Monticello Council Proceeds on July 6 1914
Monticello Iowa council met in regular session with four members present led by Mayor and Clerk. Treasurer reports total funds of 10003 48 across multiple funds. warrants authorized and staff salaries and labor charges listed. A water mains extension plan approved with 8000 debt to be repaid by annual levies. Sunday theater petitions tabled. electric light placements approved. adjourned.
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Monticello
Hefner
Schneider
Lang
Rockstad
Beery
Rohn
Myers
Kellum
Northrop
Skelly
Hoag
Iowa
General Fund
Dinklage
Olmstead
Brainerd
Central Lbr Co
Eclipse Lbr Co
A Meyers
AS Lee
HS Lee
Northrup
Fred Kellum
H Stone
D Hauessler
Ibr
Thos Carson
Central Lbr & Coal Co
S Lge
Landis
L Peterson
John Dress
Monticello Elec Co
Tschirgi & Sons
E Kates
L Hanssen
W Balsiger
Slauson
Iowa Steel & Iron Works
Starry & Sons
Schneider, Lang
Bruce Cropp
C. D. Chase
W. Z. Allen
Schnieder
Angle
Grand Streets
Clark and
Railroad Streets
Washington Street
The
Canning Company
Ayes
R. B. Reasoner
Mayor and Water Committee
Monticello Electric Co
Finance Committee
C. L. van Meter
C.J. Northrop
Chautauqua lineup features Cronin Vinton Ringsdorf entertainment
Rev D J Cronin delivers practical literary critique at Chautauqua with engaging humor. Sumner R Vinton offers India lecture with colored slides and motion pictures. Mme Lilla ringsdorf soprano appears with pianist Miss Van Hoose, delivering child readings and heartwarming entertainment.
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Sumner R. Vinton
Chautauqua
India
Earth
Mr. Vinton
Far East
Mme
Lilla In Ringsdorf
West
Miss van Hoose
Mme. Ringsdorf
Ireland Arms Import Ban Stirs Dublin Court Decree
The Dublin court decrees Ireland cannot import arms, linking the rule to preventing militant attacks on churches. The North American notes the measure mirrors limits on armed actions by insurgents and its impact on security.
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Philadelphia
Dublin
Ireland
Clever with his fists John Paul Jones as quick as chain lightning
A biographical note from M MacDermot Crawford's volume The Sailor Whom England Feared portrays John Paul Jones as a compact fighter with extraordinary boxing skill. It highlights his swift, powerful blows and agile movements likening him to chain lightning and a panther in calm and combat.
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John Paul Jones
M. MacDermot Crawford
England
Umbrella Tail of the South American Anteater
A half believed tale says the anteater uses its large tail as an umbrella in rain. The two fringe-like tail sections shed rain when the animal rests and cover its body like a cloak. The tail also helps deter insects and blends with forest shadows to hide the animal.
Worry as a Selfish Inhibitor of Action
Elliott Park Frost argues in Atlantic that worry is a primarily selfish preoccupation driven by fear for oneself. He notes worry hinders action and that focusing on preventive measures without rumination can improve progress toward goals.
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Elliott Park Frost
Atlantic
Notice of Paving South Cedar Street Monticello Iowa
Public notice announces intention to pave South Cedar Street from the north line of Warvel's Addition to the city limits with concrete or reinforced paving. A city council meeting is set for August 8 1914 to hear objections and consider the resolution. Assessments will apply to abutting property and the railroad, with costs shared by the city and property owners. The notice was approved June 22 1914 and published in local papers.
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Cedar Street
Warvel
Monticello
Iowa
Council
Said Street
Said City
Jones County Times
A. D
CG. J. Northrop
City of
Monticello approves new water meter ordinance regime
Ordinance 460 adopts meters for city water supply, sets meter purchase by users within 30 days, places meters, and outlines reading, repair, testing rules. It requires annual cleaning, sets penalties for meter interference, imposes minimum yearly charges, tiered usage rates, and lien actions for unpaid rents.
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Monticello
Iowa
Water Department
A.J. Northrop
C. L. van Meter
Government ownership and the Bell system milestones
A historical overview notes the 1893 Bell System long distance link from New York to Chicago and the growth to 2000 miles to Denver. It highlights European lines built under government ownership and the Panama Pacific Exposition era, praising Bell Telephone Service as a global standard.
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Bell System
New York
Chicago
Denver
San Francisco
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Stude
Cornell
Wims
Chappie
Simms
Fishher
Fischer
Ladies’ Home Journal
Erastus Pinkley
Jes
Washington Star
Boston
Crabbe
D. J. Cronin
Vawter System
Paya Gyi Pagoda
Vawter
Lillian Ringsdorf
Steeu
POST
Agabrial
Central Lumber & Coal Comply
G. P. Rockstad
Rockies
Europe
United States
Bell Telephone Service
Iowa Telephone Company
Qgountless
American Can Company
Chicago, Ill
Locher & Dewitt
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