Creamery Meeting At Monticello Chooses Directors
Patrons of the Monticello Co operative Creamery held their annual meeting at the creamery. R C Clark delivered the main address and officials read reports. Directors for the year are W H Haanken Herman Harms Frank Hayden William Balsiger Henry Zimmerman Gerd Gerdes and John Matthiessen. Net results show strong butter and cream production with profits across departments despite poultry losses and ongoing poultry house debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
W. Hi. Haanken
Herman Harms
Frank Hayden
William Balsiger
Henry Zimmerman
Gerd Gerdes
John Matthiessen
O. W. Brazelton
Chicago
Postmistress Nettie Mullan begins second term in office
Miss Nettie B. Mullan is confirmed by the Senate for a four year term as postmistress. Residents praise the appointment as a boon to patrons of the office. Dogs kill or maim geese belonging to Will Kurth, Roy Dighton, and others. Tom Blanchard loses finger tips in a paper cutter accident but is relieved at not suffering more. P M Wheeler will resume egg and poultry buying at the old stand next week, with FE J Farley of Monticello. A new grading plan aims to pay top prices to well raised poultry, hoping Hopkinton becomes a key local market this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie B. Mullan
Senate
Eam
Will Kurth
River Valley
Roy Dighton
Buck Creek
Tom Blanchard
P.M. Wheeler
FE. J. Farley
Monticello
Hopkinton
Weekend Program At Methodist Episcopal Church
Albert F E Coe, pastor, invites attendance at Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 04 a m Epworth League at 6 20 p m Evening service features songs with pictures and stage scenery planned by the congregation The young folks plan a Bible play Esther and a reading from Abraham Lincoln by John Drinkwater Next Tuesday the official board meets for regular and special business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Coe
Abraham Lincoln
John Drinkwater
Church Services and Schedules for February Sunday
Richland Center Presbyterian Church led by Henry Marks offers Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00 with sermons on God and Light. St Matthew’s Ev Lutheran and St John’s Ey Lutheran list English services at 10:45 and 10:45 respectively with Luther League at 7:45. No services at Trinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Richland Center Presbyterian Church
Henry Marks
Paul Guyan
English Services
Luther League
Paul T. Gutknecht
Trinity
Humorous Bits From Old Weeklies and Crossings Signs
A collection of quoted quips from American Legion Weekly and Pittsburgh Sun illustrates satirical humor about warnings at railroad crossings and a boastful inventor. The scraps juxtapose street wisdom with absurd inventions and office banter in mid 20th century style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Pittsburgh Sun
Towa Sugar Consumption and U.S. Per Capita Use
The Towa department of agriculture reports Towa people consumed about 133,750 tons of cane and beet sugar in the year. One seventh was from beets produced in Belmond and Masonry. U.S. per capita sugar use in 1925 reached 107 pounds, with national consumption about 6,171,267 tons last year. If Iowa replaced one fourth of sweetening with corn bulgur, it would use 2,600,000 bushels of corn. the U.S. would reach about 125,000,000 bushels or 26 percent of Iowa’s crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Towa Department of Agriculture
Belmond
Masonry
United States
Iowa
Wit and Women and Luck in a Lively Sioux City Reflection
The excerpt offers a collection of maxims on memory, luck, marriage, and social expectations. It contrasts foolishness and wisdom, hints at domestic dynamics, and notes how wealth often shifts behavior toward self interest. The tone resembles a moralistic, observational nineteenth century vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Ramona South Dakotans Rich Yet Seem Poverty Struck
In a humorous reflection the Ramona South Dakota Times observes that locals complain about money while spending freely on luxuries. It praises independence, spending on state institutions, church benevolence, amusements, fashion, and car ownership, noting a paradox of wealth hidden in plain sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramona
S. D
South
Senate Dismisses Phrase Greatest Deliberative Body
Boston Transcript notes the senate would drop the label greatest deliberative body in the world arguing it should be bound by common sense and law like other legislatures from councils to parliaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Senate
Springfield Republic on Tax Burden for Expatriates Abroad
A Springfield Republican note argues state departments should not be relied on to shield Americans abroad from French tax harms. The piece suggests tax severity could push expatriates to return to America if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
America
Unclear fragment on Lincoln politics and reforms
The fragment references legislative reforms and repeated voting on political issues. It mentions individuals who profit from politics and suggests ongoing debate or critique within a Lincoln publication context.
Council Blut Nonpareil Contemplates Future Direction
President Jessup of the town university asks what the council will do 60 years hence as he notes progress from bicycles to airplanes since 30 years ago. The remark underscores the pace of change and planning needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Blut
Jessup
Town University
Burbank Speech Sparks Debate On Hell And Afterlife
The Iowa discourse notes Burbank's claim that there is neither hell nor a future life as he addresses farmers. Ahead of a seed corn meeting in Wallingford Emmet County farm bureau women hosted a corny luncheon with corn bread and escalloped corn for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fies Moines Register
Burbank
Wallingford
Emmet Country
Farm Bureau
Des Moines Plans Progressive Road Program for Agriculture
Des Moines capital planners urge a road program to back agricultural prosperity, arguing the initiative is essential for solid, permanent economic foundation and long term growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Presidential nomination booms test party prospects
The Springfield Massachusetts Republican notes Democrats push major nomination efforts for Gov. Herbert Ritchie of Maryland and Gov. Donahey of Ohio. Analysts warn only solid support will keep the campaign from faltering as momentum grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Ritchie
Maryland
Donahey
Ohio
Brookhart Faces Waning Support and Wolf Cries in Campaigns
The Rock Rapids Reporter notes Brookhart's political strength fading and argues his repeated calls of wolf will hinder any future campaigns. The piece frames his credibility as a central issue in upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Rapids
Brookhart
Spanish Brought the Orange Into America
The orange, native to India and the Malay archipelago, gained its name from Latin and French roots and traveled to the Americas with Moorish and Spanish influence. Spaniards prized oranges on conquests, dispatching riders to fetch them if scarce. Growth accelerated with rail links to New Orleans in 1881 and the Santa Fe in 1885, while Franciscan missions from Lower California in 1769 helped spread semi tropical fruits to twenty one missions, most maintaining gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South China
Malay Archipelago
California
Albert W. Atwood
Saturday Evening Post
Love at First Hand in the Age of Knowledge
The piece contrasts first love with knowledge driven romance noting that early affection is unshaped by words or ideas. Lovers meet by proximity and simple acts, learning through near contact and exchange rather than talk, while questions fill gaps as facts arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Townsend Nicoll
Dan Rice Real Name Daniel McLaren Circus Star
Dan Rice real name Daniel McLaren, famed circus owner, began as acrobat and clown with Seth H Howe in 1845. He partnered with Spaulding before the Civil War, then after the conflict earned up to 85 000 dollars a year with Adam Forepaugh, later 1000 dollars weekly. He retired in 1882, gave 32 000 dollars to Lincoln for wounded soldiers, and died in February 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Rice
Daniel McLaren
Seth H. Howe
Spaulding
Adan Forepaugh
Lincoln
Venus and Adonis myth and tragedy noted by Kansas City Times
The piece recounts Adonis as a beautiful youth loved by Venus and Proserpine. Jupiter settles their dispute, Adonis splits his year between upper and lower worlds, and he dies after a boar chase. Venus mourns him and he is linked to the anemone. Shakespeare's poem Venus and Adonis is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adonis
Venus
Proserpine
Jupiter
Shakespeare
Kansas City Times
Skunk Predation on Wasps and Bees Noted by Survey
The survey notes skunks eat yellow jackets and bumblebees. Larvae are prized, adults consumed, and even stored honey may be targeted. Skunk approaches nests cautiously, disturbs occupants, and captures insects despite stings.
Discovery Suggests Earlier Egyptians Here Long Ago
Further discoveries of a new pre historic people, coming long before later pre historic Egyptians, have been made. Sir Flinders Petrie notes they may be the earliest inhabitants with regular civilization in Egypt, possibly linked to desert dwellers of a less arid era in Egypt and Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Flinders Petrie
British School of Archeology
Egypt
Palestine
Shawl's European introduction tied to Napoleon era
The shawl first entered Europe during Napoleon's return from Egypt where he admired Oriental garments. It is said he purchased over four hundred shawls for Empress Josephine, with a caprice that she never wear the same shawl on her shoulders twice in a row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Napoleon
Egypt
Josephine
Middle Kingdom name origin translation note
The excerpt discusses China being called the Middle Kingdom or Tchang-Kove as a translation. It explains the term arose from a belief that China was the world’s center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Middle Kingdom
Teacher at Blackboard Demands Silence After Laugh
A teacher with back turned to students on the board lashes out about laughter in class. The moment captures a confrontation as the teacher accuses students of mockery and calls for respect.
Old-fashioned Man Prefers Formal Address Over Sweetie
A Vancouver Sun reader letter argues that true courtesy means addressing women as mother or madam rather than using terms like sweetie. The writer favors traditional manners and criticizes casual pet names in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Dawes Campaign Tactics Debate Senate Rules
Boston Transcript notes Dawes campaign strategy to delay the world court proposal by extended argument in support of Vice President Dawes and his amended senate rules. Sioux City Journal remarks that self critical people rarely feel satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Dawes
Senate
Jam closet raid quoted by detective’s son
A fragment from The American Legion Weekly features a detective’s son declaring “Safety first” while donning rubber gloves before raiding a jam closet. The line suggests a lighthearted or instructional tone within a wartime or veterans’ publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion Weekly
Robin and Bluebird Share Family T Breast Thrushes
The robin and bluebird belong to the thrush family and resemble each other in appearance, sharing common traits that place them in the same avian group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin
Political aspirants weigh name on nomination list
The text from Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes candidates considering allowing their names for nomination amid friend requests. It quotes a line about accepting candidacy and hints at romantic perception by a loved one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Monticello Council Delays Mayoral Vote Pro Tem Appointed
Monticello Iowa February 1 1926 council session notes Bates Rodman Schneide Rockstad Van Meter present clerk Absent Mayor Locher Bates named mayor pro tem Minutes approved Treasurer report details funds balances and January receipts followed by several vendor payments including supplies printing salaries and utilities A resolution authorized borrowing 1100 from Monticello State Bank payable in six months with 6 percent interest The council adjourned after approving the measure and recording attestations Numerous classified ads follow listing real estate for sale or rent animal offerings and public notices including an administrator sale and estate administration notices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa
Bates
Rodman
Schneide
Rockstad
van Meter
Ely
Locher
C. FE. Bates
General Fund
T. M. Redmond
Reed
J. Wenger
Monticello State Bank
A. W. Adams
Page
Matt Parron & Sons Co
Fet
Worthington Pump Co
Speeycrecentans
Neptune Meter Co
R. Echternacht
Eae
City Clerk's Fund
Ec Eees
Monticello Electric Co
Bell Telephone Co
Appleby
Hook & Ladder Co
Hook
Hauss
Matt Parrot & Sons Co
Schneider
Finance Committee
City of
Monticcello State Bank
Ray Echternacht
J. Locher
J. J. Locher
For Sale Round Oak Dining Room Table and Buffet
FOR SALE Round oak dining room table and oak buffet in first class condition. Phone 260-Ww Mrs E Templeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Kromminga
E. Templeton
Executor's Notice for James Fr. Smith Estate Iowa
Public notice from Jones County Iowa states Alva G. Smith is executor of the James Fr. Smith estate. He urges all creditors to file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and then to make immediate payment to the executor. Notices dated February 1926 from Anamosa list Doxtee and Doxsee as attorneys for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
Bridget A. Kehoe
Anamosa
Lows
Bhig
A. D
C. Francis Khor
George, Gorman
State of
Iowa
James FR. Smith
Alva G. Smith
Doxtee & Doxsee
Matate
Town
Angel Scheer
John Heeyen
J. E. Reed
Jamey Oltman
Tary Oltman
Executor's Notice for Rudolph Grenenwald Estate
Jones county Iowa executrix Anna Barbara Grenenwald announces claims against the Rudolph Grenenwald estate must be filed under oath by the specified regal time before a January 1, 1926 probate hearing in Anamosa Iowa. Doxsee and Doxsee serve as attorneys for the estate.
Notice of Probate of Will Jones County Iowa 1926
Public notices state that the estate of John L. Stubels is under executor and requires filings with the court, dated January 28 1926 in Anamosa Iowa. Also notice that John Trayl s will is to be probated with February 22 1926 set for final proof and probate before the Jones County District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
State of Iowa
Jones County
John Tray
John Traji
Clerk District Court
Tows
Appraisers Named In Inheritance Tax Notice
In re the estate of Mary Cassady deceased Jones county Iowa notice to treasurer Ray Johnson and executor H M Carpenter and others that appraisers will appraise property subject to collateral inheritance tax February 15 1926 at 1 pm at the district court clerk's office Anamosa Iowa Dated January 7 1926 J W Conmey A C Sones R A Cartano Appraisers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wagenknecht
Tonn Brown
George Schipman
Mattie Delong
Viola Schipman
Henry Schipman
Charles H. Schipman
District Court
Jones County
Iowa
Warvel
Monticello
Jennie I. Shipman
Lovel State Bank
Tomea
L. W. Lovell
R. H. Ricklefs
A. W. Steiner
State of Iowa
Mary Cassady
Ray &. Johnson
H.M. Carpenter
William W. Cassady
H. M. Carpenter
Bell Buchan
Jessie Abel
Emma Abel Schultz
Mary A. Cassady
Nelson Cassady
Margaret Cassady
Margaret Abel
Nettle Abel
Presbyterian Church of
Flaid
J. W. Conmey
A. C. Sones
R. A. Cartano
John Bodennopfier Jones County Sheriff Notice
John Bodenno pfier 402 Sheriff of Jones County issues a legal notice dated January 27 1926 via Doxsee Doxsea Attorneys for Plaintiff announcing action and court involvement in unspecified matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bodennopfier
Jones County
Lows
Doxsee & Doxsea
Pinintiff
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmers' Mutual Creamery Company
Hopkinton Leader News
Methodist Episcopal Church
Albert FE. Coe
Epworth League
Presbyterian Church
Leonard Duckett
St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church
S. M
St. John’s Ey
Legion Weekly
Bix
Lincoln Journal
Mr. Dawes
Council Proceedings
Treasury
North Cedar Atlec
N. C. Deischer
Ernest Hol Jken
Route 4
Langworthy
J. F. Kellum
Chestnut and
Third Streets
W. J. Cochrane
Wyoming
Hugh Corbitt
Hale
G. B. Servoss
City Park
Sycamore Street
Frank Lux
Monticello Motor Co
C. A. Thompson
L. J. Schlemme
Scotch Grove
Pete Florin
Lovell Township
F. L. Berlin
Richland Township
George P. Rogers
Geo. P. Rogers
Scotch Grove Township
W. B. Clark
Tancred Leghorn
Russell Lux
F. J. Gestel
John Youss
John G. Behrends
Rogers Vulcanizing Shop
Poland
G. H. Gerdes
J. L. Weber & Sons
Cascade
Enallage
Canning
P. PD. Bell
South Cedar Street
Kathryn Young
Chan. Rice
Wil Ross
Katherine Kasper
John Wroblewski
Rudolph Grenenwald
A.D
Anna Barbara Grenenwald
Eevecatrix
Doxsee
Statate
Costa
Anton Sibbeds
J. J. Luochet
L. A. Oltmans
John Gates Oltmans
B. G._ REGS
Jones Co
W. H. Hanken
Arthur L. McMagster
Florence J. McMaster
Lucy O. McMaster
Center Junction
North Range
Arthur L. McMaster
A. M. Maurice D. D
Lowell
I. V. Dautremont
J. E. Bateman
Thomas Stimpson
Anamosa, Iowa
George Albery
J. W. Doxsee
C. A. Doxsee
Attorneys AT Law
Lovell Block
DR. J. T. Statler
Chevrolet
SD. Matl
C. E. Gambili
National Automobile Dealers Association
Chevrolet Motor Company
Flint
Michigan
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
Monticello, Iowa
Olin
Tobias Swanson
John F. Boling
Frank L. Story
Glen Lynch
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!