New Books at Public Library Fiction and Nonfiction
Public library shelves showcase new fiction including The Red Gods Call by C E Scroggins, The Plutocrat by Booth Tarkington, The Tattooed Man by Howard Peage, and many more. Nonfiction features American and British Literature Since 1890 by Van Doren and Van Doren and Creative Chemistry by Edwin E Stosson.
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Public Library
Hildegarde
Kathleen Norris
Red Gods
C. E. Scroggins
Mr. Tutt
Arthur Train
Louis Bromfield
Pentland
Crewe Train
Rose Macauley
Joseph C. Lincoln
Galahad
John Erskine
Guinevere
Robert W. Service
Startling
Paris
Elien Glasgow
Perella
William J. Locke
Italy
Carl van Doren
Mark van Doren
Edwin E. Stosson
God
Joseph Fort Newton
Don C. Seitz
United States
Monticello Cow Testing Association Shows Strong Start in 1927
The Monticello Cow Testing association reports strong first month results for 1927 with 23 members feeding protein supplements and 9 feeding alfalfa. High producers listed include Thomas Shover Holstein herd 20 milking cows and 43 pounds butterfat, Aitchison Bros Guernsey herd 24 milking with 38 pounds, and Wilcox & Sons Holsteins 28 milking with 29.7 pounds. The piece emphasizes selecting productive sires and using testing to improve herds and feeding efficiency.
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Monticello
Thomas Shover
Aitchison Bros
Guernsey
Wilcox & Sons
Ferd Gundlach
Shover & Orcutt
Hoag & Deischer
John Yager
Harold Egger
Glen Brookins
Groundhog Shadow Foretells Six Weeks Of Winter Weather
Weather comment notes that groundhog day in the circle of events produced a visible shadow. Writers claim old weather prophets predict six weeks of winter. Yet the past week brought balmy spring days, muting the forecast and prompting thanks from readers.
Sacred Heart quintet to host Cascade after season opener loss
Sacred Heart falls 36 24 to Cascade with Dunn and Lees leading scorers 18 and seven points respectively. Monticello duo bold in final half as Cascade ref Ganfield calls the game with renewed Sacred Heart effort tonight.
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Sacred Heart
Cascade High Boys
Monticello Boys
Cascade
Dunn
Lees
Ferring
Ganfield
Sacred Heart Gym
P Schlimmer
Ae Wieb
Bot Simmons
Muller
Hutton
Wellenberg
Lees, Co
Spielman
Ig Lehner
Monticello Fells to Kenwood Park in Narrow 15 13 Loss
Monticello hoops fall to Kenwood Park 15 to 13 with Appleby scoring eight for Monticello and Barger matching for Kenwood Park. Referee was Miller of Cornell. Next home game against Anamosa Friday. Sacred Heart routs St Wenceslas 40 to 30 as Ferring and Deering lead with 14.
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Monticello
Waterloo
Kenwood Park
Appleby
Barger
Miller
Cornell
Anamosa
Kenwood Park Podhask
Barger Appleby
McNeill Rickless
O. Goodyear Hosford
Bennett Maurice . McLaughlin
Sacred Heart Basketeers
St. Wencenlas
Cedar Rapids
St. Wenceslas
Bud
Sacred Heart Warriors
Ferring
Deering
Schlimmer
Shelley
Probate and guardianship docket items summarized
Estate matters include special administrators appointed by Lloyd Soper to investigate claims in multiple estates. Will admitted to probate for Mrs S R Campbell with Mary J Campbell as executrix and bond set at 25000. Executor reports approved for several estates and guardianships, with arrangements for ward support and cemetery membership expenses.
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Christopher Scherer
Lloyd Soper
S. R. Campbell
Mary J. Campbell
Engel Scheer
Mike Cada
Mayflower Cemetery Association
Oxford Junction
Frank Wasoba
Carol Lynch
Rebecca Ciltrap
Charles E. Bauserman
Guardian
Gladys Ida Jackson
Siebelt Afforts
Jones County Fair Directors Reelect Leaders
The Jones County Fair association re elected Louis E Heagy president and Thomas Shover vice president at a meeting. Dates for the 1927 fair remain the same as last year with plans to expand exhibits and enhance the county fair’s eastern Iowa reputation.
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Jones County Fair Association
Louis E. Heag Uy
Thomas Shover
Lowa
Church Services and Sermon Topics for February 6
St Natthew s Evangelical Lutheran Church led by H L Adix holds Sunday school at 10 00 a m and Divine worship at 10 46 a m while Luther League meets at 7 30 p m Congregational Church under George W McNary lists Sunday school 10 00 a m and morning worship 11 00 a m Mid week service Thursday 7 30 p m A welcome from Leonard Duckett pastor Services next Sunday February 6 include Sunday school 10 a m morning worship 11 a m Sermon Topic The Purpose of the Church Christian Endeavor at 6 46 p m Evening worship 7 30 p m Sermon Topic What it Means to be a Christian
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George W. McNary
Leonard Duckett
Congregational Meeting Set for February 8 at 8 PM
Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11. Topic Why Did He Do It. The annual congregational meeting is Tuesday night February 8 at 8 o clock. Ladies and congregation urged to note the Ladies Aid meeting February 10 at 2 PM at Mrs Dunham Sackett's home.
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Toplc
Church End
Ladies’ Aid
Lincoln Drama at Local Churches Promotes Patriotism
English services at St Johns and the Presbyterian church with morning worship at 10 and Sunday School at 10. Morning service at the Albert IE Coe Pastorate. A drama Abraham Lincoln with special music is presented Sunday evening at 7 30 without charge. The program aims to honor Lincoln and inspire patriotism and good citizenship.
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St. John's
Presbyterian Church
Monticello
Methodist Episcopal Church
Albert IE. Coe
Epworth League
Abrahamoln
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Drinkwater
For Sale Rhode Island Red Hens and Chickens
Forty single comb Rhode Island Red pallets and year old hens offered at 1.69 each if purchased soon. Mrs Ed Wenger Route 2 Phone 63F3. Also springers up close heifers and two Holstein bulls from Schneiter Bros Route 3 Monticello. Barley for sale several hundred bushels threshing prior rains priced 1.00 per bushel. John Otten Scottch Grove Iowa.
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Rhode Island
Ed Wenger
Schneiter Bros
Monticello
John Otten
Scotchr
Grove
Iowa
Long Distance Record Call Between Chicago and London
Chicago talked to London by telephone on January 31 before the supervisor halted the line as not contemplated. The call originated from the Herald and Examiner office to its London correspondent and connected via the New York American switchboard. It was billed as the longest call on record surpassing a Havana to Catalina Island distance of about 4,000 miles.
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Chicago
London
Herald and Examiner
New York
Havana
Cuba
Catalina Aland
California
Executor's Notice Issued in Zimmerman Estate
Public notice from Jones County Iowa states Ralph G. Zimmerman is appointed executor of Fred G. Zimmerman deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the district court clerk and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Anamosa January 31 1927. Doxsee & Doxsee attorneys for estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Fred G. Zimmerman
Anamosa
Thia
A. D
Ralph G. Zimmerman
Doxsee
Munger Brothers Prosper on 1 Percent Sections in Kadoka SD
In Kadoka North Dakota short note but describes Munger brothers who began in 1922 on 1 percent sections near Kadoka South Dakota. They pasture hogs on alfalfa and finish on corn while raising oats corn barley flax can fodder and alfalfa on 114 sections. They also grow a garden and raise cattle hogs chickens and turkeys with daily mail and phone service and strong water and churches nearby. They invite inquiries to Agricultural Agent H F Hunter in Chicago.
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Kadoka
South Dakota
Munger Brothers
Mungers
H.F. Hunter
Union Station
Chicago
Jones County Treasurer G W Walker Semi Annual Report 1926
G W Walker treasurer of Jones County Iowa presents a semi annual financial summary ending June 1 1926 detailing on hand balances current and delinquent tax receipts penalties interest and costs school fund and institute expenditures gasoline taxes public road funds and miscellaneous receipts disbursements and transfers. The summary includes state and county payments counts of licenses fees and warrants and concludes with a certification of accuracy dated January 14 1927 in Anamosa Iowa.
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G. W. Walker
Jones Co
Iowa
Ghar
Teachers Institute County
Teachers’ Institute of Automobile
Pridge
Clerk of Distri
Anamosa
Jones County
Said County
Semi-Annual Settlement of the Board of Supervisors
A historical financial snapshot shows a semi annual settlement outlining state and county funds including court expenses, insane asylum allocations, bridge and road cash, motor vehicle, school, and teachers institutes. It lists balances such as 1,908.42 and 2,055.1¢ with allocations to several funds and lists cash in banks, cash in vault, cash in drawer, checks, drafts, and warrants.
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General County
Voor Ss
Wan Nee Aee Ee
Teachers’ Institute
Ibond
Waterloo Tribune Rumor Highlights Debating Champion Marriage
A brief Waterloo Tribune item notes a man who weds a champion girl debater, hinting at the social stir caused by such a match. The piece frames the marriage as a notable society moment.
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Waterloo Tribune
Notice of Final Report in Jones County Estates
Final reports of executors and administrators in Hat Jones County Iowa have been filed in the district court. The 7th day of February 1927 is set for final hearing and approval before the court in Anamosa. interested parties may appear, file exceptions, and show cause why reports should not be approved. Final report of Mar Altman as administratrix of Frank J Altman deceased dated January 21 1927. Clerk B G Rees Jones County Iowa.
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Airk
District Court
Jones County
Altman
Frank J. Altman
Anamosa
Iowa
B. G. Rees
Jones Co
Cod Liver Oil Boosts Winter Poultry Feed
Iowa State College poultrymen report cod liver oil tested for vitamin D adds value as a winter feed component for laying hens when fed at one part per hundred of feed, and its use for poultry has risen greatly.
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Towa State College Poultrymen
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Jones County Iowa
Public notice announces the appointment of R. A. Dress as administrator of the estate of Frank T. Fitesimons deceased by the district court of Jones County Iowa all creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk and debtors must pay promptly to avoid costs dated January 18 1927 Anamosa Iowa Doxsee & Doxsea Attorneys for the Estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Frank T. Fitesimons
Anamosa
Towa
Boston Transcript Notes on Neighborhood Rivalry
A fragmentary column reflects on social comparisons among neighbors and the desire to keep up with others showing a casual, reflective tone about local community dynamics. The piece hints at social pressure and suburban competition shaping daily life.
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Boston Transcript
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Loki
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Carroll Watson Rankin
Nan
Craig’s Corner
Howling Monkey
Ellen Damrosch Tee-Van
British Guiana
Constance Lindsay Skinner
Tennessee
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Snake Gold
Harvey White
Mexico
Maud Lindsay
Cloverfield Farm
Helen Fuller Orton
Etiquette, Jr
Mary Clary
Margery Quigley
James Whitcomb Riley
Riley
Will Vawter
Edwin P. Norwood
John
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Jones County Fair
Congregational Church
Richland Center Presbyterian Church
Henry Marks
St. John’s Ey. Lutheran Church
Paul T. Gutknecht
Walter Hall
Lestus Kuhns
Alfred Ross
J. Ll. Weber & Sona
Monticello Sweet Shop
Ben L.otten
Scotch Grove
Hereford
McNeill Bros
Hopkinton
Town
Agnes Allison
Main Street
Fred Shover
Fred Kellum
Wm. Crosby
Prairieburg
G. J. Hiben
John Brashaw
Lovell Township
Monticello State Bank
L. P. Waddick
DR. Burris Chiropractor
Iverson Furniture Store
Mtie
Tol Receipts
Tao
Tee Atneapnet
Ieee Ceed
Sete An-En
Maececetelme
Bop Fentor
G. W. Walker, Co
Thelma Walker
Board of Supervisors
Edger
Martelle
Meee
Amber Savings Bank
Amber
Center Jet
Savings Bank
Cascade State Bank
Jones County Savings Bank
Morley
Citizens State Bank
Wyoming
Wbebibeesyes
Anamosa National Bank
Niles & Watters Savings Bank
Citizens Savings Bank
Eae Aes
Buick
Motor Coit
Frank Page
Monticello, Iowa
R. A. Dress
Doxsee & Doxsea
Attys
John A. Liddy
Hugh Farrell
Sandard Oil Company
Indiana
Standard Oil Company
Eack
Standard Oil Building
Michigan
Avene
Chevrolet
Fisher
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
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