Enthusiastic Patriotic Meeting At Opera House
An enthusiastic patriotic meeting was held last Friday in the opera house presided by Mayor J A Voorhees. Speakers included Louis Gardner editor of the Anamosa Eureka and George I Schoonover of the Anamosa National Bank sharing war themes and liberty bond urging. Rev John Malloy spoke on Columbus Day and Knights of Columbus fundraising for recreation buildings for soldiers. The program closed with the national hymn.
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Opera House
J. A. Voorhees
Louis Gardner
Anamosa Eureka
Gardner
Monticello
United States
New York
Jeff Davis
Bill Thompson
Bob, la Follette
Kaiser Country
Rockford
Illinois
Uncle Sam
George I. Schoonover
Ana‘mosa National Bank
No-Man’s Land
John Malloy
Ryan
Malloy
Knights of Columbus
Rickless’ Orchestra
Revenue Law Tax Increases Hit Everyday Purchases
The war revenue act raises costs across the board from beverages to jewelry, cosmetics, gum, and luxury goods. Taxes impact automobiles, tobacco, movies, railroad fares, telegrams, insurance, and parcel post. November 1 and December 1 bring further levies on mail, express packages, and various services, plus a new second class postage change in July 1918.
Loyal Allies Help While We Learn How in October 1917
A Collier's Weekly反essay notes Americans benefit from loyal allies as they wage battles while learning. The piece underscores wartime solidarity and national resolve during October 1917.
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Collier’s Weekly
Court Proceedings Summary in Anamosa Court
Multiple civil and criminal actions heard. Promissory notes awarded against J. A. Green & Sons and individuals. various attachments, divorces granted, foreclosures continued, settlements set aside, and sentences imposed including a $100 fine and jail, plus demurrers, continuances, and amendments filed in numerous cases.
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George W. Gillian
J. A. Green & Sons
J. A. Green, Sr
J. A. Green, Jr
Hulda J. Emerson
Modern Woodmen of America
George Madjorosh
Frank D. McNamara
Master Safe Co
George B. Servoss
Emily Gordon
J. H. Krapfl
Willie Husmann
George J. ‘Netken
Anamosa Produce Co
Samuel Streets
Philip Williams
Dottie Miller
Lla Tosta
R. B. Giltrap
Niles & Watters Savings Bank
Herman Brockholm
Louise Holcomb
Howard Putman
Equity
Huphemia Livingston
Euphemia Livingston
Jennie May Shaffer
Frank A. Shaffer
Schoonover Trust Co
Fred W. Hults
H. A. Toenjes
August Siebels
Martha Kratzer
Floyd Kratzer
State of Iowa
Ike Smith
State of
State of Towa Vs. Mish Coppess
Jones County
Charles Mecum
Bert Mecum
Reformatory
Anamosa
Real estate transfers list in Anamosa and Monticello records
A compendium of warrantee deeds shows transfers from H W Opfer to James Wilson Jr in Monticello, and multiple parcels across Anamosa and surrounding towns including Scott Skinner Additions, Keller Subdiv, Davidson Add, Webster’s and Oxford Junction, with prices ranging from 1 to 5 thousand dollars. Other transfers include George Talbot to Francis Kurt and Mary Finnigan to Es es Strachman, plus various lot and acreage trades totaling numerous properties and modest sums. The Omaha World-Herald note on Pershing concludes the item.
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H. W. Opfer
James Wilson Jr
Hefner
Monticello
Edgar Eldred
F. Ye Koch
G. W. Keller
J. H. Fisher
Anamosa
George Talbot
Francis H. Kurt
George A Lovell
J. J. Locher
Mary C. Finnigan
Joes F. Strachman
Scott & Skinner
R. C. Lambert
Joseph O'Rourke
Warr
Davidson
Albert J. Kula
J. P. Kirchen
E. M. Kimball
Webster
Walter James
Charles W. Hye
Isreal Edwards
Horace Moore Hayner Et al
Katie Nowachek
Frank
Geo. Henak
Rozella Kershner
George C. Lawrence
Grockwell
David Heisey
Mary Cramer
E William Alspaugh
Frank Blayney
John Lasack
Joe Dolezal Warr
Oxford Junction
John B. Neuman
Henry B. Neunaber
Aber
Alonzo Hosford
John Magoun
Silas W. Robbins
George T. Robbins
Barry-Peterson Nuptials Celebrate College Pair
The marriage of Bernese Loretta Barry and Prof Roy M Peterson Ph D took place Thursday evening at the bride’s parents home in Sterling. The ceremony was quiet with Rev R T Campbell presiding and decorations of pink roses. The bride, a KU graduate with a 1914 MA, wore white georgette crepe, lace and tulle veil with pearls from Rome. The groom, a Cooper College faculty member, has degrees from Coe College Harvard and a Rome fellowship. They reside on Ninth Street and receive best wishes from friends across the community.
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Barry-Peterson
Sterling
Kansas
Peterson
Monticello
Bernese Loretta Barry
C. A. Barry
Roy M. Peterson
Cooper College
Rome
Italy
Switzerland
Ninth Street
Kansas University
Synodical College
Fulton
Missouri
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Harvard University
American Academy
Europe
Spain
Carr Recovers Diamond After Rockford Robbery Attempt
Major B M Carr of Manchester editor and lawyer wore a large diamond on Easy Street. On a crowded Rockford street car a strong-armed theft attempt aborted as Carr detained two suspects whose friend revealed the diamond was dropped on the floor.
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B. M. Carr
Manchester
Rockford
Illinois
Major Carr
Manchester Democrat
Carr
Pension Increase For Widows Across Several Wars
The act of congress effective Oct 6 raises widows pensions to 25 dollars monthly for spouses of Civil War Spanish American and Philippine insurrection veterans. First increased payment arrives January 4 with retroactive start. The measure affects about 300000 widows and adds 25 million dollars yearly to pension costs. Also reports a death in Washington state and local requests for secondhand mechanical drawing sets for school classes.
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Congress
Spain
Thomas L. Stevens
State Adjutant General's Office
A Philosopher's Code
Atchison Globe quotes a philosopher urging a code to make people happy regardless of wealth. The idea frames happiness as a moral goal shared by the poor and the rich alike.
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Atchison Globe
Arrests Mount Over Forged Checks In Anamosa
Hans Jacobs was arrested and bound over for grand jury investigation after forging John Mettler’s name on a $10 check dated September 19. He is jailed in Anamosa awaiting bonds. A prior $20 forged check on John Schmidt surfaced about a month ago, with further possible forgeries under review.
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Hans Jacobs
John Mettler
Anamosa
Mettler
Jacobs
John Schmidt
Pacifism of the Right Sort
Sioux Falls Argus Leader notes a peace meeting urged for pacifists today, urging focus on timely diplomacy. The piece references a figure, T. R., and frames the gathering as a practical intervention in current conflicts.
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Sioux Falls
T. R
Kerensky's Hardest Task Highlighted in Springfield
In Springfield Mass the Republican notes Kerensky finds forming cabinets easy but keeping them in frame is the real challenge for his administration. The remark underscores the stability issue amid political maneuvering.
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Kerensky
Springfield
Mass
Bargain ads list homes machines and a Monticello farm
Classified notices offer a seven room bungalow on 7th street with modern features. An automatic washing machine and a 1.14 horsepower IHC gasoline engine are for sale in Monticello Iowa. A 200 acre farm in Castle Grove township with meadow pasture and fair outbuildings is offered by J S McLees R F D 4 Monticello Iowa.
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7Th Street
C. G. Curtis
Bargain Frices
Edward Wirth
Monticello
Iowa
Castle Grove
Mc Lees
R. F
For Rent Old Meat Market in Ana Samosa Iowa
For rent: an established meat market and grocery in a good business town. Fully equipped with a prime location and recently fitted up. Ideal chance for a serious party. Write or call promptly to Henry Hellberg Ana s oma Iowa 28tt.
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Henry Hellberg
Anamosa
Iowa
Filth Fingers and Flies Warn Disease Spread
A health column warns that dirty fingers and fingernails carry disease germs akin to filthy flies. It advises washing hands before eating or handling food, after illness, and after touching dirty items, and urges avoiding touching the face with unclean hands. The piece cites the U S Public Health Service on hand to mouth transmission and notes common daily risks like handling money and door knobs.
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United States Public Health Service
Suitors Tested by Father in Law in Baltimore Table Talk
In a Baltimore American item, a young man seeks to marry the daughter amid a wary father who questions his means. The exchange centers on whether the suitor can support the daughter without relying on strangers. The town's social caution frames this courtship scene.
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Baltimore
Oratorical Moment Sparks Practical Call to Action
A Washington Star quote shows a speaker lamenting what the country needs while Senator Sorghum interrupts urging concrete action. The exchange highlights a tension between critique and immediate assistance, underscoring calls for civic effort over lectures.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Wedding Invitation Plans Prompt Small Fund Request
A terse life note quotes a possible exchange about money and an invitation. One person promises marriage while implying the other will miss an invitation, noting potential savings of at least ten dollars.
Endless Chain Letters Began In Babylon In 1898
The first endless chain scheme started June 27 1898 by Natalie Schenck of Babylon New York. Four letters requested 10 cents each and four more letters. Mail volume overwhelmed the Babylon post office and Washington had to help. She received over a quarter million dimes before the scheme faded. Fakers swindled many as authorities halted it.
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Natalie Schenck
Babylon
Spain
England
Miss Schenck
Washington
New York World
Practical Health Hint Flat Foot Treatment Idea
A Lancet summary by Dr. P B Rath prescribes a uniform treatment for static foot trouble from mild to severe. It emphasizes proper footwear, correct foot alignment, posture, walking and daily exercises. Footwear should respect the foot shape with straight inner boot edge and roomy big toe area. Soled thickness and heel height are specified.
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P. B. Rath
Farm for Rent on 300 Acres in Richland Township
Farm of about 300 acres in Section 27 Richland township on shares for a term starting March 1 1918. Features 80 acres tillable, similar meadow, remaining pasture with timber, 70 cattle including 20 cows, clay soil, fair house plus two small houses, good barn, windmill gasoline engine water supply, cistern, Maquoketa river at south end. Suitable for an industrious man with machinery horses and stock to earn income. Inquire B E Reed or J W Doxsee.
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Richland Township
Maquoketa River
B. E. Reed
Washington Dem urges restraint amid criticism of government
The Washington Iowa Democrat argues it is easy to fault the government, but warns the current moment is not suitable for harsh criticism. He stresses prudence and constructive support for public policy.
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Washington, Ia
Wilson’s Mistake on Jeremiah O’Leary Confirmed
The Omaha World-Herald notes that clearer evidence solidifies the view that President Wilson erred last year in assessing the size of Jeremiah O’Leary.
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Omaha World-Herald
Wilson
Jeremiah O'Leary
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