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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
1
An old motivational note extols the impact of cheerful words. Small kindnesses uplift others and transform atmospheres, with the writer urging consistent encouragement to brighten spirits, heal sorrow, and inspire better deeds across society.
The text traces Gorman O Gorman surname origins from Anglo-Saxon Gormund and Gormund to Gorman in Ireland, noting politicians Senator James KR O’Gorman, Senator Arthur Pue Gorman of Maryland, and Representative James Gorman of Indiana. It discusses Irish roots, German adoption, and possible derivations from muir moor or the medieval muur related to hawking mews.
A child recalls winter joys with Father and Mother, preferring warm comforts to cold sleigh rides. They joke about shows, movies, and cozy fires, while acknowledging past hardships and a nostalgic view of distant times.
A brief note from the pages mentions a young lady across the way and nearby happenings. The item hints at local curiosity or social chatter without stating any names or dates.
An unreadable excerpt mentions the value of gold and a trade example with figures like 18.10 and references to places or names such as Siena. The legible parts hint at a historical monetary context and exchange details within a disputed or informal document.
A brief notice notes statisticians compiling data on precious metals like gold and silver to determine overall totals sought for a given purpose. The fragment hints at tracking weights and values but lacks full details or context.
Discussion defines ulcers as sores on mucous membranes with tissue breakdown. Causes include injury poor nutrition and disease. outlines constitutional treatment with hygiene housing sleep exercise and nutritious diet plus local care of the wound using astringents and stimulants.
Fragmentary note describes a person or team linked to telephone work and a remark on sales or numbers. The readable text suggests a casual, informal item rather than a full story. No clear names, dates, or places emerge from the legible material.
A fragment suggests facial or phrelial makeup influences whether men become knockers. The text is unclear but points to a link between appearance and social role.
A whimsical tale features Mother Nature waking late and guiding her children April May and June in weaving a new green carpet for the earth while August resists and July causes spark. The finished carpet delights Jane and showcases roses as the season nears.
The piece traces beliefs that a young woman who peers into a well on May 1 or uses a glass mirror will glimpse her future husband. It links May Day rites to ancient cults of Tammuz Osiris and Isis, noting water symbolized fecundation and marriage prospects across cultures and regions.
Mildred Marshall explains the history and significance of the name Phyllis. It derives from Greek phyllis meaning green leaf or bough and links to classical myths. The name, once common in rustic poetry, is tied to propriety and funerary sentiment, with amethyst as a talisman and Friday as a lucky day.
The National League umpire at the Polo Grounds roared to stop bench taunts aimed at the Indian catcher Chief Meyers. He sprinted toward the stands and ordered, Cut out them personalities. A voice from the gallery retorted, Cut out them grammar.
Mrs William recalls Susie Tottle, once indecisive, who ordered an evening cloak and kept it rather than return it Her transformation inspires a tale about overcoming hesitation and acting decisively in moments of doubt Susie’s story is shared as a cautionary anecdote from a Metropolitan Newspaper Service item.
Buddhism has added four new stimuluses in six to eight years and hundreds of Buddhist Sunday schools, modeled after Christian ones, are forming across Japan. Young Buddhist priests address gatherings in parks and along highways, and hymns shift with the name Jesus becoming Buddah as travelers report from Japan.
The article notes that Congress is now allocating more than 405 million dollars annually to the veterans bureau. It mentions the appropriation size and signals ongoing congressional action in veterans affairs.
A brief sung line echoes what appears to be a child centered performance. The repetition emphasizes a simple faith oriented message with a playful tone.
A concise statement defines friendship as a strong habitual inclination between two people to promote each other’s good and happiness.
An observer notes that true friendship strains when you are unseen, as some allies reveal colder attitudes or withheld loyalty once you turn away. The remark suggests wary social dynamics and the complexity of hidden judgments within friendships.
A terse reflection on self-preservation as nature's primary law and the frailty of life when confronted with death driven by human action. The piece contemplates how natural systems endure while individuals confront mortality and the consequences of choices.
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