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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1879
Page
4
Local ads announce new fabrics and dress goods at Moody Bros and Dusiaw Leicardt stores, boots at F Reichenbach's, garden seeds, and fence posts. W H Proctor promotes garden seeds, flowers, paintings exhibit, and Miller’s lecture by Rev Wm Fawcett on True Greatness April 29. Duff Dunnam Leremmarpr offer farm tools and mowers for spring service.
J Podhask promotes his harness shop in the old building with high pressure sales offering the best stock of harnesses goods and carriage gear in Monticello at lower prices and easy terms. The Dav Newport United Workmen lodge adopts new emblems and regalia from Nash Villa. The social at Mrs Blanchard’s residence drew a large crowd with music by Towne Leichhardt Monroe Clark Grassmeyer and others.
City committee reports lack of progress on removing hog yards after two years of promises. Residents of North Cedar Street threaten legal action to curb the nuisance harming property values.
A critical examination of the press argues editors cater to their audience’s tastes to stay viable. It contrasts clean papers like Zur with vile tabloids, asserting community demand drives both independence and responsibility in journalism.
Franks MM Smith a B C and M R passenger conductor visits friends in Monticello this week Effie Whittemore of Howenls Prairie returns from Illinois where she stayed with Mrs Dunham formerly Miss Cure Dunham Mr and Mrs S H Young return to Michigan where Mrs Young pursues a May term Federal Court suit against Lowell town for 5000 damages from a defective sidewalk causing a broken leg
Mrs Bronner offers plain sewing in Mr John Wybel s room on First street with experience in tailoring and plain work including clothes for boys and men.
Auction and sale notices for poultry eggs from light Brahmas and Cochins at $1.00 for 18, assorted cigars tobacco and pipes at low prices, apples and fruits from Hesperian Nurseries, and a closing notice from J T and J P Butler to settle debts and present claims as they move away.
A lengthy letter from a lone woman defends character and discusses town conduct as county seat debates and mail routes unfold. Updates cover Monticello mail contracts, school book agent debates, local dairy plans, and a push to start a new creamery once water works are ready.
An 1878 feature extols Gros Pomier as hardy and highly productive for Illinois and Iowa growers. It praises early bearing, large red fruit, superb for fresh eating and cider, and as a strong live fence post. The piece notes its upright growth when young and graceful pendency with bearing, and argues for continued cultivation despite Russian varieties gaining attention.
The text argues that Mavoring Extracts have earned public approval because they flavor cakes puddings and creams better than cheap competing extracts. It warns housekeepers not to switch back to inferior flavorings sold at market.
Anamoan attorneys compile an Abstract Books set for all Janda in Jones County. Abstracts of W ile are promptly furnished and practice in Real Estate law is emphasized.
Dr Price touts Unique Perfimos with superior odor freshness and permanency. His Cream Baking Powder remains pure and reliable and unmatched in quality. For sale Castle Cove township near Monticallo with stone house barns wells timber and orchard valued as described. Terms to purchaser. Apply Tomas S. Huai.
Mrs Blondin acts as agent for grooming supplies and hair work in Dubuque and Monticello. She advertises making repairing and cleaning switches and braids, and offers hairdressing services at Mrs Garlock's residence on Chile Street. The notice invites ladies to patronize her for party wear and full hairdressings.
Proposals to renew mioidamizing North Cedapy Sp trons test Rt to south side Beco Bt and Centup St from Wiest Bt to north side of Grand 8h will be received before Monday evening May 5 1870. Specifications may be obtained from the Reorder. The Council reserves the right to reject. City officials signs and dates included.
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