Iowa Prosperity Prompts Defiant Stand Against Pity
A column argues Iowa should reject national pity for wartime strains, noting per capita wealth at 4274 dollars versus 2918 nationally. It asserts Iowa is solvent, robust, and poised to lead, while warning of bank risks from slow assets and tilted loans. It also comments on pensions, party candidates, and a church resolution against the Ku Klux Klan.
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Iowa
Brookharts
Jeremiah
Republic
Methodist Episcopal Church of the United
Lousiana
Oklahoma
Cheap seed not worth more than its cost
A short remark notes that inexpensive seed typically holds value only up to its purchase price, implying little extra worth beyond cost.
County primary filings leave crowded boards in two ticket races
Last Friday's filing closed the county auditor's office with no vacancies on the primary tickets. Republicans list two candidates for auditor George Zeuch and Albert Byers, two for treasurer George Walker and C H Brown, two for county attorney Clifford Paul and George Lawrence, and two for recorder Lloyd Soper and Delbert Brickley. Democrats field one supervisor contest C E McConaghey and Gerd Harms. In all, 11 nominees from Anamosa, 3 from Martelle, and multiple other towns appear. no women filed.
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Albert 4H. Byers
Monticello
George Zeuch
Anamosa
George ‘W. Walker
C. H. Brown
Anamosa National Bank
Clifford B. Paul
George C. Lawrence
Recorder
Lloyd Soper
Delbert EB. Brickley
Martelle
S E. A. Grimwood
Oxford Junction
G. J. van Buren
Castle Grove
Park Ogden
Cass
C. E. McConaghey
Gerd Harms
Wayne
Martello
Oxford
Scotch Grove
Lovell
Cags
Greenfield
W. T. Gilmore
R. Co. L. Rigby
R. M. Gorman
EB. A. Grimwood
R. G. J. van Buren
John Matthiessen
J. G. van Sickle
West Merited Approval of Hale and Grimwood in Iowa Legislature
Senator J. K. Hale retires after continuous service since 1912 covering the 36th through 40th sessions plus an extra code revision session. Representative E. A. Grimwood, first elected in 1920, is up for re election and is described as a leading, conscientious legislator with strong floor debate skills and influence. Grimwood’s prison contract bill work is highlighted.
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West
Grimwood
House
Cole attacks Brookhart over empty traps and promises
Cedar Rapids Republican reports Congressman Cole accusing Senator Brookhart of setting traps for the president and failing to advance constructive legislation. A reader letter from "J. D. W." labels Brookhart as determined to bore from within and unable to fulfill farming promises.
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Cedar Rapids
Cole
Brookhart
Al Smith Emerges as Democratic Hope at New York Convention
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes a Gay Al Smith boom for president launched at New York's state Democratic convention. New York Democrats nurture the nurseling while Wisconsin backs him as the party faces a dry South and dry West. Smith’s national appeal hinges on wetness and a platform centered on liquor.
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Tea Pot Home
McAdoo
Cox
Ohio
Underwood
South
al Smith
New York
Wisconsin
Ralston
Indiana
Bryan
Florida
Philadelphia Public Ledger
West
Households Embrace Modern Feather Cleaning Services
Iowa State College home economics experts in Ames say housewives can safely send pillow and bed feathers to nearby laundries for proper renovation. Modern laundry methods reduce fear of improper cleaning.
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Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Local Iowa notices and obituaries from Manchester area
Neighborhood items report Tipton teachers signing renewal contracts and Moyle re elected to lead Maquoketa schools. Cascade losses flagged in tax reports. Iowa railroad trims Cedar Rapids main line trains affecting small towns. Hazel Samuelson named Daily Iowan editor in chief. A headless body found in the Mississippi near Davenport. suspected murder. Mary Palmer dies at Andrew at age 91. May Music Festival at Cornell College features Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Claire Dux. Father Monogue killed saving his dog in Garber. Prof Frank Shaw to leave Cornell Conservatory for Oberlin College.
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Tipton
B. Moyle
Maquoketa
Helena Treischman
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Korea
Cascade
Northwestern Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Hazel Samuelson
Iowa City
Liberal Ares College
State University of Iowa
Daily Iowan
Davenport
The
Eagles
Clover Leaf Club
Arlie- Krussell
Boston
Massachusetts
Thelma Beatty
Boston Post
Boston University
Mississippi River
Mary Palmer
Andrew
Jackson County
Erby Hendley
Galena
Ilinois
Stephen Palmer
Clara Daudel
Ida McMurray
Ella Peffley
Perry
C. B. Palmer
Louis Palmer
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Frederick Stock
Claire Dux
America
King Olaf
Cornell Oratorical Society
Father Monogue
Garber
Iowa
Luther
Frank Shaw
Cornell College Conservatory of Music
Oberlin College
Shaw
County sponsors Sheppard-Towner clinics for mothers and children
The Jones County Red Cross and Farm Bureau sponsor five Sheppard-Towner clinics May 12 to 17 for mothers expectant mothers and children up to age six. Clinics in Anamosa Monticello Center Junction Wyoming and Olin are free private examinations led by Dr Helen Johnston Dr J W Prentice with nurse Miss Zichy.
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Jones County Red Cross and
Farm Bureau
Sheppard-Towner
Anamosa
Monticello
Center Junction
Wyoming
Olin
County Medical Society
Helen Johnston
J. W. Prentice
Miss Zichy
Clinc
Pythian Hall
T. B. Waters
D. C
Kate Maurice
Methodist Church
C. Dixon
Heegan
Don Wherry
School
Nelson Hall
Bank closure hits Dyersville's Farmers State Bank
The Farmers State Bank of Dyersville is closed and under state examiner control. A depositors meeting is planned within a week as talks of reorganization circulate amid frozen assets and overdue loans.
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Farmers’ State Bank
Dyersville
John T. Submeier
J. A. Steger
Joseph Langel
J. A. Schnieders
J. C. Sudmeier
J. B. Gomayer
State Banking Department
Chicago
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Moonshine Bust at Worthington Garage Shocks Local
Prohibition officer Earl Stanley and aides seized two running stills in a George Klein garage on Monday. Officers confiscated 19 five gallon jugs plus other containers totaling over 170 gallons of liquor and 500 gallons of mash which was destroyed. Klein bound over to the fall grand jury after waiving preliminary exams.
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Worthington
Earl Stanley
George Klein
Klein
Dubuque
Grand Jury
United States
J. C. Stoddard
Cedar Rapids
Candidate for State Senate 24th District announces run
A Republican candidate announces bid for State Senate representing Jones and Cedar counties. He cites two terms in the House and a record of progressive, sane state legislation and urges support for his candidacy. The Eastern Star plans a regular meeting next Tuesday at eight o'clock.
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Jones and
Cedar
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Order of the Eastern Star
Local Happenings Highlight Sand Spring Community
F J Seeger of Earlville seeks county supervisor seat while Ray Smith near Delhi and Ed Tobin of Worthington visit and other residents attend social and civic events. Miss Louise Warner returns from Scotch Grove. Mrs H S Pierce hosts S M F club with thirteen members. upcoming meetings planned at Mrs J M Murray and more.
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Sand Spring
F. J. Seeger
Earlville
Ray Smith
Delhi
Ed Tobin
Worthington
Jennie Garlinghouse
Louise Warner
Glenn Rogers
Scotch Grove
Stanley Bright
Doris
George Bright
Spring Valley
Pierce
S M. F. Club
C. JH. Dufoe
Knapp
I. M. Wheeless
Paul
Hopkinton
Helen Mgoger
Dale Wheeless
J. M. Murray
Arthur Wilfong
Farm Bureau
Dena Hajen
J. Powers
John Powers
Manchester
J. H. Brennamian
Marion
Isbet Berlin
Anamosa Hospital
Ora Sheppard
Day Boots
Kenneth
Walter Hahn
C. H. Dafoe
Peter Kurt
Chicago
Will Murray
Manly Bryan
F. J. Gestel
Louise
George Gestel
Barney Sheaffer
Farm Bureau Notes and County Ag Updates
George Bemrose of Oxford Junction placed seventh in the Des Moines Register rodent campaign with 402 rats killed in two days earning $5 from the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Limestone from Glenn farm near Olin sent to Ames found to be nearly pure and easily spread. Anamosa and Monticello associations reorganized for the year with Anamosa reporting cow tests totaling 285 cows and a high cow butterfat average of 475.5 pounds.
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Jones County
George Bemrose
Oxford Junction
Des Moines Register
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Glenn Farm
Olin
Ames
Anamosa
Monticello
Monales
Among the Churches Services At Local Methodist Episcopal
The parish led by Pastor Albert E. Coe schedules 10:00 am 11:00 am and 6:30 pm events with Sunday School Morning Worship Epworth League and Evening Service. Next Sunday marks Mother's Day with an appropriate service. An open air Mount service last Sunday was well received and Leaguers plan similar events soon.
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Epworth League
Ladies' Aid Meeting Postponed to Next Wednesday
Sunday services announced for 10:45 a m. The Ladies' Aid gathering planned for Thursday in Luther hall is rescheduled to Wednesday afternoon of next week.
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Ladies’ Aid
Luther Hall
Mother's Day Services Listed for May 11
Church schedule for May 11 includes Sunday School at 10 a m. morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon titled Honoring Mother. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m with Temptation as the sermon topic from the Lord's Prayer series.
St. John's Ey Lutheran Church Services and Ladies' Aid
St. John's Lutheran Church led by Pastor Paul T. Gutknecht offers English services at 10 45 with a sermon on The Parable of the Two Sons. Ladies Aid will meet next Thursday May 16 at Mrs Arnold Jacobs home.
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St. John’s Ey
Paul T. Gutknecht
Ladies’ Aid
Arnold Jacobs
Ogden announces Iowa GOP bid for representative nomination
Anamosa Iowa resident A Parks Ogden declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for representative subject to voters decision at the June primary. The statement notes the June primariae date and location.
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A. Parks Ogden
Anamosa, Iowa
Final Reports Notice in Jones County Estates
Notice declares final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees filed in Jones County Iowa with a June 2 1924 hearing for approval. Interested parties may appear file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved at the district court. Includes guardian Emma Lees of S W Grover at Anamosa Iowa and clerk B G Res. CHICK3 10 per 100 post June 1. May rates noted. Leg horn ads clutter content.
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District Court
Jones County
Emma Lees
S. W. Grover
Anamosa
Towa
B. G. Res
Jones Co
For Sale Buick Cars and Various Classifieds
Classified notices include two Buick cars for sale a 1923 six cylinder touring and a 1924 two seat roadster offered by Frank Page with a low price. Also listings for rug weaving services by Grant Adamson of Monticello Iowa battery deals from Gus Brunkan Dyersville Iowa house for sale in Al repair Ray Echternacht sales positions with David Davies and shoe repair price reductions by S F Reade.
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Frank Page
Ray Echternacht
Poultry and eggs ad on letter paper offers
A Monticello Express ad promotes custom letter paper printed with the seller’s name and a breed picture on poultry and eggs, inviting locals to visit the office for pricing.
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Monticello
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Bob Thompson
Dorothy Hance
Miss Specht
Carroll Podhaski
Philomathean Literary Society
Chronicle of America
Daniel Boone
Princess Theatre
William T. Gilmore
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Albert E. Coe
St. Matthew's Ey. Lutheran Church
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Leonard Duckett
Dee Eenaten
Auiy
Leghorn Land
Barbara Dietiker
F. G. Matthiessen
Newton Parrott
H. B. Deischer
Schoon's Implement Store
W. F. Rohn
Jersey Black Giants
Herman Zubler
Farmers Grain Co
Seatech Grove
Thomas Shover
L. Jacobs
Mayme
Peter M. Caspers
J. H. Verner
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Howard Clark
Onslow
John ¥. Null
Wilcox & Sons
Langshang
August Ledehorn
Salis
Hampshire
Farrow
I. H. Behrends
John Jacobs
C. L. van Meter
McNeill Bros
Chestnut and
Third Streets
Monticello State Bank
W. J. Cochrane
S. C
Ray George
Rhode Island
Harms
Chas. Rice
Christina Schaefer
Vinton
Grant Adamson
Ward
Regal Coreas Foundation
H. H. Seehusen
Gus H
Brunkan
David Davies
Pittsburgh
S. F. Reade
Pend
Sureel Debunk
State Bank
Puget Sound
Mt. Rainier
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Milwaukee
Jones County Trust &? Savings Bank
Eclipse
S. E. Kiser
Harry L Rodman
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