John McDonald Hospital Annual Report Highlights 1920
The John McDonald Hospital in Monticello Iowa releases its annual superintendent Gladys Smits and board chair H M Carpenter reports for year ending September 6 1920. Records show patient counts admissions births discharges recoveries deaths and the hospital’s finances including profit and loss and endowment fund investments. The report notes rising costs in food wages and supplies, a new heating plant and upgraded laundry equipment as well as donations and a major $10 000 endowment bond from G L Lovell.
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John McDonald Hospital
Bess
Asbury Hospital
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Gladys & Smits
Board of Trustees
Monticello
Iowa
Jennie Porter
Kansas City
Formrely
Jennie Henderson
Porter
Wm. McConnon
Nellie M. Bevington
Geo. L. Lovell
Monticello State Bank
H. M.carpenter
United States
Furniture & Furnishi
Mspace Iy
Wsf.l
G. L. Lovell
Nerbalactaama
Sedleen i
Eresite
G. L. Lo
Iowa Highway Commission urges late-summer road care
The Iowa Highway Commission warns that roads become quagmires in early spring due to delayed work. It advises cleaning side ditches of weeds and trash before mid September and avoiding further tearing or grading as soil remains soft. Ensuring drains stay clear helps prevent freezing damage and keeps roads passable for farmers in spring.
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Iowa
Iowa Highway Commission
No Reason to Get Excited in local race
Sioux Falls Argus Leader notes that the upcoming election lacks suspense as the outcome seems settled and little public stir is expected. The piece casts the race as a cinch fight with no challenger momentum or doubt about results.
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Sioux Falls
Tanlac boosts energy and weight for Iowa traveling man
G W Gordon of Cedar Rapids says Tanlac helps him feel like his old self and has gained weight. The piece notes the wide use of Tanlac by traveling salesmen across the nation and cites Gordon as a Chicago hardware representative living in Cedar Rapids as an example of the medicine’s claimed benefits.
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Gordon
Shice
Tanlac
America
Maine
California
Gulf
Canada
Knights of the Grip
G. W. Gordon
Chicago
Third Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
For Sale Duroc Jersey Hogs Herd Sale Before October 1
Farm owner selling entire Duroc Jersey herd before moving to Florida. Includes summer spring and fall pigs, aged sows and boars with proven bloodlines. Notable hogs listed: Northwestern Wonder 205517, Strawberry King 335195, Gano Superior 288865, Royal Orion Jr. 306241. Pigs sired by herd boars Orion Chief 288861, Long Model 288849, Sensation Defender 288853. Males and females available not related.
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Northwestern Wonder
Royal Orion Jr
Orion
Self feeders help hogs reach market faster say Iowa experts
The animal husbandry department of Iowa State College notes self feeders reduce labor and boost rapid gains in young pigs and sows just weaned. They do not fit every hog class but improve market readiness with adequate water and balanced rations including green feed like tape grass or alfalfa.
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Animal Husbandry Department
Iowa State College
Tanlac credited with curing long term stomach illness and nerves
A testimonial from a traveling worker claims Tanlac relieved a burning stomach pain, insomnia, and weakness after eight years of illness. The speaker reports gaining ten pounds and renewed energy after five bottles, praising the medicine as dependable and life extending, with mentions of Monticello Oxford Junction and Olin vendors.
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Monticello
Wm. W. Stickford
Olin
McComber & McComber
Oxford Junction
Ft. A. Grimwood
Ady
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the Express
Gladys Smits
H. M. Carpenter
John M. Eyvard
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Mr. Evward
C. L. Blackman
Blackman
MacGregor On Testing Association
Duroc Jersey Hogs
Florida
A. P. Donahue
Model View Farm
Hopkinton, Iowa
J. W. Rimmer
Chiropractic
Princess Theatre
Cascara
la Grippe
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Monticello, Iowa
Mead Suarters
Kes i
Lowa
Taniac
Meat Market News
Larson Bros
Schoens
Schoen’s
Schoen
U.S
U. S
Uscd
Broadway
Tage
Matthiessen Auto & Supply
Monticello Motor Company
Arend Balster, Jr
Scotch Grove
W. F. Rohn
Frank Page
W. A. Wheeless
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