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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1930
Page
6
The narrator sails to Port Moresby after Daru lacks a store manager causing a recruitment challenge for Sir Richard and his group. He consoles himself, anticipates the long recruitment, and recalls Hla safe in the Dast. A dark day arrives, shaping every future hour.
The narrator slips into an uninhabited quarantine station on Paga Hill near Port Moresby for a night rest. He finds a prepared shelter with supplies and bed, then wakes at dawn to a shadowy figure in the doorway, recognizing a familiar bearded silhouette from past encounters.
In a tense escape across the Pacific, the narrator confronts Sir Richard Fanshaw over Pia Laurier's planned marriage. He shoots Fanshaw when the launch stalks him, then hides as Fanshaw vanishes. Reuniting with Pia, he learns of the interrupted engagement and her mother’s objections, and she urges a return home to marry him instead.
A narrator recalls a near tragedy involving Ele and Richard and a woman’s confession. She admits she is not truly sorry for a past decision tied to a sudden loss. They exchange guarded promises to uncover the full truth if possible and fear what might be known.
An old couple argues over whether to keep a cat or a dog as a pet. They cite reasons about purring, guarding, cleanliness, and feeding. A neighbor arrives and suggests turning a fragment of pictures into a mounted puzzle, guiding a craft activity for Puritan days.
A tale told by Patten Beard follows Alice Martin Meyer and a disputed choice between a cat and a dog. The old couple alternates decisions, the cat and puppy choose them, and they end content with companionship. The neighbor quietly observes harmony.
Iowa library system pushes consolidation and county library demos to extend services. A book wagon will serve schools and subs to spread literature in Black Hawk county led by Miss Mary Parmalee. Children’s Book Week set for Nov 16 22.
A necrotic stomatitis in cattle and horses is reported to the Eastern Town Veterinary Association, linked to short pastures and contaminated water around Brighton. The week sees fifteen hog cholera outbreaks across multiple towns and numerous swine diseases including dysentery, enteritis, and necrotic stomatitis, plus rabies in cattle and other ailments in poultry and sheep.
In Jones county Iowa probate matter estate of Nettie E Bates deceased Probate No 4521 notice given by appointed inheritance tax appraisers R A Cartano J W Conmey A O Sones. Appraisal scheduled for 1 PM October 18 1930 at Annamosa Jones County Iowa. Beneficiaries and related parties may attend and be heard.
For Iowa in Jones county Louisa Murphy deceased Probate No. 4510 a notice to R E Johnson state treasurer and to listed heirs executors and relatives that on October 18 1930 in Anamosa Jones Iowa proceedings will appraise the decedent estate for inheritance tax purposes and parties may be heard on the appraisement of all property involved.
George M Hein deceased probate number 4506. Notice to R K E Johnson treasurer of Iowa and to Barbara Allen Anna Margaret Helin Rose Mary Buol John Buol George Buol John McDonald hospital trustees for Bowen's Prairie cemetery and Lowell State Bank as executors. Appraisement of property to proceed in Jones County Iowa on the 20th day of September 1943.
An ironic critique notes that Louisiana's dismissal of Senator Ransdell mirrors the rise of Governor Huey Long. The piece says the young, combative leader contrasts with Ransdell’s long career, branding the latter’s persona as a truculent, self styled "kaiser" of Louisiana.
Public notice announces Charles E. Bates named executor of Nettle E. Bates deceased by Jones County District Court Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time. debtors should pay promptly to minimize costs. Dated September 10, 1930 at Monticello Iowa. Doxsee & Doxsee attorneys.
The executrix Margaret Steiner of the estate of Andrew Steiner deceased asks debtors in Monticello Iowa to make immediate payment to avoid costs. Dated September 3 1930. J J Locher attorney for the estate.
Notice to interested parties that final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones County estates have been filed in the district court clerk's office. A final hearing and approval is set for September 30, 1930, at the court in Anamosa Iowa. Interest may appear to file exceptions and show cause. The report of Hago H To biason as executor of B H Tobiason deceased is included. Dated August 29 1930. Warren Rees Clerk District Court Jones Co Iowa 122 By Lura E Hanna deputy.
Mrs Samuel Hartinger of Aberdeen credits Konjola with curing a decade long stomach trouble and nerve distress after five bottles. She reports improved digestion sleep energy and no gas and notes further bottles given as a present. Sold in Monticello at F J Kay's drug store and by other area druggists.
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