This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
5
A reflective piece on prudent investing for beginners, advising to favor dividend paying stocks or preferred shares and to seek banker guidance. It notes bankers are typically conservative and helpful to youth, warns against scams, and touches on political topics like Prohibition, labor, and New York social trends of flappers and reform.
The piece argues Senator Reed seeks renomination while clashing with Mr. Wilson. It accuses Reed of lacking self-respect and portrays Wilson as rightful in urging party members against Reed. The writer suggests the Senate improves if Reed is no longer a member.
The World reports William Jennings Bryan offered a $100 reward for a written statement reconciling Darwin with Bible teachings. Prof. R C Spangler of West Virginia University allegedly accepts, then faces a demand to answer five questions about ape descent and literal biblical interpretation. The piece questions Bryan’s own stance on biblical literalism and other theological points.
A fragmentary note suggests the crown prince contributed memoirs to a press syndicate, detailing sudden events and personal reflections. The passage hints at dramatic personal disclosures and media involvement during a turbulent period.
A speech extols stores as central to national prosperity. It lauds their abundance and universal appeal from rich to poor, praising merchants as servants of the people. The speaker urges continued support to enrich daily life and advance civilization.
Manchester Press notes the start of a new paving stretch in Buchanan County nearing sixteen miles. The piece argues that six months after completion most residents will see costs recouped many times over, praising public improvements like paving and water mains while acknowledging initial hesitancy.
A report by Howard G. Lowry notes Western states feel steady as they align with President Harding's mood. Observers in Utah Wyoming Arizona and Kansas report railroads must install automatic atop safety devices on busy sections per the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Cedar Rapids resident Mamie Robb sues for divorce and $20,000 alimony. A Cedar Rapids oil station owner was robbed by a lone bandit who beat him with a revolver and took about $100. Post and parcel trade expand livestock shipments. a bees consignment arrives in Ryan. Mrs Dell P Glazier named Fort Madison postmistress after beating eight male rivals. Tilford academy in Vinton to become Virginia Gay Memorial hospital with contracts awarded but a $3,000 shortfall. Delaware County sheriff and federal agent raid a still in Sand Spring. operator fled. Final dividend of 1.5 percent approved for 136 creditors of Town Mercantile Company. stockholders to gain nothing. Albert Tharp electrocuted in Cedar Rapids. Dubuque officials seize two large stills. John Bell charged with illicit whiskey. Palisades near Mt Vernon to become state park funded by public subscription in Linn County. Kathleen Bates of Clinton sentenced to a year and a day for erasing Pearl Boyd from a bond and trafficking in sugar below market value. Linn County tax refund suits total about $61,800 for illegal discrimination against banks. other refunds sought by Midland Mortgage, Cedar Rapids Life Insurance, and Farmers Savings.
The Monticello Express records May 1902 items including public school teachers salaries headed by Miss Jarman at 65 monthly and assistants at 50. It notes staff such as Mary Jarman principal and Clara Ricklefs music teacher, plus grade teachers and their pay. Also covered are the Sacred Heart church consecration May 14, bank work, local marriages and anniversaries, property sales, a gypsy dog incident, a Carnegie donation petition, and high school commencement diplomas awarded to a list of graduates.
Five teams from Marion Springville Mt Vernon Mechanicsville and Anamosa competed in a county field and track meet held here Marion took first with Springville second Anamosa third Mt Vernon fourth and Mechanicsville last Miss Helen Shaw returned last Saturday from nearly two years in Europe visiting London and other historic sites A county list reports 86 delinquent automobile owners and 3 415 licenses issued this year with 101 trucks 3602 motor vehicles total indicate county vehicle counts A meeting at city hall backed by business leaders moved to form a local commercial club with C J Cash N Hanson F L Stoughton M C Crispin and D A Downing named to recruit members for the new group
The Democrat newspapers and the Homestead fear Clifford Thorne entering the senatorial contest. Both factions want Brookhart nominated, each from a different angle. The Homestead would fight Thorne in the primary regardless of his election, while Democrats hope for Thorne’s nomination as the only opponent Herring could beat at the polls.
Three inmates Greene Hedden and Taylor at the Anamosa reformatory endeavored to escape by binding gagging and overpowering night officer W Flaharty They failed to obtain keys or a weapon and were found in the basement after Flaharty cut his bonds and alarm was raised The escape plan relied on old locks and a pattern of keys circulating among prisoners.
The supreme court affirmed H. H. Richardson vs Frank P. Chesire, a Jones County case tried in January 1921 with a jury verdict for Richardson at 8142.40. Chesire had issued two notes for 3600 each, alleged lacking consideration and misrepresentation by the Daniel Hayes Co. Richardson, an innocent purchaser, paid 6500 and faced attachment and garnishment. The court noted stamps on notes were affixed after transfer and upheld the lower court’s ruling over a new trial. The appeal was decided during the January 1922 term with Justice Evans writing the opinion.
A doctored health pamphlet explains how diseased tonsils and adenoids affect children. It warns that mouth breathing, earache, running ears, and recurrent illness can signal enlarged tonsils or adenoids and urges medical evaluation and possible removal to restore health and learning ability.
Citizens can speed city dealings by approaching the committee in charge of the relevant department. If the committee names listed remain, residents can identify who to contact for specific municipal work such as Streets and Alleys, Building and Grounds, Lights, Health, Center Meeting, Finance, and Sewer.
For surplus funds invest in 7 percent gold bonds issued at $1,000 each secured by real estate and personal property of a major Cedar Rapids company. Suitable for guardians banks and trustees with property value far exceeding bond amount. Inquire Real Estate Loan Department Hedges Company Realtors Cedar Rapids Iowa. Also tip on barn whitewash to keep buildings clean.
Auditor Lee Van Kirk lists candidates for June primaries across offices including Auditor Treasurer Clerk of District Court Recorder Attorney Sheriff Supervisors and Coroner. Names span Fairview Monticello Anamosa Oxford Junction Langworthy Cass Olin Wyoming Martelle Martelle and more with Republican and Democrat designations.
Both parties in Maine urge repeal of the primary law saying it invites abuses and favors spenders over competent candidates. They argue the system has hurt Maine's congressional delegation and state offices since its adoption.
Classified notice offering furnishings for a four room flat for sale. Includes contact phone Black 148 46-2 8 C R I and price reference for eggs at 1.50 per 15 with Henry H Schoon as contact.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.