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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
8
A Boston man in Texas intervenes when a white gunman tortures a Black laborer for debt. The stranger exposes local corruption by paying the debt, avoiding vigilante justice, and revealing a scheme where neighbors fear repression for aiding the debtor. The tale suggests widespread lawlessness and swindling.
A woman in a Broadway ticket office gathers a trove of illustrated travel folders from rail and steamship lines. She plans to wallpaper her den with maps and pictures from Java New Guinea Iceland Spitzbergen and Francis Joseph Land and quips that the collection is delightfully bizarre. In London tennis courts were built in the 16th century for the game and monarchs from Henry VII to Charles II favored the sport with distinct attire.
The eccentric artist explains his subject idea born years ago as Miss Jones-How asks about newspaper reaction. Papers described it as full of atmosphere and suggested space, reflecting a Punch magazine tone.
The Scottish Patriot reports a wartime pledge by a committee to mobilize 1,000 Scots, rae equipped for the field, to assist Norway against Sweden, signaling prompt action if conflict erupts.
The article notes the whale’s nostrils on top of the head, through which it expels water when spouting. It explains that whales spout only during feeding activity.
A 32 page illustrated brochure on Excelsior Springs medicinal waters hotels and train service has been published by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway. It can be mailed for four cents postage and is promoted by Gwil V A Miller general passenger agent. A Nickel Plate excursion to New York City offers one fare plus two dollars from Chicago with return by September 4. John Y Calahan general agent Chicago lists details.
A new descriptive book about South Dakota its resources and opportunities has been published by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. The first chapter covers Lyman county and western territories opened by railway extensions. The book can be mailed for two cents postage.
200 acre farm east of Amber Iowa known as the Brown farm with 35 acres timber and good pasture, rest cultivated and tame grass. Includes a four room house, 60 by 60 foot barn, good well, corn crib, granary and other buildings. Sale due to distance. buyer offers encouraged. Also mentions travel rates and contact details for H2lf W. H. Sanford and John Y. Calahan about summer railroad fares.
Fare from Chicago to New York City and return is 18 dollars plus 2 dollars from Chicago, valid August 28 and 29 with return by September 4. Three daily trains with modern equipment. Dining car meals priced 85 cents to 1 dollar, a la carte options and a 50 cent Mid-day Luncheon. Contact John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 107 Adams St., Chicago.
Fine improved 3820 acre farm with good artesian well near a good town in Hutchinson county 8 D at a bar gain. Nice quarter section near Miller Hand county 5 D for sale cheap if taken soon. We also have bargains in Lyman Stanley Brule and Charles Mix counties 8 D good relinquishments for sale write to Arduser Land Co Kenne Bec Lyman county 8 D 52 ft
A man asks about Pompeii and old novels while Mrs. Comrox admits she has not read them. A man and woman discuss design as the second American Millionaire plans an automobile stable, seeking handsome architecture for a project.
Quote from Chicago Daily News reports a domestic dispute line where Singleton-Who asks who rules the house and Wedderly replies neither. The baby and the mother-in-law are said to take turns at it. The odd exchange highlights tensions within a family setting.
A humorous exchange from the Detroit Free Press notes a man’s jibe about a broken engagement. He recalls marrying quickly, while his former fiancée never wed, prompting a wry reflection on regrets and timing.
King Alfonso receives a pair of rugs crafted from the hides of horses killed by a bomb during his France visit. The bizarre tribute comes amid tensions surrounding the young monarch and the attack's notoriety.
The infant son of the prince and princess of Wales is christened with a name that includes Charles. He is the first royal bearer of that name since Bonnie Prince Charlie, marking a notable historical echo in the christening.
An Attraction Worth Seeing invites visitors to The Alamo in Cedar Rapids beside the White City Chicago crowds. Open every evening and Wednesday Saturday and Sunday afternoons with vaudeville musical acts. Admission is 10 cents, shaded acres provide picnic grounds, and night lighting is a feature.
Chas W Moore a Ford City Pa machinist burned his hand in an electrical furnace. He used Bucklins Amnica Salve with a quick perfect cure touted as greatest healer for burns wounds sores eczema and piles 25c at O H Soetjes Druggist Lincoln Star notes vacation tackle prep by a man apc
A Dallas resident proclaims relief from chronic constipation after using Dr. King's New Life Pills. Ad copy for 25 cent bottles appears next to an unrelated Toledo Blade note about corn and an evictions joke. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is also advertised.
A Bruno resident hails Dr King’s New Discovery as the cure for consumption after his wife’s five year battle with coughing and lung bleeding. The testimonial notes a complete cure after twelve bottles and promotes the product sold by O H Soetje, druggist.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway advertises low rates for summer journeys to Colorado with through service on the St Paul Union Pacific line. Readers are urged to contact a local agent or write to F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago for a Colorado-California booklet mailed for six cents.
Nickel Plate offers two round trip fares from Chicago with a 30 day limit plus 4.00 and a 15 day limit plus 2.00 to Canadian and New England points. Tickets available from Chicago on August 8 and 22. Inquiries to John Y. Calahan General Agent 107 Adams St Chicago La Salle & J Station the Melvated Railroad Loop depot.
Advertisements claim Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals cuts burns and sores, with Mrs. Grant Shy of Springfield IL praising it as essential. Other notices tout digestion advice from Prof. Tyler and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for wrinkles, sold by O H Soetje.
The Rev J C Warren pastor of Sharon Baptist Church Belair Ga testifies Electric Bitters cured his lame back stiff joints and collapse He states two bottles let him walk three miles in 50 minutes and feel strong A remedy for weakness and disorders of stomach liver and kidneys sold at O J Soetjes Drug Store 50 cents
District Court in Jones County Iowa issues probate for the will of James S Applegate deceased on July 2 1906. Final proof and probate set for September 1906 at the September term. interested parties may appear to contest. Clerk J H Ramsey notes, J W Doxson acts as attorney for the estate.
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