records Christmas events visitors and local farewells across Onslow and nearby towns.
Mrs. Mary Hosch wife of Nicholas Hosch died at her West Cascade home after a lengthy illness. Born Mary Lauser she was about 55 and had 13 children with 12 surviving. Funeral at St Marys church with Rev J B Albers Requiem Mass. Rosary Society member neighbors and relatives attended. Family trips and Christmas visits noted among relatives in Iowa Minnesota Nebraska and California.
In Scotch Grove on December 27 a minister led two funeral services in one day for infant deaths from pneumonia and illness. The services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Elges. interment followed in Scotch Grove cemetery. The note mentions the triplet births of Floyd Sinclair and subsequent infant deaths, a pre nuptial shower for Gladys Himebaugh, the Presbyterian church meeting, Near East Relief fund activities, and local acknowledgments from families including the Carsons.
Miss Minnie Hubbard and Merle Buckner wed in Annamosa last Saturday. Christmas program by district No. 2 pupils. Cecelia Supple teaches. Farm bureau to meet December 31 for officer elections. Frigid weather hit with 10 to 20 degrees below zero. Mrs. Thos King ill again. Farmers Mutual Insurance directors wind up year. Lutherans host Christmas tree. Harken Ladies Aid to meet with Presbyterian spouses. Mrs. Heiken in poor health. Bessie Hogan visiting. Township trustees meet at school No. 2. Lyle Hosford out with jaundice. John A. Hubbard shipped hogs to Chicago. May the New Year bring happiness and prosperity.
An editorial note in the Lincoln Star states that an orator gains more impact when lacking substance by shouting and filling silence with volume, contrasting rhetoric with careful writing. The piece emphasizes speaking force over crafted prose.
Sand Spring residents hosted visits during Christmas week with numerous relatives and friends from Hopkinton Lamont Delhi Dubuque Monticello and Iowa City. Guests included the Gestel Pierce Dean and Wilson clans along with Marg ret Murray Mildred Blair Genevieve OBrien and others.
Prairieburg report notes Miss Mother Isham box social raised 24 dollars at a west town school. Christmas program at the church approved. St. Joseph's Mass at noon with extra program. A F and A M lodge held a school of instruction and banquet, with growing membership. Local residents visit relatives for the holiday including Mr. and Mrs. Frank McLaughlin Cedar Rapids at daughter H J Henderson's home. Health concerns include a possible diphtheria case for Oliver Caldwell's son.
A Hopkinton house occupied by Dell Loon and the Ben Hawkins farm were destroyed by fire last night with contents lost. The Loon residence was a one and a half story structure insured with Goss agency. Lloyd Sill suffered a serious leg wound from a mad boar during farm duties, with tusks removed in surgery afterward. Two W. C. Lux trucks and a barn burned at Earlville, fuel and gas in the barn exploded, Postmaster Maroney owner. Lux insured both trucks.
The Schoonover home hosts Don from Todd’s School Illinois Lawrence from Fairbault Minnesota and Kathryn from Milwaukee College for Christmas. Registrations top 720 cars with 10 days left to reach the 3 000 county total. Mrs. Hagen and two daughters visit from Oklahoma City before moving to Los Angeles. Supervisors plan gravel pit surveys for road work needed on township primary and trunk lines. C C McClaughry of Cedar Rapids seeks Eldora State Industrial School superintendent post, with January 1 vacancy and state board of control appointment. He is praised as a strict disciplined leader with broad vision and suitability for the job.
The 39th general assembly enacted Chapter 140 requiring dog owners to apply to the county auditor for a license each year by January 15, paying 1 dollar for male or spayed dogs and 3 dollars for females. Licenses include a metal tag to be worn and are nontransferable. Failure to license declares a dog wild and subject to killing. Delinquent dogs will appear in official papers by May 1 with penalties. Application blanks available at county banks. Lee Van Kirk, County Auditor.
A discussion emphasizes the broader welfare of youths needing restraining and corrective guidance through an industrial school. The focus is on the program’s impact on discipline and future prospects for vulnerable children.
Iowa State College reports show dairy counties with established dairying face fewer farm bankruptcies than corn reliant districts. A central Iowa farmer with a $4 000 mortgage found a dairy and truck crop buyer readily, while dairy districts generally enjoy steadier prices and better finances.
Miss Anna Henderson from Iowa State College advises curtains can improve livability cheaply. She suggests cheesecloth for light use and unbleached muslin or gingham for durable options, with color added via dyed borders or tapes and simple embroidery to enhance appeal.
The Iowa State College animal husbandry department recommends training a colt to eat grain by feeding it from the same box as its mother. A ration of two parts oats, one part corn, one part bran and a small amount of oll meal supports bone and muscle growth. In cold weather keep colts indoors at night and on stormy days, and allow outdoor access when the weather is fair.
A detailed observer describes southern pine logging methods from tree to mill. Track laying, a steam skidder with a hydraulic crane, and log car operation unfold beside mule powered cable work and river raft practices once common in the north.
The article notes J. Rice of Ludington discusses corn stover handling and shipping readiness. H. R. Searles from Iowa State College emphasizes cows need roughage plus a solid grain ration, promoting home grown feeds to cut costs and maintain milk production in cold weather. Keep warm barns and ample clean water, with heated water to reduce feed waste.
Iowa State College officials report extension service data showing skim milk often contains 16 to 44 percent fat due to failing separators. Adjusting the cream screw can recover fat for higher butterfat shipments, and removing skim milk from shipped cream improves quality and shelf life.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette advertisement claims Tanlac remedies liver and digestion complaints amid broad criticism of wave-like national prosperity tied to legislation. The ad urges readers to try Tanlac for tremblousness headaches constipation and related symptoms.
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