Ringling and Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus To Visit Monticello
The Hagenbeck-Wallace circus, linked to Ringling and Barnum & Bailey traditions, comes July 2 with a large parade and a 500 member crew. Munil Schwyer headlines with big cat acts including lions tigers leopards and polar bears. City park will host the tents and officials expect a near mid summer celebration drawing a wide 20 mile radius crowd.
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Monticello
Ringling Bros
Ringling
Munil Schwyer
Real estate transfers list from Monticello and surrounding townships
Real estate transfers show multiple conveyances in Wilton and nearby townships. Adelia Streets et al transfer to William Lamont in Wyomin g township and Clay township parcels move to Sadie French John Sagers and others acquire several tracts. Notable deeds include 400 acres in Clay township J W Coxsee executor sells lot 433 Railroad add to Monticello and various Monticello additions. Values range from 400 to 10 000 dollars.
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Adelia Streets
William Lamont
Wyolming
Sadie A. French
John
W. Sagers
Clay Township
Larsens Furness
John W. Sagers
Wit
Clay Mills
Rector J. Bell
Sidney P. Wagner
J. W. Coxsee
Frank W. Page
Monticello
D. Chase
F. W. Pabe
H. W. Opfer
Hefner
Frank Locher
J. J. Locher
Otto Burrichter
Richard Topping
Herman Zubler
Turck
Diederich Monk
John Behrends
Lovell Township
J. M. King
H. S. Richardson
Davidson
Blanch Hoyt Hunter
Guardian
Edward Hoyt
Scotch Grove
Fh. M. Carpenter
Mary Sleeper
Fred Lehman
J. H. Miller
Flannigan & Moore’s
Oxford Junction
County farmers study seed methods on 8 farms on tour
On June 17 1915 county farmers will visit eight farms to examine seed bed preparation seed selection and crop practices. Topics include corn testing versus untested seed shallow versus deep planting oats wheat barley clover alfalfa seed timing soil lime soil acidity and crop rotation. Livestock pastures warm buildings and home conditions will also be discussed at multiple stops.
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Iowa
Opinion excerpts urge focus on state and national issues
The Marion Register urges writers to tackle subjects of real public interest rather than whimsical topics like the man in the moon. Geddes notes success comes from farming quality over acreage. The Omatha World-Herald cautions that financial success can mask the methods used to achieve it.
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Marion Register
Monticello June 1890 Tributes and Tragedies Listed
Drownings and deaths mark June events in Monticello and nearby areas. Notable items include John Buol’s death in Dubuque, Captain James Davidson’s heart disease passing, and William Weir’s burial arrival from Cherokee. A five inch rainfall drenched the region, Diamond Creamery fire at Langworthy, and multiple marriages including Clara Weir to Isaac Sears and Charles Bartholomew to Ha Henderson. Local education notes mention Edith Sherman’s Rockford Seminary position and high school commencement with seven graduates. A republican caucus selected delegates for the county convention.
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Monticello
the Express
John Buol
Martin Buol
Bowen
Mias Clara Weir
Isaac L. Sears
W. L. Demorest
Charles Howard
S. R. Howard
Josephine A. Holt
William Weir
Balear
Robert Henderson
Charles Bartholomew
Minneapolis
Bartholomew
Isaac
Jacob Schneider
Edith Sherman
Rockford
Nellie Carpenter
Katie Perley
Eugene L. Gilmore
Max Rettig
George W. Curtis
Nicola Maurice
Caroline E. Pape
Geneva Starks
Mary H. Smith
H. George
Farwell
Walker
Nathan Smith
D. F. Magee
A. Matthiessen
F. M. Hicks
J. W. Coxsee
T. A. King
P. O. Babcock
O. M. Brown
J. R. Stillman
Adelbert Sandhouse
Iowa State College Professors Plan Farm Tour Thursday
Five Iowa State College instructors including a woman will tour area farms in an automobile trip on Thursday June 17. The group will give practical talks on crops, soil, buildings, and home economics at each stop with a picnic dinner at G H George farm.
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Iowa State College
Ames
Lovell
James Hewis
James Howie
S. B. King
J. B. King
J. A. Deischer
A. L. Fairbanks
G. H. George
Geo. Tobiason
Ed. Hoyt
Ed Hoyt
R. Bohren
McDonald will case delayed to September term
Motions before Judge Moffit in Marion questioned authority of several Scottish heirs’ attorneys to appear for plaintiffs and set July 5 to strengthen authority. A $1,000 bond for costs for non-resident contestants was ordered. Weather and crop notes report a wet week, limited field work, full corn planting in some areas, improving pasture, and damage to winter wheat from flossian fly in southern counties.
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Moffit
Marion
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Punch and peace clash in Princeton professor's talk
Dr Hib ben of Princeton University argues that to get punch from a peace oration one should preach a little war. The remark appears in the St Paul Pioneer Press.
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St. Paul
Supreme Court Rules Spur Track Right Of Way Applies
The court in Schimanek vs. UO, M. & St. Paul Railway Co. held that long possession and action by landowners can create an irrevocable license or easement for a railroad spur. It ruled a landowner who permitted construction and usage for over twenty years cannot later claim ownership inconsistent with the railroad’s right of way. A rehearing petition has been filed.
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Supreme Court
Schimanek
UO. M. & St. Paul Railway Co
Monticello Canning Co
Standard Oil Co
Simpson, McIntyre & Co
Diamond Creamery Co
Shimanek
Cascade Pioneer Items and Local Accidents Report
Cascade Pioneer Item Cascade Powers is recovering after appendectomy at Mercy hospital on Tuesday. Miss Mary Eien Johnson, Virginia born 1849, died of cancer near Canton after long Washington township residence. Charley Miller of Waverly is mocked for his bravado as surgeons remove granite samples from his insides. P J Conlin of Whitewater and his son Merlin escaped serious harm when a Holstein bull knocked them down and then fled after Merlin struck the animal.
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Ray Powers
William Powers
P. J. Conlin
Whitewater
Merlin
Professors Davidson Arnett Resign For Higher Pay
Professors J B Davidson and A N Arnett will leave Iowa State College Ames for California and Montana State College respectively due to increased salaries. Springfield Republican notes a voter’s regret to Taft in 1916. Wisconsin passes anti tipping bill overriding governor.
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J. B. Davidson
A. N. Arnett
State College At
Ames
University of California
Montana State College
Springfield
Mass
Kansas City
Taft
Carranza Emerges as Mexico's Strong Man says Kansas City Times
The Kansas City Times casts Carranza as a rising strongman in Mexico. It also notes his likely triumph marks a decisive moment in modern Mexican leadership. The Iowa State Dairy Association and the Iowa Beef Producers' Association each received seven thousand five hundred dollars to promote their work.
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Kansas City
Carranza
Mexico
Peffer
Iowa State Dairy Association
The
Iowa Beef Producers’ Association
British glee joked as cruiser sails for Dornburg cross Atlantic
Cartoonish editorial quips parade about British humor, proposing a cruiser escort for Dr Dornburg and pressing Republicans to nominate Roosevelt to ease Wilson’s path to the presidency.
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New York Tribune
Dr. Dornburg
Atlantic
Manson
Wilson
Roosevelt
Davenport Woman Saved From Gall Stones With Remedy
Mrs. H. T. Oliver of 1226 East High street Davenport Iowa said a gall stone diagnosis led to hospital plans before trying Mayr's Wonderful Remedy She reports rapid relief after treatment losing fifty pounds regained and no pain since first dose The ad promises permanent stomach liver and intestinal relief with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied
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T. Oliver
East High Street
Davenport
Iowa
Mayr
Tam
Bigness Versus Greatness in Higher Education
Senator Root, Hamilton College alumnus and former head, argues big universities lose personal touch and character growth as they grow. The Carnegie Foundation urges standards to prune small colleges. Each small college offers higher learning to many who might stay at high school level, with an economic case for campuses of a few hundred students.
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Des Moines Register
Senator Root
Hamilton College
Hamilton
Carnegie Foundation
The Minister and the Widow with Feet
A Scottish minister visits a widow living on the village edge and, finding her hiding to avoid him, jokes that next time she should take her feet along with her. The tale highlights his fondness for informality paired with unwavering honesty.
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Jamie
Health Rules From Josh Billings
A humorous quip outlines practical wisdom: avoid debt if possible, be honest, seek help when not, and value a full loaf over partial. The bit urges diligence to find what you seek and notes occasional lighthearted disappointments.
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Enny Pbin
Enny Bow
Josh Billings
Wireless dreams of mind to mind transmission
Dr Bell envisions sending thought by electricity free from asylum fears as wireless triumph drives skeptics away. The remark highlights the era's belief in radio telepathy and advances in communication technology.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Bell
Compulsory at Times Atchison Globe snippet
The brief note mockingly questions the theory two can live as cheaply as one citing that they must occasionally share.
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Atchison Globe
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Omatha World-Herald
Cascade Pioneer
Charley Miller
Waverly
Charley
Wisconsin
L. G. Stabler
John Cushman
Good Hotel
Center Junction
James Mead
Saleh
Cedar Street
H. EB. Deischer
W. Met St
Austin
Minn
O.J. Buckin
Onslow
A. James
Estray
J. G. Suter & Son
J. W. Arduser
Box 8
Grantsburg
A. M. Maurice
H. O. Bohlken
Fred Puleston
Eilers & Bolton
Lowe Brothers
Italy
John O
Mammoth Gross
Lenoir
Levirene
King of Italy
Hopkinton
Anamosa
Pr. Geo. Albery
Jones County
Towa
Iowa State Department of Agriculture
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Des Moines
Geo. Albery
Corly
Town Dept. of Agriculture
George Albery
H.M. Rami
James Renny
Remley & Remley
Ttorneys
Anamona
Ofice
York
ICE Machine
Westerlin & Campbell
Chicago
E. G. Rawson
Onslow, Iowa
J. W. Doxler
Lowell Black
District Court
State of
Ella McMaster
A. D
A. K. Mecmaster
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Ohio
Drugeists
J. E. Bateman
Suter & Son
Monticello, Iowa
Suter’s
H. C. Bohlken
Horse Hospital
North Cedar Street
First Street
Chiropractic
Monticello State Bank
Anamqsa
Givonvilla St
Mrs
L. A. Beaver
D.C
Kuopio
Moses
John A. Hubbard
Castle Grove
Castle Grove Township
France
Department of Agriculture
L. W. Tussell
Percheron Stud Book of
America
Percheronne de France
Department of
Sarthe
Konstlat
A. W. Adams
Town Department of Agriculture
Wm. Drinkwater
A. Rk. Corey
Agr
Konsulat
Adams
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