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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1927
Page
7
A San Francisco to Des Moines flight yields thrills for Robert Aulmann as he detours over mountains and plains. The piece recalls Penn College at Oskaloosa, notable alumni, and the Iowa Legion bands in France, plus statistics on tuberculosis seals and state coal issues.
Rev. I. J. Kulp of the First IM. E. church in Des Moines has returned from Europe where he addressed Anti-Saloon League leaders. He says European business leaders see prohibition as giving the U S a press edge in global competition and noted a London magnate’s remark on England keeping its world share.
A elder statesman warns that abolishing liquor would strengthen workers against Bolshevik destruction and aid France in recovering from war. John W W Platt reports widespread corn damage from wildlife, especially crows and timber squirrels, worsened by scarce nuts and abnormal weather.
Miss May Polley and her mother Mrs Amanda Polley of Manila Philippines visit Newell in Buena Vista county. The article also notes Drake University versus Iowa State College football on November 5 at Drake Stadium with tickets, the Notre Dame visit on November 19, and a feature on Cedar Falls State Normal alumni news.
Grover Bennett and son Arden of Van Buren county completed an air plane after two years of work on a farm near Weosauequa. The Seraph is a 24 foot wing span biplane with an 18 foot overall width and an 80 horsepower Dayton engine. Pilot Lee Briggs of Memphis Missouri conducted the first private flight after a careful final check.
Chicago physician HH Seeley and Philadelphia expert will be at the Montrose Hotel Cedar Rapids Thursday October 27 from 9 am to 6 pm. Seeley claims the Spermatic Shield heals ruptures without surgery and cites U S government documents. He warns against imitators and urges inspections of his credentials.
Perry and visiting party stay in Washington D C with Milt Petrie and Kirkwood homes. Mrs Peter Lux of Manchester spent a day visiting in the Lux home and town during the last week.
Manchester reports a mild diphtheria flare with six cases. Two chronic cases and three in the Seventh grade at Central school prompted the health board to close the Seventh and Eighth grades for a throat culture sweep of students and teachers. Mayor Hermann announced actions.
Laboratory tests identified four carriers among scholars in Town City. The children are under temporary quarantine and treatment and may not return until fully cured. No high school pupils were affected. seventh and eighth grades reopened yesterday.
An old advertisement promotes Meyers Red Fox Ker nela rodent poison made from grain of wheat. It claims rats and mice ingest it and that poultry, dogs, and cats are not attracted to it. Sold as ready to use with no fuss. Price listed as 35 cents and available at theater drug stores.
Sam Bertling, known Worthington liquor king, faces federal and state action after officers found 248 gallons of contraband liquor at his premises during a Tuesday raid. Investigators suspect a hidden still in Dubuque County remains undiscovered.
William Penn warns that true religion cannot justify hatred toward others. The quote emphasizes that faith should foster brotherhood, not hostility, urging peaceful, inclusive beliefs over bigotry.
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