County Board Hears Road Levy Changes and Waterway Plan
The board met with full attendance to review minutes and approve actions. Trustees seek to raise the Scotch Grove township road levy from 3 to 4 mills and approve road work grants and clerk appointments. A large waterway project for Olin Iowa is approved with town funding and tax provisions, plus a method to relocate bridges and construct cement water conduits. The session ends after auditing claims with adjournment on chairman call.
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Board of Supervisors
Scotch Grove Township
L. Darling
S. O. Fowler
D. D. Clark
McDonald
L E Hutton Et al
Eby Mills
John H Peck
H G A Harper
Matthiessen
W W Gray
Wayne Township
Olin
Iowa
C, M & St . Railway
Soupiataa
Peet
September 2005 Board session claims list
Claims allowed by the Board of Supervisors at the September 2005 session include Brasted & Prentice and several companies for supplies and services. Items show amounts for poor relief, damages, law books, and assessor fees, with individual entries such as J H Brickley for dog tax and A N Dennison for poor relief.
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Board of Supervisors
Brasted & Prentice
Zion Pri’g & Pub Co
American C & S Co
Weat Pub Co
M Watson
Monticello Mfg Co
H Brickley
Gildner Bros
Meek & Beam
J Dawson
Dam
A N Dennison
E Kroeger
Putnoam
M Hakes
Art in Woman's Dress and the Rise of Practical Beauty
An essay on fashion as ornamented construction argues the designer should attach ornament to the body's lines, not distort them. It notes the female form's main proportions, warns against extreme tightness, and cites Watts on folds over sausages, urging dresses to honor natural structure and movement.
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G. F. Watts
White House
Rules of lines and materials in dress design
The text elaborates on edge trimming as a protective and stiffening element, opposing geometric diagrams that break living unity. It discusses counterplay of opposing lines to balance perceived size, the relation of line quality to material, and matching fabrics to body type for dignity, advising stout figures favor heavy folds and clinging fabrics for graceful presence.
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Beckwith Estate
Dowaginc
Ickng
J.S. Hall
Farm Near Monticello Seeks Buyer on Easy Terms
A two hundred acre farm located one mile west of the Monticello depot in Iowa will be sold on easy terms. Broker G. W. Curtis of Monticello handles the sale.
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Monticello
Enlarging Life and Infinite Purpose
Phillips Brooks argues that true growth comes from extending care beyond self rather than repeating prior social habits. He asserts no life station or home limits one from pursuing broader aims and characterizes the infinite life as the goal of deliberate, boundless purpose.
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Phillips Brooks
Noble act ends engagement reveal
A man named John admits to visiting a pawnbroker with old clothes. He explains the pawnbroker and his wife are hard up. The girl forgives him, praising his apparent nobility as they prepare to marry.
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John
St. James’ Gazette
English widow attends over a thousand weddings
An elderly woman in an English county has attended more than 1,000 weddings in the last six decades, a record shared among morbid aunts who find pleasure in funeral and wedding ritual despite not knowing the couples.
De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised for skin and pile care
An old advertisement touts De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for burns cuts boils sores tetter eczema and scalp diseases. It claims instant pain relief for bleeding itching and pro truding piles and promotes the product as a permanent cure sold by O H Soetje druggist.
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de- Witt
O .H. Soetje
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
Claims all curable coughs and pulmonary complaints are rapidly cured by One Minute Cough Cure. Describes clearing phlegm, reducing inflammation, healing affected parts, strengthening lungs, and warding off pneumonia. Harmless, pleasant to take. Sold by O. H. Soetije.
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O. H. Soetije
DeWitts Little Early Risers Verse in Ad and Race Comment
An advertisement extols DeWitts Little Early Risers as mild effective liver pills suitable for children and delicate individuals and praised by strong users. A Philadelphia Ledger note mentions Saturday automobile race speed but not meeting expected dignified tone for a mortuary event.
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DeWitt
O. H. Soetje
Philadelphia Ledger
Grayson Credits Dr Kings New Life Pills Cure
Lula Mississippi resident C G Grayson reports severe stomach and bowel distress but claims a cure after using Dr Kings New Life Pills The ad promises relief from all stomach and bowel disorders with tonic and laxative effects available for 25 cents at O J Soetjes drug store.
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C. G. Grayson
Lula
Mississippi
Dr. King
O. É Soetjes
Claim saturated cures advertised in 19th century ad text
Skeptical claims tout Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Electric Bitters as universal remedies. Advertisers O H Soetje and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promise digestion relief, kidney and liver benefits, and complete cures regardless of faith or illness duration. Bear Grove and Chicago references ground the testimonials in place.
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EB. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
Iowa
O. H Soetje
Hollister
O. H. Soetje
Overland Limited to California in under three days schedule
The Overland Limited departs Chicago Union Station daily at 6 05 p m offering Chicago Milwaukee St Paul connections to Omaha and San Francisco. Descriptive folder available from ticket agents or F A Miller. Also ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Toledo Blade note on presidential message writing timing.
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Overland Limited
Union
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Omaha
Chicago, Milwaukee &T. Paul
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
California to Los Angeles by Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Tours
An advertisement highlights 10 California bound passenger departures from Union Station Chicago at 10:25 p m on Tuesdays and Thursdays via the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul lines. Judson tourist cars offer an affordable pleasant cross country journey via Kansas City Pueblo and Salt Lake City with connections from all points.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Union
Chicago
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Judson
PF. A. Miller
Kings New Discovery credited in Pekin cure tale
Pekin Iowa resident W M Schithart reportedly cured of incurable consumption by Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds after doctors doubted recovery. The claim supports 50 cent and 1.00 dollar bottles at Dr Soetjes drug store with a free trial bottle offered.
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W. M. Schithart
Pekin
Iowa
Kings
Shallenberger
Bright
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Strength Through Digestion
A St. Joseph Gazette note touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as adding to the physical by aiding digestion and nourishment. The ad claims it strengthens nerves blood and tissue and is pleasant to taste, sold by O H Soetje, druggist. A humorous line from the Gazette follows about changing underwear timing.
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O. H. Soetje
St. Joseph
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
Theodore Schuele of Columbus Ohio cites a deep foot wound from an accident that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve quickly healed after physicians were helpless. The advertises its soothing burns and healing power for 25 cents at O H Soste’s drug store.
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Bucklen
Theodore Schuele
Columbus
Ohio
Bucklin
O. H. Soste
New Routes to Los Angeles by Daily Tourist Sleeper
New tourist sleeper service to Los Angeles departs from Union Passenger Station Chicago at 5 15 p m daily. Route operated by Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway Union Pacific and the new San Pedro Los Angeles Salt Lake Railroad with connections from all points on the C M S P Railway. For complete information contact F A Miller General Passenger Agent.
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Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Union
Chicago
Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Union Pacific
New San Pedro
Public notice of estate executor in Jones County Iowa
The district court of Jones county Iowa has appointed Harm Bodeker deceased estate executors. All creditors must file claims with the clerk of court sworn and abated within legal time. Debtors should pay promptly to the undersigned to avoid costs. Dated Monticello Iowa September 27 1905 Vi 4
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State OF
Iowa
Jones County
Musiia C. Brush
Said
Maria C. Brush
A. D
J. H. Ramsey
District Court
Harm Bodeker
Monticello
Executor's Notice for Hugh Dixon Estate in Jones County
The district court of Jones County appoints and commissions the executrix of Hugh Dixon's estate. All persons with claims must file sworn statements with the Clerk within legal time to be proved or allowed. Debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Cascade, this 15th day of M4.
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District Court
Jones County
Hugh Dixon
Cascade
Town
Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Tourist Sleeper Offer
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces a promotional round trip to the Pacific Coast with double berth tourist sleepers at $7 and routes via the company. Free description folder available. Travel to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Tacoma and many other points daily through October 31.
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Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
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