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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1881
Page
4
An old newspaper ad appears in Jno O Duer Co's Block listing The Express as the paper of record. The fragmentary text signals a proprietor John Blanchard promoting a notice or service within the commercial space.
Stormy weather and town notices fill the page with sermons and sales. Rev. Arthur T. Reed of Cedar Rapids preaches at the Congregational church next Sunday, while Aron Ingersoll predicts steadier leadership at the State Department. Local merchants promote groceries, fabrics, seeds, and burial robes as prime offerings in town.
The Iowa Congressional District collects saw John W. Green of Davenport succeed May Farwell as collector. The Monticello High School held a declamation contest at the Opera House with first prize a trip to the State Contest. Miss Kate Curtis received a gold ring from graduating seniors, and Prof. Foster was honored with a bound volume of Scott's Poems. Weather and river conditions dominate regional notes with forecasts of dry spells and a swollen Wapsipinicon river.
Last Monday noon smoke and fire poured from the copper shop beside the railroad depot. Firefighters quickly cooled the blaze, but the dry interior charred roof and walls require tearing down and rebuilding. Loss about 400 dollars fully insured. material for butter tubs spoiled by smoke. business to resume soon.
Jacob Zeigler warns all persons against delivering merchandise, board or clothing or support on his account without written or verbal order. He will not be responsible for any bills contracted without his knowledge or consent. Monrickent IA March 21 1981.
Notice announces the sale of the old Agricultural Depot on South Cedar Street to Anton Matthiessen and the purchase of the Doxace & Rigby stand. H. W. Guu states improved facilities for agricultural implements and farm machinery and invites patrons to visit.
Travelers and planners can buy through tickets to eastern and western points, with weekly tariff updates and quotes from J H Wixson, ticket agent. Eastbound passengers on the new route depart at 7 35 PM and reach Chicago by 5 PM.
A period advertisement page promotes Ayers Hair Vigor and Scott & Tiarks dyes for color brightness and durability, with prices and store mentions. It cites multiple tonics and syrups for liver, bowel, and constitutional issues sold by Scotje & Tharks and Sovtjie & Tinrks, plus Wood’s Blackberry Carminative and Wood’s Worm Destroyer, with testimonials and physician endorsements.
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