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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1922

Page

2

The Muntice.La. Express 3. Ww. Doxsee editors

Subscription price per year is listed as 22.00 dollars for the newspaper edited and published by Chas A Doxsee and E E Doxsee.

Doxsee Chas. A. Doxsee

Cascade Marriages and Local Updates Mark March Notes

Cascade March notes report the marriage of Viola Finn to Fred Wyrick at St. Martin's church with Rev. Roche officiating. Fred is a skilled builder who worked on a New Hampton project. Also included are local moves, hospital visits, staff changes at Cascade Shipping, farm purchases, school updates, and mayoral nomination.

Local notes from Onslow and surrounding area

Onslow March 7 meeting notes report the Astrurian club gathering at Mrs. Pict ing's on March 3 with short talks on Germans Scandinavians and immigrants. Upcoming March 11 fair at the opera house features Sam Adams and side shows with 15 cent admissions. proceeds aid the lecture course losses.

Infant dies at Castle Grove in Cass township

Mr and Mrs Thos Stimpson mourn the death of their infant daughter who passed Thursday and was laid to rest in Cass cemetery on Saturday. The community shares their grief. A social gathering at M J Cass home Tuesday featured rock and refreshments. School elections in several districts were defaulted. District No 8 was won by Owen Leonard. The M J Cass sale attracted a good crowd despite bad roads with corn selling 48 to 60 cents per bushel. Next ladies club meeting with Mrs S M Hosford on Friday March 17 is an all day event to make dress forms. Various residents moved residences and others sought medical treatments. A A Kromminga is ill with grip. M J Cass moved to Monticello Wednesday.

Onslow Margaret McMaster Opera House Sam Adams J. G. Warren Guild George Sears Ruth Anamosa Hospital Mary Paul Anamosa Norman Paul Mary Jennie Smith Nina Hanna Miss Pickner Maguoketa R. J. Cooley Wyoming Hattie Lamey Fairbanks Cass Will Dorothy Overholt Charles Rowe Castle Grove Thos. Stimpson Cass Township M. J. Cass Owen Leonard S. M. Hosford F. L. Collins Ben Redmond W. D. McLaughlin Menno Moenk I. W. Suter Delaware County Tom Short D. J. Hogan Joe Curtin Ernest Carpenter Colfax A. A. Kromminga H. EF. Kuriger J. M. Simmons Hans Hasler Waterloo Monticello

Community Mourns Loss of Alex Robertson Sr.

Amber March 7 community in sorrow after the death of Alex Robertson Sr at Mercy Hospital Amana following an operation for kidney trouble last Tuesday. He lived on the same farm for 30 years and is survived by his wife and three sons Alex William and Peter.

Amber Alex Robertson Sr Mercy Hospital Anamoga Mr. Robertson Scotland Alex William Peter J. E. Duncan Center Junction W. A. Stingley Will Daly John Morrissey Antioch Claude Knight Mr. Taylor Prairieburg Roscoe Lincoln S. Geo. Vorkie Ernest Reese Roscoe Monticello Alex Robertson Ruth_ Young Lloyd Robertson

Scotch Grove Farm Bureau March Meeting Notes

Scotch Grove township farm bureau held its regular March meeting on the 14th with a program including a report of the annual meeting by John Livingstone and Railroad Man's Views by R. A. Naylor. Discussion covered medical service rates and the cost of public schools. The Scotch Grove Girls Sewing Club met at Mrs. Will Henrichs home with Mrs. Henrichs and Mrs. Bert Clark as leaders. Thelma Gregory was elected president and Florence Street vice president. Miss Hagen attended.

Scotch Grove Scottch Grove Township Henrichs Bert Clark Thelma Gregory Florence Street Miss Hagen

Plans for Next Year Amid Weather Delays

The piece notes discussion of plans for the coming year hampered by high water and bad weather. It hopes travel conditions improve soon. It reports the Will Leggett family moving onto his timber farm after years in Monticello and mentions Rev. Bond's sermon at the Presbyterian church and Miss Verna Hazen visiting the W. B. Clark home last Saturday.

Will Leggett Monticello Bond Verna Hazen W. B. Clark

Local Notes From Sand Spring Community

Miss Lillian Heeren of Maynard returned home after weeks with her brother John Heeren. Frank Ferring elected director at the school meeting. Pauline Gearhart visiting Kenwood Park during vacation. Mrs Elsworth of Kenwood Park visited J. E. and R. C. Gearhart families. Frank Pirnat and family moved from near Hopkinton to Andrew King farm. Mrs Fredlang spent a week in Marion with her parents W. H. Snell. Bernice Schneider of Monticello visited Alen Olmsted over Sunday. Ruth Guthrie district No. 6 teacher enjoys a week’s vacation. Mr and Mrs Colling moved to Castle Grove. Chas Winans of Monticello made a business call. J. W. Murray visited Monticello on Monday. Mrs Fred Lang clerks in Frank Ferring store.

Lillian Heeren Maynard John Heeren Frank Ferring Pauline Gearhart Kenwood Park Elsworth Ruth Guthrie

Prairieburg Fire Narrowly Misses Major Blaze

In Prairieburg the Kula building housing De Lancey Mercantile Co faced near destruction from a chimney fire Wednesday evening. Residents and timely citizen action kept the main building intact as Newell Gillian and family moved into the Stimpson house and Thos Bell departed to Center Junction.

Pratrieburg Prairieburg Kula de- Lancey Mercantile Co Huse Newell Gillian Stimpson Thos. Bell Center Junction Mable Flock

North Madison women form new club in Center Junction

In Center Junction on March 3 Mrs. J N Smith hosted a meeting where North Madison township women organized a women’s club. Officers elected include President Mrs Clif McDonald and Secretary Treasurer Mrs John Jansen. First regular meeting set for March 21 at Mrs Vern Serbousek’s home.

Center Junction North Madison, Township J. N. Smith Clif McDonald John Jansen Vern Serbousek Shepple Dixon

Monticello School Bond Election Fails Overlap Conflict

March 2 1922 Monticello Iowa board of education holds special session to call a 200000 bond election for a new school house but cancels due to conflict with municipal polls. Resolution adopted annulling earlier notices and setting date April 3 1922 for a single district wide vote.

Scilool Board Board of Education Stimson Redmond Lavell Crow L. FE. Hoag A. H. Koop Monticello Iowa Independent School District Jones Pr Dent Lowa F. J. Stimson Lazell T. M. Redmond Ll. Is Houg Bruce Cropp State of Iowa Jones County Trust & Savines Bank Bebruars State of A. H. Koon

Iowa Farm Livestock Estimates for January 1 1922

U S department of agriculture reports in cooperation with Iowa findings show milk cows on Iowa farms at 1,093,000 head for January 1 1922 down from 1,072,000 in 1921 and near 1920 levels. All cattle excluding milk cows total 3,134,000 head, with swine at 7,546,000 head. Average prices per head run 53 dollars for milk cows, 29.60 for other cattle, and 11 dollars for swine.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Iowa Search of Agriculture

Bees Paid His Bills Beekeeping as a Sideline

Iowa State College apiarists report a farmer began in 1920 with two hives at $10 each and by end of 1921 had six hives worth $76 with $42 honey profit over expenses. He expanded to six swarms, sold four for $15 each, and kept two to establish a profitable small apiary amid rising honey yields.

Iowa State College

Beware The Oily Tongue in Iowa Senate Battle

Hampton Chronicle warns readers against S. W. Brookhart, accusing him of dual loyalties to labor unions and farmers. It urges farmers to be wary if unions back him in the coming primary for the United States Senate.

Hampton Chronicle Sweet S. W. Brookhart Brookhart Iowa United States Senate

Fruit spray rings boost Iowa orchard yields and profits

H B Nichols of Iowa State College notes small farmer cost and effort can save much fruit via spray rings. In 137 rings across 62 counties last year 2 098 orchards were sprayed, yielding about $9 more per tree than unsprayed ones. Contact Nichols at Ames to form rings.

Iowa H. B. Nichols Iowa State College Benton County Nichols Ames

New Masonic Field Man Named by Service Association

The Masonic Service Association of the United States selects Andrew L. Randell of Dallas Texas past grand master of the grand lodge A F and A M of Texas as general field representative and executive secretary He will travel through states while Iowa remains the current headquarters and may move his family to Cedar Rapids Iowa to live during the work The program centers on lectures and motion pictures promoting education loyalty to government clean living and service to humanity

Masonic Service Association of the United States George L. Schoonover Anamosa Andrew L. Randell Dallas Texas Grand Lodge A. F A. M Schoonover Randell Masonic Service Association Iowa Cedar Rap

Tanlac Health Claim By W T Stickford ad

An advertisement asserts Tanlac corrects stomach disorders and strengthens nerves by improving appetite and nutrition, credited to W W Stickford.

Tanlac W. W. Stickford

Treat Oats for Smut with Formaldehyde Solution

Iowa State College experts urge oat growers to preempt smut by treating seed. The recommended mix is one pint formaldehyde to ten gallons water to treat 40 bushels of seed, with eradication possible in two years if followed precisely. A stronger mix exists for small hand spraying, but fumes and control become issues.

Iowa Iowa State College

Evolution Law Sparks Humiliation in Kentucky Legislature

Minneapols Journal notes Kentuckians are humiliated by attempts to repeal the law of evolution. The piece hints at Henry Watterson's reaction in a semi profane tone while waiting for Colonel to die.

Minneapols Journal Henry Watterson

Tanlac Brings Restful Sleep Says Local Agent

The natural, refreshing sleep of a healthy body is enjoyed by those who take Tanlac, W. W. Stickford, a local agent.

W. W. Stickford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cascade Viola Finn James Finn Fred Wyrick Dubuque St. Martin’s Church Rev. L. Roche Emery New Hampton Farmers, and Merchants State Bank Tfe Prosper Pettinger Celestine Cumberland L. P. Pettinger West Cascade Steve Green Grandpa Grandma Herard Cascade Shipping Association Theodore Maire J. L. Faber Nick Koob Louis Breitbach Viola Murray Elmer Murray Joseph Barrett Colleta Berth Bellevue Anna Kauder Pfis Board of F. Is. Stimson L. J. Hoag U. S. Lazeil Yr. S. Lazell L. J. Hoar T.S. Lazell Ismuce Cropp Cropp Hoag Board of Directors Board of Directors of Said Independent School District Aaid Independent School District Tal Independent Iowan L. Be, Hong T. S. Lazell Jones County Trust & Savings Bank Towa F. B.B. Stimson Voorhees Hanssen Hoag Schneider Iverson van Meter Marshal H. S. Lee J. Northrop Monticello Mec. Co Monticello Elec Co J. Arduser Col Arduser Gardner Labor Light Fund Monti Elec Lang Hose Co Hook & Jundder Co C. L. van Meter V. L. Hanssen Albert Stuhler C. Te Oeiheen Kate Maurice City Hall R. C. Hoag P. D. Bell Ben Che Wm. Podhaski Harley Wilkinson Ike Schneider J. B. Tuel Geo. Rickels Godfrey Schneider Wayne Yousge C. J. Northrop Anamosa Eureka News G. J. Hughes van Kirk Cedar Rapids Wapsie Iowa Electric Co W. J. Lamb A. L. Remley G. H. Monroe Kellerman Whither Springfield Mass Ireland Norway Sweden New Masonic McNeilly & Smith Stuhlers Young Men’s Stahlers Wain Street Owa Bray’s Poultry Farm Anamosa, Iowa Central Lumber & Coal Co G. P. Rockstad, Mer Borge Tahler Cyompany Ustomers
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