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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1882
Page
4
A long list of shop notices and prices appears, highlighting Maple Sugar at Cummings, caramels at Mershon, fruits at Adams and Gardner Wright, books at Bacher, lunch baskets at Rosa, furniture at Starks Holston, cigars, dresses, lace, and other wares. Numerous local businesses promote sales on fruit, honey, tea, and household items with casual promotional language.
The Anamosa court hears Henry O'Brien forgery charges while the Matthews rape case drags through hearings. Local items include Mrs Mary Brield venturing into practice, Palwer Mouse renamed Clifton House under Mr Upton Miller, and detailed society notes on the Knight Templars banquet, Dr C B Ronde's health visit, and Montie driving park training. A sharp letter to the editor confronts Blanchard and a lengthy architectural critique on fashion’s impact in churchgoers.
Attention shoppers as Misses Starks and Linnell announce a fresh stock of spring and summer styles. The latest and most unique fashions are now in at their store opposite the Opera House. call to inspect.
Miss Anna Derbins returns to Monticello after a year away. Miss Clara Wales comes home after a four month absence visiting Washington the New England states and other eastern points. In Washington she stayed with Major Fapwell's family.
Week ending May 6 lists remaining names John Haduk E J Head Mia Edward Hoffman Joux Braxcaann and P M in the Monticello post office.
First Assistant Postmaster General Batton King rules mail misdelivered and opened cannot be opened to reveal writer identity. Huttom argues for seal sanctity under postal law, citing Section 580. The policy urges clerks to respect first class matter and not probe identities even after erroneous delivery.
Advertises a forthcoming Marion Marlend work on women's life, rights, and roles, linked to her Common Life in the Housetholds series. Claims the book covers birth, childhood, education, marriage, maternity, and the female condition with practical guidance and moral purpose. Includes pricing and seller details.
Advertisements tout Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption and Shiloh's Vitalizer as cures. J. H. Bacher & Co. and E. Thompson sell trial bottles and full sizes with guarantees. Claims include relief for coughs, colds, indigestion, constipation, and stomach issues with price points 75 cents.
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