Real estate transfers across Jones County towns listed
A long list of 1 symbolic dollar and larger sums records transfers of parcels in Castle Grove, Rome, Fairview, Wyoming, Oxford Junction, Monticello, Anamosa, Center Junction and surrounding townships. Buyers include Wm Wolf, Joanna McLaughlin, Patrick Quigley, A G Rodman, Henry Seeger, Sarah Kennedy, Edward Harms, Ingwer Winter, Fl S Richardson, Andrew Stopfer, Walter Kiburz, Stephen Basher, George Fry, L M Carpenter, J A McCormick, Lena Chamberlain, Charlie Fairbanks and others. Also noted are shares and undivided interests with two notable high values such as 15 838.00 and 20 000.00. Land descriptions cover sections in Wyomin gtownship Rome township Castle Grove Monticello Center Junction and nearby plots with additions and railroad land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wolf
Lucinda L. Calkina
Wyoming
Joanna McLaughlin
W. D. McLaughlin
Castle Grove
D. M. Strawman
James P. Dougherty
Side
Self
Yairview
Patrick Quigley
John Ailer
Scott & Skinners
Annamosa
Iowa
W. HH. Grain
Gertude Clymer
Rome Township
Ricketts
Wm. RK
Idred
Tande
Town of
A. G. Rodman
Elmer Hubbard
Lurek
Monticello
Henry Seeger
Dwight M. Peek
Morley
Sarah A
Frank Kennedy
Joseph J. Kennedy
Castle Grove Township
H.S. Sigworth
RF. E. Jotingon
Fairview Township
Rumsey Henrickson
L. I
Zeller
Landol
Flanigan & Moore’s
Ingwer Winter
Joseph Kostewheck
Nigney
Oxford Township
Wyoming Township
Richardson
Loanzy
Frank A. Wright
Andrew Stopfer
Jennia M. Rundle
City of Monticello
Walter J. Kiburz
Arthur H. Kiburz
Richland Township
Q.c.d
Stephen H. Basher
J. W. Streeter
George W. Fry
Ada McIntyre
A. Skinner
Anamosa
Wm. Moncrief
A. J. Lewis
Block
Center Junction
Lowa
L. M. Carpenter
Charles Walter Waggoner
Cora Marion Cadwell
Frank IH. Austin
Wis
Hale Township
J. A. McCormick
Jay McCormick
Rome
Heinrich Westphal
Carl H. Westphal
H. Lightfoot
Davidson
Halland
Martin V. Kehoe
Lena H. Chamberlain
Mary Elizabeth Grimm
Hobbes
Martello
Charlie C. Fairbanks
Addie Jones
Sely
Lena Schweitzer Buol
Death of J Y Trowbridge Reminisces Youth Reading
The Dubuque Times Journal recalls J Y Trowbridge as a classic juvenile author admired by generations of boys. His works such as Fast Friends Cudjo's Cave and Oliver Optie reflected everyday struggles with humor and human insight, raising questions about modern writers for boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Trowbridge
Trustful Humanity in the Face of Unknown Advisers
A reflective passage on gullibility as a journeying traveler accepts a stranger's medical claim and a bank messenger's security. It questions trust in strangers offering cure, credit, or petitions, noting common credulity amid fatigue and haste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isable
Atlantic
Adages Across Cities Echo Different Thoughts
The passage compares variants of a proverb across cities, showing how local thought styles shape expression. It cites Boston, New York, Chicago, and Denver renderings, from Browning to bank profits and packing room imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nake
Boston
Browning
New York
Persia's Grain Exports and Primitive Farming Methods
Persian agriculture relies on irrigation with basic plows of forked wood and tin iron shares. Wheat barley and rice are main crops with limited corn for roasting ears. oats and rye are rare. Seven wonders lists cover ancient middle ages and modern achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Caspian
Pyramids
Egypt
Pharos
Babylon
Diana
Ephesus
Jupiter
Phidias
Artemisia
Rhodes
Lome
Alexandria
Great Wall
China
Stonehenge
Pisa
Nanking
St. Sophia
Oldest known maps span early worlds and explorers
Mapmaking traces to ancient picture writing with Tahiti natives guiding explorers and Peruvian raised-line maps existing before conquest. The earliest map is linked to Ethiopian gold mines from Sethos II era, long before Aristagoras and his bronze earth tablet noting seas rivers and circuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tahiti
Peru
Sethos II
Rameses II
Aristagoras
Scottish Neighbor Delays Visit Over Sick Husband
In a Scottish town a woman sends her servant to check on a neighbor named Mrs Smith. The neighbor reports the husband is very ill and may die at any moment. The visitor replies she has nothing urgent to do and will wait a while.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Iowa
Illinois
Nebraska
Byers
Katekin
Shenandoah
Tailor Advertises Quick Garment Service in Window
A London Telegraph style opening notes a tailor offering a suit made while you wait. The customer deposits an order and returns home, while the garments are finished. A Pittsburgh Press quip jokes about enlisting the world record holder for sprinting to train for faster train departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Telegraph
Judge. A Case of Hating Oneself and Entertainer Gossip
The Kansas City Star excerpt features Mrs Brooks dismissing modern society as hollow unless people invest in it. A judge remarks on self-loathing. A concert proprietor instructs Miss Deerly to keep harmony, stressing family unity and no jealousy in the troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Deerly
Kansas City
He Knew Better Exchange Fragment
A brief printed exchange shows a clash over language with Mr Budd Life and Mrs Budd argumentative phrases about correctness and tone. The wording hints at a dialogue fragment rather than a full article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Budd
Nebraska braces for Bryan at the next Democratic convention
The report notes Bryan was accused of violating his instructions in a past convention. The Chicago Evening Post comments on Germany’s blockade viability, questioning why there is widespread lament over it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Preas
Nebraska
Bryan
Chicago Evening Post
Germany
Canning Contracts For Evergreen Sweet Corn Planting
The Monticelo Canning Co. announces it is ready to accept contracts for planting evergreen sweet corn in the coming season. Interested parties should contact F. H. Dabling, Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticelo Canning Co
F. H. Dabling
Cold weather does not cause colds argument here
The writer argues that colds stem from microbes flourishing in damp cold weather and that cold remedies like Chamberlain's Cough Remedy should be used. It notes sale of the product by Kettlitz & Kay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Kettlitz & Kay
February 8 1916 Teachers Fund Balance and Receipts
Fragmentary ledger entry shows balance on hand February 1 1915, receipts from other sources, total and payments to teachers, with a balance on February 18 1916 and notes of amounts in old currency. Reads like a mid month fund statement with end balance details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joanna M. McLaughlin
E. J. Noble
Wge
A. HE. Q Carpenter
G. P. Foote
Anna L. Edwards
Newelj
Weyming Township
George Carpenter
Justin D. Templin
Webster’s
W. W. Hunter
James JD. Shelley
Louis Buckholtz
John G. Buckholtz
Madison Township
Sarah LaMotte
Elspy Street
QO. J. Felton
Laura Curry
Town of Center Junction
the Writers of Boys
Clinton Advertiser
Jona
Lbrev
Pittsburgh
Bhdna Sohoon
Catherine Reichart
Andrew Tobiasson
Lucile Hogan
Ola Piarce
Eee
Eas
Carl Schneider
Arvilla
Beeen
Ome Schatz
Beer
Lily Lewis
ETS Gp
Far Bees
Clarence Jock
Carl Renter
Kettlity & Kay
Montichello
Towa
Warnted
EYHKS
L. G. Brubjer
C. C. Lightfoot
Onslow
Aberdeen
Black & Son
RBENT
K. Be, Hicks
Mary Altman
Slaueon & Shelley
F. I. Zimmerman
Newton Parrott
Bellevue
David Corbett
Rhode Island
B. Cushman
J. N. Perrine
A. P. Donahue
Model View Farm
Hopkinton
Aly
F. E. Pierce
Harrison Lubben
Central Petroleum Co
Cleveland
Ohio
North Chestnut St
Wm. D. Mages
Lestus L. Kuhns
Scotch Grove
Rudolph Bohren
Renit
Robert Wiliam
Town
District Court
Jones County
State of
William Henderson
Jaws
A. D
H. M. Carpenter
Herrick & Reed
Tous
Yomi
Nace
C. A. Doxser
Korn’s Pan Biscuits
Perrines
Colorado
First Street
Dr. Vy J” “Eee
Monticello, Iowa
Harry E. Netcott
Independence, Iowa
M. F. Hogan
Iqe
A. Hefner
Stickford Beng
Jd. W. Doxsee
Chas, A. Doxser
Doxsee
Lovell Block
International Harvester Company
John Deere Plow Co
Siebels & Schoon
C. A. Errickson & Co. General Merchandise
Hiutar Hamg Hh
Columbia
C. A. Errickson & Co
Wales Hotel
Dubuque, Iowa
D. H. McCarthy
E. G. Rawson
Onslow, Iowa
H. M. Renlry
James Reminy
Remley & Remley
Main Street
Fred Puleston
Q.fiox
Beery Brother
Matho
DR. A. M. Maurice
Lovell
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