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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
1
In a 1922 McClure piece the Leaflets complain of being ignored by blossoms and fruit. The Trees arrange a moonlit dance with the Little Breezes Brisk Wind and Soft Sighing Winds as music, the Moon grows sleepy but the Leaflets keep dancing.
The piece urges people to lift their eyes and greet friends on the street. It emphasizes social tact as a community asset, notes the value of recognizing newcomers, and encourages forming cordial connections in daily life.
A 1922 McClure piece urges newcomers to commit to memory the names and faces they meet. By consciously remembering people, one avoids misread social cues and unintended snobbery, laying a foundation for better local relations and reputation.
The census bureau reports American farm products worth $21,425,623,614 in 1919 while total American income reached $65,900,000,000. Farmers received only about one third of the value they produce, while city workers took two thirds.
Patricia is presented as a patrician name meaning noble with Latin origins from pater father and patria fatherland. The piece notes patricii Rome origin and Calpurnius tale, Patricia spread through Britain Ireland, Yatty mislinked to Mary, ruby as talisman, Wednesday as lucky day and minister.
In a Washington Evening Star quotation, Farmer Corntessel says the only sure path to prosperity for a farmer is discovering an oil well, noting luck plays a role in every venture. The remark frames farming success as tied to resource luck rather than steady yields.
A reflective essay urges readers to stop blaming the world for misfortune. It argues that self awareness and effort overcome personal handicaps, while waiting for luck or others to help delays progress. Success comes when one acts rather than waits for a lift.
A fashion piece advises旅elers to prune must have items for summer trips. Choose small foldable crepe and chiffon dresses with straight lines and minimal draping. Select a silk dress with cape and collapsible hat, avoid heavy wrappings, and pack a simple kimono for multiple uses to cut baggage.
An excerpt from London Tit-Bits and Washington Star anecdotes contrasts praise and doubt about a mutual acquaintance and an election prospects remark. It notes faith in plain people versus political braining, illustrating skepticism of re election chances.
A historical note states that between watch ticks a beam of light could travel eight times around the earth, illustrating the vast speed of light and early attempts to quantify it.
A noted line reflects the sting felt by a young man when a girl he knows reveals she is engaged. The remark captures personal heartbreak and social tension in a concise, period tone.
Fashion dictates new pannier like effects in one side of dresses. Figured taffeta brocaded in self color gains favor with exclusive dressmakers. White and black moire silk, black marocain, georgette gowns with white Shetland embroidery bring chic contrasts for day wear.
Garments withstanding heavy wear rubbings and frequent washing are advised for boys. The text argues against clothing that prioritizes appearance over durability, noting mothers should avoid outfits that require constant care and delicate handling.
A quip about how far a dog can run into the woods prompts a humorous exchange. The joke explains that the dog can run only to the middle before exiting the woods, turning the question into a playful paradox.
The text contrasts comments on a young look with praise of preserved youth. It then pivots to a playful line about a giraffe’s long throat and how catching a cold would lead to sore throat, noting the humorous exaggeration of discomfort.
In a witty exchange Senator Sorghum says a politician may excuse prevaricating if he remains a politician, but a statesman must tell the truth and get away with it. He dodges a precise time question as a delicate matter of public interest.
A humorous old exchange hints at domestic strain after Jones hosts guests who drink heavily and mock his wife. The remark leaves the couple at odds over perceived beauty and jealousy, suggesting a tangle of pride and affection.
Doctor asks Mrs. Jones about delusions as she reveals her husband frets over anticipated medical bill. The exchange anchors a patient’s anxiety about costs and its impact on mental state.
In a humorous exchange, Titus Wadde asks if a man can curb his wife from requesting money for clothes, and Mr Longwed suggests simply giving her the funds.
Not easily pleased is the lovely Miss Brown and when a suitor turns up he is promptly turned down in a short decorative vignette.
Dialogue sketch shows a daughter asking where George is and a mother noting the first of the month. The father, mistaken as a collector, threw him out, humorously reflecting household chaos.
A Birmingham Age Herald snippet notes many so called Paris gowns were not from Paris. It hints at fashion modistes with French names actually born to American birth names. The tease promises more details to follow.
A fragmentary exchange is recalled with Miss Petite-Jack noting a slight slowing. A friend recalls a comment about Mr. Bibbles and Heaven, amid cheers and a humorous reference to Conan Doyle describing lower spheres with beer and light wines.
Reported exchange shows Brown and Jones discussing Smith who prefers fighting to eating as a boastful remark. The narration notes Smith’s claimed diet choice and a related anecdote about eating at his house.
A brief amidships exchange mentions Mr Wayleigh and a woman soliciting funds for a cause. The reply to the lady requests relaying a message about chronic pain from wartime glueing, indicating a distant wartime memory and a request to defer or decline.
A quip notes that patience brings results while suggesting practical effort to pass time. The exchange frames waiting as a period for thought and minor tasks, with a playful nudge to stay productive during still moments.
A veteran reporter rushes from the Clarion after a train eighty five derails on a bridge. The exchange with the bridge watchman reveals the train’s routine morning mishap and the reporter’s urgency before press time.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness and itching followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water rinse. It advises drying gently and dusting Cuticura Talcum for a pleasant fragrance, priced at 25 cents each.
Popular Mechanics describes a new hydrostatic test setup for single lengths of concrete pipe in California. Two nested aluminum cylinders with tubular gaskets seal the pipe interior, allowing water pressure to test the pipe without false ends or tie-rods. Current safe limit is 150 psi and is expected to rise with further improvements.
A debate unfolds as a man with ponderous aims proposes another constitutional amendment while Senator Sorghum questions the need noting many amendments already exist. The exchange centers on whether the Constitution is too long to memorize and if a proposer should recite it from memory.
Consumers are urged to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the familiar signature In Use for Over 30 Years. The old remedy for infants and children remains trusted as a safe laxative and stomach settling treatment, with children reportedly crying for Fletcher's Castoria.
Frances Dolly Styles of Western Reserve University compares fashion to thought. She notes progressives broadcast ideas quickly, making earlier reform styles obsolete as four-year cycles repeat. Conservatives linger as a stabilizing force, likened to iron on a hitching strap. Also, Eskimo women near Hudson Bay still tattoo their faces.
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