Court Proceedings Cover Multiple Civil and Criminal Actions
Judgment confessed in writing by Ida M Walker and G W Walker on notes for 8404 07 in favor of John Novak. Olive O Hosford sues Fritz Yossi. defendant defaulted for lack of pleading. Paul Muller vs Julius Maxen verdict for Muller 360. jury finds Maxen aggressor in a mail letter and assault. Sarah Green v Niles Waters Savings Bank. plaintiff dismisses without prejudice after motion to verdict. H C Blair v M Chapin. verdict for defendant. Blair contributory negligent in Anamosa auto injury. J G Reid v Samuel A Reid guardianship for adult son. dispute over legacy of about 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Novak
G. W. Walker
Ida M. Walker
Coats
Olive O. Bhosford
Fritz Yossi
Paul Muller
Julius Maxen
Muiler
Ma’am
Muller’s
Maxen
Muller
Sarah Green
Niles & Waters Savings Bank
H.C. Blair
Anamosa
Blair
J. G. Reid
Samuel A. Reid
How the New Farm Loan Act Works for Farmers
A Chicago News explainer describes using federal land banks via local Farm Loan associations to borrow up to 1000 dollars with 5 percent interest, twenty year terms, and 6 percent cap for borrowers. It outlines stock subscription of 5 percent, annual payments of 80.24, and bond-backed tax exempt securities to investors, noting potential savings versus standard loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Federal Land Bank
Farm Loan Association
Land Bank
Federal
New U S Coins Feature Liberty and Eagle Motifs
Treasury reports new dime quarter and half dollar designs ready soon. The dime shows Roman fasces and Liberty with a Phrygian cap. The quarter depicts Liberty with shield and olive branch on one side and eagle on the other. The half dollar presents Liberty at dawn and an eagle perched on a mountain on the reverse. All coins must carry Liberty and the American eagle per law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
United States of America
Liberty
Wyoming oils its roads on Main Street project
The Wyoming Journal reports another car of oil laid on Main street funded by town council 850 dollars plus 50 dollars from the Commercial Club and the balance from businessmen and others. With proper oiling now, less wear will remain on Main street next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Journal
Main Street
Commercial Club
Chalmers
Detroit
R. P. Ot. Chalmers
Tissot
Indiscreet Envoy Exposed in Crusade Plot to Take Constantinople
Chronicle recalls a French ambassador at the Athens court who boasted of a surprise attack on Constantinople. He revealed the plan to seize the Hellespont. spies carried his words to the Byzantine capital. Bribed fort governors were replaced, Turkish catapults prepared, and the envoy was executed upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalconeylos
Constantinople
Hellespont
Athens
France
Ballistae
Fle
Paris
Two Boys and the Path to Opportunity
A tale from Youth's Companion about two college graduates who seek work at a shipbuilding firm. The first asks for a clerk position. the president offers to mail him if a vacancy exists. The second, willing to do any task, is assigned to sorting scrap iron and quickly excels, rising to head a department in two years.
Why Children Like Candy
A concise explanation of why children crave candy, focusing on sugar’s rapid absorption and quick energy supply. The text notes food’s role in fueling activity and suggests sugar provides immediate energy, aligning with the energetic needs of youth.
Kedleston Hall: Adams Masterpiece of English Estate
The London Globe notes Kedleston Hall as Robert Adams masterwork with a vast kitchen and offices occupying an entire wing The garden front copies the arch of Constantine and the park drive spans a mile through noble English forest scenery It is claimed that in 1761 the first Lord Scarsdale relocated an entire village to create the mansion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kedleston Hall
Robert Adams
Constantine
England
Scarsdale
London Globe
Star Spangled Banner Origin on British Ship Fort McHenry
Francis Scott Key wrote The Star Spangled Banner aboard the British frigate Surprise during the 1814 bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore. Detained by a flag of truce, he witnessed the battle and, at dawn, saw the flag still waving, inspiring the composition which quickly gained popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Scott Key
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
Key
Largest Wild Rose Discovery by Sir Henry Collett
The great brier rose Rosa gigantea from upper Burma was found by Sir Henry Collett in the Shan hills. It climbs the tallest trees with long pendant branches bearing enormous white flowers. It was introduced into England about thirty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Burma
Sir Henry Collett
England
London Mail
Excuse for Being Late to School
A boy asks for an excuse for being late to school. The jeweler replies tersely that the boy is not his son. The boy insists his mother says there was time to get to school, implying the clock the mother bought was faulty.
Recording Angel Diary Entry Captures Domestic Rail
In a Kansas City Journal snippet a wife, upset by her husband’s drunken state, declares she will record the incident in her diary while the man begs for a word. The exchange centers on reputation and memory in a domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
No, a man cannot neglect prudence rules
The maxim warns that prudence governs actions and character. It emphasizes careful judgment over bold but reckless conduct, urging steady discipline and awareness of consequences in all choices.
Blessings of Poverty in Chicago News
A satirical verse proclaims joy in poverty, claiming freedom from graft and political agentry, noting no agents or suitors pursue the speaker’s life or actions while a blunt self sufficiency persists despite hardship. The piece ends with defiance as the speaker rejects future debts and fame.
Public Sale Near Wyoming Onslow Center Junction Date Set
An auction on Wednesday October 18 1916 begins at 10 00 am at the seller's residence three miles northwest of Wyoming two and a half miles southwest of Onslow and four and a half miles southeast of Center Junction. Goods include horses cows corn machinery wagons lumber and farm implements with terms cash for amounts under 10 and twelve month credit on bankable notes at 7 percent. An eighty acre farm known as the William Overley farm in Madison township will sell at the same time and place with terms announced day of sale. R P Overley R D Cooley auctioneer W G Wherry clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Onslow
Center Junction
Jones County
New Hero
Keystone
Kemp & Burpes
McCormick
H. P. McVicker
William Overley
Madison Township
R. P. Overley
R. D. Cooley
W. G. Wherry
Successful Hog Raising Near Central City
Mt. Vernon Record notes coach George J. Van Buren, three miles northeast of Central City, sold eight March pigs at $10.90 per hundred and forty‑nine hogs at $10.80, with averages of 190 and 170. Pigs fed a mixed grain ration with tankage then turned into corn, led by a thriving local hog industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
George J. van Buren
Central City
Beguhn Resigns Monticello Teaching Post After Theatre Purchase
A. A. Beguhn, formerly manual training instructor at Strawberry Point Public School and now teaching at Monticello, has purchased a movie theatre. He has filed resignation from Monticello but the board has not acted yet, and he remains under contract for a nine month term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawberry Point
A. A. Beguhn
Monticello
Beguhn
Properties for sale Monticello bargains and sale notices
Several properties in Monticello offered at bargain prices with easy terms. An estray red steer, 2 years old, found 2 miles northwest of Monticello. owner Frank Hayden sought. Farm of 87 acres for sale 7 miles west of Monticello with barn and out-buildings. Auctioneer services offered for farm or town sales by A C Long. Poland China boars for sale from March and April farrow sired by Long Expansion Jumbo 2nd and Young Mastodon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Mageb
Frank Hayden
Newell Gillilan
The
Monticello Express
A. C. Long
Scotch Grove
Iowa
Poland
Morell Hamblin
Manchester
Rickles Gerdes
August R. Gerdes
School Board Proceedings Special Session October 9 1916
The board of education met in special session with W F Rohn M W Kehoe L W Lovell B E Reed and T M Redmond present. Minutes approved and bills allowed for contingent fund including Houghton Mifflin Co Rio Series Cross Hardware Co and many suppliers. Secretary A Coxsee listed. Bazaar planned by Scotch Grove church ladies for December 8. News briefs note Lloyd George and Bethmann-Hollweg agreement to keep the war going and Romania’s upcoming role as a pinch hitter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Educaton
W. FF. Rohn
M. W. Kehoe
B. E. Reed
T. M. Redmond
Houghton
Mifflin Co
Rio
Cross Hardware Co
Scigiora
Ricklefs & McNeill
W. B. Sloda
Bon’ Schneider
Tom Carson
W. F. Rohn
W. B. Sloan
Frank Page
Iowa Telephone Co
Sept
Uvot
Monticello Express
J.F. Riggs Pub. Co
Northwestern School Sup. Co
Ginn & Co
Arith
Newson & Co
Aldine
Scott, Foresman & Co
Elson
Practical Drawing Co
Araweing
Allyn & Bacon
CO. Heath & Co
Manley- Baily
Longmans, Green & Co
Alex. Spellers
the Book Supply Co
Board Ag Jauened
A.coxsee
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L. G. Stuhler
Newton’s Chocolate Shop
J. M. Alloway
E. G. Rawson
Onslow, Iowa
H. M. Remuzy
James Remley
Remley
DR. A. M. Maurice P. D. S
Lovell
Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church
New York World
Lloyd George
Bethmann-Hollweg
New York Herald
Rumania
Sheila
J. W. Doxsee
Chas.’ A. Doxsee
Doxsee
Doxsee Attorneys AT Law
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Town
Ast
Mich
R. P.m. Chalmers
Monticello, Iowa
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