Red Cross Urges Continued Support Amid War Efforts
Report details shipm ents of surgical dressings and garments from various Red Cross branches. Notes late requisitions, active women workers, and sizable donations including quilts shirts and socks. Mentions Monticello Grinnell West Liberty and Lovell No 1 activities plus a Pittsburgh exhibit and morale guidance from Kipling verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Rev C. Mardorff
B. H. Hanken
Sand Hill
Monticello
Theola King
Mildred Deischer
West Liberty
Iowa
Grinnell
Grinnell Red Cross Treasury
National Education Association
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
K. G. Cooley
Central Division
Army
Navy
Kipling
War Savings drive set for Jones county on June 28
President Wilson proclaims Friday June 28 War Savings day as a nationwide drive runs June 22 to 28 to pledge War Savings stamps. Jones county has an $381,000 allotment, with less than half absorbed. residents urged to pledge one percent of net worth at their precinct polling place to help the county reach its quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Jones County
Jones County War Savings Committee
United States
Meat and sugar ration rules issued by U S Food Administration
The state administrator announces new meat and sugar ration limits to aid the army and allies. Hotels and restaurants are urged to limit beef dishes, households should not exceed specified beef portions, and sugar sales are restricted with half of purchases required as soft sugar, with canning can require a form. General Wood praised for preparedness and troop dispatch decisions, though political prejudice affects his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administration
General Wood
Brooklyn Standard Union
Gen. Wood
Italy
School Board Proceedings in Special Session 1918
June 3 1918 board of education met in special session with FE Reed T S Lazell L G Stuhler and T M Redmond present. Minutes approved and bills allowed for various supplies and repairs. June 7 1918 session elected Nellie Wales duplicate issued Florence Mae Moles math teacher at 90 monthly Delphia Williams history at 90 Selma Kluss English at 90 Carl salary 85 Frazer 92 50. June 12 1918 Tony Duster Co contracted for 400 tons coal at 6 40 per ton Fern Armstrong teacher at 66 00 per month signed R H Ricklefs Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
FE. J. Reed
T. S. Lazell
L. G. Stuhler
T. M. Redmond
Liddy & Rickless
MeStic Schance
Smith
ANG Tiddon
Denichoff
Newton Parrott
Ron Molding
Ricklefs &McNeill
BE. Reed
Q. I. Brainerd
Lazell
Nellie Wales
Florence Mae Moles
Missy Delphia Williams
Selma Kluss
Carl
Frazer
Grant Stambaugh
J. Reed
Anesent
Reed
Stuhler
Tony Duster Co
Franklin County
Migs Fern Armstrong
R. H. Ricklefs
Supervisors Award Road Contract and Advertise Bridge Bids
Fourth Day proceedings Anamosa June 17 1918 with all members present except Kruse and Boliren. J F W Allen low bid 40 cents per cubic yard for road work in Wyoming township. bid accepted. Board instructs county auditor to advertise bids for bridges 196 197 200 Hale township 204 3198 Clay 198 Oxford 202 Cass 89 Fairview. bids to be singly or lump sum, no group bids. Meeting adjourns to July 1 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streeper
Shimerda
J W. Allen
Hale Township
Clay Township
Oxford Township
Cass Township
Fairview Township
Notice To Bidders for Jones County Concrete Boxes
Sealed bids will be received at the Jones County Iowa auditor’s office until 1 PM on Monday July 1 1918 for multiple concrete box sizes and I B spans. Plans and specifications available at the auditor’s office. E J Hines County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Iowa
E. J. Hines
Monticello Electric seeks 20 year line right in Jones County
The Monticello Electric Company requests permission under chapter 94 to erect transmission lines on public roads across Jones County Iowa. The plan covers multiple interconnected routes from section 24 to county lines and includes segments in sections 10 3 33 28 21 and 33 32 38 34 35 86. The board of supervisors will hear the application at Anamosa Court House on July 1 1918 at 1 PM. B J Hines County Auditor and H J Lang Jr Manager signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montiticello Electric Company
33Rd General Assembly of Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Iowa
Monticello-Manchester
Monticello-Prairieburg
Monticello-Prairieburge
Said Township
Delaware County
Monticello
Anamosa
Linn County
Township
Range
A. D
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Aimed at Constitutional Cure
There is more catarrh in this section than all other diseases. years ago it was deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is a constitutional remedy taken internally and said to reach the blood and mucous surfaces. A hundred dollar reward for any case not cured. Sold by druggists. The Hall's Family Pills for constipation are advertised as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairé
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
For Rent and Sale Notices in Local Advertisements
A crowded column lists multiple local notices including a room for rent with kitchen privileges by Hattie Hoag, a modern nine room house for sale through A G Reichart, brick house near Hall factory, and various farm tools and livestock items offered by C A McLaughlin J H Zimmerman John Schoon. Also noted are a John Deere rake bar hay loader a McCormick mower and a Ford touring car sale with features and phone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
McCormick
C. A. McLaughlin
John Schoon
J. H. Zimmerman
Monticello Woman Finds Remedy Worth Fabulous Fortune
A Monticello woman proclaims Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy cured her long standing indigestion bloating and colic after completing the course. The ad claims the remedy removes mucus soothes inflammation in the digestive tract and can treat stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. A money back guarantee is offered via W W Stickford druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
W. W. Stickford
Red Blooded Home Leaders Promoted by Iron and Phosphates
A doctor touts Phosphated Iron as a preparation to strengthen blood and nerves. He claims it boosts energy, appetite, mood, and overall vitality for both men and women, with capsules recommended over pills or tablets. W. W. Stickford, a druggist, endorses it nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Stickford
Dr Hand's Teething Lotion Promises Calm Baby
A Teething Lotion claim from a famous baby specialist asserts Dr Hand's Teething Lotion soothes gums and reduces swelling easing pain. It advises finger application and notes the product costs 25 cents at druggists with safe swallow allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hand
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Supervisors’ Proceedings
Ik. J. Hines
Padraic H
Pearse
Stimson
Liza
B. J. Hines
Monticello Electric Company
H. J. Lang, Jr
National War Savings
War Savings
Treasury Department
Jan- Wai
Tien Sutt
Homer A
Miller
Bulletin
L. G. Stabler
Hattie Hoag
J. G. Schoon
A. G. Reichart
David Sehneiter
Dennis A. Parks
Scotch Grove
A. Ehrisman
Walnut
Third Streets
J. S. Hall
Geo. K. Meyer
Osteopathic Physician
Dr. Peet
DR. H
McGarvey T Beery’s
R. D. Cooley
Wyoming
M. F. Hogan
F. A. Hefner
Stickford Drug Store
H. M. Remury
Jamer Remity
Remley & Remley Attorneys AT Law
Anémonza
Offee
Main Street
Charles W. Bosley Mrs
Lara Bosley
Bosley
Doctors of Chiropractic
Princess Theatre Building
C. N. Patrick
Ricklefs & McNeill Hardware
John G. Schoon
Boschee
Kettlitz & Kay
Chas. A. Doxsee
DOXSEE & DOXSEE _ ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Lovell Block
Monticello ‘Town
J. E. Bateman
Horse Hospital
George Albery
North Cedar Street
First Street
Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
Mirairal
Great Western
Osborne
Ery
Tedder McCormick
Dain Deere
Henry H.schoon
Huyck’s Garage
Monticello, Iowa
Invisible Army
Iowa Telephone ‘Company
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