This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1919
Page
11
A Dr Kilmer Swamp Root advertisement promises purity and safety for kidney liver and bladder relief. It touts vegetable herbs non stimulant and urges readers to send ten cents for a sample bottle with newspaper mention. The copy notes a sworn purity statement on each bottle and offers two bottle sizes.
A Louisville Courier Journal note playfully contrasts old timey ride ideas with a modern boast of the one lung automobile. The item centers on humorous language and a cultural quip without reporting a broader event.
A nineteenth century ad claims catarrhal deafness arises from inflamed mucous lining and can be cured only by constitutional remedies. Hall's Catarrh Medicine allegedly works through the blood to restore the Eustachian tube. The ad offers up to one hundred dollars for any case not cured and lists druggists at 76 cents. Circulars are free from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
A clipped scene notes questions about a man’s honesty and income, and a satirical advert for Garfield Tea promising laxative and blood purification effects. It portrays claims of business activity and dodging creditors in a terse 19th century tone.
A Paris correspondent reviews Paquin and Worth evening wraps in smoke gray to Venetian red tones with silver linings and beaded details. The piece notes practical street wear for long nights, bold collars, jet headbands, and updated hair styles echoing Mrs. Vernon Castle trends.
A long history traces the smock from French peasant use to studio garb and home wear in the United States. Once a sport garment and later out of fashion, the loose, comfortable smock is revived for spring and summer, extending beyond its studio origins.
Leather waistcoats and suede jackets emerge as war era street wear, influencing spring lines with dyed suede in bright leaf greens. The fashion shifts target urban scenes with black leather coats, bright linings, and coordinating skirts of cheviot and serge for both war work and peacetime streets.
The article describes using double-sash Dutch curtains for the kitchen window. It suggests two pairs of light fabric such as muslin voile or cheesecloth sewn down to create an attractive window treatment.
A description of outfits pairing a white serge plaited skirt with matching knitwear. The sleeveless sweater features a back of white wool jersey and a filet crochet front in heavy white wool, designed to complement the skirt.
A description notes plain color bands on kitchen curtains matching color schemes. Bottom curtains stay closed while upper ones remain open to let sunlight in, and the edge color adds a needed bright touch to many kitchens.
A bulletin from the Retail Millinery Association of America notes a new French model hat made of glossy batavia resembling old fashioned hatrcios. It features a grass green and black turban drape, a round top, haircloth draped brim, and a grass green brim edge with a glycerined ostrich pompon on the left.
The article notes that sport wear including Buster Brown waists is produced from voile fabric. It highlights voile as the material choice and suggests suitability for athletic or casual outfits.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports four alien pests cause about 200 million dollars in annual losses while natives total around 800 million. House mice, three rat types and the European hare are the chief invaders. native rodents also damage crops though some natives like skunks and foxes help curb pests. Emphasis is on warfare against pests with traps as best, and collaboration with the public.
The document emphasizes uniform size color and quality in produce and proper packing to ensure goods arrive in good condition. It argues parcel post pricing matches local retail, and producers should cater to customer preferences, noting regional egg color preferences and the risk of sending unsatisfactory shipments.
The U S Department of Agriculture urges systematic campaigns against house rats mice and native rodents to cut annual losses estimated at 500 million. Bounty methods offer no permanent relief. poisons and traps provide effective control with cooperation from the public and protection of natural enemies.
Deep plowing aids rain absorption and proper drainage underpins soil improvement. Wood ashes provide lime and nutrients while weeds drain moisture and should be controlled. More humus increases water retention. home mixing of fertilizers saves money. include a variety of vegetables this year. barnyard manure remains highly valuable for crop production.
The land for the garden should be plowed to 12 inches, subsoiled, and harrowed to form a perfect seed bed. The future poultry flock will be pure bred and bred for vigor and productive ability.
A kitchen note states salt is sprinkled over butter at about three quarters of an ounce per pound of butter for flavoring.
The text states the aim to secure an even distribution of salt and to make the butter more compact through the working process.
A collage of witty and wry newspaper ad quips and notices from London Times style columns. It riffs on the foibles of readers and officials, a goat notice, a Bank of England gift, and a misdirected champagne mishap seeking contact.
In a hotel gathering a stranger recounts a hunting tale about a fatal use of a double barreled gun. He claims a vast flock of blackbirds prompted a dramatic shot leaving no birds counted, later boasting of an unexpected bounty of four bushels of legs found after the blast.
A trio of aphorisms note disputes over wills alimony and privacy. The first warns that wills spark arguments, the second questions marriage value due to alimony, and the third counsels avoiding others to protect secrets.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.