New District Court Cases for Jones County Term Opens
The March term of the Jones county district court begins Monday the 18th with Judge Milo P. Smith presiding. Grand jury to be impanelled that day. trial jury not summoned until the 25th. Numerous docketed cases include Harry Miller vs. C M & St P Ry Co writ of error and Dollie Overholt vs. Onslow Savings Bank garnishment among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
Milo P. Smith
Harry Miller
C. A. Kettlesen
C. B. Zuck
Dollie Overholt
Onslow Savings Bank
Gar
Hli S. Overholt
Samuel Thompson Et al
C.M
St. P. Ry. Co
Peck & Hills, Furn. Co
A. A. Trebon
Pattee Plow Co
Prahm
Leech Et al
Walter McCormick
First National Bank of Olingar
May B. Reynolds
H. D. Miller
E. V. Bickerstaff
D. Stingley
I. J
A. J. Faerber
William Feidler
Burnett-Larsh Mfg. Co
Frank A. Williams
F. D. Ewing
Hawkeye Oil Co
Charles C. Dennison
National Travelers
Ben. Assn
E. H. DeWitt
Monticello Motor Co
Wit Marek
Wm. P
Philissa Ballou
Nicholas H. Koppess
S. G. Whitney
W. G. Kohl
Henry W. Simons
C. B. Chismore
James C. Brown
Joseph E. Tyler
B. D. Reasoner
Roy D. Cooley
Joseph van Valkenburgh
Lovina R. Bender
Marshall K. Martin
William B. Crawford
John Maidwell
Ina A. Stingley
Logan Stingley
HE. V. Bickerstaff
J. R. Bickerstaff
James W. Ireland
Myrtle A. Ireland
Freshman Welcome and Monticello Girls’ Play Await spring
Miss Robb visits Mt. Vernon and Hilda Luethey joins Oxford Junction freshman class. The junior high plans to raise one thousand dollars in war saving stamps as Monticello travels to Mt. Vernon for a tournament with Belle Plaine and others. Captain Cartano and Storm key Monticello effort in close loss to Belle Plaine. The Knitters appeal for warmth for soldiers as Henrietta Keith notes in the Boston Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Phy
Robb
Mt. Vernon
Hilda Luethey
Oxford Junction
Linfred Hauss
Opera House
Warlville
Maquoketa
Center Point
Williamsburg
Grundy Center
Springville
Monticello
Belle Plaine
Hauss
Cartano
Cushman
Cashen
Storm
Captamo
Stambaugh
Agisgy
Humphrey
Shields
Weber
Red Cross pleads for clothing and relief in Europe
The American Red Cross and the relief commission plan a country wide drive March 18 to 25 for clothes and shoes for Belgium and occupied France. The campaign seeks 5 000 tons of clothing with no limit on donations and emphasizes used and surplus fabric. A 500 acre French farm will aid crippled soldiers by teaching farming skills near Tours.
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Red Cross
Europe
American Red Cross
Commission For Relief In
Belgium
France
Herbert C. Hoover
Relief Commission
Hoover
Commission
Territory
Tours
American
Hans Hagen
Emma Stadtmuller
Hazel Herrington
Florence Calkins
Special Music at Presbyterian Church Next Sunday
Special music will be provided at morning and evening services including solos and a violin piece. Mrs. C G Thomas will sing The Lord is My Shepherd and Miss Harriet Thoeni will perform Adagio. A twenty five voice chorus and orchestra enhance the program under Mr Crane. The Ladies Aid meets March 20 to elect officers. John Ross, recently transferred to a balloon squad, plans to depart for France. Town officer nominations for Olin list H E Carter as mayor and others for treasurer assessor and council seats.
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Presbyterian Church
C. G. Thomas
Jesus
Harriet Thoeni
Beethoven
Crane
Isaiah
Ladies’ Aid Society
A DeWitt
Property transfers listed for multiple deeds in area records
A long docket of warranteed deeds records transfers among Horace Moore Havner Stephen Grover Lawrence Jacobs Edward Seegar and others across townships 84 and 86. Amounts range from 1 to 50 thousand dollars with parcels including lots, nw and se quarters and Bradstreet additions in Monticello and Olin. Homer P. Hanna of Anamosa attended Monticello business.
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Horace Moore Havner
Philip Snyder
Stephen Grover
William Fr. Hintz
Lawrence R. Jacobs
Margaret Poppe Jacobs
Paul A. Jacobs
John O’rourke
S. M. Hosford
Olin R. Howie
B. W. Streeper
R. P. Stanaway
R. H. Remington
Henry Bramer
Peter Johannsen
Charles I. Huggans
Levi A. Mallicoat
Fred Luckstead
George Luckstead
Frank L. Holub
Peter Hichorn
J. V. Bickerstaff
H. D. Miller
A. W. Adams
Michael Breen, Jr
Hans Knutsen
John Bennen
Bik
Wyoming
W. G. Kohl
Ralph Pospishil
Hale
William J. Beckwith
H. N. Myers
Seward White
C. L. Rigby Et al
Homer P. Hanna
Anamosa
Monticello
War Department Announces Four New World War I Decorations
The War Department releases a General Order listing four new awards for bravery and service in World War I. The Distinguished Service Cross and Distinguished Service Medal will be awarded to both women and men, with chevrons recognizing service in the war zones. Wound chevrons and war service chevrons specify eligibility and wear on uniforms.
War Service Chevron Authorized For Wounded Service Members
The order states a chevron on the lower half of the right sleeve of all coats for officers and enlisted who have received a wound in action requiring medical treatment. An extra chevron is added for each additional wound, with a maximum of one chevron for two or more wounds received at the same time. Gas disablement treated by a medical officer counts as a wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Wilson
Germany
General Pershing
Army
United States
Europe
Principles of a Proper Pig Gery for Spring War Litter
The author urges sunlit pens, ample fresh air, and outdoor exercise for pigs. Core requirements include dryness, warmth, drafts avoidance, and free movement. Builders must ensure all six conditions are met throughout the structure, or the herd’s success is compromised.
Bryan faced hooting in Toronto over his record
The Carroll Herald claims Bryan’s pacifist past caused national anger and disaster while noting his loyalty. The Minneapolis Journal cites a strong western cold wave reported by the New York Herald, quipping it blew in from Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Herald
Bryan
Toronto
Minneapolis
The
New York Herald
Canada
Matron Restricts Tommie Passes in French Hospital
In a French hospital a matron limits Tommy passes to a neighboring village. When a Tommy asks for a pass to buy a shop item, she offers to go herself and fetch a haircut and a shave for him.
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Kansas City
France
Do you own any liberty bonds asks Manson Democrat
The Manson Democrat states every candidate will be asked if they own liberty bonds and how much. It vows no vote or support for those who own none or less than they can buy, aiming to keep Americans ready for the war effort.
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Hixpress
Manson Democrat
Shelby County Wins Silk Flag for Red Cross Enrollment
Shelby County earned the silk flag for enrolling the largest percentage of residents in the Red Cross. Mrs. W L Harding wife of Governor Harding and her daughter Barbara presented the honor after 85 percent of the county joined, a record for Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby County
W. L. Harding
Harding
Barbara
Red Cross
Iowa
La Follette Pushes Government Rail Ownership
Topeka Journal notes Senator La Follette favors government ownership of railroads and argues the next step should be government ownership of Senator La Follette.
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Topeka
Senator la Follette
Luke McLuke and the Job Hunt Paradox
A man goes to great lengths to secure work claiming to have accepted a position yet often lies about his status. The quote suggests a persistent struggle between job seeking hustle and false assurances in employment narratives.
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Luke McLuke
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America
Henrietta Keith
Boston Transcript
John Ross
Olin
H. E. Carter
N. C. Hall
Gilbert Blayney
Wilbur Starry
Fred Lawson
Fred Jurgensen
Will Pieper
Wilbur Taylor
Dubuque and
Jones Counties
the Corn Belt Packs Company
Chicago
Chicago Packers
Bankers’ Journal of Chicago
Monticello Express
Bankers’ Journal
E. E. McGuire
Mr. McGuire
Ek. McGuire
Corn Belt Packing Company
Dubuque, Iowa
the Banner Red Cross County
L. G. Stuhler
Aberdeen-Angus Bulls
A. M. Black
Grace Albery
Wisconsin Pedigreed Seed Barley
McNeill Brothers
G. Thompson
Center Junction
John Matthiessen
H. J. Dirks
Iawa
M. Hosford
Lillias Fuller
Davenport Roofing Company
Davenport
Lawrence Jacobs
First Street
Schoenhut
Richland Township
E. E. Reed
J. W. Coxsee
Chris Tachantz
Patrick
J. W. Doxsee
Chas. A. Doxsee
Doxsee
Doxsee Attorneys AT Law
Lovell Block
Montrealmn
I. G. Brazelton
S. C
Geo. M. Balsiger
C. W Balsiger
Wayne Township
Center School House
W. R. Zimmerman
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