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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
5
A 1946 Express feature prints a collection of child letters to Santa from Monticello and Langworthy Iowa. Kids request dolls phonographs toy trains steam shovels and candy along with trees and toys, noting good behavior and winter wishes for Christmas gifts.
A plea for practical gifts for kids, stressing sturdy tools for boys to learn by doing and small dolls for girls to inspire imaginative play. Encourages observing children’s play to tailor gifts, noting cost comparisons with fancy tool boxes and the value of parental guidance in learning and creativity.
The text states that prison sentences emerged late in the Christian era. prior to that, criminal punishment centered on death or bodily pain, with imprisonment used only to hold offenders until trial or execution.
A holiday feature on European yeast breads and cookies adapted for American kitchens. Swedish crisscross rolls and tea rings, German stollen, Bohemian twists, English yule cake, and Greek feast cake are discussed as enduring Christmas staples. The piece notes abundant white flour and the shift from enriched flour, praising the Old World heritage in modern bakeware.
Real estate transfers include John S Hejinian and Anna P Frazer joint tenants to W H Frazer for Lots 1 2 3 except east 48 ft in R O Peters subdiv J H Fishers add to Anamosa and adjoining exchanges. H C Moore and Elsie King to Levi E Blythe joint tenants for Lots 22 23 block 2 Elli son s add to Martelle Iowa. The Frazer trust also transfers parts of Lot 3 in Joseph H Fisher s First Add to Anamosa to Irvin J and Grace Hover and Ed Cashen to Ed Wirth. Lot 106 Railroad addition to Monticello and other lots in Oxford Junction and Monticello areas are listed with prices and transfers.
A series of land and property conveyances are recorded, including joint tenancies and deeds in Monticello Anamosa Wyoming and Norwich areas. The files show transfers to Oscar J Rogers Charles W Zimmer Floyd Heald Edward Kennebeck and Jay Holcomb among others with various lot designs and easements including railroad right of way. Values range from nominal to 1300 dollars and details include sections townships ranges and subdivision names.
Bumblebees and other former pollinating insects are decreasing rapidly due to poisonous sprays and dusts and habitat loss from clean cultivation. This trend shifts pollination burden to honeybees, with at least 50 crops depending on bees for pollination or better yields when bees are active.
A well planned closet helps children learn neatness by storing toys and clothes together. It encourages orderly habits and easy access to items, fostering responsibility.
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