Senate moves toward ratification of German treaty
Senator Lodge led the Senate debate on ratifying the peace treaty with Germany Austria and Hungary predicting stabilizing effects on business and urging an early vote. Senator Borah opposed while Senator Reed united Democrats offer support from about half the party. Germany accepts senate reservations but they do not alter Germanys understanding. The mark sinks further risking national bankruptcy. A Klux Klan revival is probed by Congress amid night riding and violence fears. Unemployed seek weekly dole while English taxes rise. Fatty Arbuckle manslaughter trial proceeds after six day inquiry. Iowa bank deposits fall by nearly one hundred million dollars from a year ago though loans and discounts shrink and banks stay sound.
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Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Borah
House
Reed
America
United States
Congress
U. S
1920 Census Figures for Jones County Revealed
A late census bulletin presents figures from the 1920 Jones County census. data include 4278 dwellings and 4432 families. tallies show native white and foreign born white counts, and counts for adults over 21 years. illiterates over 21 are listed for both genders.
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Jones County
Gambling at Monte Carlo and the Italian Journey
In a travel letter from Genoa to Nice, the author describes tunnels along the Italian coast, Florence accidents, and Monte Carlo's elite gambling rooms. He notes ticket controls, a French speaking staff, a diverse clientele, strong detective presence, and the ruinous lure of roulette with a 20 percent take. The piece ends with a move to Marseilles and Lyons before returning toward Switzerland.
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Mediterranean Sea
Rome
Marseilles
Italy
France
Genoa
Nice
Spezia
Vintimille
United States
Sicily
Florence
England
Holland
Switzerland
Monte Carlo
Prince of Monaco
Mentone
Caesar
Napoleon I
Mediterranean
la Turbie
Monaco
Paris
Local Notes Highlight Deaths, School Plans and Accidents
Obituary notices report F M Burbridge of Oneida dying at 70. Dyersville buys Baker farm south of Farley for 109400, 380 acres. Velda Gerke dies from infantile paralysis at age seven. Cornell College enrolls record numbers, freshman class at 400. J J Horr attacked near Mechanicsville after fence dispute. Mrs S K Myers injured by automobile in Manchester. driver W D Kairns not held responsible. Central City plans new school. Harry A Cross becomes superintendent. Buchanan County fair insures 12000 for rain risk. rain yields 6926 after gate receipts. Rail service clerks surge. Cedar Rapids sees 176 applicants for one railway mail job. Dan Sullivan’s son Harry drags with four horses. two escape lines cause fatal injuries to two horses.
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F. M. Burbridge
Oneida
Benjamin Hager
Dyersville
Baker Farm
Farley
Velda Gerke
Ernest Gerke
Earlville
Cornell College
J. J. Horr
Jonas County
Mechanicsville
R. C. Pitchford
Harr
Pitchford
S. K. Myers
Manchester
Central City
Harry A. Cross
Monticello
Buchanan County
Fair Association
Cedar Rapids
Railway Mail Service
Civil Service Commissioner
Dan Sullivan
Ryan
Road project deadlock threatens Anamosa to Toenjes farm
The Anamosa Eureka reports a possible deadlock blocking primary road improvements at the Toenjes farm after a meeting with the highway commission. Federal involvement and survey changes loom, risking stoppage of grading unless surveys are altered and sentiment shifts toward state built roads.
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Anamosa Eureka
Toenjes Farm
Board of Supervisors
Highway Commission
Ames
Commission
John McDonald Hospital Monticello 1921 Financial Report
The annual report of John McDonald Hospital Monticello Iowa details finances for year ending Sept 6 1921. It notes reduced food costs due to self-supplied dairy and canned goods plus higher salary charges for more graduate nurses and engineers.
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John McDonald Hospital
Monticello
Gladys Smits
Monticollo
Iowa
John MaDonald
John McDonald
Werse
Monticello State Bank
Niles & Watters Savings Bank
H. M. Carpenter
G. L. Lovell
U. 3
Babsmene
G. L. le
For Sale Items from Monticello Bank Area
An individual lists property for sale in Pasadena California and a note about leaving town. Edith Brazelton offers a bungalow at 604 North Fair Oak. She also invites inquiries through Monticello State Bank. Bulls for sale describe Hereford and Poland China stock. Cedar Valley Hereford Farm operated by J L Weber and Sons in Cascade Iowa.
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Clark Street
Seventh
California
Monticello State Bank
Edith Brazelton
North Fair Oak
Pasadena
Cal
Monticello
Cedar Valley
J. L. Weber & Sons
Props
Cascade
Iowa
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Fatty” Arbuckle
Schmit
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Nica
Lyons
Geneva
J. W. Doxsee
Neighborhood News
Board of Trustees
John MacDonald Hospital
Taubinit
Volt Eeerseeniaes
Toyplint
Minnesota
Marges
University Hospital
Minneapolis
Gladys Smith
The
Monticello, Iowa
Salh
R. Neal
Scotch Grove
Stond Mason
August Geiger
Ray Adams
Route 8
Monti- Celio
Herman TI
Seehusen
Jones County Trust & Savings Baak
Bank
Prairieburg
John R. Plower
MccNell, Bros., Hopkinton, Town
Bote
A. V. Scott
Castle Grove Township
Cartano
Mra
Wm. LeClare
Kay
Catholic Church
L. Jones
Olney
Timots
Ollice
Palmer's Pharmacy
Palmer '] Pharmacy
J. O. Lawrence
Hollar Place
Fair Grounds
Winder
P. D. Bell
O. R. Howla
Aldo
Leroy Clark, Sr
P Mbb
Collins Bros
Viola
Gale
I. D. Sutherland
Center Junction
Gill Street
George Dirks
Goodyear
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
Lsts
National Oats Co
John C. Metcalf
J. C. Felds
G H. Gerdes
Poland
G. J. Eiben
Anamosa
Telephone Prairieburg
Duroc Jersey
Pathfinder
North Western Wonder
King Gano
Invincible Giant
J. W. Callahan
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Eclipse
Len Reichart
R. Aebi
Henry Freeze
Harry L Rodman
Lecal Mgr
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