The Monticello Express 1927 aviation feats and upgrades
The Monticello Express reviews 1927 aviation milestones from Lindbergh to Byrd, praising daring flights across the Atlantic and Pacific. It notes Des Moines Register editor Harvey Ingham’s twenty fifth anniversary banquet, the Cowles partnership, and the paper’s new Whitlock press expanding eight page local and advertising content, ending with Jones county corn prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Cowles
Des Moines Register
Harvey Ingham
Des Moines Tribune
Darling
Governor Lowden
Ingham
Cowles
Register
Algona Upper Des Moines
Sam Clark
Keokuk Gate City
Iowa
the Express
Whitlock Two Revolution
Cottrell
Express
Judge Lindsey ousted as illegal Denver juvenile court judge
The Denver juvenile court judge Ben B. Lindsey is removed from office after a supreme court ruling declares his election illegal. The piece notes his long tenure shaping juvenile punishment, lecturing on methods, and earlier advocacy of liberal practices. It also comments on highway bond votes and political boosters for Governor Lowden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben B. Lindsey
Juvenile Court of
Denver
Supreme Court
Faith and atheism in the era of upheaval and war
The piece argues atheism spreads during national crises but faith endures. It compares reactions across France Germany and Russia, warning atheistic doctrine threatens civilization while stressing faith as the guiding light amid danger. It cites Bolshevism as a menace and upholds religion as the basis of moral progress and national well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Times
France
Germany
Luther
Melanchthon
Erasmus
Russia
God
Kansas tragedy: Klein father and son die in high speed crash
Two Chicagoans Morris and Samuel Klein died in Kansas when driving toward Los Angeles at 60 mph to shave seven hours from the Chicago to Los Angeles trip. Their car hit a culvert, the son killed instantly and the father fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Morris
Samuel Klein
Council Grove
Kansas
Chicago
Los Angeles
Grim Reaper
Vacation Call From Rev Dr William Carter Sermon
In New York City Rev Dr William Carter urges parishioners to retreat with Christ and enjoy nature. He says to schedule rest, get outdoors, and avoid excessive work to prevent illness, stressing a balanced life with a time for work and play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carter
New York City
Christ
The New Pioneers Lindbergh and Chamberlin Reach the World
Congressman Cyrenus Cole portrays Lindbergh and Chamberlin as western pioneers who embraced the air age. He honors their courage endurance and faith saying they revive the youth of the middle west and bind nations through peace and goodwill.
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Cyrenus Cole
Tipton
Middle West
Lindbergh
Chamberlin
Minnesota
Iowa
Nazareth
Ulysses
Columbus
America
Europe
Heroic Rescue by Samuel White in Floods of New Orleans
Samuel White, a New Orleans resident, built a crude raft and repeatedly braved rising floodwaters to save 25 families stranded in their homes. He and his wife sheltered them for three days, made beds from straw and coffee to warm the sick, nursing a group including measles patients without pneumonia.
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Los Angeles Times
Mississippi
Samuel White
New Orleans
White
Press notes mix peppered opinions from various papers
A collage of quips and satirical takes across several papers. The items touch on fashion trends like the returning long skirt and shortages, political talk of third parties, juvenile crime theories, and public figures such as Lindbergh with commentary on bold stances.
Welfare society distributes slogans on pay envelopes
The English Welfare society supplies rubber stamps with slogans to factories and workshops for pay envelopes clock cards time sheets and work notices. Slogans warn avoid accidents protect workers life capital invest safely promote caution and safety in the workplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
English Welfare Society
Eastern reporters fear president coverage in West trip
Rolfe Arrow notes newspaper men expect a rough time covering the president in the Black Hills. He suggests they take weeks off to let the president enjoy a real vacation and avoid overexposure. A Monticello jeweler J W Hoult advertises watchwork specialty services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Arrow
Black Hills
Dora's Delight Camp Becomes Center of Love and Purpose
Dora, spoiled yet caring, seizes a riverside bungalow to run a small girls camp. Her Grandmother aids the plan, bringing in a widowed father and his young daughter Jean. Romance grows with the camp, tying Dora and the father to a shared future and a vow to keep the camp as a gift to make others happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora
Dora
Connecticut River
New Hampshire
Vermont
Charleston
Brattleboro
Doran
Mr. Landon
Jean
Dora's
Early Majolica and the Italian luster craft
The earliest dated Italian majolica piece is from 1498. Only l'esaro, Gubbio and Deruta knew the technique, and after about 80 years it vanished around 1570. Revivaled efforts vary. old models remain unmatched in beauty. Finest pieces come from northeastern Italy including vases, platters, and tiles used on floors and walls.
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L’esaro
Gubblo
Deruta
Italy
Women and Sign Language Parlor talk in Kansas City
A quirky note suggests women rely on signs and intuition to gauge if a lodge meeting will occur, joking about a child’s remark in Kansas City. The piece reads like a whimsical column item from a 19th or early 20th century paper, highlighting social quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Cupper
Quotes and Jokes from Cassell and Others in Heyday Humor
A collage of light humor and moral vignettes from Cassell's Magazine and periodicals. Jests range from dress compliments and misunderstandings to a Dublin confessional and mountain couplet, concluding with a reflection on the so called good old days and modern improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell Mirror
Dr George Albery Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist
Dr George Albery operates as veterinary surgeon and dentist with a 171 phone line. His office and hospital are one block north of the post office and he answers calls day or night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Albery
Executor and Administrator Notices in Jones County
Public notices announce executors and administrators in Jones county Iowa. Claims must be filed with the county clerk sworn and timely. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa June 1927.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowan
Ellen Jane Putnam
Anamosa
Towa
A. D
J. J. Locher
Town
Anna Steinkont
Iowa
E. I. Reed
I. EB. Reed
Joseph Rieger
Notice of Franchise Hearing for Electric Transmission Lines
Citizens of Jones County Iowa are notified that a verified petition filed by Marshall W Electric Company Marshalltown Iowa seeks a franchise to erect operate and maintain an electric transmission line over and along highways and lands in Jones County Iowa. The route begins at a point on the highway lane corner of section 2 range 2 west and extends diagonally through sections 2 11 to the northwest corner of section 14 then south to the section line between sections 14 and 23 and diagonally to the center of section 22 then south about four miles and continues northwest across section 15 toward section lines near sections 9 10 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Iowa
Marshall W Electric Company
Marshalltown
Public notice of road petition hearing Jones County Iowa
The notice describes a road project in Jones County Iowa with a route in sections 4 9 10 16 and 2 8 in range 2 west two 8, under chapter 38 percent Code 1924. The Board of Supervisors will hear the petition in Anamosa at the county auditor’s office on August 2, 1927 at 1 o clock p.m. Objections must be filed at least five days before the hearing. Dated June 26, 1927. LaVern Rockstad Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Anamosa
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Spirit OF the Press
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Ala
Dallas News
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Wayne Wheeler
Louisville Times
New York Times
J. W. Hoult
Monticello, Ry
Ruby Douglas
Cassell's Magazine
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Pitt Panther
Father Healey
Dublin
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Mary
Dr. Hoffmann
Palmer
George Wenzlick
Inter Ocean
2Nd Ave
6Th Street East
Cedar Rapids
Rock of Ages
J. E. Bateman
Webster’s New International Dictionary
Heroa Hot Pursuit Air Council
Mud Gun 5. P. Boat
Aerial Case American
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Red Star
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Mystery Ship
Irredenta Esthonia
Blue Cross Airport
Crystal Detector
India
G.& C.merriam CO
Springfield, Mass
U.S. A
I. V. Dautremont
LaVern Rockstad
Jones Co
District Court of Iowa
Gertrude G. Farrell
Plaintif
John J. Farrell
Clifford B. Paul
The
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Monticello State Bank
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