Notable eighteenth century letters spark suffrage debate
The piece reviews Lady Mary Mortley Montagu and George Paston on letters praising learned women and defending women’s place in society. It notes a petition to delay May jury terms in Anamosa, political maneuvers around Cummins and Allison, and various Iowa figures and opinions on finance, weather, and education.
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Mary’ Mortley Montagu
George Paston
Legislative Committee
State Suffrage Association
Anamosa
Iowa Counties Adopt Projects and Notable Events
Marshall county voters approve purchase of the county fair grounds Benton county opens a new 120000 dollar courthouse Muscatine plans 150000 dollar levy for a new courthouse Maquoketa hosts Chautauqua May 25 30 Same talent as Monticello June assembly Crashes injuries and deaths include Dr J A White of Olin and farmer William Franks A E Parr named director of agriculture for British India Monticello high school graduation and Monticello Christian Endeavor convention Cornell College commencements and Lenox College anniversary and events in Dubuque and other towns
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Monticello
J. A. White
Olin
William Franks
Flo
Anamosa High School
Thomas McClary
George Wells
Grundy County
Cornell College
Park Loafers
Marion
New York City
Christian Endeavor Convention
North Iowa
Congregational Church
Schwimly
Iowa
Presbyterian Church
Innes
Slocum
Foreign Missiona
W. H. Ensign
Manchester
Zerilda Black
Clinton
M. A. Breed
God
Lara Vaughn
Mary Haight
Cedar Rapids
Alma Kelly
Success and Contentment in Work and Life
A reflective saying contrasts success with contentment, urging belief in effort over idle genius. It frames success as storytelling about our lives and suggests diligent work leads to fulfillment more than mere talent.
Monticello Seeks Bids For City Improvements
The City of Monticello invites sealed bids for cement curb and gutter on First Street, 600 feet of cement crossings, about 2,000 feet of sewer pipe, and construction of a new cement jail. Plans are at the mayor’s office. Bids due by noon June 15, with right to reject any bid.
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City of
Monticello
First Street
Gill Street
Main Street
Monticello Visitors and Memorial Events Highlight Center Junction Notes
Merlin Moses visited Monticello while Mrs. O Sutherland and Mrs. Wm Stingley also traveled there. J F Livingstone shipped hogs. John Carson and Duncan Wasson engaged in local business. Memorial exercises at Scotch Grove recalled hardships and urged monument completion. Commencement at the Opera House featured Mabel Collier as graduate and address by D L Young.
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H. 8. Richardson
Montiello
Minnie Livingstone
Hopkinton
Florence Smith
Nelle White
Mabelle Collier
Monticello
Roe McMillian
Waterloo
Joe Leggett
Grace Scroggie
Clay
Richard Williamson
Margaret Thompson
Miss Cowan
Thompson
Jessie Livingstone
Anamosa
Miss Babcock
Sara Buck
James Leech
Kathryn Davidson
Frank McNeilly
A. W. McDonald
Robert Livingstone
Presbyterian Church
Beween
Amelia Weir
Blanch Robertson
D. L. Young
U. S. School of Law
Mildred Williamson
Earl Cook
Adda Cook
Lenox College
Local Notes From Cass as June Headlines Bridge Community Ties
Cass residents report visits in Monticello and Anamosa. Gus Hanson and Fred Huseman travel to Chicago with livestock. Emma Lake re-roofs a barn. Mary George and Lena Haussler visit. Barbara McDonald funeral. Carrie Day dies of scarlet fever. Condit's Cass cemetery burial. Casa students return home for vacation.
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Gus Hanson
Chicago
J. K. Hale
Monticello
J. B. Rhatigan
Fred Huseman
Emma Lake
Marian Hale
Anamosa
John Hanson
Clinton
Wm. Oltmane
Oscar
Belle Griffith
Olin
Ida Lake
Greenfield Township
Mary George
Lena Haeussler
Misa Hila Watt
Geo. Croot
N. W
Hazel Perigay
E. A. Osborne
Anumosga
Louie Turner
Barbara McDonald
Center Junction
G. G. Ketcham
W. A. Hale
Ben Griffith
Eunice Loggie
Tom Day
Cass Church
Carrie
Anamosa High School
Reed offers pasture for cattle in Richland township
E. Be Reed states a surplus of pasture in Richland township is available for cattle. Good fences and ample water are offered for livestock accommodation.
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Des Moines
Richland Township
Rheumatism Fight Through Stomach Health Claim
Lawrence Tuscany of North Minneapolis writes that rheumatism and sciatica fell away after using Cooper medicines, stating stomach troubles overworked the kidneys and that Cooper's New Discovery put the stomach in shape, improving digestion and strength. He urges others to try the preparations sold locally.
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Lawrence
Tuscany
Aldrich Ave
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Inn
Low Rates to the Jamestown Exposition
The Jamestown Exposition opens in Hampton Roads near Norfolk Virginia and runs until November 30 with low fares to Norfolk via the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway. Final return limit December 15. Several routes east of Chicago with stop overs at New York Niagara Falls Philadelphia and Washington. Prices provide ticket cost ideas from your station.
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