1936 Monticello Merchants Engaged In Active Business
Monticello history notes 118 men in business in 1910 and lists those still active then and currently. The roster covers bankers, manufacturers, attorneys, doctors, grocers, farmers, merchants, and service firms including Hoag Duster Co, Yeoman Hoag, Monticello Bottling Works, Iowa Electric, Monticello Canning, Farmers Mutual Creamery, Doxsee law firms, Ricklefs dry goods, Stuhler hardware, Perrine restaurants, Bateman monuments, Shaffer confectioners, hotels, druggists, photographers, blacksmiths, and many more across Monticello and Jones County. The item serves as a reference of local business continuity a generation later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Monticello
George L. Lovell
L. W. Lovell
R. C. Hoag
Frank Page
J. W. Coxsee
J. J. Locher
Dr. T. M. Redmond
G. F. Wilkens
Harry Stuhler
Albert J. Stuhler
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery
Fred Lehman
Roy Morey
J. W. Doxsee
A. Doxsee
J. E. Heiserman
E. Locher
E. W. Brashaw
Shimanek
T. M. Redmond
C. G. Thomas
J. H. Fraser
E. H
Emma Ricklefs
August Ricklefs
Rex Ricklefs
W. A. Beery
Smartwear
Florence Anderberg
A. J. H. McNeill
Gamble
G. W. Anderson
George Stuhler's Sons
A. J. Stuhler
E. C. Ricklefs
H. W. Skelley
Ross Baty
W. E. Long
L. A. Iverson
George Stuhler’s
Hedgehog and Porcupine Distinct Yet Similar Animals
Washington Star notes hedgehogs and porcupines are unrelated in species. Hedgehogs are small with spines on their backs and roll up to deter attackers, while porcupines are larger and primarily vegetarians rolling to protect themselves. Porcupines provide food in some regions and are easy to kill with a club when encountered.
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Great Britain
Europe
Asia
North American
Eas Ny
Washington Star
Murder of Chief Cornstalk and Resulting War Turmoil
A Cleveland World story recalls the 1777 killing of Chief Cornstalk at Point Pleasant while seeking peace with white settlers. His death, along with Hilinipsio and Black Hawk, sparked a long era of conflict down to Fallen Timbers in 1794, costing thousands of lives on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Cornstalk
Point Pleasant
West Virginia
Hilinipsio
Black Hawks
Ohio River
Fallen Timbers
Cornataik
Steady Temperatures Persist in Valparaiso Chile
The Valparaiso climate remains within a narrow band with daytime highs near 88 degrees and nighttime lows around 80 degrees, indicating little seasonal variation in recent readings. Local meteorologists note consistently stable heat without extreme spikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Chile
Wrote Music for Harps The Agsyrians
The Agsyrians developed a writing system for harp music detailing scales rhythms and performance notation used in ancient times. The text describes how melodies were recorded and transmitted among musicians in their culture.
Presidents Served While Parents Survived
Four fathers and eight mothers attended their sons' presidencies. Notable cases include Jesse Grant and Ulysses S. Grant, John Coolidge administered by his father, Zachary Taylor and John Quincy Adams fathers alive at oath, and Mrs Nelly Madison Mrs Jane Polk and other mothers at inaugurations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jesse Grant
Fils
U. S. Grant
Calvin Coolidge
John Coolidge
Zachary Taylor
White House
John Quincey Adams
John Adams
Deorce Waste Ingtow
Susanna Adams
Nelly Madison
James
Jane Polk
James Polk
James A. Garniell
William McKinley
James Roosevelt
Sanssouci Palace and Madame Sans Gene Names
Frederick the Great named a Potsdam palace Sanssouci meaning without care. Madame Sans Gene, wife of Lefeybre, duke of Dantzle, followed Napoleon's army after starting life as a washerwoman. Her court nickname reflected lack of etiquette and became a lasting label.
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Frederick the Great
Potsdam
Mme
Sans Gene
Lefeybre
Duke of
Dantzle
Napoleon
Nations in the Roman Empire at its height
The passage lists the regions and countries then encompassed by Roman dominion including Great Britain Belgium Netherlands France Austria Hungary Switzerland Luxemburg San Marino Liechtenstein Albania Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Monaco Italy Bulgaria Greece Turkey Syria Mesopotamia Palestine Egypt and Mediterranean coastal North Africa plus Spain and Portugal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Belgium
Netherlands
France
Austria
Hungary
Switzerland
Luxemburg
San Marino
Liechtenstein
Albania
Czechoslovakia
Yugoslavia
Monaco
Italy
Bulgaria
Greece
Turkey
Syria
Mesopotamia
Palestine
Egypt
Africa
Mediterranean Sea
Spain
Portugal
Bat versus rodent facts in Chiroptera order
The bat is not a rodent. Though resembling rats in appearance and nocturnal habits, bats form a separate order called Chiroptera, distinguished by wings extending from body to the feet. Our bats all eat insects, whereas many others feed on fruit.
The Spanish Main a lore of pirates and buccaneers
In early eras the Spanish Main defined Atlantic waters used by Spanish treasure ships. It stretched to the northern coast of South America and adjacent Caribbean coasts. Pirates and buccaneers operated from fortified settlements using forests pitches and hidden harbors.
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Atlantic Ocean
National Geographic Society
Caribbean Islands
South
Central America
South America
Panama
Orinoco
Venezuela
Colombian
Balboa
Europe
Santo Domingo
Death of Mrs. J. T. Moffit in Tipton
Mrs. John T. Moffit died at 7 40 a m Monday after a long illness. The Tipton resident, born 1867 in Clarence, was active in church and local musical circles. Survived by husband Judge John T. Moffit and daughter Mrs. Harry Piatner, she previously supported her husband during his Civil War era service. Funeral held at 2 p m yesterday at the Moffit home in Tipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Moffit
Moffit
Tipton
Clarence
Cedar County
Presbyterian Church
Margaret
Real Estate Transfers In Anamosa Area
M Spencer unmarried to Paul and Mary Paulsen as joint survivors with right of ownership in 160 acres of 852 160 acres for 21500 dollars. Ruth Kasper Podhaski and Carroll to Richard J Hanken and Bessie Hughes Hanken release land from a 10000 bequest and other considerations. K L Lindenmayer receiver to Mrs W J Stover about lots 1 2 3 block 17 Strawberry Hill with street and public highway reservations.
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M. Spencer
Paul Paulsen
Mary Paulsen
Wols
Ruth Kasper Podhaski
Carroll
Richard J. Hanken
Bessie Hughes Hanken
Andrew Kasper
Katherine Kasper
Lena Carlsen
K. L. Lindenmayer
Anamosa National Bank
W. J. Stover
Strawberry Hill
Anamosa
Spring and home improvements at Monticello lumber yard
The St Anthony and Dakota Lumber Yard presents a quirky home friendly pitch urging spring progress on insulation roofing coal and new merchandise. It highlights Mule Hide Roof wood products and Balsam Wood insulation with quotes on investment payback and FHA terms. The ad invites visits for free estimates and stock highlights White Pine Redwood sewer pipe and more.
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Monticello
St. Anthony
Air Pressure and Weather: A Tale of Pounds and Inches
The article explains atmospheric pressure at 15 pounds per square inch and how barometers weigh the air. It notes that a one-tenth inch mercury rise equals 88,000 tons per square mile, while a one-inch change over Britain equals over a hundred trillion tons of air.
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British Isles
Variation and Variations in Music History
The article explains that variation means altering a tune in different ways by the composer. It traces early forms from small ornaments to elaborate patterns and dressings in varied rhythms and moods. It notes Beethoven Bach and Brahms as composers who wrote many variations on originals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beethoven
Bach
Brahas
Famous Russian Library Retains Magnificence After Revolution
The Leningrad State Library founded in 1814 remains a treasure house with Voltaire’s Library, copies of the Bible and Koran, rare Hebrew manuscripts, and the Codex Sinaiticus, second only to the Vatican in Greek New Testament manuscripts, found at Sinai monastery.
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Leningrad
Voltaire
Catherine II
Vatican
Mount Sinai
The Great Horned Owl Predatory Feats and Fearless Demeanor
The great horned owl is a large bird of prey with a varied diet from grouse and quail to rabbits. It hunts small mammals including gophers red squirrels mice and rats and shows an uncanny lack of fear.
Height and uses of the hemlock tree
The hemlock commonly reaches about 75 feet in height with a trunk diameter of 2 to 8 feet, while very old specimens in good bogs may reach 160 feet. It is sturdy and valuable for lumber and wood pulp, with bark widely used in tanning. Canada is described as a young country with vast wilderness, mountains, streams, and many lakes bearing French names.
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Canada
Confident In Syria Druse Bridal Custom Sparks Caution
The fragment notes that Druse brides in Syria guard against infidelity by a dagger she may use on her husband if she is proven unfaithful. The report hints at strict marital control within Druse communities amid social tensions.
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Syria
Property Transfer In Oxford Minn District
Neville M Walte and Mabel his wife transfer real estate to David Kelly and Ellen Kelly and to Eugene Kelly and Helen Kelly with several numbered lots in Milo Lathrop addition Oxford MINs and adjoining land along Wapsipinicon river. Consideration of 1 and other valuable considerations recorded December 6 1927 in book AF page 663.
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Neville M. Walte
Mabel
David Kelly
Ellen Kelly
Eugene Kelly
Helen Kelly
Milo Lathrop
Oxford Mins
Isald
Wapsipinicon River
World traveler visits Everly father amid snowbound roads
Franklin Chase of Hankow China arrived in Everly to see his ill father E. W. Chase after a 12000 mile journey. He crossed roads locals deemed impassable on the final leg of his trip, as snow blocked access to town for nearby farmers.
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Everely
Clay County
Franklin Chase
Hankow
China
E. W. Chase
Everly
First American Coins Issued by Philadelphia Mint in 1792
The Philadelphia Mint released the first American coins in October 1792 marking the start of the U S Mint era. The event established the nation’s official coinage beginning with the early cent and half disme pieces.
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Philadelphia
Farms See 68 Percent Car Ownership in U S
A report states automobiles are owned on 68 percent of United States farms. It notes a quart of milk contains about three grams of salt, more than the daily requirement for a human.
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United States
Public anger grows over Hauptmann case and governor
The Freeman Journal notes rising public disgust with the Hauptmann case as Governor Hoffman’s indecision and sympathy for the convicted kidnapper and killer of the Lindbergh baby draw sharp criticism and unpopularity.
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Webster City
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Maurice Maire
M. Adamson
Ed Wirth
C. A. Palmer
F. J. Kay
J. E. Guler
Tobias Hanken
M. J. Ass
Lanigan Millinery
Augusta Barrack
Anna Behrends
Mildred Meyer
Leroy Clark
Wilson Burkett
Tom Carson
E. J. Farley
Meyer Slivken
William Podhaski
R. A. Cartano
Adams & Adams
Ed Eller
Frank Podhaski
Kiburz & Fluckiger
Yousse Bros
Zachariah Graves
Dan Hearn
Clyde Tilton
Ray Hearn
Vernon Rynerson
Alva Behrends
Charles Schneiter
Merle Hotchkiss
Anna Valanta
Clara Zimmerman
Ellen Yousse
Lillian Stewart
R. A. Siebels
Herman Hoffman
Elmer Coon
J. G. Schoon
W. E. Tuetken
Fred McLaughlin
H. E. Husman
Ike Suter
William Marshall
H. F. Kettlitz
Clarence van Meter
M. St. P. & Pacific Railway
M. B. Leonard
G. L. Cropp
Renk Tos
Karl M. Keyes
T. F. Denkhoff
St. Anthony & Dakota
J. R. Barron
Fred Ahrenholtz
Bell Telephone Company
Tom Hamilton
Frank Helmer
John Vernimont
Thomas Shoyer
Schmidt Bros
E. Dahl
Lovell & Adams
R. J. Bone
E. H. Huibregtse
J. T. Moffit
Hee Haw News
Hardy Traveler
J. J. Hayes
Jan Shaw
Nese Ees
BR. H. Balster
Kelvinator
Miss Shaw
Climax
Lighthouse
Blue Bird
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