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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1920

Page

15

Noted Monticello and Cedar Rapids Visitors Plentiful

Anamosa and Cedar Rapids were visited by a stream of locals including Henry George Olivia Carter and Dr. Redmond. Opera house to feature Sylvia musical drama Friday while Devlin Millinery touts spring hats.

Henry Carter Cedar Rapids Monticello

Monticello notices highlight cantata and local events

Community events include a high school glee club cantata at the opera house on Friday night March 5. Local updates report rail worker promotions, housing sales, church activities, health trips to Mt Clemens, and a March 8 American Legion meeting at the public library.

Opera House Sears Kay's

Local Notables, Creamery Closures, and Funeral Notices

The community reports mortgage filings signaling aggressive summer real estate deals with large indebtedness and light cash outlays. Langworthy Cooperative Creamery closes after a year of 38969.12 in business with 31998.39 returned to patrons and 67086 pounds of butter produced. Funeral notices include Barney Magee at Monticello and Menno Siebles at St Matthew’s Church Castle Grove, with survivors listed. Rudolph Bohren sells his milk business to Edwin Wilcox who will operate next week with tuberculin tested cows and Holstein stock acquired from Springville. E J Hines resigns as county auditor. Lee VanKirk appointed and sworn in.

Langworthy Cooperative Creamery Company Langworthy Rudolph Bohren Edwin Wilcox Wyoming Wilcox Mr. Bohren Springville Mr. Wilcox Bohren E. J. Hines Lee VanKirk Anamosa Hines Des Moines Board of Control VanKirk

Dr J P Lane Cascade Physician Dies in Dubuque

Dr J P Lane of Cascade died at Mercy hospital Dubuque Sunday morning after a two month illness caused by an ulcerated tooth. He left a wife Mary E Leyden and three children Coleman Lucile and Katherine. Interment followed a requiem mass at St Johns Independence, his former home. He was born June 1880 in Castle Grove township Jones county and practiced in Cascade after graduating Creighton in 1905. He is survived by his wife three children and his mother Mrs Joseph O Rourke of Monticello.

Menno Lueppen Siebles St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Sigmund Ide Oakwood Cemetery Mr. Siebles Middels Westerlooge Ostfriesland Germany Casper Taalke Stiebles Siebles Henry Monk Joseph Scheerer Robert Phelps Jans Siebles Monticello Gerrit Siebles Amber Geschke Siebles Marshalltown J. P. Lane Cascade Mercy Hospital Dubuque Lane Mary E. Leyden Independence St. John’s Catholic Church Lane J. P. Lahe Castle Grove Township Jones County Medical

Essay Contest at Monticello High Crowned Mark Reade

Mark Reade won the Monticello High School essay contest on the topic The Benefits of an Enlightenment in the United States Army. Ted Koop was second and Bethil Perrine third with prizes of 10 5 and 2 60 dollars from Gildner Bros and Hughes. Thirty four students wrote their 400 word essays in the school building and the top winner may advance to a national prize and a possible trip to Washington with a medal presentation by Secretary Baker.

Monticello High School Mark Reade Ted Koop Bethil Perrine Gildner Bros. & Hughes United States Washington

Benefits of enlistment in the U S Army by Mark Reade

A persuasive plea to young men highlighting health education and purpose through three years of Army service. It touts pay, schooling from high school to college, trade training, and a path to citizenship, better health, discipline, and national service.

U.S. Army Uncle Sam Comand Elvil Lfe

Benefits of Enlisting in the U S Army

Ted Koop extols enlistment in the U S Army highlighting education through the university division, language learning for foreigners, health gains, travel to territories like the Philippines, and easy access to wages and insurance. He notes post service benefits including pensions, educational opportunities, and job placement with corporations, urging patriotism and personal growth.

America Uncle Sam Philippines United States American Legion

The Benefits of an Enlistment in the U S Army

Beihl Perrine extols enlistment in the Peace Time Army Plan, noting opportunities for education and specialized training. The article argues the force offers valuable chances for young men to learn a craft or trade during service and gain post service opportunity.

U.S. Army Beihl Perrine U. S

Monticello Express 1900 March Local News Briefs

March 1900 Monticello items record Nic Maurice hog prices and many births, deaths, marriages, and business moves. Notables include CG WH Shipman selling a suit, Dr. Paul Bilers graduating top of his class, ward election officers named, and Castle Grove township mail delivery starting.

Scarce Cars and Higher Prices Push Orders Now

We must buy at the nest and pay rising prices as supply tightens. Last week we hauled three cars from Michigan to Monticello on rough roads, so order now if you want a car this year. We are agents for Overland Oaklands Pulfe and Dodge models and offer Molino Universal and Huber tractors by C B Burrichter.

Monticello Michigan Overlands Oaklands Pulfe Dodge Mr. Farmer Molino Universal Huber

Republicans of Montresio to Hold City Hall Caucus

The Republicans of Montresio will hold a caucus in the city hall next Monday evening March 8 at 7 30 for nominating candidates for offices to be voted on at the city election March 29. Committee.

A. R. Gaul Holy City Congregational O. B. Crane Montresio

How We Cleared Our Summer Tome of Rats

Mrs. Perry recalls a seaside home infested with rats and upholstery damage. The owners use RAT-SNAP in cake form, praising its non messy application and hands on cleaning. A sales note advertises prices 25 cents 80 cents and 1 dollar, sold by A. J. McNeill F. J. Kay and Geo Stuhler’s Sons Co.

Mrs. Perry A. J AL McNeill F. J. Kay Geo, Stuhler's ‘Sons Co

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