Fragmented Social Note Sparks Ring Dispute
Readable bits show a quarrel over an engagement ring with comments about a past lover and a new partner. The fragment hints at jealousy and a vow to return the ring amid rumored romance.
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1950
Page
6
Readable bits show a quarrel over an engagement ring with comments about a past lover and a new partner. The fragment hints at jealousy and a vow to return the ring amid rumored romance.
Classified autos for sale include a 1942 Ford in good condition with phone 3846 Gratiot Wis, a 1947 Whizzer motorbike at $75 with Frank Potter in Winslow, a 1938 Harley Davidson motorcycle, a 1941 black Mercury 2 door sedan via Burkhard Auto Electric, and Alston's Auto Parts WLAD 441 phone 1090 buying and selling used cars and parts.
Local ads advertise new and used farm machinery and parts including a 50 h p International baler a Holland 77 and various bases rods hay tools and threshers. Entries list suppliers Melvin Wrests J I Case dealer Metcalf Farm Equipment Stauffacher Sales and Service and others with contact phones for Juda Juda Dubuque and Monroe areas.
Wisconsin employment rose 2.9 percent in the past 60 days as firms hired more workers. The Wisconsin State Employment Service reported 11 025 placements amid manufacturing growth and seasonal demand. July total employment reached 396 900 with 93 500 women, as manufacturing added 8 015 jobs and construction 1 500. The report notes a 1950 peak is likely due to skilled-trades shortages, with metal and construction workers most in demand. Shortage of experienced office help persists.
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