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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
4
A comedic song about Henry Jones and a young couple in a big limousine whose gas runs out and tire blows though the little old Ford keeps rambling along. The verses describe mishaps from run ins with glass to a mule and a preacher, ending with improvised fixes and stubborn resilience.
Financial report listing beginning balances and receipts for Adams and Richland townships, transfers from county treasurer, and detailed payments for road work, dragging, lumber, advertising, repairs, and disinfectant. Shows balances on hand January 1 of 1915 for both townships and a separate Dragging Fund noting Thomas O'Brien's dragging expense.
Entomologist R L Webster at Iowa State College warns eastern Iowa counties will face a heavy invasion of white grubs in 1915, affecting sod and corn land. Grubs, the May beetle or June bug, peak in 1915 after a large 1912 outbreak. crop damage most likely on corn following corn or on sod ground two years old or more. Counties at risk include Allamakee Clayton Delaware Dubuque Jones Jackson Winneshiek Fayette Buchanan Linn Clinton and parts of Mia. Bentley Clark and Ford Clark of Cedar Rapids were in town last Monday.
State of Iowa Si District Court Jones County issues notice concerning the will of Barney O Neil deceased filed Feb 27 1915 and set March 12 1915 for final probate proof at Mar term all interested may appear to show cause why probate should not be granted J W Doxsee attorney for the estate G A Fisher clerk keeps the record
Notice records the incorporation renewal of Monticello State Bank Monticello Iowa adopted February 20 1915 extending its existence The bank with capital stock of 200000 div 100 shares to be managed by a nine member board with initial directors and officers listed and annual stockholders meeting set for January 1 1916 plus provisions about trusts deposits and liability of stockholders stated.
Leading French doctors have used a vegetable oil prescription for chronic stomach trouble and constipation. One dose often convinces and severe cases show improvement within 24 hours. Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is sold by druggists with a full money back guarantee if not satisfied.
The advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease needing systemic treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio is advertised as the only constitutional cure, taken internally and affecting blood and mucous surfaces. A hundred dollar reward is offered for any cure failure with testimonials and circulars available. Hall's Pills are recommended for constipation.
A dense page lists FOR SALE items including Plymouth Rock cockerels oats and a Joe Hofacre farm. FOR RENT options such as 160 acre Castle Grove farm and 2 furnished rooms. auctions announced for Rosina Binggeli goods and a residence sale. notices for payups, a 120 acre farm, and various farm implements and equipment.
Encourage readers to stop buying expensive cough syrups and make a home remedy using Schiffmann's Concentrated Expectorant with sugar water and oil, sold by Kettlitz & Kay's drug store. Claims include strong cough relief, suitability for asthma bronchitis croup and hoarseness, long-lasting supply, no narcotics, and a money-back guarantee.
The district court of Jones County Iowa appoints Grant Stambaugh as executor of the William Stambaugh estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa February 11 1916. Herrick and Reed Attorneys for Estate.
The Black Box adapted from a Universal moving picture serial will soon be shown in Cedar Rapids movie houses starting March 7 with a full page installment to follow for fifteen weeks. Other 1915 fiction includes Smoke Bellew Peg O' My Heart A Fool and His Money The Master Mind The Forester's Daughter and more. The paper promises the best telegraphic news Iowa state news sporting news market reports and many big features.
A historic newspaper ad promotes a subscription drive for the Republican paper offering Sunday delivery at 3.00 a year. Readers are urged to mail in their names to join and receive the listed benefits.
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