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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1928

Page

6

Island Romance and Hidden Secrets on Idle Island

Gay Hueston recounts life on Idle Island with Rand and Auntalmiry as a mysterious Chinaman and a frail past intrude. The trio faces a chilling encounter, an ominous window view, a loaded pistol, and a ghost of a gypsy father while awaiting winter decisions and a wary return of Ronald Ingram.

Toy Auntalmiry Gay Ronald Ingram Mrs. Bridges Mr. Ingram Buddy Rand Dearby Auntaliiry Ike

Haunted Island Shadows and a Mysterious Visitor

Gay recounts waking in a weary sleep to a pale averted face at her window and a vision of a dreamt intruder. Rand questions Ingram and the cave sketch while Gay recounts tying mystery to the island’s caves, a missing handkerchief, and a vanished drawing. The long night ends with Rand urging caution and gun readiness as October storms approach.

Dearie Buddy Auntalmiry Rand Guy Northland Island Gay Hael London Ronald Ingram Decomem George Portland Jay Jim San Mike Mr. Ingram Maine Mr. Ingram—~ Gay Ftne Gayl Io O New York

Iowa Road Bond Law Excerpt Sets Primary Road Surfaces

Long excerpt outlines Iowa road bond authorization of up to 100 million dollars for primary road improvements. It details surface plans pavements and gravel standards, bond issuance terms interest rates up to four percent, repayment over twenty years, and creation of a primary road fund with maintenance and redemption provisions. It also covers tax levies and state highway commission duties to manage funds and bond redemption.

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Storm Window Fears Drive Tenant and Administrator Clash

In a quiet valley a frail old man battles time as he begins putting up storm windows. His tense exchanges with Alice Andover reveal a looming tenancy dispute. The scene ends with their hasty ascent to the administrator’s house, looming conflict unresolved.

Gay Itallus Uttle Mrs. Andover Alice Andover

Dr George Albery Veterinary Surgeon in Central

Dr George Albery veterinary surgeon at Central maintains office and hospital one block north of the post office with day and night phone service.

George Albery

Auctioneer Frank L Story promoted farm salon services

Frank L Story auctioneer advertises farm salon expertise and sales of real estate merchandise and pedigreed stock. Contact by writing or phone from Olin Iowa with the number i686.

Olin Towa

Expert Truss Fitter Offers Comfort in Dubuque

Thumb through Martie Drug at 30 for rupture examination and truss fitting by a specialist. Perfect fit guaranteed with abdominal supporters elastic hosiery and other aids advertised for relief and prevention of worsening rupture.

Dubuque Martie Drug

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