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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1881
Page
4
Advertisers highlight oysters, poultry, cider, dried beef and maple syrup at Gardner Wrights, Bacher Co and others. Teasers promise fancy work materials, toys, albums, lace, furs, dresses and holiday candy with special sales and repairs at local shops.
The Monticello Bank has undergone a thorough refurbishment with new paint, varnished woodwork, hemp matting, and photographs of prominent citizens. A feature on medical progress highlights Prof. Wish in gynecology, and local merchants report brisk holiday book and gift sales signaling prosperity. The piece closes with a caution on Christmas spending and a call to settle debts.
Town authorities urge full vaccination after a contagious outbreak. Officials warn against concealment and emphasize informing the public. Citizens are urged to vaccinate children and adults to prevent further spread and protect the community.
A string of names including Mentiot Mesara Youssa and Rhelset arrived in Chicago this week with two eat loads of hogs and two donde of fine beef cattle. Mo. Palmer Hato from Sy Potawatomi county is chasing wath Mev and Mr. John Playdin of Anamosa water town. Mixa Mattlo Amos returns to Davenport after visiting her sister Mrs. MK Barnhill. CURRIER GATN CURTES report a wedding near Montogllo performed by Rev. WW Haetaarively with many relatives present and a lively reception follow.
A notice describes sharpening services offered by EF for akates minelig Chamren and new items at 80 cents each. If customers bring no teeth then a single patrat one time, sharpening costs one dollar. The wording is unclear and appears as a damaged OCR with several misspellings.
A letter from W.M. Prison invites owners of Reaporaine mowers to bring their machinery for winter housing and repair. Prison promises better service and cost savings for the next harvest season.
Large stock of smoked meat and fresh beef and fish advertised. Promises best quality and lowest prices, with extensive poultry for Christmas. Pays top cash for hides, tallow, and poultry. invites buyers to inspect and deal with fattened calves or limbs.
260 acres located 11 miles north of Anamosa praised as one of the best stock farms in Iowa. Features include a Gothic style eight room house, new barn with running water, timber for fuel and fencing, a stone quarry, and 425 acres under cultivation with 200 fenced. Priced at 28 dollars per acre with easy terms. Inquiries to L. N. Prietten, Anamosa, Iowa.
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