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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1925
Page
2
The Monticello Express lists subscription pricing with the rate set at $2.00 per year. A. Doxsee Cilas and A. Doxsee are noted as editors and proprietors guiding the newspaper.
Center Junction notes dated November 9 1926 describe an Armistice day program at the school hall with songs prayers and speeches. Also reported are social events church activities bake sales fundraisers schools trips road conditions and various local visits and updates on residents and students.
Twenty Altruran members attend a luncheon at Mrs. Levien's Onslow home hosted by the Progressive Women's club. A heavy snowstorm and blizzard affected events as discussions noted the Murray building will be rented for school athletics and entertainments. Mrs. Leysen presided over the entertaining group. Lydia Eliza Campbell of Cherokee and sister Margaret McCarthy of Maquoketa visited town.
George Eby, son of Walter and Mrs Eby, suffered a non fatal gun accident while at home and is recovering at McDonald Hospital. The Women’s Community club scheduled a meeting with Mrs Schlemme on November 18 with officer elections and program updates. Local church bazaars weathered poor conditions but raised funds. Several births and illnesses noted including Dale Edward Clark and Dorothy Otten. Slough school to present a program and box social on November 25. A moral about wealth and contentment closes the item.
Adelina Hogeboom Johnson born in Belfast New York in 1846 later moved with her family to Madison township Iowa. She married Horace P. Johnson in 1864, had three children and three grandchildren, and lived much of her life in Wyoming and Anamosa. She died October 31, 1925, with funeral services in November. The column also notes a fire at Fred Koranda’s house, medical moves, and social events in the area including church activities and visits by local residents.
Hester G. Rowley born December 3 1849 in Clermont Indiana married January 3 1868 in Viola Iowa to William Myron Rowley. She died October 31 1925 at age 75 years 10 months 28 days leaving two children Claibourne Rowley and Florence Beckholt and three grandchildren. Local notices mention Edith DeLancey wedding plans and community events in Prairieburg including visitors from Marion and Cedar Rapids with updates on neighbors.
Jones county farmers may use the Iowa Warehousing Act as all board members are now appointed and the sealer will post bond. George Gearhart of Olin is designated sealer, with H. J. Ivien as president and Roy Moreland as secretary treasurer. The act offers 75 percent of grain market value as loan collateral, with banks and the Town Farm Credit Corp handling certificates. County Agent Paul N. Smith and the warehouse board provide details.
A son was born to Dr and Mrs H F Dolan at Mercy hospital on November 4. W D Sheean and Bill Moncrief plan to spend winter in Florida, with Ralph Belknap and Rudolph Aebi also heading south. The city council approves a new heating plant for the city building financed mainly by the city, with help from the fire department. Verne F Miller and Mae Pauline Gmehle wed at the Congregational parsonage October 30. Gmehle is a long time Anamosa resident and former Northwestern Bell employee. Miller works for the post office and rural route.
A brief note discusses locating technical information for workplace questions. It highlights the need for reliable sources and practical guidance to answer recurring inquiries encountered during routine tasks.
A bulletin from Iowa State College Engineering Extension warns on furnace operation. It advises shaking down a fire at most three times daily, usually twice, and stresses not to shake live coals through the grate. It also notes cleaning ashes promptly and avoiding leaving them under the grate.
An extensive file covers accident prevention, airplanes, building construction, drainage, lighting, fuels, highways, traffic, water supply and zoning. The department will send a package of material under use regulations. Access is free to anyone with only return postage charged when finished.
A pithy maxim stated that a small helpful hint carries more value than extensive guidance. It emphasizes practical insight over verbose counsel.
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