Democratic foe Walsh backs liquor interests in Iowa bid
Monticello Express reports on Mark Walsh a Democratic congress candidate in Iowa who vows to oppose prohibition laws and to restore the army canteen. The piece cites Davenport speeches and quotes Walsh disputing party aims while contrasting with Governor Cumming Major Lacey backs Iowa Senate run and Oklahoma policy criticism by Hearst.
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Mark Walsh
Congress
Trilla
Davenport
Democratic Party
John F. Lacey
Senate
Cumming
Friends
Senator Allison
Des Moines
Major Lacey
Iowa
National Congress
Allison
Haskell
Oxford Junction
Oklahoma
Hearst
Standard Oil Co
Cleveland's Last Advice Reflected in Taft Endorsement
A Chicago Tribune piece reports Grover Cleveland on his deathbed endorsed William Howard Taft for president, praising his constructive and progressive spirit. The commentary notes Taft’s victory would reflect the country’s best forces and hints Theodore Roosevelt’s supporters may react, while Bryan’s stance is seen as stirring action.
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Cleveland
Chicago Tribune
Grover Cleveland
William H. Taft
Monticello approves Sycamore street improvement 1908 plan
The Monticello Iowa City Council adopts a resolution to curb gutter and macadamize a section of Sycamore Street from Second to Seventh Streets. The plan extends parking sixteen feet each side, specifies materials and dimensions for curb and gutter work, and assigns costs between property owners and the city with the city covering grading and cross-street work. City Clerk A Kempf and Mayor J Voorhees sign the action.
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Sycamore Street
Monticello
Iowa
Second Street
Seventh Street
Atteat
A. Kempf
Resolutions of Respect for Frank Howard
Canton Lodge M. B. A. No. 61 records their sorrow at the death of Brother Frank Howard. The lodge notes unavoidable illness and weather prevented burial rites per his wishes. They offer condolence to his wife and family and pledge to assist in sickness or distress.
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Canton Lodge
Frank Howard
Janton Lodge M. B. A
Farm For Rent Near Monticello With Timber Option
Landlord offers 210 acre farm three miles east of Monticello with good buildings and ample water. Fifty acres of adjoining timber may be rented with the work land if desired. Inquiries at 1312 John Fitzsimons in Monticello.
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Monticello
John Fitzsimons
Farm for Sale and Rent Listings in Various Townships
The advertisements offer 160 acres with 15 acres of timber in Castle Grove Jones county and 160 acres northwest of Onslow with new buildings and good water. Additional 280 acres in South Fork township Delaware county near Sand Spring and Monticello, with easy terms if sold, plus contact details for each seller.
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Castle Grove Township
Jones County
Monticello
Otel
Onslow
Chas Vanderham
South Fork Township
Delaware County
Sand Spring
John Seery
Cascade
What is a range in cooking terms
A range combines a top and oven heated by a fire in a fire box. Like a locomotive, it converts energy efficiently. wasting heat occurs when cold water is run with hot water, reducing cooking performance over time as heat escapes and fuel is wasted.
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J. W. Doxsee
Senator Stirton
Jones
Bob
Stirton
Walter I. Smith
Council Bluffs
Des Moines Register
G. R. Norton
Onawa
Eugene Fyock
Taft
Sherman
Chicago
Mr. Hearst
Mr. Bryan
Uncle Joe Cannon
Representative Littlefield
Trucr Star Clipper
Toledo Democrat
Bryan
Peter Swan
Peter
Maine
Vermont
Ananias Club
Mr. Heart
Bia
Sion City Journal
Les Moines Register and Leader
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Official
J. A. Voorhees
Eliza Lane
Davis’ Hardware
Doutrick
D. G. CO
E. A. Hubbard
Stahlers
Clarence Bennett
John the Baptist
Opera House
California
Queen Olives
C. A. Errickson & Co
Orth
Stuhlers
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
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