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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1926

Page

4

Brookhart Speaks at Wayne Meeting on Farm Relief

Smith Wildman Brookhart addressed about two thousand at Zion's Lutheran church Wayne township outlining his farm relief remedies. He urged farmers to form a cooperative, criticized the federal reserve, railroads and Wall Street, and proposed a $16 million government loan to farmers.

Smith Wildman Brookhart Zion's Lutheran Church Wayne Township Brookhart Federal Reserve Banking System Wall Street Germany Denmark Russia Federal Reserve Bank Chicago Tribune Iowa Luther League of Ie Mav de Monticello Municipal

Scout Camp Plans Near Cascade at Camp White Wualer

Final touches for a Scout camp near Cascade at Camp White Wualer, seven miles east, set for July 6 through July 11. The caravan departs Monday morning at seven.

White Wualer Cascade

Fourth of July Celebrations in Monticello Through Years

A historical look at Independence Day observances in Jones County, from 1861 parades led by the Anamost Brass Band to recovered bridges after floods, the 1866 Clark’s Grave picnic, 1877 cannon firings, and 1881 Monticello praise of orderly police and booming trade. It notes speeches by O. P. Shires of Dubuque and Geo. H. Parker of Davenport, and mentions horse races at the Monticello Driving Park.

Jones Cowry Canton Militia Company Greenfield Grove Guards Magee Caley Express MantieeHo Tsgh Anamost Brass Band Oareat Liberty Co FL Wales O. P. Shires of Dubugne Maquoketa Menticelta Bowens Prairie Clark Otis Whittemore Scotch Grove Titus’ Grove the Express Monticeio Marshall Buel Monticello Jones County P.O Babcock L. C. Yaw Smith Acker

Scout Jamboree Preparations and Note on Supplies

The camp plans a formal assembly and roll call before load up. Scouts are charged three dollars for grub and Butch Lambert leads the kitchen to ensure meals. Fireworks may be used July 5, with visitors welcome Monday night.

Sut Butch” Lambert

Metric system proposal stalls in the house

The article reports the failed effort to introduce the metric system in the house, noting widespread reluctance to change longstanding business practices and the confusion anticipated as the metric mandate looms. It also mentions plans for outdoor children’s colonies in Buenos Aires and a large enrolment on opening day.

Marshalltown Buenos Aires Argentina

Pedestrian Safety Admonitions Across Papers

A Boston Transcript note urges motorists to pause a moment to save a life and cites a pedestrian warning to wait and cross later. The Dubuque Times-Journal comments on phono graph records as a trend, joking that lovers may need prayer to cope with the changing custom.

Boston Transcript

Roosevelt on Merit based Government and Individual Merit

The quote emphasizes government worthy of the nation must uphold founding principles. It calls for judging individuals by personal merit rather than by class, advocating a philosophy of equal treatment and individual appraisal. Roosevelt argues true governance rests on merit and adherence to core values.

Theodore Roosevelt

Fourth of July Speech Criticized By Editor

The text rails against an inept public speaker and weak Fourth of July performances. It notes crowd disappointment after an early dispersal at five o'clock and dismisses the day’s other entertainments as unimpressive compared with better features. The Express editor John Blanchard introduces a description of the holiday.

John Blanchard the Express Tsch Fogey

Standhuares Readers Convene in Davenport District

In Davenport district Stanthaers Searers convene tomorrow at Methedder Mpiscspal church with UNI ZAtiOG members to attend. Hurd Wryes of Toho and Misses Huth Weiss and Hattie Zalesky are listed among speakers and district officers.

Spanal Stanthaers Searers Davenport Werner UNI Zatiog Ieering Neon Toho Pal Yunsyernaes Siegeert Afb Keane Haope Beaghaer Piensa Press Ted Vpottie Base Fey Perth Givin Aodi Isabelia Minty Fats Bryan Cave Mascellie Ali Erica Viole Paarass Napa Crandog Pustitute & A Beotetins Huth Weiss Hattie Zalesky West Branch Standuara Rearers Emma Miller Mechanicsville C.J. Wonser Tama

July 1906 events noted in Monticello Express recap

The Monticello Express records July 1906 happenings in Jones county towns Onstow and Oxford Junction held Independence Day events Dr W W Hunter elected library board president E G Hicks vice president J J Locher secretary Supt John E Foster high school honor scholarship at University of lens W B Sloan made deputy marshal James Le Applegate dies at 80 Peter Meyer travels to Switzerland for indefinite visit Janes county druggists plan join national organization KE Grimwood elected county association president George Wilkens travels to Las Vegas NM with family son born to Mr and Mrs Lester Winner Rev Wick Van Buren attends Bible Institute William Ketchum dies after horses run away Willis Glass drowns Clucas Faragher dies in Amber 1886 events include William Waterhouse in England Fred Jackson returns from Topeka May Che dies from firecracker burns Adolph Grassmeyer marries Anna Lemeke Oakwood Cemetery Association formed Farwell Perley and Davidson return to Ames May and local tax assessment shows Monticello personal property value at 143467.

Monticello Express Onstow Oxford Junction Jones County W. W. Hunter Library Board of E. G. Hicks J. J. Locher John E. Foster Monticello High School University of Lens W. B. Sloan Monticello Janes County KE. A. Grimwood George Wilkens Las Vegas New Mexico Wilkens Lester Winner Wick van Buren Waterloo William Ketchum Cass Township Willis Glass 8S. M. Glass Castle Grave Township Wapsipinicon Anamosa Clucas Faragher Amber William Waterhouse England Fred Jackson Topeka Kansas Margaret Louis Hauessier Adolph Grassmeyer Anna Lemeke Milwaukee

Crilley Death in Castle Grove Township

John Crilley died Sunday in Castle Grove township at 73. Born October 16, 1853 in Holy Cross, he lived in Castle Grove most of his life. Survived by widow Mary Fleming and nine children, later funeral in Immaculate Conception Church Castle Grove with Rev. J Howe officiating.

John Crilley Castle Grove Township Holy Cross Myr. Crilley Crilley SBS Rpsted Mary Fleming H. J. McCusker Mayme Crilley Clair Conklin Davenport William Crowley Coggon Emmet Crilley Margaret McKenna Ota Nicholas Kehoe Monticello Immaculate Conception J. Howe

St Ide Pastor Plans Sunday School and English Services

The pastor announces Sunday school and English services will be held at the usual hour next. Shitay appears to be a date reference or note.

Leonard Duckett Pastor Preaches July 4 Services

Community notices list Leonard Duckett and Rev Albert Coe delivering sermons on July 4 at 11 am and 7:30 pm with Sunday School at 10 am. Includes upcoming Ladies' Aid meeting, Luther League social, and church events in Ames area. The column cites religious services, birthdays, and local commentary.

Christian Endeavor Albert EB. Coe Lone A. Oon Aid Howard Wicks Jay Awnday School Anna Heiken Luther League

Weather Man Tops Farm Reef Talk in Giminha World Herald

The weather meteorologist leads farm reef coverage in the Giminha World-Herald with practical forecasts. Readers learn how climate and conditions affect reef farming and harvest timing.

Giminha World-Herald

Penguin’s Enduring Praise Highlighted Across a Century

A reflective piece notes how Pengile’s favorable reminiscences persist a century after his death, illustrating how public opinion and memory shape legacy over long periods. It emphasizes enduring respect and the way biographies outlast their subjects.

Public Fireworks Ordinance and Toy Firework Restrictions

City ordinance bans fireworks on First street between Walnut and Main and sets fines from five to twenty dollars. State code prohibits giving pistols to minors with fines up to one hundred dollars or jail time up to thirty days. Toy pistols caps and large firecrackers are restricted with penalties up to one hundred dollars or thirty days.

First Street Walnut Street Main Street

Rooms to rent Over Beery's store inquires invited

FOR SALE Thoroughbred Hereford bulls from J. L. Weber & Sons Cascade Iowa 33-11 Registered Shorthorn bulls for sale from 12 to 15 months old sired by Royal Champion and heavy milking dams Live 3 miles south of Prairieburg G. J. Biden Anamosa Iowa 1-2

J. L. Weber & Sons Cascade Iowa Royal Champion Prairieburg G. J. Biden Anamosa Lowa

Appointment Notice For Jones County Estate

Public notice states an estate administrator has been appointed in Jones County. Heirs or interested parties must file claims with the court clerk by a stated deadline and provide proof of their status. Immediate payment requests are issued to potential claimants to avoid further action. notices reference Anamosa Iowa and names such as Cotta Lanne.

Jones County Sten Affena Praneses Danwei Prersernia Anamosa Iowa

Executor's Notice in Jones County Iowa Court

Public notice states that the undersigned is appointed executor of Rhinehart Tobirth deceased in Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk before probate and interested parties should present promptly with the executor and attorneys Coxsee & Coxsee at Anamosa Iowa dated 26th day.

Jones County Lowh Rhinehart Anamosa Iuwa Coxsee

Probate of Anna M Walter will in Jones County

District court in Jones County sets May term for final proof and probate of the last will and testament of Anna M Walter deceased. Notice invites all interested parties to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate as filed by the executor.

Iowa Jones County A. O Renk Ellers Renk Htlers G. Roe Clerk District Court Jones Co Coxsee & Woxsee Attorneys For Nature Anna M Walter Said Anna M. Waleter Duane A Bogris Rud

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