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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
8
A moral instruction essay urges women to maintain courtesy in all dealings. It contrasts social charm with business propriety, arguing politeness and timely payment preserve respect with merchants, bankers, and neighbors. Remember names, request favors politely, and avoid careless neglect of debts or courtesy.
A concise note on plural form usage from C. N. Lurie explaining that words like news politics and economics are singular in meaning and take singular verbs. It discusses doubt with words ending in s such as headquarters alms and means, noting variability between singular and plural forms.
Madam Duck warns Ikey about Mr Fox while he boasts he will not fear danger. Ikey corners Teddy Bear at the pond, pulls him into the water, then claims Fox is afraid of him. Madam Duck calls for Mr Dog as the scene ends with Teddy Bear still in Ikey’s grasp.
Mr Dow carries Teddy home after a boastful claim from Krive Prey and a village dog, as Ikey tells the animals that he has caught Mr Fox despite warnings from Mr Dog and his mother. Madam Dueck shakes her head while the farmyard animals wait on the outcome.
An exploration of the name Elizabeth tracing its biblical origins through ancient and royal lineages across Europe. The piece links Elizabeth to various historical figures, meanings, symbols the diamond talisman and notes lucky day and number along with a humor vignette about wedding rice and a crockery tip.
A verse contrasts two agents PUT-IT-OFF and DO-IT-NOW as drivers of mood and action. PUT-IT-OFF delays today while DO-IT-NOW acts swiftly, delivering cheer today and sparing tomorrow from sneers and delays.
The term Hawtt evolved into a general expression for cowardice tied to the era of fashionable gamecock fighting. Pure blood cocks were dark, while cross-strains, not fighters, showed white feathers symbolizing weakness.
Birmingham Age Herald notes Senator Snortsworthy embodies many statesman qualities with one caveat. The column highlights his tenure and electoral role despite heated debates.
The unit quotes a proverb about earning by torching the night and contrasts it with earnings from selling it. The line reflects a Boston Transcript style remark on labor and luck in late shifts.
The Weather Bureau of the United States Department of Agriculture provides many services beyond daily forecasts. They issue day to day forecasts, weekly outlooks, local region warnings, flood and storm advisories, frost and alfalfa warnings, stockman notices, and forest fire prevention alerts. These services aid farmers, shippers, railroads, and foresters by improving planning for perishable goods, transportation, and wildfire protection.
Winchester Virginia story reports K W Knee a churchman near Muertboro claims an encounter with a six foot black snake. Mrs Knee touched a snake hiding under a hen and the creature died. Knee later boiled the snake’s egg and suffered troubling dreams after eating it.
The World War record bureau reports New York City has the most soldiers and sailors with the Cohen surname in service, totaling about 2,500 in the metropolis. The state shows 2,400 Miles, 4,000 Sullivans, and 1,800 Joneses among service members. The Smiths lead the shire, and the Hindenburg disaster is noted in period context.
New York City home building has surpassed 100 million in value since tax exemptions took effect. Harry Curran, president of Manhattan Borough, notes plans since February 28 to start 20 807 dwellings for families, costing 387 million dollars, to house 6 004 families, up from last year.
Fiume remains idle amid political quarrels and disputes. Jugoslavia forms a line of Dalmatian steamers from Spalato Ragusa and Cutro to New York, bypassing Fiume. Jugoslavs reject Italian plan to merge Fiume Baross ports and assert sovereignty over Baross and Schussak. Captain Josephin named to stabilize Imme amid contending groups. Norway reports 25 years without Sunday bread.
Middletown reports a veteran named Blanchette in the 107th Infantry removed a bone fragment himself with his brother assisting after surgeons failed in 14 hospitals. The fragment, once moving and sharp, was kept as a souvenir and Blanchette says he feels well. Also noted is a tall ceremonial hat at the American Ministry in Constantinople used for funeral occasions.
The former German emperor is increasingly unpopular in Doorn Sjolland as he cannot appear in public without being hooted and jeered, a shift from months earlier when he drew pity or indifference.
Fashion writer notes sweaters and knitted jackets move from winter basics to chic summer attire. Lightweight, airy knits in whites, blues, greens, and oranges pair with white skirts and dropped sleeves. Bright orange leads summer color trends, with variety in coats and sleeveless options for cooler evenings.
The piece discusses durable colors like browns grays black and navy and argues for versatile gray fits over brown. It praises Tymek hats as economical and notes matching color combinations to maximize wardrobe value while minimizing cost and style risk.
The article weighs whether golf and hiking suits with knickers will become common for women nationwide. It notes varied opinions and highlights early adoption by athletic types with newer costumes featuring skirts that can button over the knickers after play.
Sash ribbons described as wide and beautiful crafted in checks of silver and color tones. The note highlights the appeal of sash ribbons and their decorative use in social or ceremonial settings.
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