Buck Creek Del County Voters Approve Consolidated School Bonds
In Delaware County Buck Creek settlement voters approved creation of a consolidated school district and issuance of bonds totaling 50000 for a 12 grade school. The measure passed after two elections and reflects local support for building a lasting educational facility despite costs. The piece also notes broader comments on education and politics from public figures and local civic observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Creek
Delaware County
Feaure
Monticello Pride Drives Focus on School Excellence
Community leaders say pride in Monticello hinges on strong schools. Officials urge residents to support programs and funding to boost student achievement and district reputation.
Johnson Defends Pacific Armament Pact Amid Critics
The senator argues the agreement not to fortify Pacific frontier points mirrors naval disarmament in Japan and Britain. He says the pact aims to avert Pacific war through compromise and preserves peace by avoiding unilateral fortifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Myfield State Journal
Betator
Ce United
Philippines
Guam
Japan
Great’ Britain
Singapore
United States
Panama Canal Zone
Alaska
Pacific
Canadian
Great Britain
Tax politics split between east and west in Cyrenus Cole column
Cyrenus Cole argues eastern states shoulder much of national taxes while western residents feel tax burdens. He notes Massachusetts paid 287 million in a year versus western incomes and describes resistance to new taxes like a 2 percent gasoline levy and broad political promises to cut taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association For the Best
Frederick E. Starbuck
Iowa City
Cyrenus Cole
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Massachusetts
Rockefeller
Boston
President Harding Calls Congress to Build Up American Merchant Marine
President Harding urges congressional support for a funded American merchant fleet to compete with subsidized foreign lines. He argues wartime gains in U S carriers were lost after the Civil War and proposes targeted subsidies to foster speedy ships. The plan aims to restore US dominance at sea and bolster auxiliary naval capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Harding
Congress
United States
Auxiliary Naval Service
Farmers and laborers face doomed socialist party effort
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader argues the farmer and laborer cannot unite under socialism and warns that Soviet Russia’s famine and loss of private land ownership show the dangers of socialism. It contends land ownership and production are essential, implying farmers would lose their land if socialism prevailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Russia
Disarmament Debate Echoes in Leslies Weekly
The piece imagines neighbors in debt and a man buying a rifle on credit, arguing a right to protest. It notes Europe’s large wartime spending, calls for creditor nations to demand disarmament, and cites President Harding stressing disarmament as foundational to economic policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie's
Europe
Harding
Do Not Forget The Soldier Boys
Des Moines Register reflects on World War I veterans as the source of postwar stability. It argues the $30 soldiers funded the recovery and outlines how their sacrifices shaped American debt, taxes, fortunes, and the currency relative to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines _Register
Germany
Address by Fess on Warren G. Harding’s first year
Ohio congressman Fess discusses Warren G. Harding’s first year in office. He argues foreign tensions eased since the war and credits Harding with peace, reduced national debt, lower taxes, a balanced budget, and agricultural recovery, calling the president’s start promising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar” Rapids
Warren
G. Harding
Fess
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Harnish Sells Retail Candy Store. Maire Takes Over
George H. Harnish of Cedar Rapids sells the retail branch of his wholesale candy business to Paul R. Maire and will focus on wholesale growth. Maire, formerly of Monticello, plans to continue Harnish brand confections, install a new soda fountain, and hold a formal opening in about two weeks attracting public visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
George H. Harnish
Second Avenue
Paul R. Maire
Maire
Monticello
Harnish
Cole Faces Primary Challenge in Anamosa Eureka
Congressman Cyrenus Cole of Cedar Rapids will face Ray Scott of Marshalltown in the upcoming primaries. Scott, former Marshall County attorney and legislator, seeks the nomination but faces long odds against Cole. The Cedar Rapids incumbent is praised for a steady Washington record, and Jones County is expected to back Cole in a strong primary showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Eureka
Cyrenus Cole
Cedar Rapids
Ray Scott
Marshalltown
Mr. Cole
Scott
Marshall County
Cole
Washington
Jones County
Bond Issue Planned for Anamosa School Renovation
Anamosa voters may approve a $200000 bond for a new and modern school house, with the proposition likely to pass at the first election or soon. The current inadequacy of housing threatens to disqualify students from recognition among approved schools, shocking residents after large sums were spent on improving the displaced building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Monticello
Monticello School House Plan Stirs County Seat Talk
The Monticello school house project to be voted next month may revive efforts to move the county seat. Citizens have considered buying the old school building for a temporary court house if Monticello becomes the new county capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Journal
Monticello
Shoes tied together joke in village tale
A man buys shoes from a village shopkeeper. He says the shoes are quite comfortable. The shopkeeper asks why he shuffles slowly. The man explains the shoes are tied together and he forgot to cut the string.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Des Moines Manufacturer Chosen for Senate Seat
Springfield reports disappointment as Iowa Governor appoints a Des Moines manufacturer to Kenyon's Senate seat, a candidate described as a director in multiple banks and corporations rather than a dirt farmer, seen as betraying the farm bloc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Iowa
Kenyon
Des Moines
Senate
Louis James remembered for humor and practical jokes
The Argonaut recalls Louis James as one of stage history’s great humorists and jokers. It recounts a Shakespearean scene where he left a raw oyster in a fellow tragedian’s fist, forcing the other actor to carry it for the rest of the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis James
Davenport council backs light wine and beer resolution
The Davenport Iowa city council adopts a resolution favoring light wine and beer based on color rather than alcohol content. The piece notes Iowa never had a liquor law endorsed by Davenport authorities and jokes about free prizes at a cash and carry store prompting demands for delivery and stock variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Letting Other Fellow Worry War Debts Report
Chicago notes Europe follows an old debtors’ tactic as it shifts burden of war debts to others. The piece comments on financial strategy amid global tension and U S obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Europe
Dubuque and Iowa City News Roundup
Dubuque figures report death of George Salot an abstract real estate dealer aged eight in Dubuque and May Rogers last survivor of a Dubuque family dies aged 71. Safety concerns prompt clean up talks in Dubuque and other towns as Cedar Rapids examines city records amid state audits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Salot
Dubuque
Gillan
Anamosa
Jesse L. Holden
Mt. Vernon
Mechanicsville
Pioneer Press
C. W. Bangs
Manchester
Traer
W. C. Oltrogge
Coe College
George T. Reddick
Iowa City
State Board of Parole
Reddick
Lauser
Cascade
May Rogers
A, R
Monticello
State Auditor
Cedar's Rapids
Cedar Rapids
J. F. Ball
Lockwood
Mississippi
St. Louis
Missouri
St. Paul
Minnesota
Streckfus
J. T. Moffit
Marion
Marion Rapid Transit Company
Supreme Court
Jones County
Orlana Chapin Peet
Eber Giddeon Peet
Eber Peet
Greenfield Township
Orianna Chapin
Clinton County
Transportation Lines
State Executive Council
L. W. Barker
Hospital Notes With Multiple Minor and Serious Ailments
Several patients receive treatment or recover after operations and accidents. Henry Behrands underwent tonsil removal after last Monday’s procedure. Marion Fairbanks accidentally punctured her foot with a needle and needed X rays and surgery. Elizabeth Beeks, in Hoag Duster Factory service, suffers a crippling finger injury. Langworthy residents Eliza Badelder Ida Moenk and Monticello’s Louise Ehrishman report tonsil cases this week, with Peter Oeschger hospitalized for a fractured collar bone and four broken ribs from a fall at Monticello Tire Rubber. Mrs John Maloney remains hospitalized while Paul Kurt, Mrs Grover Lamb, and Mark Reade have returned home. Langworthy’s Mrs John Woellert expects to go home next Saturday after a serious operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Behrands
Marion Fairbanks
Elizabeth Beeks
Eliza Bachelder
Langworthy
Ida’ Moenk
Louise Ehrishman
Monticello
Peter Oeschger
Paul Kurt
Grover Lamb
Mark Reade
John Woellert
Monticello Wins Season Finale In Last Minute Basket
Monticello high school edged Manchester 18 to 16 after Lang scored five points in the final seconds as Monticello fought through injuries and a depleted lineup led by captain Shelley who was sick. Manchester led 11-7 at halftime but Monticello rallied to force a 16-16 deadlock before the late winning shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Manchester
Aveine
Anticello
Lnticello
Shelley
Davis
Sho
Marion
Lang
Monti
Iowa City
Montigellos
Hopkinton
Ten High Schools Enter Sub District Declamatory Contest
Ten high schools compete in the sub district declamatory contest at Monticello opera house tomorrow at eight. Five entries in dramatic and five in humorous divisions with winners from local contests. Contestants include Mabel Brazelton and others. judges are W H Hayman H Ward and C W Bangs. Cities represented include Bellevue Center Junction Delhi Earlville Hopkinton Maquoketa Martelle Olin Rockford Monticello. Admission 25 and 35 cents. seats at Kay's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Opera House
Monticello
Mabel Brazelton
George
Edwins Blayney
Minnie
Geraldine Emerson
Georgie Basset
Miriam Matthies
Elnora
Amy Saxon
Mario White
W. H. Hayman
Toledo
Prof
H. Ward
Coe College
C. W. Bangs
Traer
Bellevue
Center
Junction
Delhi
Taxation concerns from Clara M Chaplin in Center Junction
Letter from Mrs. Clara M Chaplin of Center Junction Iowa argues for tax relief for farmers criticizing real estate taxation and calling for local control over local taxation. She cites 71 acres in Clay township taxed 144 for 1920 and urges cutting road work staff engineers and county agents to lower public expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
Iowa
Clay Township
Jones County
Clara M, Chaplin
Monticello considers bonds for new school building
Local editorials discuss Monticello bond issue of 200000 to erect a school building. Citizens weigh building costs and interest rates against public needs and compare with prior projects. The piece cites family welfare over county officer comforts and quotes moral and civic reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Court House
Anamosa Hureka
March term opens in Jones County District Court
The March term in Jones County District Court at Anamosa convenes March 18 with Judge Anderson presiding. The first week covers routing business and juries are not called until the second week starting March 20 at 10 o'clock. New law cases include promissory notes, attachments, contracts, partitions, and several divorces and foreclosures listed for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
Anamona
Bl, Anderson
Marton
First Trust & Savings Bank
John I. Drippa
Farmers’ Savings, Bank
Mart
Rose Dumont
P.F. Luge
Lulu HW. Luse
K. G. Rawson
Jons D. Templin
Avtag Manufacturing Co
John Klinack
Insure Your Crops with P N P Brand Fertilizer
An advertisement urges farmers to use P N P Brand Fertilizer to restore soil nutrients nitrogen phosphorus and potash after widespread depletion in the Middle West. It claims traditional manures release nutrients slowly and promotes earlier, healthier plant growth, noting availability improves after 2 to 10 months and urging purchase at Stuhler's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great
Middle West
Stuhler's
Monticello Republican Caucus Nominates City Officials
A Monticello Republican caucus is set for Saturday March 11 at eight p.m. in the public library assembly room to nominate Mayor Treasurer Assessor two park commissioners two councilmen at large and ward council candidates for First Second and Third wards and to elect central committeemen. Women voters are urged to attend and participate. By Order of Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Monticello
Democrata
Democratic City Caucus Nominating Meeting announced
A Democratic City Caucus for Monticello will be held Friday March 10 at 8 p m in the public library assembly room to nominate candidates for city offices. The item notes Bryan’s move from Nebraska to Florida as a winter tourist candidate for U S senator and recalls the era’s carpet bagger rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Florida
United States
Wanted a Man of Plain Deeds in Michigan Tradesman
A verse by Berton Braley in Michigan Tradesman calls for a dependable man with sea eyes and calm plans. The poem extols honesty steadiness and restraint while warning that true wrath is reserved for evil deeds and calls for a bold brave character fit for fame and self.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aries
Berton Braley
Michigan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moses
New Hampshire
New York
Hubert Work
Colorado
Bie
Paul Matre
Practical Joker
Davenport Way
Neighborhood News
McDonald Hospital Notes
Ferne' Bowen
Hwald Burns
Bobby Shaftoe
Helen Grant
Bobby Unwelcome
Wilma Meythaler
Metropolitan
Sioux City Journal
Senator Borah
Foreign Debt Commission
J.N. Hanna
Anna Hanna
George C. Lawrence
Roy Gaga
Geo
Mechanicsville Trust & Savings Bank
Ira L. Davis
Gertrude L. Thompson
Phillip P. Thompson
J. P. McArthur
A. V. Dresher
Glen A. Larson
Addis M. Larson
J. W. Suter
William Altman
Addie M. Larson
Lee
Republican City Caucus
Democratic City Caucus
Monticello State Bank
Monticello, Iowa
Vicinity
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Mrs
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Eclipse
APL
BIG Money Makers
Ine
Harry L Rodman
Mgr
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!