Silk Road Reflections From Huchow China March 1925
The writer tours Huchow tracing Silk Industry and city life. He notes narrow streets, vast temples, outdoor silk processing, and local schooling at the Virginia School for Girls. He observes coffins displayed for burial in the city and the Dumb Bridge superstition, then describes a temple visit and canal landscape before returning to civic notes on a Jones County fair fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huchow
China
Shanghai
Hu‘man
Niddieman
United States
Samuel Merwin
Huechow
Colorado
Tive
Virginia
Virginia School For Girls
Hizo Acho
Methaniss
Hichow
Manchester Chautauqua Opens Friday Afternoon
The Manchester Chautauqua opens June 6 on the Central School grounds with activities for the community. A Davenport storage dispute over $31,000 in damaged eyes cases is headed to district court in Scott County between Garbmann Jungclaus of Newhall Iowa and Bedl Jones Company of Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Chautauqua
Davenport
Garbmann & Jungclaus
Newhall
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Bedl-Jones Company
Scott County
Ynod
Lee
Louisa
Henry
Muscatine
Des Moines
Burlington
Iowa to Raise Rural Speed Limit to 35
Des Moines Capital reports that starting next duly 4 the speed limit on Iowa country roads will be 35 miles per hour with limited enforcement on paved roads. Drivers have largely relied on personal judgment under the existing 30 mph rule, and it is doubtful the change will prompt much traffic speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Farmers Debate Self Help Over Government Aid
Farmers speak in blunt terms about self reliance and avoiding reliance on lawmakers. The speaker criticizes officials for promising support while farmers focus on plow work and worry over future handouts.
Supervisors Proceedings Continued From Page One
A cropped ledger style report lists several names and items under the supervisors proceedings. It cites topics including indemnity duties power and light trustees and a long roster of individuals connected to various claims and motions.
Incomplete Historical Ledger of Indemnities and Payments
A fragmented list records indemnities and payments to numerous individuals and entities such as Sherman John aut ue B, Shotwell by indemnity, Schafer Henry, Scott Tarewatts Co., and Westphal Carl patrolman. Additional entries cover supplies, repairs, farm losses, dog incidents, and various county officials fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Bess
Stutt
John
Shotwell
Stivers
Dan
Stadintuefler
Schafer
Henry
Scott Tarewatts Co
Guy
van Kirk
Tor
Washington
Trustees
Board of Review
Waterbury
Frank
Waggoner
Stanley
Sehoal House
Westphal Carl
Patrollman
Walker
Aidow
Wrank
Wittess
B.S. Mitene
Rathzim- Mevina
Fasaatty
Ivkelbaeh
Tal
Syasubteoares
Yuri
Jo M
LaVern Rockstad
County Anditar
Probate Notice for Adolphe Ehrismann in Jones County
District court of Jones County sets May 1928 for final proof and probate of the last will and testament of Adolphe Ehrismann, deceased. All interested persons may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Cork District Court attorney Tawa Wioxsee files notice.
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Wilk State
Jones County
Adolphe Chrismuay
Adolphe Ehrismann
Tawa Wioxsee & Losses
Atlarness
Iowa Railway and Light formed from Cedar Rapids utility firms
A merger of all public utilities owned by the Dows Smith Reed interests in Cedar Rapids was completed by filing the articles of incorporation for the Iowa Railway and Light corporation with Secretary of State Ramsey. The charter will be issued soon. EXECUTRING NOTION notice lists a district court appointment for Patrick Flanigan estate administrator in Jones County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dows- Smith-Reed
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Railway and Light Corporation
Ramsey
Iowa Company
Notice of Final Reports in Jones County Estates
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees of several Jones County estates have been filed with the district court clerk. The final hearing and approval are set for June 4, 1826, in Anamosa Iowa. Interested parties may appear to file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
WR. Uhna
Toscpn
A. Kuling
WR. Thompson
Frances Thompson
Ananmosi
Iowa
Jones Uo. da
Administratrix Notice in Jones County Estate
Public notice announces the appointment of James A A LeMaster as administratrix of his estate by the district court in Jones County Town. Creditors must file claims with the court clerk sworn and proved and debtors must pay promptly, dated May 12 1926 at ANNO Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
Tews
Patrick Flanigan
Anameoosa
James Aa
LeMaster
Aletham
Anid Court
Anno Town
Thia
Orpua A. LE
Brl Reed
Karnak touted as miracle remedy in Mason City
W J Vaughn of Mason City Iowa praises Karnak the sensational medicine claiming it cured his stomach trouble after months of sour stomach heartburn gas and crippling discomfort He says Karnak also helped his wife and notes Monticello sells it exclusively through Fred J Kay and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karnak
Vaughn
W. J. Vaughn
Birch Drive
Mason City
Iowa
Mr. Vaughn
Monticello
Fred J. Kay
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Eagle Hong
L. BE. Hoag
Jones County Fair Association
Monticello Mediie Co
Peacock Shop
Monticello Sweet Shop
Palmer Canning Co
Vera Marshall
J. Hoag
TH. M. Carpenter
Mo J. George Jo. Locher
Pred Kay
S. Stabler
Frank Locher
Frank Fiynne
Vo Hanssen
Harry Rodugan
Frank Stimson
al Fektoy Biergmer
J. Gilhaek
A. J. Rieklefs
2. Schou
Ben Ot
H. J. Lang
Wo A. Beery
AL Palmer
Red Matthiessen
George Gigan
Public Library
Broadcasting Committee
the Scheider
Cherence McLaughlin
S Mi Hosford
A. J van Buren
Milton Star R
Ooal Cartino
Rady Winkder
Phomeas Lyte Callahan
Mecrea
Lane
John Matthiessen
Haehtenia
Gay
Neighborhood News
Lou Cuthbertson
Barlvile
Culbertson
State Historical Society
Ames Abe
Supervisors’ Proceedings
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King
Hiarrison
W.S
Aamaett
de ‘Ulies
Char
Helgens
Petit
Hiouse
Wlom
Tiling Horton
Mrngest
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Haneld
Vietherington
Otis
Blue Princs Rhodes
Pulp
Ruecde
Cas Iedig
Hitnssen & Firown
Tabur
Olds
Doris
Tiashit
Wey
Huston
Bhareiter
Odin
Paard
Pontes
Didi Peat
Enynaty
Jobet
Yardeni
Marth Auto Supply
Mart Portpety
Direheerenits
Naif Pane Beet
Ahle
McNalty
Devieyar Tenetar Operaray Newwsar & Forest Books
Nartun
BP Bodadermnally Nom Bedi Telephone Co
Tosford Tap
Pep Preston
Peut
Padmer
AON & Vo
Pbed
Stud Lose Ag
Peuit
Pavierson Saepert
Peucdat Votan Cok & Dai
Paint Shatner
Mo Miriet
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Pers
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faVern
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de Tates
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Len
Russel
Suntifer’s Sensa
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Court
Stadtuedier
Straka
Aces
Dng
Stocker
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A. Debervo
Smith Phinbing & Heating
Stadtumeter
Alva
Soper
Ethel
Sun
CC. W
Stadtimeter
Edward
Joe
Sears
George
Winckamithing Daiage
King Dessenge
Jover
H. McGarvey
Duer
A. M. Maurice D. Ds
Lovell
J. H. Fraser
M. D
Henry George
George Albery
B. F. Chatterson
Patent Office
Gibson & Pox
Mebieden Bld
Washington D.C
Edison
Frank A. Locher
J. E. Bateman
Monticello, Town
Mary’ Printy
Administratris
Km. OS
Kean
Fistate
London
Canberra
Zeebrugge
Millboy
India
Gc, & C. Merriam CO
Springfield
Moss
U.S.A
Central Lumber & Coal Co
G. P. Rockstad, Mer
The
A. J. H. McNeill
Winchester
Walnut Lawn Farm
Cascade
Jos. H. Dehner & Sons
John D. Dehner
J. Hess
Geo. Uemmer
Willis H. Booth
International Chamber of Commerce
Standard Oil Company
Indiens
Indiana
Middle Western
Standard Oil
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Lusk
Waln
Gus Schrader
Dodge
M.C. Hay
Fronty
Frank Schenk
Keokuk
Schenk
Harley Wells
Kansas City
Frontenac
L. R. Reynolds
St. Louis
Durant
Louis Fenno
Rock Island
Marion
Anamosa
Monticello Fair
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