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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1937

Page

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Eel Hatchery Mystery and Economic Notes Across Bermuda Coast

The article reports that all eels in American and European rivers are hatched off Bermuda. It describes spawning zones near Bermuda, lifespans of 9 to 12 years, and sizes from inches to feet. It notes migratory patterns and a yearly eel cycle, with maturation and death after spawning. It also includes scattered farm and harvest commentary and a stray coastal weather snapshot.

Bermuda Washington Est Savely Hite Hecsins Fred North Atvertes Aocia Orientas

American Legion State Convention to Be Held in Des Moines

Des Moines hosts the Iowa American Legion state convention August 2 to 4 with G M Brown as State Commander. Attendance expected to top records. events include a major parade August 3 led by Brown and veterans units, with national speakers and extensive community service reports.

G. OM. Brown The American Legion Legion Des Moines Anenst President Theater G. M. Brown Whiting Brown Fort Des Moines National Guard Cavalry Camp Dodge C.M.T.C Lou Clark Town City Lloyd Lowry Anamosa la Societe Des 40 Hommes Et 7 Chevaux Order of Legionaires Elks Club R. C. Dowd Fort Dodge Val Wells Iowa W. J. O'Connell Capital City

Black Cats in Pagan Times and Celtic Lore

A Los Angeles Times writer notes October 31 as year end in early pagan days. Druids led rites while black cats symbolized souls condemned to animal bodies for a year. Tales describe cat guardians of temples and souls walking walls. Some myths link cats to witchcraft and omens, others honor them.

Los Angeles Times Dod

Monkey Family Size Varies From Giants To Tiny Squirrels

An overview of the ape and monkey family notes a wide size range from towering gorillas to small marmosets. It outlines major groups including orangs and chimps, with notes on geographic habitats from Africa's equator to Asia and Europe.

Africa Pearson London Weekly Equatorial Asia Europe Gibraltar Rec Sea Aladagascar America

Queen Elizabeth’s Wardrobe And Adornments Recalled

A royal dresser notes Elizabeth I left over three thousand garments including gowns petticoats and mantles. The account lists two large pearl earrings a crown red hair a long necklace and a white silk gown with pearl borders and a blush silk mantle with a long train. The portrayal labels her as refined yet brusque and muscular in tone.

Elizabeth

First Presidential Election and Observations Across Nations

The excerpt reflects on early presidential voting, noting electors and candidates with references to Washington and Hancock. It blends political history with incorrect OCR fragments and shifts to general musings on Chinese nature and literature, mentioning Nature Magazine and bird symbolism. many garbled portions obscure clear facts.

Center Junction Independent school district budget hearing notice

The Board of Directors of Center Junction Independent school district will meet July 27, 1937 at 8 p.m. at the school house. Taxpayers may be heard for or against the proposed expenditure estimate. W. K. Moats, District Secretary.

Center Junction Independent School District Madison Township Jones County Iowa W. K. Moats

Onslow Savings Bank 1937 Financial Snapshot

The statement shows the Onslow Savings Bank in Onslow Iowa reporting resources at the close of business June 30 1937 with total cash 12408450 loans and discounts 10500000 and secondary reserve 4500000, under call of State Superintendent of Banking and reserve figures 900000.

Onslow Iowa Monticello State Bank Monticello Federal Reserve System Superintendent of Banking of Federal Reserve Bank Board of Governors Federal Reserve Act United States Bankine House Reserve Federal Reserve Bank Ne Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Checks King's Speech by Lionel Logue at British royal court

Lionel Logue serves as a vital oral instructor to King George VI as he overcomes a lifelong stammer. His constant presence and guidance are credited with the king’s poised delivery during coronation questions.

Lionel Logue George VI Logue George

Gunpowder Origins and Early European Theories

The text discusses medieval gunpowder made from potassium nitrate sulfur and charcoal. It notes uncertainty about its origin, with a possible East origin and Roger Bacon credited by some as its inventor in Europe. It cites Bacon's 1270 formulation and explains a scrambled phrase carbonum pulvere as a transposition meaning charcoal powder.

Europe Roger Bacon

Termites: Slow Insects With A Threefold Social System

Scientists describe termites as a socialized insect under a triple caste system of rulers, workers, and soldiers. They infest wooden structures, chewing frames and roofs and sometimes eating entire floors, leaving fragile shells that collapse easily.

Investment bankers and private banking in historical context

Analyzes the role of investment bankers as underwriters who buy entire securities issues and profit from the spread, noting private banking links and historical shifts. Mentions obsolete terms and argues bankers’ usual function as facilitators of large block trades rather than private lenders.

Literary Digest Tle

Leafiest English Village and Nearby Locales Poem Fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes describe places in an English setting with vague references to villages, past ages, and poetic lines. The text mentions Daelish vik, Sherhin in the Isle of Wight, Tone, Vernon, and Ponty, with unclear connections to a location or event. The result reads as a shattered poetic musing rather than a coherent news item.

Sherhin Ste of Wight Jess Tone von Tewa Vernon

Farm Land Company Affiliate Reported By Monticello Bank

A June 30 1937 statement details First Farm Land Company Monticello Iowa affiliate of State Bank Monticello showing full bank ownership of stock, management by bank officers, and liquidating agent role. Financials list pledged collateral and totals. notarized oath confirms accuracy by cashier M Carpenter Jr and signatures of trustees and directors.

Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Act First Farm Land Company Monticello Iowa Positivelio State Bank Stork Oof Bank One Bend Carter M. Carpenter, Jr Meyer Notary Public

Hiker Attack Left Emery Battered After Rescue Near Holstein

Chef Emery of Coon Rapids, Car roll county, was beaten when a hitchhiker tried to seize control of his car near Holstein Ida County. Emery fought back and freed himself dragging the assailant away before the hiker fled. The report notes his injuries and the near peril on the road.

Chef Emery Coon Rapids Carroll County Emery Holstein Ida County

Animals Close to 27 Years Serve with Breeding Heritage

Bullock has raised two loyal horses since colts and will miss them as they near passing. Joe is blind in one eye and was deafened by a lightning bolt years ago. Coalle remains less active but both stay in good shape. Mrs. Malissa Finson of Marion owns a Confederate battle flag memento once captured by her brother James Henry Wiggin in a Civil War hand to hand encounter. Classified Ads offer fair prices to buy or sell.

Supreme Court Senate The New York Tribune Treasury United States Roosevelt Tribune Bullock Joe Coalle Malissa Finson Marion Linn County

Town and City Estimate Notice Meeting August 2 1937

The Monticello city council in Jones county Iowa will hold a meeting on Monday August 2 1937 at 7 30 p m in the city clerk s office Taxpayers may speak for or against the proposed expenditure estimate at that session

Monticello Jones County Iowa Origies & Origies D’i. C Chiropractic Health Service Neurocarometer Service Main Street

How Emotional Growth Is Fostered

The text argues that emotional growth is shaped by conditions in the home and especially the parent child relationship. Independence and responsibility for one own acts develop gradually through childhood and cannot be rushed by age alone. It notes parents often overestimate when a child should be independent at sixteen.

Cultivating Independence and Responsibility in Children

The piece argues independence should be fostered in children through guided choices like clothing and limited freedom. It warns against overprotective parenting, noting responsible decision making leads to emotional maturity, while coddling delays growth and postpones adulthood readiness.

Drivers Must Signal Before Stopping Under New Iowa Law

The Iowa motor vehicle code requires drivers to signal before stopping or slowing suddenly. The provision, effective July 4, came from a vote by the Iowa State Safety Council.

Iowa Iowa State Safety Council

Final discharge hearings set for Jones county estates

Notice to interested parties that final reports and applications for discharge of executors administrators guardians and trustees in listed estates have been filed in the Jones county district court. A hearing is scheduled for July 19 1937 at 10 00 prior to approval. Augusta H Farley administratrix of Edward J Farley estate is among those named. Dated Anamosa Iowa July 10 1927.

District Court Jones County Augusta H. Farley Edward J. Farley Anamosa Iowa State of C. L Carrie) Reade A. D John J. Locher, JR W. C. Boland

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