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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1923
Page
6
A vintage advertisement extols Dodd's Kidney Pills citing a testimonial from BENTON of Hot Springs Arkansas who claims relief from kidney trouble after taking the pills for years. The piece includes other pirated medical claims and a brief mock conversation about fashion.
The text describes an ointment that relieves by topical use and an internal tonic said to act through the blood and mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation. It references French terms and asks about backward meaning in a Sonata context.
An old advertisement urges women with back pain headaches nervousness and fatigue to try Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root claiming kidney or bladder trouble causes various symptoms. It promotes purchasing a bottle or sending ten cents for a sample from Dr Kilmer Co and requests mentioning the paper.
A young French chemist Mazarin claims to have invented a new alloy resembling gold named gream It reportedly combines brightness durability and inexidizability making it suitable for jewelry and other gold uses No composition details are available
Betty explores Aunt Polly’s guest room filled with antique gowns and a rustling spinet desk that speak of dances and a grand ball. The garments and furniture reveal memories as Betty laments the loss of beauty and music from the past.
A brief scene shows Colleen Moore on the bed edge and Betty waking to a dream then a tap on the door reveals Aunt Polly smiling as she steps in, adding a domestic touch to the moment.
The 1922 year in Western Canada brings steady growth and resilient recovery from wartime distortions. Canada returns its currency to par, boosts exports, and finances obligations while Winnipeg leads in bond pricing. Grain, livestock, dairy output nears one billion dollars once marketed, signaling an approaching prosperity era for 1923.
Euripides notes virtue as currency while etiquette varies with family and race. The essay argues superficial manners defy easy judgment in a diverse society. It highlights universal missteps such as openly cutting a casual acquaintance for minor offenses.
A fragment from 1928 discusses hospitality privacy and professional secrecy, arguing the duty to refrain from sharing confidential information learned in homes and workplaces. It notes doctors priests nurses seamstresses and guests all have a duty to keep confidences and respect privacy. It also touches on life’s pleasures and the historical use of X as a signature by those who could not write.
Dr Alzamon Lucas of New York argues that maternal willpower can determine a unborn child’s sex and vocation. He cites an idealized motherhood revival and contrasts it with overly scientific modern mothers. The anecdote about a nursemaid and a library quip underscores the era’s parenting debates.
A jumble of anecdotes and quotes covers social quirks, fashion tips, and humorous exchanges. It includes jokes about dyes and curtains, a talk with Ruth and “Uncle Frank” over a will, a young woman’s stance on kisses, and light courtroom and trivia skits.
The article traces Madeline’s name origins to Mary Magdalene and Magdala, noting how Magdalen evolved into Madeline through national spellings in England France Spain and Russia. It discusses poetic use of the name, the symbolism of Madeline as a virtuous beloved maiden, and references a Wheeler Syndicate poem about Madeline with the moonstone and lucky associations.
A fragment notes Cone has completed his method in film and may improve films daily. It suggests achieving a notable trick if movies keep progressing. The piece adds a remark on how a woman should cultivate art to age gracefully.
Poem about seizing the passing moment and making the best of Now as days of joy and sorrow pass. Reflects on yesterday and tomorrow in a contemplative verse. Published by MaClura Newspaper Syndicate.
The article notes palmistry signs for wealth loss tied to Saturn and finger marks, warns readings vary, and mentions a Wheeler Syndicate piece on American stone age workmanship surpassing Old World crafts. It reads as a mixed excerpt from a period newspaper on divination and industrial pride.
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