23 May 1957
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1957
Page
1
Iowa State college extension expert June Brown explains steps to assess furniture value and decide on refinishing or cleaning. The piece design wood type, natural finish trends, and safe dent repair methods for soft and hard woods are outlined, with a pointer to Mrs. Brown's bulletin for further guidance.
A new all time high of 222265 dollars in prize money will be paid to exhibitors at the Iowa State Fair August 23 to September 1. Livestock premiums total over 108000 with 26000 for horses 44185 for cattle 21937 for swine 8295 for sheep and 9000 for poultry and pigeons. Corn growing grain raising and similar farmer contests receive major attention with 8295 in agri.
Recent business building projects in Oxford Junction include a new showroom for Fred Buresh cars, remodeling at Williams tavern after a fire, a new front for the Legion club, expansion at Coon's Corner store, remodels at Hayden's Furniture, library improvements with a new apartment and upgraded plumbing and heating, and Petersen Produce Plant converted by CG Brown into a fertilizer and feed mixing plant with egg storage.
A painting tip advises choosing a brush size appropriate for exterior work. Professionals typically use a 4 inch brush, while a much larger 38 inch brush could work for many people.
Spring is the time to tune up or modernize the home heating system for better performance next winter. Homeowners acting on this advice call a heating contractor for professional advice on modernization.
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