Artemus Ward and his curious life in America and London
Charles Farrer Browne known as Artemus Ward was born in Maine in 1834 and died in Southampton England in 1867 from tuberculosis. He started as a printer and reporter at the Cleveland Plain Dealer, then toured as a showman delivering comic lectures like Babes in the Wood and Sixty Minutes in Africa, later contributing to Punch in London. His humor drew wide crowds, earned praise from the Times, and his death was mourned on two continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Farrer Browne
Artemus Ward
Maine
Southampton
England
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Africa
London
Wall
America
Punch
London Times
Melville P. Landon
Charles Browne
Kensal Green
Ten Years of Home Town Advertising by U S Rubber
In 1915 the auto market looked vast yet untapped beyond cities. The United States Rubber company championed home town papers for tire advertising, helping local dealers grow from a single shop to regional merchants. By 1926, 16 million autos thrive nationwide, with 80 percent owned by farm and small town residents, confirming the vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
United States Rubber Company
U. S. Tire
Faw
U. S
Mount Hope Cemetery Sparks Controversy Over Sold Monument
Trustees of Mount Hope Cemetery in Maquoketa face criticism after selling a commemorative monument for Jennie and Winnie Davis to cover long overdue lot upkeep. The Davis sisters were longtime Jackson County teachers valued by the older community. one died of tuberculosis following a long struggle.
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Mount Hope
Maquoketa
Jennie
Winnie Davis
Jackson County
Davia
DePaolo Buys Buick After Memorial Race Win
Pete DePaolo, winner of the Memorial Day 600 mile race at Indianapolis, tours Flint on route to Altoona for a 250 mile race and buys a Buick after praising its value. He credits Bill Alexander of Marvel Carburetor with friendship and the Buick towing during practice. DePaolo stresses hands on oversight of his car for safety and success.
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Peter DePaolo
Indianapolis
Indiana
Flint
Michigan
Altoona
Pennsylvania
DePaolo
Bill Alexander
Marvel Carburetor Company
Speedway
Bill
DePaulo
Alexander
Pete
Tom
DePanolo
Gasoline Cars to Supplant Steam Trains on CBQ Branch Lines
Gasoline motor cars are expected to replace steam trains on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy branch lines. The new design places the engine under the trunk and cars will be 53 feet long with a 40 passenger capacity. Baggage and movements are to be included as part of the service.
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Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Standard Oilompany
Middle West
Consolidation Vote Settles Olin District
Jones county rural schools gain state aid totals and consolidation in Olin area confirmed by voters. Outside districts show a slim yes margin while overall turnout remains high. Joe Day contests custody in habeas corpus case. authorities cite prior jail escape and recommend $1,000 bond and costs.
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Jones County
Nellie Wy. Morey
Olin
Joe Day
J. N. Baumel
F. C. Ellison
District Court
Day
Hood
Reformatory
Algona
Kossuth County
Local News Briefs From Hopkinton and Manchester
J M Bacon returns home from Anamosa hospital after blood poisoning from a hand scratch. Bridges between Hopkinton and Manchester repaired but rough. County loses seventy bridges and culverts in floods. supervisors face heavy repairs. Orville Higgs marries Bessie Graham in Manchester on June 27. Higgs an electrician for Delaware County Telephone in Manchester. Frank Joseph injured in car skid west of Des Moines. bruises and head injuries, confined at home for a week or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bacon
Anamosa
Hopkinton
Manchester
Orville
Higgs
Delaware County Telephone Company
Des Moines Register
Frank Joseph
Kingman Boulevard
White Pole
Mr. Joseph
Jardine Urges Co op Steps to Restore Farm Profit
Secretary of Agriculture W. M. Jardine spoke at Iowa State College on July 10 outlining steps to place agriculture on a firm profit base. He stressed better farm organization, cooperative marketing, production alignment with demand, and freight-rate reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Jardine
Towa State College
Tom
Jardine
Lightning Hits Several Barns Near Maquoketa Quiet Town Studies Damage
Lightning destroyed William Ralston’s barn at Emeline burning adjoining structures though the Ralston home was spared. Paul Scott’s barn north of Nashville and the Shick barn west of Nashville also burned with hay and machinery. Crops in the Monticello area suffered minor damage from hail wind and rain while oats lay flattened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
William Ralston
Emeline
Ralston
Paul Scott
Nashville
Monticello
Oliver P Holmes 95th Birthday Spotted in Belvidere Ill
Belvidere Illinois honors Oliver P Holmes a 95th birthday. A former Olin resident for 50 years the carpenter built many local buildings. Born in Ohio he traveled west by wagon to California and served in Co H 85th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He has lived in Belvidere fourteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver P. Holmes
Belvidere
Illinois
Olin
Holmes
Ohio
Plains
California
Lowa
Machantog
Machantog Je,".He Has Realized: At. Bel
Br.holmes
Quiet Sabbath Gathering at Silver Lake State Park
The July 6 gathering at Silver Lake state park, formerly Delhi camp meeting grounds, drew an estimated 1000–2000 attendees from across Delaware County. The event, organized by the county Ministerial Association, featured church music, patriotic singing, and a sermon by Rev. Duckett of Monticello. Attendees signaled opposition to Fourth of July Sunday celebrations, preferring religious patriotism over noise and casual amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Delhi Camp
Silver Lake State Park
Delaware County Fair Association
Hopkinton M. &. Church
A. C
Delaware County
Planting seeds for perennials now offers spring bloom
An irrigation of seed starting tips from C Volz of the floricultural department urges planting perennials now. Lists flowers suited for spring, early summer, late summer and fall, and notes use of a protected shaded spot, cold frames, loam soil with leaf mold, spacing, and mulching for winter care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Volz
Floricultural
Town State College
Melon Aphis Threat and Control Measures Cited by Iowa Entomologist
Dr J Drake of Iowa State College warns melon aphis is a major pest for cucumbers melons and squashes. He describes its life cycle damage and urges constant monitoring with nicotine spray or dust and notes state funds for Wildcat Den park and mandated park rules posters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Drake
Iowa State College
Drake
Towa State College
Ames
Iowa
State Board of Conservation
Wildcat den
Muscatine County
L. H. Pammel
Mississippi River
Pummel
Towa Women to Enjoy State Fair
Women of Iowa plan a major exposition at the 1925 Iowa State Fair in Nes Moines August 26 to September 4. The eight day program includes cooking, dressmaking, home management, exhibits from 24 county farm bureaus, physical culture, plays, nature studies, a baby health contest, fancy work, a free clinic for mothers and babies, nurseries, and playgrounds for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Nes Moines
Central West
Lightning Strikes Cattle Herd Killing 26 Near Andrew
A bolt of lightning struck a large tree sheltering 26 prime beef cattle on a farm north of Andrew. The herd, ready for market, perished in the pasture. Owner Anton Schwager had $800 insurance on the herd. carcasses found the morning after the storm near the shattered tree.
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Anton Schwager
Budget Meeting Notice for Center Junction Iowa
Center Junction town council of Jones county Iowa will meet July 27 1925 at 8 p m in the council room Taxpayers will be heard for or against the following estimate of expenditures George J McDonald Town Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
Jones County
Iowa
Supervisors Proceedings in Rhinosa Iowa July 1926
The Rhinosa Iowa board of supervisors met July 7 1926 at 9 am and July 8 and 9 with minutes read and approved. Claims audited bids rejected on Morley bridge fill and various contracts bonds approved and funds transferred. Appointment to Oxford Junction vital statistics office and future meeting scheduled for August 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhinosa
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Imet
Matthiessen
Animosga
Towa
Matthiescen
Peet
Taylor
Monticello Electric Company
Hughes
Streeper
Lloyd Soper
B. G. Rees
Clert District Court
LaVern Rockstad
Morley
C. R. Smith
Joeroy Skeels
Aihos Kohl
H. W. Baker
W. L. Hanasen & Brown
Shirley Construction Company
Domestic Animal Fund
County Fund
Flown Builders Supply Company
Onslow
Indiana
Spe
Olin Consolidated
W. Thorn
Vital S Tittes
Oxford Junction
A. 0. Gable
Board of
LaVern Hockstad
John Matthiessen
Monticello Oiling Assessment Schedule for 1925
Notice under city project for oiling multiple streets in Monticello including Grand Cedar Center and Gill streets. Total estimated cost 2796.64 dollars to be assessed to abutting landowners. City Council to hear objections August 5 1925 in Soldiers' Memorial Building, City Clerk Yachternacht announces.
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Monticello
Towit
Angle Street
Grand Street
South Street
Cedar Street
First Street
Third Street
Center Street
Warvel Street
Central Lumber Company
Cherry Street
Maple Street
Chestnut Street
Sixth Street
City Park
Clark Street
Walnut Street
Davidson St
Seventh St
Dunham St
Farley strom First_st
Farwell Street
Seventh Street
Love
Soldiers’ Memorial
Yachternacht
Women Need No Fish Licenses Says State Officials
Town officials clarify section 1719 of the town fish and game laws stating that native women and children may fish in stocked lakes without a license. Non residents of any age must obtain a license to fish in state waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Fish and Game Department
Town Fish and Game
Pickin Haws and Seeds In A Raspberry Metaphor
A rugged saying compares picking raspberries to tolerating flaws in a neighbor. Walter Johnson, famed American baseball pitcher, is noted as an ardent mill user in a tangential remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Johnson
Administratrix Notice in Jones County Iowa
Public notice states the district court appoints an administratrix of the estate of Jotun I hesdpes deceased in Jones county Iowa. Creditors must present claims within legal time and pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated AmuMosa Iowa duties day of duty A. D. pue6 BIER NTO PEED administratrix Doxsee & Doxsee Attorneys to the Estate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
Lewa
Jotun
AmuMosa
Lowa
Doxsee
Probate of Mary M Carmichael Will in Jones County Iowa
The Iowa district court in Jones County holds probate for the last will and codicil of Mary M Carmichael, deceased. The July 13 1926 filing sets August 12 1125 as the probate date, inviting interested parties to show cause why the will should not be admitted. Doxsee & Joxsee represent the state as attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towu
Jones County
Mary M Carmichavet
Moothes
Nee
Mary M. Carmichael
Clerk District Court of Duties Co
Lowa Doxsee & Joxsee
Tate
Estate of Jolur Yaussi Admin Appointment Notice
Public notice from Jones county Iowa appoints John G. BMH as administrator of Jolur Yaussi deceased. Creditors must file claims with the court clerk by required time and heirs must settle debts. Dated July 1 1926 at Annimosa Iowa. Doxsee & Doxsee Attorneys for the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
Jolur Yaussi
Sid Court
Annimosa
Iowa
A. PD
John G Bmh
Doxsee
Executor's Notice in Jones County Iowa Estate Swann
The Lovell State Bank as executor announces appointment for the estate of Adolphe J Chris Swann, deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa June 29 1925 Coxsee Yoxsee attorneys for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Adolphe J Chris Swann
Sarvieeg
Anamosa
Towa
Lovell Stats Bank
Coxsee & Yoxsee
Administrator's Notch Iowa Estate Notice
Administrator's notch of Jones county Iowa notifies all claimants to file with the court clerk sworn statements and proof of claims against the estate of Fannie G. Me deceased. Persons owing estate to make immediate payment to the undersigned to avoid costs. Anamosa Iowa July 7 1825 J Kean attorney for administrator estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Fianieis G. Me. Tuees
Anamora
Notice of Appraisal for Inheritance Tax Proceedings
In Jones county district court a probate notice names the appraisers for the estate of Cassady deceased. The treasurer and executor will oversee appraisal of real and personal property for inheritance tax, with a court hearing and specified date and location.
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State of
Lawa
Jones County
Cassady
Johnson
Towa
Hom. Carpenter
Mary Cassady
Wotussagy
Rhoom Carpenter
Belle Buchan
Jessie Almd
Mary Abel la
America
Fowi
Hooa Cartang
Max
Prinser & Cox
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Watt
Dion Bourmicault
New York
Niagry Falls
Penitentiary
Wommn
Dore
Bunkumville
Wimmin
A. Ward
Buick
Anamosa Eureka News
Leonard Duckett
Delhi
United States Department of Agriculture
George J. McDonald
Supervisors
Ames Abe
Soticke
Admin Travpor SS Notice
J. Kean
Ao Medyb Adhiilniiaer Kistate
Alfred
Bs Cracker
Kay Bo Johnson
Wit
American Secular Union
Tailtiun
Marvin Swenson
Mrs Minute Tucker
Oateboelk
Atamosis
Jones
Flown
Cartano Atsones
Doxsee & Touxsee
DR. A. M. Maurice
DD. Ss
Lovell
J. H. Fraser
M. D
Henry George
George Albery
Calla
H. McGarvey
Duer
Monticello, Lowa
Patent Office
Qirson & Fox
McLachlen
Washington
J. E. Bateman
Monticello, Tow
Meyer
Monticello Express
Express Newspaper
George E. Roberts
National City Bank
Nation’s
Ril
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