Governor Small Cleared by Jury amid Press Attack
The Chicago Tribune failed to secure a verdict against Governor Small as the jury found him not guilty on the indictment. The piece notes hostile press coverage, suggests misused funds while treasurer, and questions the influence of union violence and political interference on constitutional interpretation. It references La Follette and the Federation of Labor and criticizes Zion City overseer Voliva for attacking flappers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Small
Illinois
la Follette
Federation of Labor
United ‘States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Zion City
Alexander Dowie
Voliva
Easterners misread temper after eighteenth amendment
The passage criticizes easterners for overreacting to the constitutional amendment and imagining nationwide revolt. It argues their views are narrow, provincial, and limited to local news from the Allegheny region, failing to consider broader events beyond the Mississippi valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleghany Mountains
Mississippi ‘Valley
Wilkens declines to attend county convention over party split
Monticello reports phase of the heaven-born primary system as George F. Wilkens, elected as First ward delegate to the democratic county convention, has long voted Republican. He may skip the honor to avoid a discordant note in Brother Byerly's orchestra, deeming the job too large for one man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
George F. Wilkens
Wilkens
Brother Byerly
Democratic Party Senatorial Nomination in Minnesota
A critical voice argues Democrats push women candidates as a courtesy, claiming nominations are flattering but unlikely to translate into real electoral success and suggesting the honor remains hollow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Minnesota
Scientist Claims X Ray Egg Treatment May Breed Males
A scientist declares he can alter sex of eggs with X ray exposure to hatch males only and exterminate the species. A Carroll county justice Vic Swallow is jailed for moonshining, illustrating the saying there is nothing in a name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Swallow
Carroll County
Harsh Transitions in Europe Prompt Aid Calls
The report notes rapid and unexpected shifts of power in Germany Russia and Austria leaving nations in chaos. Observers urge aid rather than hindrance to help these demoralized states find new footing and a place in the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Germany
Russia
Austria
Anamosa Primaries Elect Party Committeemen and Delegates
Committeemen and delegates for both parties were chosen in the June primaries to lead party organization and platform development. County conventions in Anamosa on July 1 will appoint delegates to state and judicial gatherings. lists include numerous names across Anamosa wards and surrounding townships.
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Anamosa Wureka
Anamosa
Wayne
L. A. Dunn
Center_Junction
J. A. McDonald
Madison
H. G. Manuel
Scotch Grove
J. W. Hutton
West Richland
Tu. Bud
Wyoming
D. A. White
Onslow
T. -Ti. Lightfoot
A. G. Alden
C. P. Lorsazen
H. H. Carson
R. P. Clark
C. A. Sutherland
G.L. Buol
H. Hicks
J. _W. Morse
B. Pishwild
J. W. Swordes
N. J. Paul
Harry Holcomb
A. B. Caftee
Hale
Jess Ballou
F. K. Buxton
Don N.vrooman
Os . Jackson
Geo. Voorhies
Glenn Platner
A. B. White
Oy Ye Oak Lovell
W. F. Hints
Will Hiller
G. H. George
Frank Hayden
Anamosa 1St Ward
Ld. Foley
Lena Chamberlain
J. K. Hale
H.M. Remley
J. N. Baumel
Chas, Allen
Geo, Beaman
J. E. Remley
A. L. Remley
Louis Gardner
J. Wi Bilis
W. K. Pearson
Geo. Bye
Geo. Bye. ‘Anamosa 4Th Ward—B. BE. Rhinehart, Mrs. D. M. Strwaman
Elizabeth Russell
J. A. Belknap
Lowe
Fairview
Glenn Peet
C. Hartman
Fairbanks
H. Tiffany
Stone City
Thomas Lister
Cherokee Chief Reflects On Traveling Carnival Impact
The chief decries the traveling car nival as a moral threat and gambling lure. He argues illegitimate shows drain money, spread vice, and offer only misleading entertainments that locals would not permit.
Monticello Plans Big Fourth of July Celebration
Monticello sets July 4 1922 at City Park with a 60 cent adult 26 cent child admission plus tax. Rain insurance covers 1-10 inch rainfall 9 am to 7 pm paid at policy face value. W. W. Stickford acts as official weather observer. Royden’s Concert Band 36 pieces, led by Frank Royden, performs with soloists. Cascade vs Monticello baseball at 1 pm with a substantial purse. winner plays Monticello. Five free vaudeville acts plus $1,500 entertainment budget. Sankus Sylvers Harry Baur Voltaires and Signor Martinis headline. Night fireworks $1,000 display ends the day. amphitheatre platform hosts acts before the fireworks. Bring lunch and enjoy rides and entertainment for all ages.
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Monticello
W. W. Stickford
H. M. Carlsen
Royden
Frank Royden
Ryan
Cascade
Sankus & Sylvers
Harry H. Baur
Signor Martinis
Sheriff Pride shoots liquor peddler in Delaware county raid
Manchester Press reports Sheriff L B Pride confronted two liquor runners in a touring car south of town. In a tense chase, Pride fired a shot wounding Frank Stewart in the left shoulder as the car tried to flee. Stewart and Jay Miller were captured and released by Justice Pentony with trial set before Judge Stiles next Monday.
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Manchester
L. BE
Hawkes
Cass
Frank Stewart
Jay Miller
Dr. Miller
Cedar, Rapids
Stewart
Delaware County
Pride
Optimistic view of long marriages amid divorce cases
The Omaha Bee notes a reporter’s sixth divorce and counters with Mrs. J. W. Evans who just marked 50 years of marriage, saying they never had a quarrel in six decades. It argues that divorce courts reflect few typical marriages and most couples live happily.
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Omaha Bee
J. W. Evans
Omaha
Local News Highlights From Iowa Towns And Courts
Reports from Arlington to Dubuque recount deaths and accidents including Mrs. R L Newton and Mrs Lucy Watts, a Farley fatality, and a drowning in the Wapsie river. Judge Dawley near recovery moves toward partial duty, while Davenport faces an $86 000 deficit loan as city finances tighten. A Mechanicsville traffic incident ends with a ten dollar fine. A major raid in Carroll and Audubon counties yields liquor, stills, and arrests, including a justice of the peace, with Kestle’s moonshine operation described in detail.
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Waterloo
Lucy Watts
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
F. Dawley
Linn District Court
Council
Finance Committee
Carroll
Audubon Counties
Dedham
Templeton
Carroll County
Max Kestle
Kestle
Wyoming Man Heads to Mayo Hospital for Checkup After Operation
Chas Overly of Wyoming travels by train to Rochester to undergo a Mayo Clinic checkup following a long ago operation that helped restore his health. Meanwhile C B Paul and son James and Miss Mary Paul plan a six week trip to California and Oregon.
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Chas
Wyoming
Rochester
Mayo Hospital
C. B. Paul
James
Mary Paul
California
Union Pacific
Portland
Oregon
Salt Lake City
Niles & Watters Bank
A. J. Smith & Son
Cedar Rapids
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Railway Company
Main Street
Fawn Creek
Joe Wirden
Smith Brickyard
Fair Grounds
Meat Curing Hints From Iowa State Extension Circular 89
Iowa State College issues circular 89 on meat curing and meat product preservation. Seek the bulletin editor in Ames for full guidance on curing meats soap making and canning techniques.
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Iowa State College
Ames
Monticello School District Approves Bond Issue Plan
At a special meeting the Monticello Independent School District board authorized issuing 190000 dollars in school building bonds for site purchase and a new school house. The plan follows a April election showing voter approval with a Yes majority, and bids are to be received June 2, 1924, at 2:30 p.m. Bonds run 20 years at 6 percent with serial redemption starting after year six.
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Koop
Ume Ith
Adidas
Hoag
Gasell
Cropp
Stimson
Stinson
Droeter GS. Luavell
Amd
Bruce Cropp
Wavell
I Stimson
Nona
Realarad
Dudependant
Monstivollath
Jonesami
Mumticelto
Towa
Wid Vlerk
Sahkl
Monticello
Jones
Bellao
Domes County
Iowa
Clatriet
Rchool
Lown
Vietr
Board of Directors
Jones County
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
Servand
Cece
Western Union Telegraph
alee _ &rams
J.C. Lanigan
60Th Cross Hardware Co
Ub Jones Co
Trust & Savings Bante Oxpvaks Tung
Welipse Lumber Co
McAleer & Bueher
I. F. Skelley
hMdwin Wigmie
A. Locher
W. EF. Rohn
Doxsee & Doxsee
J. Chaloupka
Geo
Stabler
Aha
J. Kay
A. W. Steiner
Metropolitan Supply Co
Montlersie
39Th General Assembly
Monticalla
Des Moines Register
Tawa
Ayes
Lagell
Wong
Lincoln brick makers warn of price hikes amid demand surge
The Lincoln Journal notes brick manufacturers face rising costs as demand outstrips supply, blaming public needs and short-sighted policy. A broader national view shows Iowa's legislature backing automobile funds for state primary roads, promising major road work and improved grading, drainage, and paving within two years.
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Lincoln Journal
Tracr Star-Clipper
Iowa
Death of Prank L Williams in Central City area
The obituary for Wrank TL Williams of Central City Iowa notes his birth February 13 2001 Linn county Iowa death June 14 at St Luka’s Hospital Cedar Rapids age 4 months and 1 day. He married Nora Boyd Sept 20 886. He leaves a wife daughter two granddaughters two sisters a brother and many friends. Funeral at Central City M E Church Monday at 2 PM Rev J Hanscom officiating with burial in Coxon Cemetery.
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Silas M. Yoran
Bowen’s ‘Prairie
Lowell Township
Eugene
Oregon
Yoran
Jones County
Iowa
John C. Fresmont
Bowen's Prairie
Monticello
Silas M.yoran
New York State
Holland
Maria Markell
New York
Asa
Bowen
Sand Spring
Prairie
George
William
Darwin
Louise C. Whitton
Katherine
Garlock
Ballston Lake
Calvin
Manchester
Central City News
Wrank TL. Willans
Seateh Grove
Mrank JL. Williams
Byron
Melissa Williams
Linn County
Jawa
St. Luka's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Dune
Wee
Tie
Nora Boyd
Boa This Wnton
Mas
Jllian Shemman
Central City
Methodist Church
Prairieburg
Down
Wapsie Godro
Gcentral City
Korn
Mime Sherman
Mary Shakespeare
Ida Bovho
Coorg Ot Cagson
Tlendso
Hla Daree Cirlea
Jung
J. Hanscom Attelating
Uial
Coxon Cematary
Mystery fire devastates Stephen Deshaw farm barn
A Monday fire at Stephen Deshaw's farm destroyed the barn and several outbuildings with unknown ignition causes. The farm, occupied by Lon tio Grapes, faces substantial losses including partial crops. Meanwhile Troplinton residents received wedding cards for Morgan to Miss Mate Johio May Pores of Casper Wyoming.
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Stephen Deshaw
Andy
Morgan
Mate Johio
Casper
Wyoming
Morpan
Pext Yar
JW. V. Liaanehitn
Tf. Th. Wilson
Misa Gladys Gancroft
Mra. We MM. Roove
Antonello Nochdurrt
Callahan
Mia Jane Warhart
Mis
Reduced shoe repairs and millinery business for sale
Reduced prices on shoe repairs include men and boys half soles and rubber heels at 1.75 to 2.00. ladies and military heels 75 vents. Also sale of a Monticello Express millinery store in a 42 000 population town with cash basis, 14 years in business, modern 24 by 62 foot shop, 18 by 5 foot display window, white enamel fixtures, rent reasonable, price 1 875.
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Fr. Reade
Monticello Express
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Anamosa I
Joe Fegan
Anamosa II
Gee
Dorsey
W. A. Hogan
Anamosa IV
W. NM
Byerly
Robert Ireland
Castle Grove
F. C. Kremer
Lovell
I. J. Bailey
Jackson
J. M. Byerly
Anamosa _I
M. Fay
A. A. Clarke
C. B. Smith
C. J. Cash
W. D. Sheean
Anna Dorsey
Dr. Perkins
J. W. Lusk
W. L. Johnson
J. W. Conmey
R. Ingwersen
D. M. English
John Hanlon
C. D. Brady
N. Carter
T Monticello
Tom Georg
Geo. Wilkens
P. Smith
Mike Erring
Henry Schoon
C. H. Palmer
Monticello II
P. D. ‘Bell
R. C. Hoag
Wm. Podhaski
Nick Kehoe
J. T. Staff
C._A. Schatz
Monticello III
Geo. Rickels
Chris Wiben
Jake Kruger
J. T. Lanigan
Richland
J.N. Kremer
John O’brien
Tom McGovern
P. Rogers
Greenfield
C. J. Murfield
Shotwell
A. H. Newman
Ll. Kohl
P. H. Paulsen
G. N. Holst
P/ W. Fegan
Rome
Miller
C. J. Blayney
F.’ Moffett
Fred Jurgensen
Harry Levsen
Oxford
S. EB. Rorick
H. A. Owen
A. Stratlek
Emerson Cave
Chas. Vorllinel
J. Mulvibill
Joe Kulhavy, Sr
John Lazare
H. Shimerda
E. H. Johnson
S. H. Brainard
J. Eichhorn
Ray Cooley
Hd. J. Holub
Gerd Harms
W. R., Zimmerman
R. H. Lincoln
A .G. Toenjes
P. B. Daly
Neighborhood News
R. L. Newton
Arlington
Dubuque Hospital
Farley
John Luckinger
Luckinger
Patrick
Mechanicsville
Secor
Lisbon
Ernest Bachelor
Henry Bachelor
Oxford Junction
Young Bachelor
Wapsie
Board of Maneation
Kiong Linell
Stison
Lovell tSate Bank
Kotor & Jones
Des Moines
Lows
A. H. Koop
L. Willams
Hopkinton Leader News
Collie
Hall
Cochrane & Stuhler
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
Poweril
Cochrane
J&mil Barrichter
Callat Shoe
Lipa
Sali
Fersonndly
Maxwell
Saite
Li Hong
Salm
Cass Canter Church
G. M. Brainard
Lowa. Bett
John Wilton
Pratrieburg
Basil L. Gentare
City Bakery
Treaty of Weir Gare
Lizzie UL
Sharp and Daughter
Mf. I
Geo. Andrews
Chester
Phong
Mile Breen
R. St. No. 3
Town
Merle M. Matthiessen
Mazie R. Gordon
Monticello State Bank
Monticello, Iowa
Jones County Trust & Savings Bank
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Eclipse
Vhcome No
Harry L Rodman
Mgr
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