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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1911
Page
4
Harold Davidson of Olin won the 100 yard men's foot race. L Kula of Oxford Junction finished second for the prize. An automobile parade, though limited, amused spectators.
July notes from Wyoming cover visits by Mrs. Chamberlain and many others, civic events, band concerts, and a busy schedule. Town marshal Parks appointed, Woodman picnic set for August, and August 16 17 soldier reunion planned. Fourth of July celebration praised with parade and baseball games led by Wyoming and Lost Nation teams.
July reports from Onslow note visitors Mrs. Chris Anderson and Miss Millie Paul, Rev. McClelland and Rev. Thompson, farm activity and good yields despite drought, a new cement foundation, auto outings, and preparations for haying and harvesting. Local notices include births, store changes, dam soundings, and city league standings with two sports results.
Prairieburg residents and visitors documented include Thomas Tasker in Prairieburg F McLaughlin in Anamosa Mrs L Jenkins Cedar Rapids at daughter’s home Miss Alberta Still Lake Mills visiting Hopkinton and area The community notes fish party by Burlingham Joslin and Mc Queen families church ladies aid gathering and several out of town guests A waterworks vote saw 55 of 59 cast in favor with five miscast yes votes blamed on female property holders
Castle Grove on July 11 notes D. J. Hogan installed a gasoline engine to pump water. A damaging hail storm caused considerable impact in the area.
Center Junction notices list locals visiting relatives and guests in town. Names include Frank McNeilly from Springville, Miss Anna Livingstone and Will Leech with the Stingley family in Davenport, and Mrs. James Johnson plus Mrs. Henry Rhune in California visiting Harry Johnson.
Cascade notes from July 11 list visitors and residents returning from trips including Pearl Cooley Bertha Faber Kezia Lindeman Emma Laxon Alta Brown and Pat Leonard. Local Harvest Home planned for August 17 and editor changes announced with FE Baldwin and N H Faust in charge. George Carney longtime Comstock Mil resident dies at Anamosa sanitarium leaving a wife and children.
July 14 reports show Miss Winans of Monticello visiting J. L. Prouty and Rev. Smith from Minnesota preaching at the Presbyterian church. Blanche Clark returns from Hawick Minnesota while Mrs. H Espy and Maizie of Dixon Illinois visit A. Suthberland. Bernice Sutherland of Maquoketa visits grandmother Mrs. Alex Sutherland as W B Warner and Olive and Grace Riehl visit Anamooga. Haying and farm work continue as conditions allow.
In a fast paced Thursday contest Hall's Factory edged the Presbyterians 2 to 1 in the final inning as Frank Thompson dominated for Hall's while Rodman pitched well for the Presbyterians. The following day the Methodists were routed 12 to 2 by the Presbyterians as Liddy started for the Methodists and Webster finished.
A Massachusetts town illustrates money's power as a $100 fund created a century ago by a public spirited citizen grew to about $20,000 when divided between the church and the town. The story urges youths to save and foster the habit.
The passage reflects on talkative people having few friends and the social costs of pursuing wealth. It contrasts judging by outcomes versus appearances and notes the vanity of a man hearing a baby bears his name. It suggests a charitable ideal is one who does not demand favors. It closes with a caution that others’ worthiness should not determine one’s own.
July report from Des Moines shows Iowa corn three weeks ahead of last year with oats light and wheat below average. Rain revived crops and Iowa corn should outpace neighboring states. Wheat threshing begins in Kansas as law enforces cream content in ice cream.
Cedar Rapids graduate piano tuner Mr 8 A Stiles has been secured to tune, repair, and rebuild pianos for customers. He comes highly recommended by local musicians and guarantees all work. Orders may be left at Locher Bros music store in Monticello, with affordable pricing.
A practical note on selecting porch shades for summer use. It advises balancing comfort with moderate price and warns to choose only high quality options to ensure lasting value.
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