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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1900

Page

4

Express and Homestead newspaper clubbing offer revived

Tus Express renews its clubbing with Iowa Homestead and related editions for 2.15 as advance subscriptions. The combo, including Express and Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean, is available to winter subscribers only, with higher regular price for Homestead. Promotions urge readers to subscribe early and note other advertising mentions and endorsements.

Tus Express Iowa Homestead Tir Express Towa Homestead Farmers’ Institute Poultry Farmer Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Journal Tue Express Homestead Express Chicago Inter Ocean the Inter Ocean

End of the World Prophecies Through the Ages

The piece recounts historical end of the world fears from the year 1000 to 1899, including Jean Stotler’s 1524 deluge forecast, Baxter’s 1887 claim, and Abbe Dupin’s 1896 coup. It notes widespread panic, comet scares, and astronomers like Camille Flammarion offering measured counterpoints to doomsday predictions.

Jean Stoller Europe Awind Toulouse Stotler Cardan Jean Stotler Tyne Baxter Mongland Whiston Bayle Mme. de Levigne Heaven Cardinal Mazarin M. Camille Piammarion Biela M. Flammarion New York Herald

Fortune In Face and Time Ruin a Young Woman's Illusion

Bertha tells Mamma that Mr. Sweetser sought her to subscribe to a new canvas, prompting thoughts of marriage rather than the project. The exchange contrasts Bertha’s hopeful illusion with Time’s mocking laughter as the Detroit Journal notes Time spoiling appearances.

Bertha Mamma Detroit Journal

Monticello School Board Proceedings March 1900

The Montrcemno Indiana board of education met in regular session with members Stirton Noyes Hall and Tiarks. Bills were approved including teachers fund salaries and publications. Committees were named. Kempf opera house lease accepted. C R Scroggie elected principal with 1200 salary. W B Sloan elected janitor with 65 monthly pay. graduation program to be chosen by the class. meeting adjourned.

Stirton Hicks Noyes Tiarks Hall Opera House A. Kempf Hazlet & Soetje Mr. Kempf C. R. Scroggie Scroggie W. B. Sloan Sloan

Dooley and the Chinese Laundry Name Joke

Two Irishmen at Gates Avenue and Bedford Street overhear a Chinese laundry sign riddle. They decode the first name as a surname, spelling Lee Dooley, an Irish surname. They conclude the Chinese man should hang, a dated, humorous quip reflecting ethnic stereotyping.

Gates Avenue Bedford Street Pat Yvis Lee Dew Lee Dooley Dooley New York

Editorial Position Interview Style Cited

The managing editor questions an applicant for an editorial post and asks for a sense of style. The young man replies confessing his attire including a blue suit and a brown soft hat as indicating appropriateness for the season.

Cuban Kitchen Timing in Domestic Life

In Cuba kitchens are placed on the roof or in rear courtyards. The housewife or servant cooks only twice daily at 10 for 11 o'clock breakfast and at 6 for an 8 o'clock dinner.

Cuba

Those Loving Girls Tody Proposes to Woodby in Quiet Romance

Chicago News reports Tody telling Jennie that Woodby proposed last night. Viola questions his status, and Tody confirms he is well off while Viola notes the refusal. The item centers on a local social episode with named individuals.

Tody Jennie Woodby Viola Chicago News

Effect of Opulence on Identity Reflections

A Detroit Journal quip notes that once basic needs no longer scare a man he turns to pondering his ancestry and origins. The reflection frames wealth as a shift in priorities from sustenance to self definition.

Detroit Journal N. J S.S.S SWIFT Atlanta, GA

DeWitts and Kodol Remedies Featured With Endorsements

A collage of testimonials touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, One Minute Cough Cure, and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with endorsements from farmers, doctors, and officials. Claims cover pigs health, digestion, cough relief, skin healing, and general well being.

H. Clark Chauncey DeWitt D. C. Prader Otto Korb P. Boonville Ind W. HI. Shipman Beardsley, Minn D. C

Generous Dr King's Discovery Gives Free Trials

Public notice reports that Dr King's New Discovery has donated over ten million trial bottles and claims to have cured thousands of hopeless cases. The ad urges readers to visit D G Prader druggist for a free trial bottle with regular sizes priced at 50c and 1.00, every bottle guaranteed. Also notes that thirty-two British peers are fighting in South Africa.

5.S. S H. J. Myers Mulberry St Newark Dr. King D. GC Prader South Africa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Monticello State Bank National Bank U. S Farwell F. M. Hicks H. M. Carpenter Richardson S. S. Farwell Frank M. Hicks BE. Sarles John Schweitzer Wm. H. Proctor G. Henry George William Stahler D. H. Soetje O. M. Carpenter The Lowell State Bank George L. Lovell R. C. Stirton J. 8 Hail W. Doxsee Herman Sandhouse Nicholas Ticlen Wm. Schodde A. Ll. T Fairbanks W. A. Mirick Druggist Our News Depot Eagle Drug Store Deutsche Apotheke D. E. Pond North America Hartford North British and Mercantile Pennsylvania H. C. Bohlken Hicks & Wilers Monticello John Gibson M. W. Herrick Lay Jones Co Iowa Dubuque Delaware Linn and Jones J. W. Doxsee. Torney Monticello Bank M. D Congregational Church T. B. Kent Matin Street Poustallice Center Junction WM. J. Coughlan D. D.S. Kentist Hicks & Eilers Lows P.O. Babcock Actioneer Willery J.H. Lathrop Oxford Junction Town A. Mattolessen A. E. Morcan Vorner Tat World Manufacturing Co Cincinnati Ohio Robert Young Chicago Tribune United States Omaha World-Herald Eres Pene the World-Herald West Archbishop Chapelle Otis D.C. Prader Glasgow Scotland Old Earth Montrcemno, In Mar Teachers Fund R Scroggie I Jarman Mary Marvin Nettie Hazard Kate Maurice Margaret Greer Carrie Wicks Mary Scules Jessi Wuncett Clara Dunn Anna Noyes Nettie Sleever Margaret Young Clara Ricklets Paradons W B Sloan Galary Monticello Tix Press Jones County Times Fuller Warren & Co A. T. Jackson, Fylt Wicks and Stirton Hicks, Noyes and Hall Hall and Tiarks Hicks, Stirton and Tiarks R. P. Smiru W. J K. Lake Happy Creek Geo. Stuhler & Sons Groceres Washington Steyn Orange Free State London J. I. Carson Washington, Pa Connecticut C. W. Williams Sterling Run Philadelphia Christian Lady John John Wah Lee Flaidee Cristian Hoodlums New York Weekly C. D. Isbill Morganton Tenn Bucklen China Confucius W.W. Mayhew Merton, Wis Haverhill Mass Chas. H. Fletcher Murray Street New York City Mail F. Geo. Curts Security Bidg Abraham Hare Bellville, C D.C. Prader, Drugggist Acents West Lake St J. KE. Bateman W. Virst St Monticello, Lowa ST. P Omaha Sioux City Paul and Minnea Davenport Farley Eeees Do Anamosa Marion Kansas City Calmar—Freight Davenport— Freight
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