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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1924

Page

4

Sunday Services Across Churches July 20 Plan

Across area churches services set for Sunday July 20 with multiple denominations listing Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. St John’s and Trinity Lutheran will be dark as pastors are away. A Lutheran chapel dedication at Anamosa is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. July 20.

First Congregational Church George W. McNary Congregational Church Presbyterian Church Leonard Duckett Methodist Episcopal Church Albert E. Coe St. John’s Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Anamosa

Suicides and reflections in a Dubuque case

The body of Adolph Wandel of Dubuque, 52, was recovered from the Mississippi River after reportedly taking his own life by jumping from the lower bridge. Despondency followed his daughter’s visit from Galena.

Adolph Wandel Dubuqué Mississipp Dubuque Wandel Galena

Poetry Versus Prose in Ancient Storytelling

The Detroit News notes early stories began as poetry sung or recited and handed down among bards, with prose tales existing in Egypt and Greece though few survive. The piece also covers a military fatigue policy, Washington quotes on cursing, London fog tales, and a health note linking coal soot to higher death rates from bronchitis and pneumonia.

Detroit News Greece London

Stevenson on the road and dream of wandering

The quote recalls a solitary youth traveling with a tilt cart and tent to explore wild regions in England Ireland and Scotland. It reflects Stevenson’s fond lies about endless travel and dying by the roadside after a life of gipsying in hills and woods.

Indingland Scotland Robert Louis Stevenson

Crutched Friars Name Origins and English Roots

The Crutched Friars name derives from a cross on their habit or from the staff topped by a cross. Founded at Bologna circa 1168, they appeared in England in the 13th century with houses in London Oxford and Beigate. British scientists study prehistoric weather by skulls and noses to infer warm vs cold climates.

Bologny England London Oxford Beigate

Preserving Balance in Adversity and Prosperity

A concise contemplation on steadiness in hard times and humility in good fortune urging measured, prudent response amid shifting winds and personal steadiness. A reflective aphorism coaxing steady virtue through fortune's swings.

The Bootlegger's Lament

A wartime verse by F T Lindberg in Legion Weekly laments selling illegal alcohol. The speaker regrets harming customers, faces a judge promising ninety days and mentions the harsher penalty of prison, expressing sorrow for the dead and those deceived.

F. T. Lindberg Legion Weekly

Wheat belt’s golden glow frames Nebrask a fair week

The Lincoln Journal notes the wheat belt of Nebraska shines in its high tide week. The landscape brims with bright yellow fields set amid a varied scenery, described as brilliant yet balanced with one-fourth yellow as the proper proportion.

Lincoln Journal Nebraska

Campaign quarrel colors La Jollette coverage in Springfield

The Springfield Republican notes frequent entertainments of democratic delegates by Wall Street firms. The piece questions Mr La Jollette's campaign reliability and hints at wary optimism from supporters.

Springfeld Wall Street la Mollettes Auider

Medco Withdraws From Race After Convention Notice

A Kansas City Star report notes Mr Medco announced he would never withdraw from the race then sent his withdrawal to the convention, but did not immediately follow through with action. The text reflects a chaotic sequence around the withdrawal claim and subsequent submission.

Kansas City Star Medco Neyer

For Sale and Lost Notices from Monticello Area

Multiple classified items list properties for sale including seven room house on Sycamore street and a corner residence near Chestnut and Third streets, several modern residences, and real estate opportunities. Also offers of purebred Hereford and shorthorn cattle, land for sale, and a hosiery sales job. Lost tires and wire wheel on Cascade Cedar Rapids road with reward. Some notices mention banks and local merchants.

Sycamore Street Taft Chris Rohr Pearsville Chestnut and Third Streets Monticello State Bank W. J. Cochrane Cascade-Cedar Rapids T. M. Cover Bever Ave Cedar Rapids

June Milk and Fat Totals From Cow Testing Association

June results show 410 cows tested with average 812.6 pounds of milk and 28.4 pounds of fat. The top five herds included Shomont Farms and Shover & Orcutt, with Della the high cow at 2,226 pounds of milk and 78.7 pounds fat. Grain-feeding analysis suggests marginal gains from feeding, yielding about $1.16 more profit per cow after costs, with R. P. Cox presenting the findings.

Shomont Farms Shover & Orcutz Yobingon Bros Suter & Gundlach Wilcox & Sons Della Shover & Orcutt Fred Shover Shomont Aaggie Shover & Orcnutt Florence Holstein Walker Allen Fairbanks Guernsey Hover & Crcutz- Triumph Sulgur & Gundlach Sabysas R. P. Cox

Manchester Independence Day celebration cited for weak turnout

The Manchester two day Fourth of July event drew fewer attendees than last year, with critics claiming the celebration relied on nostalgic poems and a ceremonial tone. The editorial letters warned against excessive banter and urged safer pest control methods for gardens.

Anchester Manchester

Notice of Final Reports in Jones County Court

Final reports of executors, guardians and trustees filed in Jones County District Court. Hearing set for September 12 to approve reports, with exceptions to be shown why approval should not be granted. Includes final report of Maeme Pashek, executor of John Pashek estate. Dated Amamoss Town July 49.

Jones Maeme Pashek John Pashek Amamoss

Pickpockets Plague Delegates At Democratic Convention

Pickpockets targeted delegates at the Democratic Convention in Kansas City after delegates paid hotel bills. The incident left attendees short of funds as they faced sudden losses.

Kansas City

Executor Notice for John S. McLees Estate in Iowa

Public notice announces appointment of an executor by the district court of does county Iowa for the estate of John S. McLees deceased. Creditors must present claims to the clerk within the time to be allowed or proved and all parties may make immediate payment to the undersigned to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa July 1 1984. Lovell State Bank Executor. Coxsee Coxsee Attorneys for Estate.

District Court of Does Towa John S. McLees Anamosa Iowa U-4 Lovell Statd Bank

Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County Iowa

District Court of Jones County Iowa announces that on June 23 1924 a document claimed to be the last will of H S Richardson deceased was filed for probate and will prove on July 28 1924. The hearing allows interested parties to contest admission to probate. Clerk B G Reds. Attorneys Doxsee & Doxses for the state.

Notich State of Iowa Jones County Richardson Sife Hhs Richardson B. G._ REDS

Multiple Iowa school district budget hearings across Jones county

The notice lists several Independent School Districts in Lovell and Madison townships of Jones county Iowa planning budget hearings in late July and early August 1924. It details general expenditures income taxes to be raised and per thousand valuations with dates time and locations including Center Junction Monticello and local school houses.

Indapendent School T.ovel Township Jones County Iowa Monticello State Bank Lovell Jones Towa G. Schneiter Center Junction Notich Board of Directors of Independent School District Lovell Township School House Novich McDonald Pinnae Monticello Park

Monticello School District to Hold Budget Hearing

The Monticello Independent School District in Jones County Iowa will meet to consider an expenditure estimate. District Secretary A H Koop notes taxes per thousand and the proposed funds to retire bonds, with totals showing expenditures and income for the 1936 year.

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