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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
2
Local shoppers peruse ads from Gene Byers Music Shop and McNeill Hardware promoting gifts and hardware while notes of weddings and visits populate the week. Several names like J J Locher and Mrs George Fotlig appear among social mentions and neighborhood deals.
The last vote tally before press shows Wayne No 5 leading, with Wayne Nodi Emil Pru, Castie Grove No I Winnow Harford, Scotch Grove No 6 Laura Leduman, and Lovell No 7 lone Benesh in top four. The text details prize questions, voting rounds, and merchant-related notes about prizes and eligibility, with scattered names and odd phrases throughout.
A readable fragment lists businesses in Monticello including Skelley Kush and Karry Mon ticello Express, Smartwe Bi Anthony and Dakoty Lumber yard Monticello Feed mill Skelley Variety store Clark Bros Schoenhut bakery Beers department store Monticello greenhouses and Iver Sous Tumuture store.
A stream of literary critique discusses impressions from Mar care Gone With The Wine and references Samson. It contrasts reader immersion in flowing prose with the later realization of being carried unwillingly by events and currents of storytelling.
The piece notes Adrian’s guidance on attire as conservative and refined, rejects dramatic or flamboyant styles, and questions cost versus style. It also mentions women weaving, knitting, and woodwork as crafts, with a few returning home to help family during the holidays.
Sundey visits with Bertha and Mary Locher relatives in Cedar Rapids. Guests include Dr. and Mrs. Locher and Miss Mary Locher. Gift hosiery from Stutner's priced at 7Be per pair or 2.25 for three pairs. Families attend Buck Creek shower for Gene Moulton and bride. Funeral attendees for Georgie Maire include Maire, Knight, and Howie families from nearby towns.
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