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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
4
Edna Farwell, a humble music teacher, narrowly escapes a rushed marriage to John Humphrey after a railroad crash. Dr Miles Kenneth, a suitor from Humphrey’s circle, reveals a shared misfortune and later wins Edna’s heart. Fate unites Edna and Miles as Humphrey’s match dissolves.
Vladivostok, home to about 350 000 people and now the Far East political capital, lacks running water. Residents rely on Manchu water vendors, coolie boys, public baths, and boiled water for daily needs, illustrating a primitive supply system.
Edith O Shaughnessy recalls Alsace war views as observers discuss race and class on a city streetcar. A coal black man jokes about swimming and peace, while a mulatto and others react to dampness and colder waters.
After the war Venice sees art regain its place as Titian’s Assumption of the Virgin is moved from gallery storage back to its original choir location in the Frari Church. The renowned frame has been restored to showcase the masterpiece as donors and Titian intended.
A longtime teacher recalls a shocking moment at recess when a young colleague revealed she had married the narrator’s cousin and urged a kiss the bride. The narrator, sworn to secrecy, complied, only to be interrupted by the superintendent. Elihu Root remarks on radical meetings and heckling.
The National Canine Defense League of Great Britain opens a memorial home for stray and unwanted dogs and a hospital for sick dogs in London to commemorate dogs’ wartime work, as reported by the London Mail.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I wish to give notice that I will no longer be responsible for any accounts made by wife Mrs John Oltmann Those who give her credit can look to her for payment and not to me John Oltmann Langworthy Iowa 25 3 FOR SALE Big type Duroc Jersey males of early spring furrow at 40 50 this month Pathfinder Sensation and Colonel breeding Heavy boned lengthy pigs Also 3 fall year ling males at 60 70 Some fine Br P Rock and Buff Rock cokerels at 1 50 to 3 each Polled and horned Hereford buis Brooks Bros Hopkinton Iowa 26 2pd
A notice of sale under an order from the district court to partition real estate in Jones and Delaware counties Iowa describes property including the north half of the northeast quarter and southeast quarter of the northeast quarter in section 1 township 86 range 4 and the north three fourths of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter in section 36 township 87 range 4 to be sold at Monticello State Bank at 2 PM on January 27 1921. Terms require 10 percent cash or satisfactory check at sale with balance due when deed is ready. Referee H M Carpenter signs the notice December 27 1920.
District Court in Jones County Iowa State notice concerns Elizabeth King deceased. A will dated December 14 1920 was filed for probate with final proof January 24 1921 at the January term. Interested parties may appear to show cause why probate should not be admitted.
District Court of Jones County announces filing of Millia M. Little deceased last will and testament. A probate hearing is set for January 24 1921 at the January term to consider final proof and admissibility, with all interested parties invited to show cause. Clerk A Clarke notes the date and proceedings.
A testimonial states five years of indigestion and bloating solved after taking Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy. The advertisment claims the remedy cleans the intestinal tract and calms inflammation, promising one dose to convince and money back. W. W. Stickford and local druggists distribute the product.
Mrs Nettitet of Altoona Iowa credits Tanlac with dramatic recovery after four years of poor health. She reports restored appetite, better digestion, normal heart action, steady nerves, and regained strength allowing housework without fatigue. Tanlac sold in Monticello, Olin, and Oxford Junction by local agents.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine for acute catarrh and repeated colds. It asserts the remedy acts through the blood on mucous surfaces and offers testimonials and a $100 guarantee if it fails. Ed Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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