Jones County Supervisors Convene in 1917 Session
The Anamosa board opens in regular session January 2 1917 with Chairman Bohren and the new officers elected. Appointments include deputy auditor Anna Hanson deputy treasurer John Rowen deputy recorder Vera Potter and deputy sheriff F L Webster with committees formed for finance county home public buildings road and bridge and more. Several bonds and county personnel changes are approved alongside routine audits and transfers while residents receive small poor allowances and tax funds are adjusted. The session continues January 3 to set salaries and finalize filings for 1917.
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Anamosa
Board of Supervisors
Thomson
Bobhren
Downing
Moffett
Streeper
Bohren
Thomsen
Jones County
BE. J. Hives
Moffet
Shimerda
Moffatt
R. Bohren
Mr. Bohren
Anna Hanson
John Rowen
Vera Potter
F. L. Webster
F. M. Bagley
Geo. W. Johnson
Downing and
Streep
Bohren and
Streeper and
D. A. Downing
Iowa
Caste Grove
Cass
Fairview
Monticello
Lovell
Wayne
Richland
W. Streeper
Onslow
Washington
Clay
Madison
Scotch Grove
Henry Shimerda
Oxford Junction
Oxford
Hale
Wyoming
W. EF. Mottett
Olin
Rome
Greenfield
Jackson
Saes
County
A. Fisher
Clitist Court
Lloyd Soper
B. E. Rhinehart
W. Jd. Mills
W. A. McGreevy
S.w.clark
Steward Co. Home
A. A. Clarke
Fairview Township
Anamoga
R. D. MacIntyre
J. Hines
G. A. Fisher
Earl Boyer
J. W. Coppess
R. D. McIntyre
Board of Health
Mary Moneypenny
W. H. McGreeyy
District Court
Pat O'Connell
EB. J. Hines
Court House
J. J. Hines
Niles & Watters Savings Bank
Citizens Savings Bank
Flist Trust & Savings Bank
L. A. Oltmans
John Quirk
John Millsap
Wyoming Township
Anamosa Journal
Anamosa Hureka
Monticello Express
H. A. Fagan
Peter Hichhorn
James Kotilinek
German Harms
Paul Levien
E. J. Hines
W. K. Pearson
W. J. Mills
Kate Maurice
B. K. Rhinehart
W.H. McGreevy
Aherilff
Nora Spellman
S. W. Clark
Fr. M. Bagley
S. D. Alspaugh
Fred Richmond
Night Watch
Townsend
Eva Taylor
Marion Vester
Bulgren
John McCaugley
Conrad Hots
Gessina Siebels
William Miller
Mottett
EK. J. Hines
Jones County Farmers Short Course Sets January Anamosa Program
The Jones County Farmers Short Course will run January 16 to 20 in Anamosa. A special Ames train will bring livestock class materials and instructors. Lectures by experts cover agriculture and home economics with emphasis on profitable farming and better homes.
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Jones County
Anamosa
Ames
Iowa
J. W. Ellis
Pointed Paragraphs Echo Quips On Wealth Love And Style
A collection of wry maxims on happiness beauty secrecy and luck mixing aphorisms about money marriage and fashion. Notable lines include the idea that wealth and happiness rarely align and the printing press fueling revolutions. A gag about hats and aging references Ir. L. G. Stubler.
The High Cost of Living and Thrift Principles
The Duluth News Tribune comments that high living costs have a dual effect. Self denial is only half of thrift, the other half is choosing cheaper substitutes. Families are cutting waste and buying wholesome foods at lower prices, and even beer prices drop toward prewar levels, saving money if the habit endures.
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Duluth News ‘Tribune
Kaiser Announces German Victory Rumor Spreads
The New York World notes a possible leak claiming Germany is victorious in all theaters of war. The item mentions eyes tested and glasses fitted by Or U. G. Brubler.
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New York World
Or. U. G. Brubler
Closing Out Sale of Farm Stock Near Cascade
Having sold my farm I announce a closing out sale two miles north of Cascade on Farley road at the Round Horn. On Wednesday January 17 1917 at 1 pm the sale offers 30 cattle including 14 high grade Shorthorns two year olds and 386 Poland China hogs plus 7 horses including Norman bred mares and roan Norman mare. Farm machinery and equipment list follows with 40 plus items and 20 tons hay 18 acres straw and seeds and feed. Terms cash for sums under 810 and 1 year on larger amounts with 7 percent interest. W A Fairburn proprietor auctioneers Herard Hawkins clerk Leo Skahill free lunch at noon.
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Cascade
Farley Road
Round Horn
Poland
China
Rock Island
McCormick Mower
J. I. O. Gang
John Deere
Hayes
McCormick
Barrow
U. S
W. A. Fairburn
Herard and Hawkins
Leo Skahill
The Barber Comprehended Chicago Nine Hints at Efficacy
A fragmented dialogue in a barber shop features a character with a large claw on his watch chain. The barber and patrons speculate on killing methods, debating bears claws and knife use, ending with a cryptic remark about seating and a decisive silence.
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Chicago
Iowa Enters Year Under Prohibition Promises Fulfilled
Carroll Herald reports Iowa has completed a year under prohibition with results aligning to reform expectations. The state is better off financially and morally, and most communities would not vote to revive the saloon even if legally permitted.
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Carroll Herald
Iowa
Old fashioned calendar inquiry from insurance firm
A reader asks where the lingering old fashioned calendar once sent by an insurance company to newspapers can be found. The note hints at nostalgia for bygone newspaper trade practices.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Insurance Company
High fliers avoid army aviation corps enlistment
In St. Paul Pioneer Press reporting, many individuals with aviation ambitions show no plans to join the army’s aviation corps, outlining a wary stance toward military service.
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St. Paul
Appointment of Executor for A L Fairbanks Estate
Public notice from Doxsee & Doxsee announces Alba M. Fairbanks appointed by the Jones County District Court as Executor of the A L Fairbanks estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa December 23 1916.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
A. L. Fairbanks
Anamosa
A. D
Nh. J. Hines
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Supervisors’ Proceedings
Ir. L. G. Stubler
News
tNo
Marshalltown Times-Republican
L. G. Stubbler
Duroc Jersey Stock Hogs
P. D. Bell
Clansmen Club
McNeill Bros
Walnut St
I&nquire
John G. Schoon
Gill Street
F. B. Valanta
Moler Barber College
Ullinois
Lowell State Bank
Lestus L. Kuhns
Towa
Suter & Son
Michael Haley
Castle Grove Catholic Church
the Express
Col. L. P. Waddick
Mae
Mayr
W. W. Stickford
Kettlitz & Kay
Northwest
Harry E. Netcott
Independence, Iowa
Alba M. Fairbanks
Doxsee
Duroc
A. P. Donahue
Hopkinton, Towa
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Thc
Adler-i-ka
Adler Ika
M. W. Herrick
E. EB
Reed Herrick & Reed Attorneys AT Law
Fred Puleston
Beery Brother’s
J. E. Pond
Dubuque Home Hospital
Mt. Pleasant Ave
Dubuque, Iowa
Juusse L. Bahner Grad
Mary M. Gory
Iowa Telephone Company
DR. A. M. Maurice
H. M. Remey
James Rammley
Remley & Remley
Tyorneys AT Law
Main Street
C. N. Patrick Optometrist
Ricklefs & McNeill Wardware
Fets
Oliver
Oliver Typewriter Company
Oliver Typewriter
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