Graduation Exercises and Local Events Dominate May Program
The community plans graduation on May 27 with twenty four students to receive diplomas. Clyde William Tart of Iowa State University will deliver the commencement address. The local high school's juniors host a seniors banquet tomorrow night at the FP H Jurgensen home with Becky Merritt as toastmaster. A poultry record reports 30 to 30 eggs daily from forty White Wyandottes. GMM Wolfe holds the high mark of 36. A farm tally notes March 6 onward gross returns near $25. The Rev AL Player, father of Mrs G Mollingsworth, died in Michigan after long Morley church service. Two electric poles snapped near the depot after Paecdtie United No 1 train incident, Switzer driving a light wagon narrowly avoided further danger.
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Clyde William Tart
Iowa State University
FP. H. Jurgensen
Becky Merritt
Wolfe
AL Player
G . Mollingsworth
Michigan
Laves
Jones
Anamosa Fire Truck Test Reveals Trouble Source
A Weromity fire truck was brought to Anamosa on Tuesday afternoon to test for faults. The test suggested the problem lies with the fire apparatus itself. Mr and Mrs Symons celebrate their fifty eighth wedding anniversary at their South Garnagills Street home. Ground improvements at Anamosa school drew comment as playgrounds were moved to the rear. Ralph Belknap returned from Florida while Rudolph Aebi heads to Orlando for summer work with the Florida state highway commission. A delegation from Des Moines attended the Eleventh District Rotary conference with Avamouya club shining in attendance standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weromity
Anamosa
Wooh Symons
South Garnagills Street
Plattsville
Wisconsin
Ralph Belknap
Florida
Ralph
Rudolph Aebi
Monticello
Orlando
Florida State Highway Commission
A. N. Trevarthen
George B. Frazier
L. W. Russell
Floyd Vetter
Des Moines
Rotary Clubs
Avamouya Club
Hopkinton May Pageant and Fire Marshal Inspection
An inspector from the state fire marshal spent a day in town directing cleanup of hazardous places. Hopkinton teachers prepare the spring pageant Inside the Fairy Ring to be staged in the gym Friday May 7 at eight o clock. M B Leonard now Milwaukee agent at Hopkinton and C B Morton named agent at Monticello were appointed this week. Julius DeLosh longtime resident died at his home Friday April 23 1926. He married Mary A Whitaker in 1874 and left five children six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Mr and Mrs L J Ortmann accompanied Mrs M K Burns and her daughter Daryl to University Hospital at Iowa City last week for treatment after Daryl injured her arm in an electric wringer.
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Hopkinton
M. B. Leonard
Milwaukee
Morton
Monticello
Daryl
University Hospital
Iowa City
Town student named to Rho Chi honors lists at university
William Hodeval of the University of Town in Town City is elected along with seven peers to Rho Chi the national honorary pharmaceutical society. A survey on Primary Road No 61 between Baldwin and Maquoketa notes grading changes begun last year. The Fern theatre hosted a large crowd for the Fern senior class play Bashful Mr Bobbs. Oxford high school baseball edged Last Nation high in a loosely played game with a 12 to 10 final score.
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William Hodeval
University of Town
Town City
Rho Chi
Honorary Pharmaceutical Society
Daldwin
Maquoketa
Fern Theatre
Bobbs
Oxford High School
Last Nation
An American Legion Weekly Joke Montage
A collage of light anecdotes from American Legion Weekly and other papers. Jokes range from postmen bringing babies to work, a tramp and a wood chore barter, to budget miscounts and a stubborn station agent. Hazel struggles with a long distance call, delivering simple humor from era publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Weekly
School Board Proceedings May 3 1926
Regular meeting of the board of education at 7 30 p m. Members present Fraser Roberts Showyer Stimson absent Cropp. Minutes read and approved. Bills allowed including plumbing sweeping supplies repairs and salaries for teachers and staff. President authorized to enter contracts with listed teachers and salaries. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Fraser
Roberts
Showyer
Stimson
Harry Soule
Hong Duster Co
WB. Sloan
AON. Palmer Co
Sy Johnson Servier Co
Monticello Express
Mfg. Co
Town Electric Co
Davenport Bug & Paper Co
Hh Cross Hardware Co
Monticel
Treacher Sadar
Mary
Fiernmian
Hlottie Lo Speeht
Thela No Smith
Ruth Gould
John So Finlay
Wo Parsons
Dorothy Smalling
Phauleva Sherwood
Par Cladys Fanmons Tanai
Johanna Ahrens
Bann Grote
Marjorie Diederich
Mabel Nimetz
Mary Sheers
Ida Ko Wilcox Paho
June Schever
Helen Brandion
Helen Rehorst
Marion Mangold
Edyth
Mo Bunker
Chloe Carson
Mildred Warden Prat
Foe
Chris
Mo Lnett
Monticello Water Ordinance Repeal Enacts New Rates
The city repeals Ordinance No. 463 and enacts a new water rate schedule. Minimum six dollar per year charge with quarterly payments and 120 gallons included. excess usage tiered per 1 000 gallons from 30 cents to 19 cents across multiple brackets. Effective upon publication.
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City of
Monticello
Consumer Op
Ray Echternacht
Mayour
Unreadable OCR Note Highlights Personal Connections
Fragmentary text mentions a retiree and social ties among friends and acquaintances. The legible parts reference a "tiret" place and "enjoyment of ones set" with scattered phrases about happiness and past interactions.
Word Origins Trace Cats From Old Languages
A fragment discusses how the term cat may derive from Homans and French roots. It mentions cootus as “knowing one” and notes authorities differ on the full etymology and evolution of the word through retentions and borrowings.
Patchwork crocodile tale linked to Seville cathedral relic
A fragmented description speaks of a patched crocodile relic at Seville's cathedral scene. It mentions a entangled tale involving a sultan, a French name Jean beau Hil, and a Spanish princess with an unsuccessful romantic mission.
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Seville
Egypt
Jean Beau Hil
Spain
Suiter
Soitcely
Red hair and skin tone linked to toxin sensitivity
Medical scientists note that red haired women may process certain toxins differently than darker skinned individuals. The study suggests red hair could correlate with faster metabolism of some substances and varied poison response compared to darker skin tones.
Factory Workers Rise to Support War Effort
A vast group of factory workers and laborers sustain livelihoods through shipyard and manufacturing outputs, forming an army far larger than conventional forces once required by the duke of Wellsteen to defeat Napoleon at Waterto a.
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Duke of Wellsteen
Napoleon
Wuatertoa
World's Most Powerful Electric Light Shines Over Staten Island
The brightest electric searchlight, claimed to be the most powerful, operates with a 10 mile beam from Staten Island as part of the U S Lighthouse Service. It has drawn attention when seen from Philadelphia at night, while financial experts note booming silver demand fueling speculation about jewelry use and rapid shipments from the United States and England.
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Staten Island
New York
United States Lighthouse Service
Philadelphia
United States
England
Nutrition notes on dietary fat and protein absorption
A partial and unclear antiquated text discusses the role of fats and proteins in digestion. It suggests that fat provides energy and that proper digestion requires combining nutrients with other foods to ensure assimilation.
Patent for automated fountain pen model cited
A historical note remarks on an early Mingitnd fountain pen project from 19th century failed to gain traction due to construction challenges. It mentions an 1859 patent for an autonomous underfed pen and asserts modern fountain pens derive from this model.
Lightning Flashes Captured by Clockwork Mounted Camera
Photography shows great discharges along the same path as multiple rapid flashes. A vertical axis camera records the sequence with a night shutter left open until a flash occurs, revealing the structure of lightning in action.
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Lichian
Bane
Superstitions of Chinese Junkmen About Evil Spirits
A murky note explains that evil spirits trail junkmen and that if a junkman cuts close under the bow of a large river boat he can, for a time, sever the pursuers. The belief highlights folk remedies against malevolent forces in river life.
Dollar Bird: Australian Roller with Blue Black Plumage
The dollar bird, an Australian roller, is noted for its prevailing blue and black plumage and a large round white wing spot visible in flight. This feature gives the bird its name in slang use.
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America
Ancient Egyptian Public Dispensary of 4600 B C
A public dispensary in ancient Egypt around 4600 B C employed a medical attendant paid about $500 per year, roughly five times the wage of a skilled laborer of that era.
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B. C
Egypt
Seize Opportunity Time Respect and Eternal View
Reflection on seizing the exact moment as the key to wise action. The text emphasizes timing as the hinge for good deeds and the broader sense of eternity.
Compromise over newborn name in family dispute
Fragmentary notes describe a family disagreement about a newborn girl named Patnedin or Bligsbeth. The text mentions speaking with Mrs Brown in London and a tentative compromise.
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Htushamd
Seven Cities of Tboala and Avni Tribe History
Fragmentary note describes the Seven Cities of Tboala belonging to the Avni tribe near the site of Zuni in western New Mexico. Mentions early Spanish explorers and a renown tale.
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Tboala
New Mexico
Ino Atoxice
Distress Signal SOS Adopted as Universal Flag
The letters SOS are a code signal not an abbreviation. They were adopted as the universal distress signal by the 1912 international radio telegraphic convention. The signal is three dots three dashes three dots chosen for ease of sending and clear distinction.
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O. S
Spirituality of Music Dual Nature in Sound and Spirit
The text argues music is both material and spiritual. It is heard by the senses and understood by the intellect, while its higher aspect reaches the imagination and emotional resonance of listeners.
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Tretbtel
Mohair Upholstery Origins in Angora Goat Fiber
Mohair used in fine enclosed cars comes from Angora goats. The term mohair derives from Arabic muhayyar meaning select and was used for goat hair in historic fabrics.
Science vs Politics in a Car Mystery
A witty note from the Morning Oregonian remarks scientists focus on the car’s exact weight while politicians are tasked with diagnosing the underlying issue, highlighting the division of labor between science and politics.
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Oregonian
Flattery and Boasting Labeled as Lying and Puffing Up
The passage contrasts flattering others with boasting about ourselves, calling both forms lying in different senses. It discusses presenting oneself to gain more honor than deserved and cautions against self-conceit.
Sardonic Interviewer Probed a Success Story
A New York Morning Telegraph line questions the humor of the first man who asked a successful figure to attribute their success. The remark reflects a wry, sardonic tone about interviews with notable achievers.
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New York Morning Telegraph
Ancient Greek shield bears odd band and bass hint
A newly found Greek shield is described with an unusual circular band around a distinctive central boss. Claims suggest an orchestral motif influencing its decoration, noted in a London Daily News style report.
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London Daily News
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Alwast
H. D Switzer
Mr. Switzer
Anamosa Fureka News
Hopkinton Leader News
Oxford
Virror News
Brown
Green
Dass American Legion Weekly
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Hazel
School Boat Proceedings
Uni Hester Ds
Eellony
Uncle George
Biocen
the Wise One
India
Ss. O. S
Mohair of Commerce
Standard Oil Company
Indiana) Service
Indiana
Middle West
Standard Oil
1St and
Cedar Sts
Monticello Motor Co
Monticello Tire & Vulc. Co
Landiana
Iowa Electric Co
Iowa
TOI
Traw
Securities Department
South Second Street
Cedar Rapids
Ows
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
USCO
United States Rubber Company
Monticello Tire & Vulcanizing' Co
United
Carlos
Arend Balster’s Stores
Scotch Grove, Lowa
The
Express
Iowa Associated Newspapers
Royal Union Bldg
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