Lenox College Readies for State Oratorical Contest visit
Lenox College reports a strong showing at the Des Moines oratorical meet with Iowa Wesleyan first Simpson second Lenox third. Representative Emery Reed will advance Lenox to the Inter State Contest. Rae Melrose elected state association president for next year and Schell the state inspector spoke on college spirit and lesson prep.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ellery Reed
Reed
Young Men’s Christian Association
Greenup
Young Women’s Christian Association
Thing
Dr. Thing
Ben Hur at Greene's Cedar Rapids in March engagement
Klaw and Erlanger present the International production of Ben Hur at Greene's opera house Cedar Rapids Iowa for three nights and Saturday matinee beginning Thursday night March 19. The company touts the drama as a grand religious pageant with unmatched stage craft and splendor.
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Klaw and
Erlanger
Greene’s
Opera House
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Rome
Caesar Augustus
Christos
Jesus
Bermon
Christ
Ben-Hur
Mesgala
Ben-Hur Chariot Race Captivates Antioch Arena
Dramatic climactic chariot race in the Circus of Antioch sees Ben-Hur and Messala drive quadruple teams in a life changing contest. The outcome decides honor and riches, with audiences roaring as the victor claims a crown of wild olive.
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Ben-Hur
Circus
Antioch
Messala
Ben- Hur
Bids Sought for County Bridges and Culverts in Iowa Townships
Sealed bids due April 7 1914 at Anamosa Iowa for bridges and culverts with plans available at the county auditor. Bid bonds five percent with liquidated damages for non performance and a fifty percent performance bond. Ten listed bridge and culvert items specify spans types locations by township and section with concrete and iron structures including boxes and pony truss units.
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Anamosa
Iowa
Clay Township
Madison Township
Sweor
Castle Grove Township
Cass
Oxford Township
Lovell Township
Wayne Township
Washington Township
Wyoming Township
Bid Notice for Bridges No 48 and 49 erec tion
Items 3 and 4 call for bids from contractors to erect Bridges No 48 and No 49 with the county furnishing all materials. J Hines County Auditor announces the invitation and directs bidders to submit proposals accordingly.
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EH. J. Hines
Notice to property owners on Maple and Third Streets
Notice announces bids for paving Maple Street and Third Street to be opened March 19 1914 at 8 pm in the library council rooms. Property owners are urged to attend to decide the paving type, per Mayor HK Hoag.
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Maple and
Third Streets
Maple Street
Third Street
E. Hoag
Shaw Still Has Enough for Retirement in California
Sioux City Journal reports rumors of ex Gov Leslie M Shaw suffering financial ruin are unfounded. Shaw plans a move to California to retire from strenuous business, remains in good health and financially comfortable. Iowa friends send him best wishes.
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Shaw
Sioux City Journal
Leslie M. Shaw
California
Iowa
Taxpayers in a limited class eased by ruling
Fremont Tribune notes that the tax relief measure defines a restricted group of income taxpayers, reducing their administrative burden and easing financial strain for those qualifying under current guidelines.
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Fremont Tribune
Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion Promises Nerve Health Boost
An old newspaper ad touts Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion as a nerve tonic and strength builder, claiming it enriches blood, repairs tissues, and aids convalescents without alcohol. The ad offers a money-back guarantee if it fails to make users well, and lists local retailer W. W. Stickford of Monticello, Iowa among sellers.
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Rexall
W. W. Stickford
Monticello
Iowa
For Sale Mortgages From H Tiarks Estate And Monticello Stock
For sale good real estate mortgages bearing 6 percent interest in amounts of 3000 3500 6500 and 6620 respectively These are selected mortgages belonging to the H Tiarks estate Also 15 shares of Monticello Canning Co stock Executors O H Soetje Rickles Gerdes
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H. Tiarks
Monticello Canning Co
O. H. Soetje
Rickles Gerdes
You Can't Have Your Own Way Says The Cheerful Thought
A light editorial musing in the Atchison Globe notes that personal plans may fail and encourages embracing a hopeful outlook, suggesting contentment regardless of individual desires.
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Atchison Globe
March Century Highlights and Notable Fiction
The issue includes at least nine short stories such as H. G. Wells’s The World Set Free and Maria Cristina Nena’s The Education of Pope plus Katharine Holland Brown’s The Quality of Genius. St Louis Globe-Democrat notes women gain post office roles despite Wilson’s stance on suffragists.
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H. G. Wells
Pope
Maria Cristina Nena
Katharine Holland Brown
St. Louis
Harmony Hair Beautifier and Shampoo Ad Promotes Popular Product
A local ad touts Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo as the newest hair care craze. It claims the beautifier adds gloss without oil or color change, and the shampoo produces a rich lather for quick cleansing. Available in ornamental bottles at 1.00 and 0.50 respectively, with a money back guarantee from W. W. Stickford of Monticello, Iowa.
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Harmony
Rexall
W. W. Stickford
Monticello
Iowa
Executor's Notice for John McDonald Estate in Iowa
Public notice announces the appointment of 3ted H. M. Carpenter as executor of John McDonald's estate in Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the District Court Clerk within legal time and debtors should pay the estate promptly to avoid costs. Dated March 6 1914 at Anamosa Iowa. Herrick Reed and J W Coxsee are attorneys for the estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
John McDonald
Anamosa
A.D
H. M. Carpenter
Herrick & Reed
J. W. Coxsee
Notice to creditors in estate of Peter Ommen
District Court of Jones County Iowa announces executorship of Peter Ommen deceased and all claimants must file sworn statements with the Clerk within legal time. Creditors must prepare proofs for allowance and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa July 7 1914.
Administratrix Named for John Heery Estate
Appointed by the District Court of Jones county Iowa Administratrix of the estate of John Heery deceased. All persons with claims must file sworn statements with the Clerk within legal time for allowance or proof. Debtors should pay promptly. Dated at Anamosa Iowa this 21st day of Hg 1914. One of W.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
John Heery
Anamosa
Final Reports Heard in Jones County Estates
Notice to all interested: final reports of executors guardians and trustees in Jones county estates have been filed with the Clerk of the District Court. A final hearing and approval is set for March 14 1914 at Anamosa Iowa. Individuals may appear file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved.
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District Court
Jones County
G. H. Bohlk
Inke Mohlman
J. W. Coxsee
Henry Clay Wills
Anamosa
Iowa
GA. Fibher
Administratrix Notice for Alma Blakeelée Estate
Public notice from Anamosa Iowa states the Administratrix of Alma Blakeelée deceased requests all claimants to present them sworn and within proper time to be allowed. The notice is dated February 26 1914 and warns to comply to avoid costs.
Administrator notices appointment and claims filing in Jones County
The District Court of Jones County Iowa has appointed and commissioned M G Allever as administrator of Homer M Harr deceased. All persons with claims against the estate must file them with the court clerk sworn and timed to be allowed. Dated Anamosa February 19 1914. Attorney B H Rhinehart represents the estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Homer M. Harr
Anamosa
A. D
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Maxwelton
Lenox College
Dr. L. G. Stabler
Locher’s Music Store
Rhode Island
J. B. Schweitzer
J.B. Moses
Center Junction
South Dakota
J. A. Voorhees
S. J. Rice
Scotch Grove
C. W. Balsiger
A. J. Lake
Amber
Douglass Smith
C. J. Hindman
Marion
Miss Gibson
Victor and Edison
Scotch Grove Cooperative Creamery Co
Lovell
Wayne
R. Bohren
Peter Ommen
J. W. Doxsee
McAleer Millinery
Doutrick
D. G
Mary A. Heery
W. Coxsee
Alma Blakeelée
Costa
Helen J. Brainard
R. M. Corbit
M. G. Allever
B-H. Rhinehart
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