John McDonald Hospital Fifth-Year Report for Monticello
The John McDonald hospital in Monticello Iowa marks its fifth year since opening in 1917. President H M Carpenter notes high costs daily and ongoing need for community support while detailing financials and endowment status. Superintendent’s report cites patient numbers, staffing, and training progress.
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John McDonald Hospital
Monticello
Gladys Smits
Boand
Iowa
John McDonald
United
Monticello State Bank
Niles & Watters Savings Bank
Anamosa
U. S
H. M. Carpenter
Training School to Graduate Them After Monticello Return
Gladys G. Smits, Superintendent, states the group will return to Monticello to finish their third year and later graduate from their own training school.
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Monticello
Gladys G. Smits
Socialists in Burlington back Brookhart for senator
In Burlington the socialist conference endorses Brookhart for senator and nominates a candidate of their own. They cite his role as a delegate to the socialist radical convention in Chicago and show strong support within the party.
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Marshalltown
Burlington
Brookhart
Chicago
Omaha Bee Endorses Harding Amid Patience Policy
The Omaha Bee brands the endorsement as the strongest yet for President Harding's patient policy, contrasting it with the loud call for decisive action from William Jennings Bryan.
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Omaha Bee
Women Talkers Allegation Questioned in Sixty Seventh Congress
Owensburg Kentucky Messenger notes a review of the Sixty seventh Congress casts doubt on the old claim that women are the talkers. The column suggests mixed behavior across genders and questions longstanding stereotypes.
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Owensburg
Fashion wrap debuts at Minneapolis show
The Minneapolis Journal reports a $30,000 wrap on display at a fashion show. The piece is not described as last year’s fall overcoat and is not tied to any confidences.
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Minneapolis Journal
Father
Wood Ordering Urged as Winter Approaches in Lincoln
The Lincoln Journal urges residents to place firewood orders early for the coming winter. It advises checking local dying trees in the neighborhood and notes wood stored in basements performs better and lasts longer.
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Lincoln Journal
Georgia girl runs away and marries to avoid school
A 14 year old from Georgia ran away and wed to escape compulsory schooling. The incident highlights tensions between education laws and family choices, raising questions about protection and youth welfare.
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Washington Post
Georgia
Kaiser Should Get doth
Kansas City Times notes ex-Emperor William's family opposes his marriage and argues he should wait for a job and future prospects.
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Kaiser
Kansas City
Bell's loud experiments spark lodging house uproar
The disruptive Bell telephone tests disturb tenants at a Boston lodging house. A wire to a box in Bell’s room links to the outside, provoking threats to leave as noise fills the building. Bell rejects a $1000000 offer from Western Union and pursues demonstrations with Watson.
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Young Bell
Baston
Western Union Telegraph Comu
Enduring Colonial Holdings Across New England and New York
The article notes long held family titles such as Willan Dettelas in Connecticut since 1625 and Gardiner's Island in New York still owned by Gardiner descendants since 1639. It mentions the Gardiner home rebuilt in 1774 and kept largely intact. It also mentions a humorous modern anecdote about Junior's aunt moving to a flat and his complaint about crowded quarters.
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Naghvnd
Amerie
Jone
Willan Dettelas
Scotland
New London
Connecticut
New York State
Gardiner
Richness of the Sea Gold Contained in Ocean Water
The article asserts each ton of water holds one chain of gold and estimates the oceans hold about 300 million cubic miles containing roughly 90 million tons of gold. It explains there are over four billion tons of water per cubic mile and uses these figures to compute the total gold.
Bids Sought for Main Street Sewer Work 1922
Sealed proposals will be received by the city clerk until 8 p m October 2 1922 for constructing two manholes and a six inch sewer on Main Street from Washington Street to the Farmers' Creamery about 1100 feet long and nine feet deep City to furnish materials Plans and specifications are on file with the city clerk The right to reject all bids is reserved 132 Sewer Committee
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Main Street
Washington Street
Barn Fire Costs Henry Smith Horses Grain and Implements
Henry Smith of near Coggon lost his barn to fire last Friday. He reports a team of horses a large quantity of grain and farm implements destroyed. Insurance coverage was $1 000. Durward Gibson a Manchester high school student suffered a leg injury in football practice last Friday.
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Henry Smith
Coggon
Durward Gibson
Manchester
Nations chase happiness by speeding money presses
An editorial note in Chicago highlights global efforts to spur prosperity by expanding currency production, arguing no country has achieved lasting happiness through rapid money printing.
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Chicago
WANTED Used Car and Farm for Rent Listing
Classified notices advertise used car wanted in any condition from Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co. A 355 acre farm known as Jake Miller farm in Jones county is offered for rent with cash basis or fifty fifty stock option. Cedar Rapids agent A W McGregor invites inquiries. Also eye tests and sewing lessons advertised.
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Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
Morley
Jake Miller
Jones County
A. W. McGregor
Higley Building
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Jones County Supervisors Award 1922 Bridge Bids
Jones county Iowa board met August 24 1922 at Anamosa opened bids for bridges culverts and lumber. Bids from John Anderson Son R O Bullock A Olson Construction Co William Flaharty Perry Jayne and W L Hanssen were awarded items 87 2214 8 89 90 91 totaling 19570.00 with county auditor finalizing paperwork.
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Anamosa
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Hughes
Peet
Watt
Paylor
Streeper
Lumber Ag
John Anderson & Son
R. O. Bullock
A. Olson Construction Co
William Flaharty
Perry Jayne
W. L. Hangsen
W. L. Hanssen
Willam Flaherty
Bid awards and tax levies in Jones County Iowa
Bids for lumber were received from several firms and awarded to Standard Budget Co. at 37 768 per M. The county auditor was authorized to return checks to unsuccessful bidders. Subsequent motions set bid opening for gravelling AVI ABP No.86 and PR No.28 for Sept 1 at 10 am. Minutes cite tax valuations by the executive council and levies for 1922.
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John J. Gable & Co
Olin Lumber Co
Nebraska Bridge Supply and Lumber Co
Standard Bridge National Supply Co
Androsa Lumber Co
Eelipse Lumber Co
Platte Overton
Peet
Watt
Standard Budge Co
AVI. A. BP
Lee van Kirk
G. J. Hughes
Anamosa
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Hees
Hughes
Taylor
Streener
Executive Council
Streeper
Iowa Electric Co
Iowa Railway & Light Co
Tri-State Utiies Co
Paylor
Eoxpress Co
Pest
Streaper
Towa
Jones County Board Adjourns After September 1922 Session
The Jones county board met with all members present and audited county poor and road claims. Resolutions approved include bequest use for the poor, appointment of Deputy County Superintendent, and various contractor bonds. Adjournment set for 9 a.m. Tuesday September 19, 1922. refunds authorized for warrants and highway project adjustments.
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Lee van Kirk
J. Hughes
Anumasi
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Streeper
Taylor
Garrison Soldiers Relief
John Brunthaver
Monticello
Peet
Watt
Zelma Grimm
Margaret Carmichael
W.L. Hanssen
F. H. Christensen
Streeper Secord Faylor
Board of ‘Supervisors
Iowa State Highway Commission
P. R. No
Anamosa
Wyoming
QO. H. Peck
Howe
John Thompson
Seward White
Glenn
Poet
G. J. Hughes
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Jones County Iowa
The district court of Jones county Iowa appointed and commissioned BNt Oaken as administrator of the estate of Friedrich Folkers Onken deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within the prescribed time and debtors must pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa September 14 1923 James Locher attorney for the estate.
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District “Court
Jones County
Iowa
Friedrich Folkers Onken
Anamosa
Bnt Oaken
J. 0
Locher
Administratrix Notice in Jones County Iowa
Public notice announces Katherine Dress as administratrix of Peter Dress deceased. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk sworn and within legal time. debtors urged to pay promptly to cover costs. Dated Anaimosa Iowa September 4, 102%. I V Dautremont attorney for the administratrix.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Peter Dress
Anaimosa
Towa
A. D
Katherine Dress
I. V. Dautremont
Administratrix Notice Estate of John McQuillen
Public notice from Jones county Iowa requires all claimants against the estate of John McQuillen deceased to file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time. Creditors must also pay amounts owed to Elizabeth McQuillen Administratrix dated September 11, 1922 at Anamosa Iowa with attorney Eugene J. Keane.
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District Court
Jones County
John McQuillen
Anamosa
Towa
A. D
Elizabeth McQuillen
Eugene J. Kean
Watnte
Law Firm Ad Promotes General Practice Services
H. M. Remley James Remley Remley and Remley Attorneys at Law Anamosa Iowa advertise general practice legal services with offices on Main Street.
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H.M. Remley
James Remley
Remley & Remley
Attorneys AT Law
Anamosa, Fa
Main Street
Hogan Office in Monticello Located Over Drug Store
Dr M F Hogan occupies the office formerly used by Dr A Hefner above the Stickford drug store in Monticello Iowa.
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Ofice
Dr. FA. Hefner
Stickford
Monticello
Iowa
Iowa Soldiers Bonus Act Seeks 22 Million Bond Issue
Iowa acts to incur 22 million dollars to fund a veteran bonus for those who served between April 6 1917 and November 11 1918. The plan creates a Bonus Board to administer payments, funds disability bonuses, and taxes to repay principal and interest over twenty years. Approval required by a November 1922 vote with annual tax levies and safeguards against fraud.
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Iowa
United States
General Assembly
State of
Des Moines
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Executive Council
A. D
Walter C. Ramsay
Thirty-ninth General Assembly
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Maple Crove Telephone Company
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