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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1921

Page

2

Farm Bureau Meeting Discusses Exhibits and Local Advertising

Scotch Grove reports a packed farm bureau session despite icy roads. Topics included local advertising farm machinery fix up week and a proposed county fair exhibit with a six member committee appointed to study options. Attendance notes and remarks by D. C. Sinclair and G. J. Hughes highlight a morning of talks and discussions.

Farm Bureau America Nash G. J. Hughes Mutual Insurance Mutual Insurance Company Sheets Russett Edwina .Hughes Laura Sinclair California D. C. Sinclair Mr. Brady Mr. Sheets R. W. Brady J. M. McNeilley C. A. Sutherland M. M. Sinclair W. B. Clark F. D.D. Sutherland Elizabeth Latta Hopkinton F. W. Royden Cooper

Center Junction Opera Presents Deacon Dubbs in Rural Comedy

The Center Junction seniors stage a rural comedy in 8 acts titled Deacon Dubbs at the opera house Friday night February 18. Cast includes Geo. Smith Amos Coleman Orla McGuire Hearst Duncan Major McNutt Stuart Smith Deuteronomy Jones Roy Young Eloise Young Lucile Himebaugh Hazel Brutsman and others. Admission 35 and 50 cents. Obituary notes and local items follow including basketBall scores Wyoming teams 25 8 for boys 11 2 for girls and various visits and travels around town.

Center Junction Deacon Dubbs Opera House Sorghum Center West Virginia Geo. Smith Amos Coleman Orla McGuire Rawdon Crawley Hearst Duncan Major McNutt Stuart Smith Deuteronomy Jones Ohio Wyoming J. R. McNeilly Onslow Corners J. N. Smith Elmer Burr Springville M. J Hutton W. A. Stingley Maurine Stingley Harry Stingley Donnon Junction B. J. Himebaugh Cedar Rapids Geo. Courtney Central City Jacob Courtney A. P. Moats G. Thompson M. J. McNeilly Muscatine Mabel Hudson C. A. Burmeister Pauline Wells John Livingstone Selma Prahm Pauline Holm Maquoketa Breed Anamosa O. M.miller Scofield Davenport Ww. A. Shupp Maryland

Onslow Club Events And Local Notices Highlight Week

Altrumbian guests honor Mrs Mayme Cave with a fruit shower and fortunes read at Mrs Harriet Lamey’s home. Astrarian meeting covers Iowa colleges and notable people, schools, and sanitarium notes. Lectures, dances, and visits mark a busy week with numerous local residents traveling and hosting events.

Local Farm News and Community Happenings in Castle Grove

Six carloads of stock were shipped to Chicago from Castle Grove with J Noble Pat Leonard Fred Tarken FC Cramer and Casper Bros sending cattle and hogs. Mr. and Mrs. Martin McDonald welcome their first born daughter. The Presbyterian Ladies Society meets February 17 at Mrs. M J Cass. Florence Noble misses school in Monticello due to illness. Floyd Shew reports a strong sale last Thursday. R D Cooley sells in Wyoming region. S M Hosford and Claude Mason attend a sale near Onslow. Master Lyle Hosford suffers a brief pneumonia. S M Hosford visits Anamosa on Monday. Hans Hasler returns from an indefinite stay in Waterloo.

Castle Grove Chicago Holday J. Noble Pat Leonard Fred Tarken FC Cramer Casper Bros Martin McDonald Linn County Ladies' Old Society of the Presbyterian Church S. M. Hosford Anamosa Hans Hasler Waterloo

Birth announced for Lukie Lucile in Blairsburg

Prairieburg notes a baby girl Lukie Lucile Smith born February 4 to Seward and Mrs Smith of Blairsburg Iowa. Also reported is a double wedding at St Josephs church Friday morning and a noisy dance later that evening.

Prairieburg Lukie Lucile Seward Smith Blairsburg St. Joseph’s Church Geo. Finn Pat Stevens Mubuque Henry Henderson Mesdames Delancey Flockhart Lauser Cedar Rapids Eva DeLanecey Ralph Keegan Will Zimmerman Louis Walmutt

Public sentiment warns against costly primary law amid Iowa bids

The piece notes opposition in Iowa to an expensive primary election method while lawmakers may still back it. It covers legal cases in Monticello with Robert Demo alias Clark facing trial after a companion pled guilty and a new arrest for robbery. It also mentions bootlegger Percy Moles arraignment and a critique of taxpayer awareness and maternity bill rhetoric.

Iowa Robert Demo Clark Monticello I. V. Dautremont Percy Mole Washington

Mrs L F Whipple dies in Buffalo Iowa January shock

Mrs L F Whipple died at Buffalo while visiting with her husband and a niece. Heart failure is given as the cause. Emma Louise Kreeb, born April 3 1889 in Wyoming Iowa, married to L F Whipple November 4 1908. Four children Jeanette Tessie Harriet Louise Hattie Emma. She resided in Buffalo since 1910 and was active in Rebekah lodge Congregational and Methodist groups. Funeral at Methodist church Burns cemetery near Hik River. Otho Whipple and many relatives attended.

Buffalo, Minesota Whipple Emma Kreeb Buffalo City Hospital L. F. Whipple Jeanette Tessie Harriett Louise Hattie Emma Rebekah Lodge Congregational Church Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid C. A. Whipple Greenfield Iowa de Long Cedar Walter Arthur Whipple Elk River John Whipple Minneapolis Frank Clouse Ousley Wm. Kreeb Lena Hogan Monticello Otho Whipple Quasqueton

Peculiar Accident Involving Wilsons Horse and Car

Olin Recorder J C Wilson and wife faced a peculiar accident Saturday night when their son’s horse bolted from town after the show. The horse crashed into the Wilsons’ auto, smashing the windshield and tearing a bumper or radiator brace. the horse died of a broken back while the couple escaped injury. The Indianapolis News notes a joking aside about Uncle Joe Cannon and cigars affecting tenure in Congress.

Olin Recorder Opera House Indianapolis News No-Tobacco League Joe Cannon Congress

Road establishment notice in county district

A road located near the northeast corner of section 4 and 6 in township 86 range 3 west of the fifth meridian has been surveyed. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the auditor by noon April 5, 1921, to contest the road’s establishment. The notice cites owners C E Clark Rhoda Clark Michael Breen Jr Sarah Jane Bennett and Im M Smyth Lawrence.

Township C. E. & Rhoda Clark Michael Breen, Jr Sarah Jane Bennett Im. M. Smyth Lawrence van Kirk

Business vs. Charity in Chicago News View

Chicago editorial argues the US should focus on building a prosperous old world that can buy American products rather than aiding a pauperized old world. It frames economic aid as unnecessary if markets are strengthened.

Chicago News United States

Whisky stocks to last under a year says Wayne Wheeler

In Marion Ohio the Star quotes Wayne B Wheeler declaring that whisky stocks will not last more than a year. The statement reflects concerns over supply and potential shortages impacting retailers and consumers.

Marion Wayne B. Wheeler

Administrator's Notice for Millie M Little Estate in Iowa

Public notice announces the district court appointment of Mt Carpenter as administrator with will annexed of Millie M Little's estate in Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. The notice is dated February 9 in Monticello and lists EH Reed as attorney for the estate.

District Court Jones County State of Iowa Millie M Little Monticello Mt Carpenter Reed

No moving picture is as naughty as its title

A cheeky remark from the Minneapolis Journal calls out a film's provocative title as emblematic of a disappointing world, reflecting a critical stance on cinema trends.

Minneapolis Journal

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J. W. Doxsee Chas. A. Doxsee Editors and Proprietors Scotch Grove F. P. McDonoyogh W. J. Matthiessen Casper Arduser Alex Blair R. J. Quthrie Willie McIntosh Boston Massachusetts R. J. McNeillan Farmers' Mutual Creamery Co Hopkinan W. H. Robins Manchester A. Blair C. I. Wilson Lamont H. Pierce F. M. Wheeless George Bright Spring Valley J. R. Gearhart Matilda Blocklinger Durango M. Wheeless H. &. Pierce R. J. Chaplin Kester Clinton Lindermain Onslow Harriet Lamey George Lyons Altrumian Club Lamey Mayme Cave Chff McDonald Astrarian Club Barber Geo. Sears Hasler Edna Orr Eldora Smith Mitchellville Arthur McMaster Rosedale Grace Maple Pickering Charles Sioux Falls South Dakota Presbyterian Church Vassar Hamilton W. E. Smith Iowa City Frank Preston Johnson Presbyterian Brule Overly Hurlburt Mt. Vernon Rev. Smith Willison Emmeline Howard Chas. Rowe Moline Rob Scroggie T. B. Johnston Dr. Redmond Anamosa Eureka News Emma Whipple Roy D. Cooley Balster Bros. Stores Allou Lovell House Monticello Window Washing Co Hunt Fred J.kay Cedar Valley Young Stock J. L. Webber RF. D. Now Cascade, Lowa Dautremont Collections Insurance F. D. Sutherland Junction Thomas Stimpson Geo. K. Meyer Burrichter’s Fred J. Kay Drugegtat Pam Our New Sale Pavilion Pathfinder Sensations Ganos Defenders Orion Cherry King Jack Great Wonder Orion Royal Pathfinder Sensational Col Sensational Col Pathfinder J. L. Mcllrath W. G. Brock Bill Daly C. H. Brown Anamosa National Bank Fred H. Grey Gray Bros Edison Cal Serk New York Mr. Edison Wm. J. Burns Mr. Burns Discours Jortul Wn. J. Burns International Detective Agency Frank Locher Wizar Lightfoot Gmifoot GEO. Stuhler’s Sons CO
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