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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
4
A Corn Belt publisher satirizes editors in a long verse vignette about rising fortunes and social notices. The piece mocks lavish weddings obituaries and ads printed by editors who profit from celebratory notices and personal life events.
The article argues Sunday should renew both body and spirit, not a dumping ground for weekly refuse. It urges purposeful leisure with rest, worship, recreation, and meditation to strengthen work and lift the week, warning against dissipation and aimless drifting.
Clyde McKee of Iowa State College urges early seedbed prep for oats to save moisture and improve emergence. Prepare as soon as possible, level the surface, remove corn ridges and chop trash fine while keeping subsoil firm. No fixed rule due to season variation. follow three guidelines: prep early, prep before sowing, mellow level surface with trash cut.
Farmers urged to halt small field washes by spanning shallow ditches with stakes and filling with straw to stabilize soil. Straw alone fails as it washes away. Also mentions Washington Post and Chicago Daily News editorials about Wilson and party strategy.
County trustees list medical aid and coal payments totaling 51.61 with various jurors salaries and pensions. Entries include Webster F L sheriff fee 40.?, Widows pensions 64 and 61, and multiple juror allowances, salaries, and supplies from Olin Lumber to Vendome Cafe.
Monticello Iowa council met March 1 1920 with Mayor Voorhees and clerks present. Reports showed fund balances led by light fund 1811742 and total 6135.47. Elections officials named for three wards and adjournment set to March 8.
A fragmented reminiscence depicts a mother bestowing silent pride as John West returns from war on furlough. While others celebrate loudly her tears express deep, quiet relief for his safety though he bears no medal or wound.
Frank J Cheney declares his firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Sworn December 6 before A W Gleagon Notary Public. Medicine taken internally and said to act through blood on mucous surfaces. Druggists 75c testimonials free F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
Official publication outlines Ordinance No. 477 authorizing telephone, telegraph and electric lines to trim adjacent trees within Monticello Iowa. Trimming requires approval by the streets and alleys committee and violators face misdemeanor charges with fines from five to twenty five dollars and jail until paid. Dated March 16 1920. Mayor J A Voorhees. City Clerk J Northrop.
A husband recounts his wife suffering severe stomach illness and weight loss until Mayr's Wonderful Remedy relieved her symptoms. He claims the product clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract, with a money back guarantee and wide druggist availability through W. W. Stickford.
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones County estates have been filed and a March 19 1920 final hearing is set before the district court. Notices reference Harvey L Smith executor Jessie Smith estate and James Hogan will probate with interested parties invited to appear and file exceptions. Anamosa Iowa March 6 1920. A A Clarke Clerk.
In Jones County Iowa a suit is filed by Michael O K Crowley for $9000 plus costs from defendants heirs of Thomas Carroll. A writ of attachment has issued and administrator Thomas Carroll's estate has funds. Defendants must appear by June 7 1920 or default will be entered. Remley & Remley attorneys for plaintiff.
Public notice announces that the executrix to the estate of Cecil W. Hosford deceased asks all claimants to file with the clerk for allowance and prove claims. Dated February 19, 1920 at Antimosa Iowa. Executrix Sarah B. Hosford. Doxsee and Doxsee Attorneys for the estate.
District Court of Jones County Iowa notes on March 4 1920 a paper purporting to be the last will and testament of Tarney Magee deceased, with appointment set for March 19 1920. The notice adds objections to the will and names A A Clarke Merk district court judge and Doxsee Doxsce attorneys for the estate.
On February 25 1920 a paper purporting to be the will of Mary Abel deceased was filed. The Court fixes March 10 1920 for final proof and probate at the March term. Interested parties may appear and show cause why probate should not be admitted. Doxsee & Doxsee Attorneys for the estate.
In Jones county Iowa June term 1920 Lillies Fuller plaintiff vs Julia Russell defendant. Plaintiff seeks 2230 plus interest from July 10 1919 for services support taxes and repairs with an attachment against defendant property. If not appearing by noon of the second day of the next term at Anamosa judgment by default may be entered. abd Hoxsee Coxsee attorneys for plaintiff.
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones county estates filed in the district court clerk's office. A final hearing is set for March 19 1920 at Anamosa Iowa where interested parties may appear to file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved.
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