Monticello Express Weekly Edition Notes Editor In Charge
The Monticello Express listing notes J W Doxsee as editor and proprietor with a 81.75 price tag for the weekly newspaper.
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1905
Page
4
The Monticello Express listing notes J W Doxsee as editor and proprietor with a 81.75 price tag for the weekly newspaper.
The January 31 Wyoming column lists visits and business in Clarence, Canton, Council Bluffs and beyond. It notes personal milestones, quarantine changes, a major lecture forthcoming on corn by Prof Holden, and praise for local teachers and civic improvements.
Onslow January 31 updates report Lt J Corbit traveling to Chicago with feed cattle he owns. George Sears Jr a sixteen year old is very ill with pneumonia. Mrs Viola Tebo in poor health shows some improvement. Joseph Tomlinson, once thought near death, is now able to be up and about. W W McCrady cashier of the Onslow Bank is described as the busiest man in town. It is truly surprising the
W S Kearney spent part of last week in Coon Rapids Iowa on business Private advices from Kanana and Oklahoma indicate strenuous weather O Banghart of New York City visits his mother and will stay three days H J Banghart arrives from Omaha with bride they plan to locate in Cascade Charles E Gavin fell and broke a leg last Friday confining him home J Kearney sold 80 acres in Cascade township for 65 per acre to George and John N Kremer Jonathan Croston former Richland township resident died in Lemars Ella Ganfield left for Waukesha Wis to study at the state Presbyterian school Rev Ganfield is on the faculty O W Hodgkinson of St Paul visiting uncle C H Macumber Hodgkinson is interested in Canadian lands and Assiniboia Miss Mary L Loes died aged 23 Emma Lees deputy postmaster and sister to the deceased Will J and J J surviving The funeral held at St Martins today.
January 31 report notes big attendance at the Walter Bright sale. Several residents are recovering from ailments described as tonsillitis. The St. Martin’s fair earned about $1,700. Exercises concluded last Friday night. Miss Amelia Moore departed for Minneapolis where she will reside. Mrs Barney McLean, about 75, died this morning in North Whitewater township with funeral set for Pleasant Grove church at 10 a.m.
Center Junction notices report Mrs William White and Mrs T E Canty on sick lists with grip and falls. A sister visit, a February 3 dance, ice storage, and a wrist fracture of Rev Hilburn are noted. James McNeilley improves after days confined. A new son arrives for Mr and Mrs George Young. Dan Saxon to move near Massillon. Miss Bertha Weir ill with pneumonia. marriage plans for Laura Jurvingaton and John Alexander set for February 5. Christian Endeavor social planned for February 14 with church groups invited.
February updates from Castle Grove note J. B. Clark under the weather. Earl Gillilan visited Hopkinton Monday while F. D. Mchaughlin delivered hogs there Friday. The ladies aid plans a meeting with Mrs. Margaret Noble on Thursday. Downerville creamery stockholders meet Monday at the creamery. A. W. Cramer and S. M. Hosford sold hogs in Hopkinton Wednesday at 4.35 per cwt. Mrs. E J Noble and Grace, with Will Hiller and Fred Harken, visited at the Anamosa area.
The January 81 edition lists social visits and small events. Mrs. D. O. Sinclair hosts the ladies' missionary meeting. Miss Grace Sutherland plans a private party. John Graves of Monticello buys the Landherr farm. Several residents report travel, home moves, and health updates. Bert Clark recovers from smallpox and returns from Cedar Rapids. Daisy Winans and Harmon Claybaugh return from Maquoketa. A. C. Dice finishes at the creamery. Carl French of Clay plans Wyoming relocation. Lillie Brady hosts a flinch party. a Dell Wright dance occurred Friday.
Mr and Mrs Ed Osborn visited in Casa on Tuesday. Ray Payne and wife from Waterloo are visiting in Casa. Rev Lockwood of Anniuosa recently visited Cass. J H Ketcham is in Chicago with a carload of stock this week. Mrs Will Jackson has been seriously ill with typhoid pneumonia. Zack Perry shows a fine new cutter. Now girls do not all smile at once. Mr and Mrs Harry Wright entertained friends Friday evening. Clem Ladd of Morley returned home after an extended Cass visit. Mrs Casteel returned from Maquoketa to visit her daughter. Harry Wright spent Monday in Wyoming with his sister Miss Jessie Wright. Mr and Mrs Turner were called to Wyoming Saturday due to the illness of Mrs Turner’s mother Mrs Brownell. Mrs Jennie Sandhouse was pleasantly surprised by friends who spent the day with her. A very enjoyable time is reported.
A historical account outlines the Mantchoos from a small tribe to a vast empire in Manchuria and western Manchuria. It describes their growth into a powerful force judged by Great China, subsequent degeneration into a parasitic class, and the effect on regional balance including war with Japan.
The owner cites a veterinary surgeon’s claim that many right handed farriers lower the left side of a horse’s hoof. This uneven leveling causes the pastern to misalign with the coffin bone, leading to joint soreness and gradual lameness. Correcting the foot level may restore soundness.
The Youth's Companion cites Professor Morse describing Japanese affection for animals. He notes birds nesting in city houses, wild fowl in parks, deer roaming streets, a deer nibbling melon rind in his hand, a dog sleeping amid traffic, and a heron drawing crowds who sketch it without harming it.
In Georgiana Hill's History of English Dress a gallant's toilette is described as a demanding process with many fastenings. Servants faced oaths and blows if tying hose, lacing the doublet, and arranging the stomacher failed. The complex dress required multiple lacing and careful assembly to suit the master.
A passage reflects on the misery of staying behind in battle and the yearning to join the front. It contrasts the ecstasy of reckless daring with the duty imposed on responsible commanders, noting the exhilaration of physical and mental effort in storming parties.
Notice reports the incorporation of The Monroe Manufacturing Co in Iowa with principal business in Monticello. It details start date January 2, 1905, twenty year duration, capital stock of 15000 dollars, directors listed, officers named, and corporate rights to real estate and property.
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