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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
9
Beginning Saturday November 24 at 2 pm the entire stock of high grade watches jewelry diamonds silverware clocks and novelties will be sold at public auction with no reserve twice daily at 2 pm and 7 pm bargains in every line free gift after each sale and guaranteed articles. the seller clarifies he is not retiring but reducing stock to pay creditors.
John Tordsen of Oxford Junction dies at his home after being burned in a railroad wreck two and a half miles north of Wheatland. The No. 97 train from Monticello derailed by a broken rail. several passengers injured including Mrs Alden and Mrs Chapman. Brakeman Ben Pulley and conductor Henry Fox assisted victims amid dense smoke.
The New Orleans States notes a rising belief that postwar America will show more Americanism than at the war’s start, indicating a national mood shift toward patriotism and cultural unity.
A quirky note questions what happened to the old fashioned woman who always apologized to guests because she had nothing more to offer, reflecting on modest hospitality and social norms.
The Black Oak school's knitting and clipping classes in Jackson township raised funds and produced comfort items for the Allied Relief of Chicago and Red Cross headquarters. Students and teachers are named, and a note warns against chain-letter fundraisers falsely claiming Red Cross authorization.
A satirical note questions pork prices amid various “hog” figures and mentions a cholera immune packing trust. The piece then recalls November 1882 Monticello Express items: Chauncey Meade’s 80th birthday and multiple local movements, marriages, relocations, and school entertainments with numerous local names and places.
A hapless customer enters a country store in Arkansas and orders a nickel’s worth of asafetida. The proprietor fills a paper and lets the customer charge it. When asked for a name the man quips Honeyfunkel, prompting the shopkeeper to decline writing such a name for a nickel.
Detroit Free Press comments that recent events in Italy expose the belief that the war is short and easy. The piece argues for a sober view of the conflict and the patience required from the public.
Geo C Lawrence and wife transfer to Alice Byerly two lots in J Crockwell add Anamosa for 750 dollars. Multiple deeds list transfers of farms and parcels across Monticello Oxford Junction Wyoming Anamosa and surrounding sections with prices ranging from 1 to 52500 dollars. Leonard H Roberts and wife to W Orr and related buyers complete a series of warranteed deeds in 38-86-3 and nearby tracts.
The Burlington Hawkeye questions why two acres yield less than one with county agent guidance and urges bigger per acre corn returns by relying on expert farming advice.
Congressman Good announces he will pay his income tax, with or without exemption, arguing that there is something in a name and no excuse to avoid the levy.
Anaconda Montana paper notes snow shortage made this an exceptionally poor season for big game hunters. The total deer elk and human hunting fatalities were minimal.
Readers are invited to send news tips and jokes for the paper. Share true stories or fresh accidents for possible publication. Include clear contact details and avoid sensational content.
Gen Per shing called a self portrait by a French artist too flattering after viewing his image. In contrast Thomas Brackett Reed, upon seeing his own Capitol portrait, quipped that his enemies could ask no more.
A Kansas City Star opinion marks Russians as lacking further appreciation for good governance once power is captured, drawing a contrast with American municipal administration.
In Duluth News Tribune a notional debate asks what misconduct would merit more than a scolding for La Follette. The brief quip focuses on a sharp critique and a practical remark about accountability.
A collection of early 20th century classified lines lists items for sale including corn seed and buckwheat flour, a seven room rental, poultry and pets, farm land for sale, and various notices. Also offers wood for sawing, a nurses training position, and farm opportunity details across Scotch Grove and Monticello Iowa with contact names and locations.
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