Storm Ravaged East and Great Lakes Trails
A vast blizzard swept from Lake Superior to Lake Erie causing massive damage. Passengers stranded on trains near Washington Pennsylvania endured eighteen hours without food. Chicago and Cleveland faced heavy snow plus multi‑million dollar property losses and rail outages. At sea a 300‑foot steel vessel sank, killing many sailors. rescue efforts followed. The report also notes a long historical feature on the number 13 including references to Woodrow Wilson.
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Senator Cummins
Washington
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Lake Huron
Pittsburg
Canada
Cumberland
Cleveland
Ohio
Ohio River
West Virginia
Lake Superior
Lake Erie
Mid Lake
Lake Eris
Buffalo
St. Joseph
Wexford
London
Record interest grows in Chicago International Live Stock Exposition
Massive pre show lists indicate rising attention to the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago from November 29 to December 6. All departments will be full with keen interest in horses cattle hogs and sheep as five North American stock producers show concern for the industry’s future. Washington Post notes Felix Diaz suffered back wounds suggesting an attacker from his own country.
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Chicago
North American
Washington Post
Felix Diaz
Harmony Hair Beautifier and Shampoo Ad and Local Trial
Harmony Hair Beautifier is a hair dressing promising gloss and easy styling with a rose fragrance. Harmony Shampoo cleanses quickly with rich lather and leaves hair feeling soft and clean. Both products sold at The Rexall Store in Monticello Iowa, with money back guarantee. In Kansas last week a jury found a joy rider guilty of manslaughter for a fatal buggy collision caused by reckless speeding. the chauffeur faces a five year sentence.
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Harmony
Rexall
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Kansas
Winter League Pennant Upset Prediction
Atchison Globe notes that nearly any seasoned team could claim a pennant in the winter league, implying parity and surprises in the early season.
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Atchison Globe
Auction notices announce farm sales near Monticello
I will sell at auction on the old Fisher farm two miles northeast of Monticello on Wednesday November 19 at 11 am. Items include 20 head cattle 15 Holstein cows 4 heifer calves 1 Aberdeen Angus bull 2 horses 30 hogs 500 bushels corn 200 bushels oats 20 tons hay farm machinery 35 oak posts 15 turkeys and household goods. A Gruenig plans to move to South Dakota. Also August Toenjes auction at his farm eight miles south of Monticello and 134 miles northeast of Amber on Wednesday November 26 features 14 horses 50 cattle 21 cows 4 fresh 1 two year old heifer 24 spring calves 7 steers 1 bull two years 45 Poland China sows 200 chicks 3000 bushels corn 800 oats 700 barley 50 tons barn hay and machinery. Capt Tarbox and Wm Daly, auctioneers.
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Scotch Grove
Why’s Mill
J. W. Callahan
Fisher Farm
Monticello
South Dakota
A. Gruenig
Toenjes
Amber
Poland
China
Capt. E. Tarbox
Wm. Daly
Final Reports Filed in Jones County Estates
Notice to interested parties that final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in listed estates have been filed with the Jones County District Court. A final hearing and approval are set for November 25 1918 at the court to hear objections and determine approval of the reports including those for Mary E Hoover Elizabeth Fluckiger and Henry Frericks. Dated Anamosa Iowa November 11 1913 Clerk G A Fisher.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Ahrend G. “Immerman
Monticello
State OF Iowa
L Sé
Morris A. Quaintance
G. A. Fisher
Jones Co
J. W. Coxsee
Mary E. Hoover
Daniel Fluckiger
John Fluckiger
Elizabeth Fluckiger
G. Tobiason
Henry Frericks
Anamosa
Eye Ear Nose Throat Clinic Offers 24 Hour Service
Specializes in eye ear nose and throat diseases and provides round the clock calls. Rupture treated by the fidelity method with prompt professional care and night availability.
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Efers & Bolton
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Great Lakes
Iowa Journal of History and Politics
State Historical Society
George Hunt
Hunt
Old Fort Madison
Black Hawk
Mississippi River
Dubuque
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Geo
L. G. Stabler
Ed G. Brazelton
Buick
The
Monticello Auto & Supply Company
Clay Township
J. B. Moses
F. W. Koop
W. T. Kehoe
J. A. Voorhees
C. W. Frey
Center Junction
A.W. Steiner
Ryan Exchange
W. F. Drummy
Ryan
Estray
Henry Schlemmer
Thompson
Winnebago County
Iowan
Steele Blake
Perry
Frank Byrne
the Express
Big Henry
O’shea
Meddler
P. O'Shea
Cascade
Cascade and
Monticello Road
New York
Just
C. A. Erickson & CO
Central Lumber & Coal Company
G. P. Rockstad
Third Ave
Killian’s
N. Schoen
Cedar Rapids, Ia
Inn
W. K. Pearson
Castle Grove
Township
Rangh
Bohtken
H.C
Wis
Holla
Peuweawsdeof
Monticello Oiry
Alkins
A. B
Cashen O
Doering
Henry J
Phelps
Mrs
Ada Low
Rigby
Bertha
el. Thomas
K. H. Turcks
Lot Turk
Bots Reydd
Lot Topping
Richard
Turck
Ada
Riahard
Miller
Sarah
Foher
Joseph
Hill
Hurd
James
Cabe
Swind
Hillsad
Shitfer
Win
Shaft
Steekel Wd. Ne . Ber
Loti
Eee
Wayne
Hefore
Mike
Weanel Wal
Eugene D
Clay
Keating
Zeller, le & L. F
Cor St
Anna Zimmerman
Johan Prull
J W. Coxsee
Atty
L. A. Beaver
D.C
Horse Hospital
George Albery
Cedar Street
First Street
Bell Telephone
OWA Telephone Company
Arae
H. C. Bohlken
A. M. Maurice D. D. S
Lovell
Fred Puleston
W. A. Mirick
M. D
South Cedar St
Cauix
J. W. Doxsee
Lovell Block
Lowa
Mayr
Congress
W.W. Stickford
Sarah Baker
Nottinghill
Chamberlain
Mg Doctor
O. I. Soetuje
J. E. Bateman
Harry E. Netcott
Independence, Iowa
O. LI
Soatje
M. W. Herrick
E. E. Reed
Herrick & Reed Attorneys AT Law
Monticello State Bank
H. M. Remley
James Remley Remley & Remley
Willengsge
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