Saint Francis of Assisi Lifework Remembered in Faith
A historical meditation praises Saint Francis of Assisi for renouncing wealth to teach poverty and mercy. It notes his founding of the Franciscan order and the Poor Sisters, his travels, and his influence on Christian and interfaith outreach. The piece contrasts contemplative virtue with modern life and cites New York politics and Prohibition debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleles
Aspp
Italy
Holy Land
Turkey
New York Democrats Face Prohibition Aftermath
The piece reflects on Iowa's pro prohibition battle and warns New York Democrats they may inherit similar struggles. It notes Iowa's long road to prohibition and suggests New York could fail to steer a decisive anti prohibition shift without broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Iowa
Democratic Party
Boies
Universities confront student misdeeds after Cross letter
A columnist argues Big Ten schools ban special trains for football games to curb student misconduct sparked by the Cross letter. The piece blames reduced faculty moral oversight and a new libertine ethos, noting presidents once ministers and now finance‑minded executives shape action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosa
United States
Thrills and sensational happenings captivate early pages
A jumbled parade of names and events unfolds from Los Angeles to Indiana as prosecutors, politicians, and entertainers collide over salacious cases. The chaotic scene hints at legal battles, political pressure, and a shifting public mood amid a volatile media climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimee
Los Angeles
Pulle
Board of
County Commissioners
Hall
Stimaon
Dougherty
Casy
Peaches
Beardetown
Miami
Around the Corner a Vanished Friend
A reflective prose piece recalls a dying friendship and distant connections as time passes in a vast city. The writer recounts past meetings and telegram news of Jim's death, then shifts to a travel note about Chicago to the coast and a dramatic Anamosa thunderstorm witnessed with old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Old Express
Chicago
Old Town
Anamosa
Stabler
Schodde
Loss of Groves and Green Countryside Around Monticello and Anamosa
The article laments widespread clearing of oaks elms and maples in Monticello and Anamosa areas. It recalls Clark's grove and Mary Wales tied to local picnics during and after the Civil War, warning of damage from unauthorized tree cutting and landscape change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Anamosa
Clark’s Grove
Mary Wales
Dave Gardner
The Valley Ends in Sunset Hues and Quiet Winds
The narrator notes a valley meeting a mountain at sunset, with the hills taking Indian summer tones. Summer fades slowly as the landscape loses green and becomes dressed in a sparse, quiet beauty. The wind in a great oak signals seasonal change and the last birds depart for the cold.
Dances, pranks and memories from Kinsella hall reminisce
In Monticello an old reminiscence recalls peepsock dances of fifty years ago, tall Tom Paine, stone-filled buckets and gate tricks, and the Livingstone house recall. The writer longs for moonlit youth and golden days, with vivid scenes of school days and playful mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsella Hall
Tom
First Street
Livingstone
Will Livingstone
Will
Nell Livingstone
Monticello
Garden of Memories at Oakwood Cemetery Remembers Mrs. Sherman
In a biennial visit to Oakwood cemetery readers recall the late Mrs. Sherman a social figure once active in village life. The verse reflects on the silent city of the dead and mournful stones while noting a recent mound for the remembered neighbor and singer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood Cemetery
Sherman
California’s self sufficient West awe inspires Riverside dialogue
Patrick B. Crowley of New York Central lauds the vast West from California noting its diverse climate soil and scenery. He regrets not visiting sooner and calls California the most self sufficient state in the union. Quien sabe Riverside California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick B. Crowley
New York Central Lines
Golden State
California
West
Davie Florida hurricane letter describes devastation and evacuation
A letter from Mrs. Carl Rathenau of Davie Florida recounts the hurricane's impact. She details evacuations, injuries, loss of homes, and nearby towns like Lauderdale and Hollywood. Red Cross aid arrived, and plans call for rebuilding. She recalls sixteen hours of terror and mentions bodies being searched and residents displaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Carl Rathenau
Davie
Florida
Orange Grove
Boca Raton
Perry
Miine
Carl
Dixie
Lauderdale
Hollywood
Red Cross
Storm destroys homes as survivors recount long night
A flood narrative describes a six room house reduced to kindling, families evacuated by boat and rope, and a canal edge shelter scene. Carl and others reach Haslinger's bridge, with 35 sleeping inside a safe room later. Red Cross provides clothing and bedding while families search for remaining possessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahman
Billie
Carl
Clarella
Easlinger
Haslinger
Old Tam’s
Mr. Stoddard
Red Cross
Periscope Thought Sparks Rural Resolutions
Ames Abe muses that if a device could show a man his past year’s actions he would avoid debt by paying off the farm mortgage and would stick to his New Year vow to stay current with churchgoings.
Train Directions Clash with Old Lady in Porter's Quip
A fragmented dialogue shows Porter directing a train to Buffalo and points east while an old lady insists on a train to Syracuse. The exchange highlights a humorous disagreement over travel routes and destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Buffalo
Old Lady
Syracuse
Carn
Pointe
William J Murray Dies in Sand Spring Community
William J Murray a respected Sand Spring resident died at his home on September 29 after months of ill health. Born January 3 1863 he married Margaret McDonough in 1895 and left a large family including Frank J Leo V William J Mary Agnes Clare M Bernard J and Raymond F with one grandchild Robert Donald. He is survived by siblings John V Murray Anastasia Murray and Mrs J W Appleby. Funeral held at Immaculate Conception Church with burial in Sacred Heart cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Murray
Send Spring
Vic
Mr. Murray
John
Margaret Murray
Cascade
Sand Spring
Margaret McDonough
Immaculate Conception
John McCormick
Murray
William
Hopkinton
Frank J
Leo
William J
Mary Agnes
Clare M
Bernard J
Raymond F
Robert Donald
John V. Murray
Anastacia Murray
Monticello
J. W. Appleby
Immaculate Conceptions Church
Court adjourns after busy grand jury and mixed guardianship actions
District court held a fill in session with no jury trials and juries discharged. A busy grand jury found twenty eight indictments many continued to the next term while others entered guilty pleas. The docket covers guardianships estates and various equity actions with numerous reports and dispositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conley
Jamison
County Court Suspends Three Month Jail Sentence
The county court imposes a three month jail term with suspension on good behavior and fines a $60 attorney fee for the county attorney as part of the judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Albert E. Lamb
C. J. Cash
Reformatory
Charles M. Graham
Carl Stickney
Milo F. Stickney
Hquor
Catse
Henry Eden
Egen
Harry McKeever
Lawrence Walker
L. W. Milsap
Dan Zumbrunnen
Walter Zumbrunnen
Raymond Streets
Lyceum course opens with Zellner at Monticello Friday
Monticello hosts the first lyceum program in the public school auditorium October 16 featuring Zellner the Protean characterist. He will present rapid makeup life and literature scenes from Huckleberry Finn to Judas Iscariot with famous generals and scriptural figures. Proceeds go to public schools. Season tickets and child tickets priced for discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Zellner
Huckleberry Finn
Judas Iscariot
Zollner
John Fraser
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Iowa College
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Gringell
Simpson
Wideondin
Cornell
Illinois
Coe
Colorado
Carleton
Luther
Calvin Yoran
Manchester
T. 8. Underhill
St. Johnsville
Underhill
Legath
Patlc. Si
Farley
St. Patrick’s Church
Ryan
Alma
Murphy
Ryan Parish
Callifornia
Carminio Dellizzio
West Union
A. Sharpleff
Tipton
Sharpleff
P. M. Hoffman
Wyoming Journal
Walter Buchholtz
Lou Buchholtz
Iowa State College
Ames
Buchholtz
Walter
Wyoming High School
Carol Fulkerson
Harvard University
Fulkerson
Marion
The
Christian Science Monitor
Charles Eliot
Crol ‘Fulkerson
T Wan
James's Bray
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Great Southern
Hollywood Hills Hotel
C. Rabenau
Bryant Grove
Fort Lauderdale
Rodney“W. ‘Tirrill
Tirrill
Delaware County
Thrill
University of Iowa
Mr. Thrill
Stewarts'town
New Hampshire
Colebrook
University of Wisconsin
Albany Law School
Twelfth
Iowa Infantry
Shiloh
Ames Abe
District Court News
John Pashek
Guardian
Aneta Garside
Raymond Garside
Henry Scheer
Ward
Patrick Flannigan
Finil
Mary E. Cline
John W. James
Lee Rathburn
Fred A. Bills
Helen A. Schreiber
Sarah J. Bills
Catherine Althen
OW. Sigworth
H. B. Johnson
Louise P. Darrow
C.B. Paul
Charles Byron
F. L. Webster
E. E. Reed
E. W. Streeper
Said Streeper
Richman and Beam
Clarissa D. Raton
E. G. Rawson
J. C. Caraway, Et al
Farmers’ Elevator Company
W. R. Kuhns
Joseph Kuhns
B. E. Rhinehart
Guardian Ad Litem
Harry H. Kuhns
Maéme
Pashek
Blainger
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
G. H. Orcutt Et
Joe Benhart
Farmers’ Shipping Association
A. Huffman
State of Iowa
L. Wi
Milnap
Mary Cassady
Susan E. Bixler
G. H. Bohlken
Gerd Gress
Boston Transcript
Wm. G. Schoon
Henry Che
J. F. Meyer
B. L. Confare
Jersay
D. A. English
T. B
Paul A. Jacobs
Beery
H. E. Hicks
W. A. Beery
J. L. Weber & Sons
Cascade, Iowa
B.C. Roberts
McNaill- Ee - U
Dfister
Hana Kettlitz
J. W. Callahan
W. S. Webster
Scotch Grove
Fred Shover
Poland
Will M. Lubben
Davenport
George Dirks
J. B. Seehusen
Center Junction
Chester
Mile Breen
Route No
J.C. French
Gutknecht
K. MM. Davis
Madison Township
George McDonald
L. L. Davis
Jewel Tea Co
Clinton
Frank W. Page
A. M. Maurice
Monticello State Bank
Monticello, Iowa
Jonathan
Rickless’ Grocery
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
Cooperative Federal Land Bank
B&o
Federal Land Bank
ER. G. Brazelton
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