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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
7
A new sharpener for scissors and lawn mowers features four grinding sides. When renewal is needed, a screw in the bracket side loosens to rotate another rasp face into position. Drawing it along a dull blade a few times is claimed to produce a keen cutting edge.
Mrs Harry Burke of Hudson Ohio wins a prize after sending for a 10c bottle of Liquid Veneer The firm sent free postpaid polishing m ops valued at 2 00 and promises 20 000 more mops to housewives who request a free 10c bottle and descriptive circular 15 The ad urges readers to write to Liquid Veneer Co Buffalo New York for the offer
Adjt Jelen Purviance known as the doughnut girl of the trenches moves from Oswego to New York. At a reception she remarks she likes New York but dislikes leaving Oswego almost as much as a divorce adding that removing one egg from a family is like unscrambling an omelet.
An old advertisement praises Dr. Drake's Glossco as a quick relief for croup cold and whooping cough. It claims relief in 15 minutes and notes 85 years of use in millions of homes, urging parents to buy at the local druggist.
The Quakers of London who have occupied Bishopsgate for over 250 years will relocate to new quarters. They settled at Bishopsgate shortly after the Great Fire of London when meetings were banned as riotous assemblies. A Quaker leader there once claimed to have suggested Milton's Paradise Regained to John Milton.
An advertisement extols Cuticura talcum as part of a toilet requisites set. It claims the product is an exquisite face and skin powder and perfume that renders other fragrances unnecessary, highlighting the Cuticura trio Soap Ointment and Talcum priced 25e each.
A fragment from a late issue records a terse exchange about kissing and technique. It notes that early Romany glass contained iron, hindering visibility through windows.
A reflective piece on Easter celebrating immortality, resurrection, and faith in life after death. It contrasts Christian conviction with materialist doubt, praising Jesus as the first fruits of sleep and Easter as a source of hope guiding humanity beyond the grave.
A Florence Easter ritual traces to Pazzi knight exploits at the Holy Sepulcher. The Explosione del Carro features a three decked cart filled with explosives drawn by white oxen through the Piazza del Duomo. A mechanical dove carries sacred fire to ignite the show as crowds cheer and priests guide the procession.
The holiday invokes the reward of righteousness and recalls Jesus Christ’s sacrifices. It emphasizes His crucifixion and resurrection making eternal life available and offering the promise of happiness and renewal.
A concise exhortation outlines a straight and narrow life as the route to a priceless life beyond. It emphasizes following a clear plan and the promise of happiness in the afterlife.
A reflective line notes that self exaltation makes forgiving and overlooking wrongs difficult for a person who holds themselves in high regard.
Poet Jean Bloweat reflects on Easter with images of Christ and the world’s youth. The piece contrasts mercy and suffering with nature scenes of a mother singing, a child, and Galilee violets near mossy shores.
Easter speaks to both the departed and the living, promising a new beginning through the resurrection of Christ. It urges practical faith that inspires courage and action in business and life, sustaining hope that enduring values survive time and trouble.
A persistent shopper challenges a meat emporium proprietor asking prices for veal cutlets and pork chops. The butcher replies with prices and a warning that he has other customers waiting, not to detain him unless there is business.
The banquet chairman announces a ten minute recess before the next speaker and invites attendees to stretch their legs. A guest asks who the next speaker is, and the chairman defers answering until after the break.
The plumber’s boy explains a hurried house call was sent by his boss who claims no prior request. the mistress is puzzled. He concludes it must be the people he visited before the house moved in.
Senator Sarghin says he avoids discussing economy with his family, insisting the topic should be saved for public discourse while a Washington Star article notes his stance on communicating economic issues.
A light exchanges about hair trends and a florist visit. The couple jokes over hair bobbing and staying stylish as they navigate wedding era fashion choices.
A short fragment hints at playful nonsense poetry with a light tone. The lines suggest a rhythmic, whimsical piece and reference ongoing streams of humorous prose.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a misread line about a party and a birthday celebration for a wife. The readable bits mention a party last night and a birthday event, but core details are unclear and names are garbled.
A terse exchange about fashion and performance asks why corsets are required for a coming out event and whether the mother will stay in or give up the plan for the coming out.
In a playful exchange, the author dubs a concept as the brain’s child while the editor quips about not naming the brain as a happy father. The light debate showcases creative banter over phrasing and attribution.
A conversational vignette from a Country Gentleman piece where a fair maid asks about a sound of heavy steps. The lover humorously resolves a mistaken word while they prepare to flee from danger. The fragment evokes rural, period tone and suggests a scene of urgent escape.
A short note states that Mr Grasshopper is a good jumper and confirms he jumped his board bill last night in a brief, quirky item.
A concise note on persistence urges retry after initial failure. The verse counsels continued effort rather than giving up, warning against dull repetition if not adjusted. The message emphasizes perseverance and self-discipline in pursuing goals.
Fragmentary dialogue suggests a plan to abandon a Florida tip due to low funds. A companion urges John to retain a money source and mentions a DNA bank.
A playful aside notes that if Shakespeare were alive today he would be very old and still a trusted figure, joking about age and reputation in a lighthearted tone.
A humorous London Laumorist notes a palmist predicted marriage within a tenth of time and mocks the extravagant talk. The speaker contrasts paid predictions with free insights, reflecting social wit and satire of the era.
The article traces Easter egg customs to Gebelin and shows how Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used the egg as a symbol of the universe and the divine work. It notes that for Christians, joy comes from obedience rather than success.
A dining room exchange shows a patron lamenting his steak order while a waitress gently points out his rude approach. The server’s calm reminder highlights manners in a casual restaurant moment.
A light exchange about a man who chased a romance after spotting a magazine cover girl. The dialogue pivots to a playful reservation about time and another magazine releasing this month, suggesting a humorous, gossiping tone on everyday temptations.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Miss Eugenia described as fond of animals and a misheard line about a caller. The readable portion shows two quoted phrases lacking clear context or complete sentences.
Mrs Quigg of Royersford Pennsylvania reports Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her daughter after years of illness. A second testimonial from Mrs Betton of Ridgely Maryland says the remedy cured nervous fatigue and back pains, restoring appetite and school attendance.
The London Mull reports dope causing dreadful roads and danger from Bettish certainty. A seizure of $500,000 worth is noted. The piece highlights student schooling and night life as drivers of pleasure seeking, with cocaine promoted among youths and a high tariff endured.
A ship from the Far East docked at an English port after an infestation by red ants aboard. An expedition or treatment was needed to eradicate the pests.
The article notes that some locals claim winters in the United States have warmed, while Dr ALJ TP Coeman of the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto argues a return of an ice age is unlikely. It mentions glacial periods being tied to identifiable physical changes that could be charted if needed.
A terse meditation on talent and money notes that those who earn a living from skill often know little about spending. In a Duluth anecdote, the perspective contrasts producers with spenders and implies talent can be solitary.
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