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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1931
Page
2
A jumble of names, places, businesses, and notices from Monticello Iowa includes references to residents visiting relatives in Independence and Monticello, a veterinary surgeon listing, a painting studio opening, used car promotions, and local shop ads. Mentions of Monticello households, the Musser Alter Water keg, and firm advertisements reflect typical small town commerce and social notices.
A fragmented school column by Ada Mundhmeer notes student activities and achievements. The readable parts mention a rainy evening, a Latin class, and marks of progress among the Bet Froay cohort, with hints of classroom success and student effort.
OIE announces a January 15 to 17 automobile and tractor show with Deere displays. A factory representative will explain new products and farm implements as lectures and demonstrations commence at the event.
Fragmented OCR indicates a December report from the County No 3 Association. The text lists officers, members, and topics including monthly yields and community roles, with many garbled sections.
A fragmentary society page notes Tuesday gatherings and hostess duties. Various clubs hosted luncheons and bridge sessions with names including Mrs. Emi Rickiel Mrs. Ries Stunter and Mr. Alpert McNeil.
The Schreiner chapter held a dinner party at the Mawm on Tuesday at 6:30 PM to install officers for 1930. Tables were set in a cross shape with brass candelabra, rose and green tapers, rainbow sweet peas, and crystal bowls. A corsage bouquet and officer gifts highlighted the ceremony.
Schoenhut and Mrs. Burris hosted a gathering with three installing officers, Mrs. Lois Kay, Mrs. Eda Van Buren, and Mrs. Alma Stickford. Wrist bouquets of sweet peas were given, and Miss Schoenhut received a three piece toilet set from the matron-elect. The group then moved to the Masonic Temple for installation of 1931 officers.
The report highlights a new doughnut trend described as greaseless and stylish. It spotlights Martha Washington Candies and brands like Hamburgers Magazines and Brown Bobby Doughnut Shoppe in Cascade Iowa as part of the nationwide taste push.
A Douglas health science clinic promotes chiropractic care as a convenient, at home option. The pitch emphasizes long travel and high costs avoided by accessing treatment locally and repeatedly.
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