Monticello First Commencement Reflects Early School Era
The 1875 Monticello high school commencement featured Miss Lizzie Burnight as the sole graduate with a three year curriculum. The Express notes a largely grade school program, praising numerous recitations by young performers and Burnight’s moving valedictory before receiving her diploma from Robert Rynerson as the school board president.
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Monticello
Monticello High School
Lizzie Burnight
Miss Burnight
Kramer
Silsbee
California
The
Express
the Express
McDonall
Dunham
Gibson
Ada Lincoln
Kitty Gardiner
George Howard
George
Stella Hickok
Solomon Ray
Joseph Pierce
Joseph
Emma Johnson
Ella Moulton
Alla Langworthy
Minnie Johnson
Minnie Atkins
Jessie Henderson
Elva Campbell
Allie Tryon
Nona Birdsall
Katie Chandler
Chicago
Kittle Herrick
Nancy Jane
Charles Chandler
Clarence Blanchard
Clarence
Emma Vehon
Fannie Lovelance
Bregent
Amelia Moulton
Amelia
Lizzie
Robert Rynerson
Rynerson
Keeping cut flowers fresh with simple care
Advice from E. C. Volz at Iowa State College on extending vase life. Place stems in water immediately after cutting, keep water clean and changed daily, cut early in the morning, and use deep vases. If wilting occurs, dip stems in hot water briefly before returning to cold water.
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E. C. Volz
Iowa State College
Pests Target Potatoes as Shoots Appear in Gardens
Gardeners face flea beetles and Colorado potato beetles as potato shoots emerge. Entomologist B B Fulton notes flea beetles pepper leaves with small birdshot sized holes while Colorado beetles attack early. Farmers may spray or dust with arsenates or paris green, or use Bordeaux mixture to control the pests depending on method and scale.
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Colorado
B. B. Fulton
Iowa State College
Bordeaux
James B. Weaver Endorses Grimwood for State House
James B. Weaver of Des Moines praises Hon. EB Grimwood of Oxford Junction as a strong, influential Polk County legislator and supporter of agricultural interests. He notes Grimwood's leadership in the 39th General Assembly and his work as Iowa Child Welfare Commission chairman. Vote for Grimwood on June 7.
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James B. Weaver
Des Moines
Polk County
EB. A. Grimwood
Oxford Junction
House of Representatives
Jones County
Grimwood
General Assembly
Iowa Child Welfare Commission
Kendall
Home demasters get painting and refinishing tips
Iowa State College home economics division offers steps for homemakers painting and refinishing woodwork. Remove old finish, apply thin dull paint, dry 24 hours, sand lightly, repeat for two coats. Enamel coats require a dust free room at 70 degrees and drying about 86 hours, with sanding between coats. Finish dulling achieved by pumice paste or dull enamel rubbing to reduce gloss.
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Home Economics Division
Iowa State College
Notable Staged Remarks in Newspaper Mini Quotes
A patchwork of quirky lines from several papers shows playful political mood and regional chatter. References include the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald Muscatine Journal Boone News-Republican Des Moines Register Anthon Herald Peterson Patriot Cedar Rapids Gazette and more.
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Dubuque
Florida
State Highway Commission
Peterson Patriot
Coolidge
Lowden
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Birds as songsters in New York history
The robin is overrated as a songster, its notes pleasant but limited. The catbird is the northern season’s ablest singer and the most handsome, with neat plumage and graceful form. The catbird is polite and well behaved, unlike the talkative robin.
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New York Times
Robin
Cow Testing Association Aids But Unsure Dairyman
A cow testing association declines to pressure a dairyman lacking apparent potential. The tester provides a business record of the herd and assists the farmer to improve, helping him help himself.
Primary Election Proclamation in Jones County Iowa 1926
Notice sets June 7 1926 as the Jones County Iowa primary election day with polls open 9 am to 8 pm at regular precinct locations. Parties nominate for federal and state offices, plus county positions and township officers. issued by Auditor LaVern Rockstad. Des Moines Capital notes Muscle Shoals remark.
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Jones County
Iowa
United States
Congress
Des Moines
Monticello Council Approves Road Oil Purchase 1926
The Monticello Iowa city council in a May 20 1926 special session authorized entering a contract with Iowa Road Building for 26 000 gallons of 60 70 asphalt road oil at 75 cents per gallon to be applied by June 15 1926. A resolution sets street and alley oiling and cost assessment for properties abutting these routes across Chestnut First Sycamore Buckeye South and North Cedar streets among others.
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Monticello
Iowa
Hanssen
Wilkinson
Hayes
Bates
Rocketad
Iowa Road Building Company
Aves
Mayes
Rockstad
Nays
Towa
City of
Monticallo
Lowa
City of Monticello
Towit
Chestnut Street
Gil
Buckeye Street
First Street
Gill Street
Sycamore Street
Seventh Street
South Street
Angle
Monticello City Council approves street improvements
The council outlines street widenings on Maple to Main and adjacent blocks, sets assessment to benefiting properties, and authorizes town contracts for water meter repairs and summer band concerts. May 21 1926 Monticello Iowa. Attest city clerk Ray Echternacht mayor B Eb Fliat. Ayes and Nays recorded.
Notice of Final Reports in Jones County Estates
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in the annexed estates have been filed in the district court clerk office Jones county Iowa. The hearing and approval are set for June 8 1926 at the court to hear objections or show cause why reports should not be approved. Includes Agnes Delay and Joseph J Delay as administrators of James Delay estate and R P Clark as executor of Alicia A Clark estate. Dated Anamosa Iowa May 21 1926.
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District Court of
Jones
Kinal
Agnes Delay
Joseph J. Delay
James &. Delay
R. P. Clark
Alicia A. Clark
Anamosa
Iowa
B. G. Rers
Jones,vc
Severnal Estates
District Court
Jones County
Mary Printy
Patrick Flanigan
Tawa
B. G. Ies
Jones Co
Wilma M. Rull
Probate Notice for Rinehart Tobiasson Will in Jones County Iowa
May 11 1926 filing of last will and testament of Rinehart Tobiasson in Jones County Iowa court set for June 8 1926 final proof and probate. Interested parties may appear to contest admission to probate and show cause at the May term. B G RES Clerk Doxsee & Doxsee Attorneys for Estate.
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Jones County
Rinehart Tobiasson
Jones Co
Iowa
Doxsee
Four Year Arts Degree and Preprofessional Courses Offered
A fully credited liberal arts and sciences college lists membership in the Worth Central Association of Colleges. It offers a regular four year Bachelor of Arts degree and special courses preparing for admission to medicine law dentistry engineering and commerce. Catalogue available on application.
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Liberal Arts
Worth Central Association of Colleges
Medicine
Law
Dentistry
Engineering
Commerce
Preparatory School Emphasizes Individual Attention and Facilities
The notice highlights flexible forms for preparation, expert instructors, and an ideal location with two hundred acres and twenty buildings. It lists recreation facilities including a swimming pool and offers summer and winter sessions for upper and lower schools under Headmaster R. R. McOrmond and A. B. Yale.
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R. R. McOrmond
A. B. Yale
Notice of Elizabeth Bramer Estate Appointment in Jones County
Public notice states Ida Bramer appointed executrix of the estate of Christ Bramer deceased by the district court of Jones county Iowa. Creditors and claimants must file sworn claims with the clerk promptly and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa May 13 1926. Attorney J J Locher for Estate.
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Jones County
Down
Christ Bramer
Elvis
Anamosa
Towa
A. D
Ida Bramer
J. J. Locher
Administrator's Notice of Estate Proceedings in Jones County
Administrator of the estate of Thomas Mulvihill, deceased, invites all claimants to file their claims with the Jones County District Court clerk, sworn and within legal time, for mediation payment. Dated Anamosa Iowa May 1926. J T Contain Administrator J J Kean Attorney for estate.
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Notich
District Court
Jones County
State of
Towns
Thomas Mulvihill
Anamosa
Iowa
Administrator's Notice for Estate of Loulie Rickels in Jones County
Commissioned by the district court of Jones County Town this notice informs all persons with claims against the estate of Loulie Rickels deceased to present them to the clerk of the court, sworn and proved to avoid costs. Dated Angmosa Town May 18 1928. Choal Rickell administrator Coxsee & Coxsee attorneys for estate.
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District Court
Jones County
Town
Summa Loulie Rickels
Angmosa
Thia
Cho AL Rickell
Ashd
Coxsee
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Monticello Tire & Vulc. Co
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Scotch Grove
F. L. Himebaugh
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TAF
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Matthiessen Auto
United
USCO
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