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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
8
A collage of humorous quips and anecdotes from old periodicals including jokes about kissing foreheads soup miswarmed in Blighty and light social pratfalls. It mixes ethnic and social humor with rural vignettes and a tale of a pig and a wedding toast gone awry.
Forty years ago Iowa allowed distilled spirits under the wine and beer clause but total prohibition arrived in 1882. Wines and beer boosted saloons where whisky was sold as wine, driving many towns to ban them. The two mile law, championed by Senator William Larrabee, restricted saloons near towns that prohibited them, yet all compromises failed and public demand pushed toward prohibition.
The Sioux City Journal jokes that Elihu Root could mislead the League of Nations court as he did the liquor men on prohibition, suggesting the court may soon stray from international expectations.
The Aberdeen News notes the Democratic Party shows strong desire to hear and follow its leader's directives, signaling disciplined unity and readiness to act on policy and campaign plans.
Carroll Herald urges enforcement of the headlight regulation and right of way rules to prevent accidents. The column argues for stricter application of a four candle power limit and proper beam height and warns on spotlights. It also clarifies that the right of way favors the car on the right at intersections and cautions drivers about court outcomes if on the left in a collision.
A Sioux City Journal note suggests Senator Harding's acceptance speech satisfies Senators Lodge and Johnson, claiming it could be the era's greatest public utterance.
Sioux City Journal notes political trouble arises from Secretary Meredith being entered in the 2:02 class despite a speed record justifying the 2:10 class. The issue centers on eligibility and classification standards affecting his standing.
Anamosa Eureka notes a strong need for new houses as prices remain high and digs into who will take the lead to start construction. The Washington Post cites hope for Japan to allow California to decide another presidential election before foreclosing.
Hopkinton Leader reports Chautauqua started Monday afternoon with good weather strong programs and healthy attendance. Ticket sales were solid and by Tuesday noon guarantors were within $25 of topping the goal.
Frank A. Gustafson of Manning Iowa says he dropped from 170 to 140 pounds and suffered pains, indigestion and fatigue before taking Tanlac. After a month he gained 25 pounds, regained appetite, and feels strong enough to work again, reporting no fear of any job.
A testimonial touts Tanlac for relief from headaches dizziness and sleep issues. The ad notes availability in Monticello through Wm. W. Stickford Olin via McCoomber MaComber and Oxford Junction through K A Grimwood.
An ad asserts a preparation clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation causing stomach and intestinal ailments including appendicitis With one dose money is refunded and W W Stickford and druggists are promoting it everywhere
A man with a greatly distended stomach claims his distress and bloating vanished after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for three doses. He had avoided many foods for six years and now eats normally with confidence in the medicine.
Advertises Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as a internal remedy that reaches the blood to treat mucous surfaces. Claims cure of catarrh through blood purification and a blend of ingredients sold by F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio.
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