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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
2
July notices describe an Epworth League ice cream social on the lawn between the bank and Dr Youngs office and a July 28 performance by The Loyals at the Presbyterian church. The column also lists numerous local visits, travels, and family gatherings around Center Junction with multiple residents and nearby towns mentioned.
Cascade events recount visits from Sister M Dominica and Sister M Servatius from Dubuque, Rev Farrelly’s transfer to Elmer, Frank and Mrs Wilcox visiting Cascade, relatives from Waterloo and Philadelphia stopping by, Ed Gongawore planning a regional trip, Lattner moving to West Cascade, newborn twins for Wolfe, A B Albers back from Chicago, Mary Rooks visiting, Rita May at Iowa City, and Jon Russell leaving for Minnesota.
Local notes from Onslow dated July 13 recount visits and arrivals including Al Babcock Louis Belenke Bert Garnett Lee Hansen and Miss Jessie Cole at Beaver park Cedar Rapids. Health updates mention Dr Rickie and wife welcoming a new son, O C Johnston improving after Anamosa sanitarium, Luna returning to Davenport work, and Harold Orr's appendicitis operation at Anamosa. Quietly noted are travel moves including John Kennedy from Los Angeles planning to move to that city and Mrs Rudiciil formerly Bluth visiting Davenport and Canton relatives.
Miss Emma Ahraken visited in Scotch Grove vacationing with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Ahraken. Rev J F Hinshouse of Lennox College called at Neva and Mrs L V Nash home enroute from Wyoming to HopIntLON. The Melvin Finch family from Clinton and G Scheer of Monticello visited the Norris and Brady homes. Evelyn Eby of Monticello stayed with her uncle Jostee Mele. Andrew Spence of Hopkinton spent the week with J W Callahan. John Sutherland Jr visited his uncle Frank Sutherland. Mrs James Kiburz returned to Cedar Rapids.
Prairieburg routines detail visits and travel among residents. Lolas Benson returns from Anamosa while planning a Laurel trip. Visitors include Mrs. Marion Butler of Portland Oregon, and Mr. and Mrs. Rowley with nephew Howard Rowley arriving from Cedar Rapids. Several locals join trips to Center Point Davenport and Monticello. News notes cover elevator teardown, Blackwell family visits, and local comings and goings.
July reports from Sand Spring list Irene McDonough returning to Dubuque from her sister's home. Mrs. Hl Garlinghouse and two sons visit from Halfway Oregon. Dorothy Pierce and Dale Wheeless stay with relatives in Lamont. G H Guetzke visit near Delhi. Slauson hosts S M FY club. Allen Olmstead and Florence visit Epworth. Gestel families visit Delhi. L Pride and Supt Ottlie from Manchester on business. R J Guthrie visits Monticello.
Castle Grove July 12 residents Mr and Mrs Alexander Davidson of Monticello and daughters visit in the area. Rev H C Irvine travels to Emmetsburg with family. Rev and Mrs Insign of Hopkinton stay at Irvine home. Mrs J A Hubbard hosts Presbyterian ladies. No church services next Sunday due to absence of pastor. Farmers Mutual Insurance Association directors met last Thursday. A new daughter reported at the home of Mr and Mrs H I Kuriger. S I Dufoe of Hopkinton was a business caller. S B King attended a Masonville funeral. Mrs Henry Shnake in serious condition. Herman Halin’s horse died suddenly. Arthur Hubbard and wife move to their new home. J A Howie resigns township trustee post. Miss era Howie sick recently.
Five school districts in Greenfield township held a special election last week on consolidation Hazel Hill White Oak West Corner Greenfield Center and Laurel Hill. The measure failed 52 to 29 with proximity of nearby districts cited as a factor and voters unsure about 50 pupil consolidation versus nearby improved schools. The government is surveying the Military road from Linn county line to Dubuque county line with H F Peterson and seven workers to assess improvements for federal aid. The two month survey aims to map grades remove obstructions and ensure proper cross sections for future road work.
Chautauqua season tickets will be mailed after August 2 to 6, Eleanor McDonald undergoes multiple surgeries at Mercy hospital Anamosa, aged 9. William Stahr, veteran settler aged 89, dies at his Hopkinton home after a quiet afternoon. Five children survive him. Funeral at family home Friday afternoon. Silver Spring Creamery pays E B Porter for milk over six months totaling 1714.06 with 14 cows, some dry, and Holstein stock noted.
Iowa growers planted 10.2 million acres of corn this year with a forecast yield of 37.8 bushels per acre totaling 385.56 million bushels, down from last year’s 416 million. Oats at 83 percent July 1 expected 91.73 million bushels versus 196.18 million last year. Wheat remains lighter with 9.081 million bushels forecast from 86 percent July 1 condition, while spring wheat acreage is down to about 65 percent of last year’s harvested area. Barley 88 percent yield outlook at 7.872 million bushels. Potatoes and hay show varied prospects. pasture remains excellent at 96 percent of normal. Wool average fleece 7.7 pounds.
A vintage guide describes making a fly repellent for dairy cows using coal tar dip fish oil coal oil whale oil and oil of tar with laundry soap. The mixture fills 30 gallons and is applied twice daily to 40 cows. a portable spray cart enables spraying 40 cows in five minutes, costing about one cent per cow per day for ten days.
Jones County urges prompt payment of road work bills charged to the Primary Road fund, funded by automobile tax and Federal Aid. Primary roads listed include Cascade, Monticello, Anamosa, Linn County, Wyoming, Jackson, Newport, Olin, and Cedar. Bills for dragging and road work should be presented the first of each month. Mayd Vetter, County Engineer.
Consisting of one Universal range new three burner Perfection oil stove new davenport new desk buffet dresser refrigerator kitchen cabinet sewing machine clothes press brass bed chairs tables dishes clock and numerous other articles.
A 1920 All American 1 ton truck in A I condition ran about 1000 miles and is described as as good as new. A 1919 Ford roadster with delivery body is offered in perfect condition.
Reports from Iowa State College farmers indicate Towar oats from the 1000 bushel seed distribution grow about four inches taller and mature several days later than Iowa 108 and 106. The crop is praised for tall stalks, uniform stand, and resistance to mixing, with ready harvest coming in a cool moist season. Dr. Stuhler notes tests and eyes toward cutting in a few weeks.
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