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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1881
Page
4
Caldwell's writing school opens in Davenport Hall with a growing class and $2 monthly terms. The Free Press notes snow signals mortgage status, while local vendors tout Baltimore oysters and Ryan's Star Hams. Auctions list Otis Batules estate goods. Cayle's Gallery offers albums and frames. C A Starks expands with burial robes and caskets.
Residents receive health updates as Mrs. H. R. Howard shows slow recovery while Mrs. Bentley improves after lung fever. Col R. M. Littler announces the National Butter Cheese and Egg Association convention set for March 2 to 4 in Cedar Rapids at Greene's Opera House. Governor Gear expected to welcome visitors. dairy displays planned with public admission free. St Valentine’s Day rememberings note postal traffic and the lighter side of romance, urging kindness over mischief at the post office.
The Anamosa Aueka plans to publish essays and discussions in full with copies available from Mr Booth. The piece urges support for the Hurcka enterprise and the Farmer's Institute of Jones county while noting reader interest and the need for practical farming knowledge. It emphasizes the value of agricultural experiments and prudent farm economy for Iowa's future.
Miss May Farwell visits Davenport as the Major remains away for three weeks. Dr. John Marvin of Milwaukee visits his ailing father. Col. T R M Liter of the National Dairy Association is in town after a snowy spell and dines with The Express. A family expresses gratitude for support after the loss of their child Otto.
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