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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
8
In Wyoming, Henry Eden grabbed a gasoline can by mistake and ignited a fire that enveloped Mrs. Eden and burned Mr. Eden as spectators and residents attended the Pleasant Ridge homecoming two miles east. Firefighters quenched the blaze. both suffered minor injuries and received medical care.
Leo B McDermott died from injuries after a motor truck accident in Minneapolis. The Cascade native born July 3 1890 served in World War I with military honors at burial. He married Marie Vieck in Minneapolis and ran a restaurant confectionery there. Survived by wife and siblings in Cascade Waterloo Montana Dubuque and Davenport relations visited recently. The article notes guests from Chicago and Davenport and city schools opening.
Amber and Herman Zimmer man and John Rickels with spouseswill travel Wednesday for an auto trip into Wisconsin visiting the home of Dick Bohlken and attend the Minnesota State Fair. Ingwert Willms, lumber and coal office manager, arranged a corn shipment son from western states at 1.04 per bushel and many local family updates appear throughout the community.
The Cincinnati Enquirer wryly notes that ten years hence modern girls may influence markets as washing and viewing machine agents face a tougher job ahead.
Onslow residents report a busy period with teaching assignments in Athens Georgia and Bible school in Missouri. Local families visited Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Central City while others attended fairs and a teachers institute in Anamosa with school set to begin Wednesday.
The Castle Grove farm bureau held a well attended meeting last Friday evening with talks by W D McLaughlin on the state fair cattle exhibit and new barns, C A McLaughlin on machinery advances, J A Deischer recalling early township days, and F C Cramer reading local history. Mrs McLaughlin spoke on girls club work and a playlet The Brothers Choice pleased the audience. Clarence Hosford was hospitalized with tetanus but recovered after antitoxin. Local residents visited and plans included Parson’s College attendance and a Presbyterian ladies dance in Forest Delicias.
A cordial invitation invites all to attend. Miss Nella Davis has been a patient at John McDonald hospital for several days and her condition is improving. Mr and Mrs S M Hosford and daughter Gladys and Claude Mason were Cedar Rapids visitors Tuesday. Martin Geiken Tobe Caspers and Delay brothers erected new silos. A M Black and family returned from a trip to Minnesota Tuesday.
Prairieburg residents Mrs. Chandler and Mr and Mrs Miles Chandler were hosted at the Flockhart home in Anamosa Sunday. Anamosa visitors included Mr and Mrs Henry Story and daughters and Mrs L A Schoon following the death of Mrs Ida Eddy. Mrs Florence OConnor is seriously ill with asthma. Several small social visits occurred as Mesdames Miles and Brewer and Miss Josephine Johnson called at Randall home. Camping plans took Mr and Mrs I G Truesdell and Mr and Mrs Jack Ahlrich to Minnesota lakes with Paul Lauser in charge of the Truesdell store for the week. Glenn and Mrs Davis returned and settled in the Watsie Baker house. R M Clark to occupy former L E Lawrence dwelling. Anne Collins to begin duties in the intermediate room next school year. Ruth Randall visited Central City Saturday. H G Caine and daughters Marjorie and Eunice visited Monticello last Thursday. Elmer Drexler home from summer business college. Sible and Mrs N L Floyd called in Monticello Monday.
Readable scraps note an event at the Deon center in By Tacks cost during a gathering. Mentions Henry Bonken and another person Frieda, with a focus on a glassless event or setup.
The article notes Cedar Rapids visitors Mary Ellen and Joyce Wismeier and Miss Margaret Wismeier visiting, plus Mr. and Mrs. H I L Wismeier and family spending Sunday at Amos Sackett's in Scotch Grove. It also mentions Roy King and son Richard with Mrs. and Mrs. Walter King of Marion visiting the Sackett home, and Cap Arduser with son Donald as business visitors in the vicinity last week. A damaged structure fire description references aerial debris burning and roof damage.
A Davenport written 1843 letter printed in Niles Register and Palimpsest argues against Oregon expansion and westward settlement. It depicts a harsh winter in eastern Iowa with ice, cold, and famine among cattle and horses, and notes settlers living in log huts on the western border while urging restraint and focus on eastern populations.
In recent state primaries the wet candidates failed to secure expected majorities. Even in wet states many faced poor turnout and heat while a large portion of voters remained dry in attitude.
The 1927 Year Book of Agriculture notes higher returns from beef cattle and cash grain in 1927 while hogs and poultry declined. Dairy products remained strong aiding farmers with costs and capital. It details major state agricultural organizations, the experiment station, extension service, and state aided groups. Copies are free while supply lasts via M. G. Des Moines.
The Yankees and Athletics prepare for a crucial three to four game set in New York from September 9 to 12. New York aims to hold or extend its AL lead, while Connie Mack’s A’s rely on Grove and Walberg to stop the Yankee surge amid injuries to Lazzer Bengough Hoyt Moore and others.
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