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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

6

Handsome Man and the Shot at the Camp

Roberta MacBeth is shot at while visiting a remote construction camp. Sir George, Browne, and Beauty Sandison lead a cautious search as police are urged to be called, while Roberta’s father, Robert MacBeth, weighs the danger and asks if Sir George is a target. The mystery deepens over whether the attack was an accident or a deliberate ploy.

Roberta Browne Sir George Miss MacBeth Sandison Ught Mr. MacBeth Tank Hitese Robert MacBeth August MacBeth Lady Sandison Rob Geordie Iags Beauty Sandigon Beauty Samllson Rob Macbeth Lnd Rascal Aggy Robert Rob Hiad Roger Hla Inter

Skyrocket Finds Purpose in Fourth of July Night

In a cluttered shop a Skyrocket longs for action and finally launches during a Fourth of July salute. It rises past a flag and explodes into red and white stars as the crowd cheers.

Alice le Baron Folsom

The Humble Peacock and the Royal Party

A homely peacock envies brilliant plumage and befriends an ugly pig whose tail unsettles lords and ladies at a King’s party. A brown gowned lady courts the peacock, inviting both creatures, while intrigues and a political glow of patriotism appear in the aftermath and a cliffhanger ending.

Crare Indy Aaid Peacock

City Council Adopts Fire Fund and Bonds Plan

The council approved a resolution funding fire department costs with multiple bond and interest payments totaling over a thousand dollars. A street light request on Grand street and the Milwaukee railway was referred to night committee. parallel parking on First street was tabled. A farmers group and council planned to discuss a fire truck and funding, with another meeting set to finalize the agreement.

Sinclair Co Pennsylvania Oil Co Cities Service Co Franklin Co Madsen Co Mid- Continent Co Matthiessen Co Willis Gill Lovell Bank Ely Co Veeeey Gaspell Vieth- Duncan Gaspell- Vieth Duncan Gnaspell - Vieth - Duncan Ayes Hong Matthiessen Hayes Bancroft Cass William Tuetken Grand Street Milwaukee Railway Nght Commercial Club First Street FP. Muller W. Balsiger S. Hosford C. Greer

Dinner and dance at the MacBeth estate

Robert MacBeth enjoys the Saturday night party from his chaise longue as Lady Sandison looks on with satisfaction. The terrace glows with lanterns and music fills the hall while Roberta lavishes attention on guests and Sir George draws praise from younger and older attendees.

Robert MacBeth Lady Sandison Sir George Roberta Jack Robert August Aggy Cailed Rob Ameri Bob MacBeth

Monticello Council Passes City Fund Claims May 4 1931

Monticello Iowa council meeting May 4 1931 approved minutes and treasurer report then adopted a resolution listing and authorizing payment of labor salaries supplies and services across funds including City Clerk Light Sewer Fire and Water. Names include A Schlemmer H Tedrow W Schlemmer B Bartlett W Matthiessen J Locher and others with charges for electricity printing and phone services.

Monticello Iowa Towa A. Schlemmer K. Schmidt H. Tedrow W. Schlemmer B. Bartlett W. Matthiessen W. Null J. J. Locher Ee Smith-Corona Co Coxsee & Coxsee Burroughs Co Pe Leste Water Fund W. Corbin R. Echternacht Iowa Electric Co B. Starks Light Fund Wadop Oo Eee Sewer Fund Ed Redmond

Vitamins B C and 1 Restore Pep in 7 Days

Medical professionals including Dr. Clifford J. Heath endorse VITALEX a vitamin blend of B C and 1 for boosting energy and vitality in men and women worn by fast paced life. T. S. Johnson Co. guarantees pep in 7 days or no pay sold at Palmers' Popular Pharmacy.

Clifford J. Heath Chicago Ilinois T. 8. Johnson Company Palmers

Meinhardt Rupture Shield expert to visit Montrose Hotel Cedar Rapida

A well known expert on the Meinhardt Rupture Shield will be at the Montrose Hotel Cedar Rapids on Thursday May 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event targets men only and offers free demonstrations to those previously fitted and to new visitors.

Montrose Cedar Rapida Towa Inez Cautton Meinhardt Crawford Ave Chicago

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