Macbride Tells Story Of Iowa Pioneers
Thomas Huston Macebride presents a new book from the State Historical Society of Iowa at Iowa City. Titled In Cabins and Sod-Houses the work recounts pioneer life, focusing on Town community figures such as Father Blew Mark Lyon and Mrs Ramsgate while tracing schoolhouse building and frontier forums amid national tensions over slavery and John Brown’s Harper’s Ferry raid.
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Thomas Huston Macebride
State University of
Towa
State Historical Society of
Towa City
Father Blew
Mark Lyon
Mrs. Lyon
Squire Marks
Mississippi
Iowa
Lyceum
Philo Morris
Socrates
Plato
Euclid
Herodotus
Mrs. Ramsgates
Mrs. Ramsgate
Amore
Tancoln
Donelas
Emerson
Whittier
Greeley
Harlan
Grimes
Horace Greeley
Tan
Sons of Temperance
Universalist Church
Kansas
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Undulant fever described as new disease outbreaks
Dr Henry Albert Iowa State Health Commissioner reports forty eight undulant fever cases in the past year. He notes it resembles Malta fever and is linked to raw milk from cows affected by contagious abortion. Prevention rests on destroying germs in milk via pasteurization or boiling.
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State Department of Health
Henry Albert
Malta
Mediterranean Sea
Towa
Linn County Accredits In Tuberculin Testing
Linn County Iowa became the 43rd Iowa county to be accredited on July 1 marking reduced cattle tuberculosis to under one half of one percent The measure follows recommendations by M G Thornburg Secretary of Agriculture to the U S Bureau of Animal Industry Appanoose County was reaccredited the same date after three years of eligibility testing showed low tuberculosis percentages.
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Linn County
Iowa
M. G. Thornburg
U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry
Appanoose
Beets Best Preserved When Canned at Medium Size
Beets should be canned as soon as medium in size to preserve flavor and tenderness, then packed whole in jars for attractive serving. Trim tops an inch to retain color and cook beets until tender in boiling water, cool, peel, and seal in sterilized jars with a sweetened vinegar syrup of one cup sugar to one cup vinegar per quart.
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Lela Joy Bennett
Towa
Colleve
Townland as lasting heirloom of corn lands
Des Moines Register argues that limited corn land in Towa will grow in value and suggests treating townland as a heritage like a government bond. ownership should be cultivated and held for grandchildren rather than speculative trading.
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Des Moines Register
Towa
Education Costs Surpass Gains in U.S. Schools
The piece notes that pupil enrollment rose modestly from 1890 to 1985 while spending and salaries for superintendents and teachers surged, comparing views on modern American education as lavish yet unproductive. It also critiques Al Smith and Tammany Hall, reflecting editorial tone.
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Manchester Presse
United States
Sioux City Journal
al Smith
Tammany Hall
Hailed as a god Nicholson Held as Divine by Sikhs
Detroit News recalls Captain John Nicholson, famed for suppressing the Sepoy revolt, revered as divine by royal Sikhs who cherished his sword. His iron discipline and orders to execute conspirators marked his harsh leadership. his Delhi injuries ended his role and the Nicholson chiefs mourned him as a god in the hills.
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John Nicholson
India
Gues
Nicholson
Delhi
Nicholson Takirs
Peshiwar
Detroit News
Variations in Brains Do Not Explain Differences
The brains of notable figures such as G. Stanley Hall Osler Morse and Donaldson show little deviation from the normal brain when examined. They were slightly heavier but in fundamental structure their brains appear remarkably similar despite surface variation in convolutions and measurements.
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Wis
G. Stanley Hall
Elinent Psyelaouist
William Osler
Edward OS. Morse
Henry TL Donaldson
Wistar Institute of Amiitetas
Bioless
Sebehees
Plomaldson
Train Schedule at Monticello Station Overview
Train timetable lists C M St P and P routes at Monticello with passenger departures and arrivals between Cedar Rapids, Calmar, Dubuque, Chicago and Omaha connections. Freight trains to Farley and Calmar North, with No 22 Delaware connection to Dubuque and No 25,27 links to Omaha and Dubuque.
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Monticello
C. R
Southwest
Jet
Chi
Calmar
Cedar Rapids
Dav
Ox. Jet
Farley
Dubuque
North
Marion
South
Delaware
Oxford Junction
Chicago
Omaha
Probate Notice of W. S. Wilkinson Will in Jones County
District court in Jones County Iowa announces hearing for final proof and probate of the will of W. S. Wilkinson filed June 22 1928. The July 24 1928 hearing at 10:00 a.m. invites interested parties to appear and contest admission to probate. Coxsee and Doxsee represent the estate.
Boy Seeks Crossing Help From Kindly Stranger
A five year old boy asks a passerby to watch him cross the street. The man agrees and escorts the child across a two block stretch deemed a danger zone. The boy thanks the good samaritan and continues on.
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Atman
Pleneee
Gerass
Meng
Egoman
Baltimore Sun
Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County Iowa
The last will of August Lund, late of Jones County Iowa, was filed and opened June 28, 1928. Final proof and probate are scheduled for July 24, 1928 at 10:00 am at the June term court. All interested persons may appear and show cause why probate should not be admitted. Clerk B G Rees.
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W. S. Wilkinson
A. D
August Lund
B. G. Rees
Jones, Co
Iowa
Harm Behnken
J. J. Locher
Mary I. Jarman
Mary T. Jarman
Jones Co
Town
S&. E. Reed
Light Echo Finder Aids Acoustic Defect Repair
The Lon deg hall received echo finder technology combining a light beam and spark gap in a bowlshaped reflector. As the beam scans areas, reflected sound portions trigger a chattering instrument, guiding steps to overcome echoes and improve acoustics.
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Londeg Hall
Notice of probate of will in Harm Behnken estate
The last will and testament of Harm Behnken of Jones county was opened and read on July 24 1928 at 10 a.m. in town court. Dated June 28 1928. A. D. 423 B. G. Rees and J. Locher are attorney for the estate.
Forgetful Sammy’s Dream Stuns Aunts At Breakfast
In a lively breakfast scene Forgetful Simon recounts a dream that shifts to suspense as he asks, And What came next auntie? The aunt responds with confusion and the moment ends with Sammy asserting he was there. The exchange reveals family dynamics and a playful tease among relatives.
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Simon
Sammy
Sammy Sodign Antly
Modern Logging Techniques Cut Time and Cost
The article explains a late old logging method where large thuber pieces lay on ground until enough to move to the water. It highlights a newer minono ri system that lifts the carrier a few feet above ground and moves logs over snowdrifts. Time and money are saved as construction costs for the system are not high.
Start Right in Your Struggle with Hite
A motivational message emphasizes that beginnings are decisive, yet lasting success arises from steady practice and disciplined training from youth rather than sudden resolve.
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Hite
Notice of Probate of Will for Mary I Jarman
Probate is opened for the last will and testament of Mary I Jarman, deceased, filed in the Jones County District Court. The June term records the will dated July 1928 with the court dated June 26, 523 B G Rees clerk, Reed attorney for estate.
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Tuwa State College
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Maynard
Rockwell City
Leslie Beall
Denver
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the Corn Belt
Franklin
Freieht
Sioux City
Charlies Appleby
Guthrie Center
Mrs. Appleby
Anamosa
Fred Kellum
Harry T. Barlow
Philip Shelley
F. G. Matthiessen
C. H. Stout
G. J. Heiken
H. L. Adix
Otto Lange
Ben Paulsen
Nice
Dr. A. M. Maurice
Jones County
Coxsee & Doxsee
Plymouth
Blue Heart
Schoon
Skelley
Variety Store
Pepe Ye Tinart
Stuhlers
McCormick-Deering
R. H. Balster Farm Equipment Store
Monticello, Iowa
Graham Brothers
Merchants Express
B. Detvets
Lrucks
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