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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
1
A reflective piece warns that rushing forward makes turning corners dangerous. It contrasts easy smooth roads with devious paths that require discipline, courage, and mercy. The author likens misfortune after a sharp turn to a loss of friendships and tarnished prospects, urging charity and self restraint.
A collection of dated kitchen guidance and recipes including brown bread crumb apple mix and nut loaf, with directions for yorks references, tube pan cake sizing, mushroom onion seasoning, stuffed peppers with buttered crumbs, and Spanish potatoes served with cold meats. ©1922 Western Newspaper Union.
Poem by Will M Maupin about turning dreams of a garden into spring soil work. The speaker imagines planting in February March and April and ends by buying greens from the corner store.
Merson argues that individuals must decide their own future rather than rely on others thoughts. Learning from others aids thinking but cannot replace original reasoning, which drives personal progress and independence. Those who rely on secondhand ideas fail to advance or solve future problems.
A reflection on work stressing duty and attitude. It contrasts grudging labor with grateful effort, urging workers to breathe life into tasks and maintain an upstanding, generous temper. The quotation attributed to Henry Giles emphasizes elevating even mundane toil.
A linguistic tour explains why melted cheese dishes are called Welsh rabbit and why English and continental slang use humorous animal or bird names for foods. The piece notes that Welsh toast cheese enjoys frequent nicknames across cultures and timelines.
In a moonlit scene Ernest confesses love to Maud but fears it cannot be. He discovers his color stud is broken, not his heart, prompting a dramatic, humorous twist. A separate quip has Mr Woodleigh recounting a long‑ago prank of an opportunistic leverage over a schoolteacher’s salary.
London Lit Bits mocks rumors from a small town about theaters and Paris underworlds. A tongue in cheek exchange notes elderly country ladies and a dry village in a playful gossip sketch.
The Salesman presents a new shirt style as the latest in gentlemen's wear. The Customer reacts with a stark comparison, likening the trend to a death wail.
A curious dialogue reveals a traffic cop with a genial smile and a sympathetic warden who expresses interest in books. The warden notes pocketbooks are the only books that interest him while a visitor plans to bring more on her next trip.
Mrs Fox endures a cross husband who scolds every meal until Granny Fox counsels hunger is the best sauce and Mrs Fox secretly eats, then returns to cook for the husband who must learn to value her cooking. He eventually brings home chickens and shares the chores, reclaiming his role as husband.
A conversation reveals a planned weekend with the Greens at their summer cottage, with humor about whose idea it was. The invitation is presented as genuine, not a social visit of a casual nature.
The piece traces the origin of the name Agnes from agnos to agnus and notes its association with the Church of Saint Agnese and ritual lambs blessed by the pope. It discusses how Inez evolved from Ines in Portuguese usage, its spread to England, and literary ties to Agnese variants. It ends with talisman lore linking Inez to chrysolite, a lucky day Thursday, and the chrysanthemum as her flower.
Comic panel style dialogue reflects political satire about national realignment and public exposure. A statesman boasts of seeking publicity for public service while avoiding campaign focus, hinting at political strategy during a turbulent era.
Poem fragment notes no funds in sight yet eyes the gold sunlight and silver sea. The speaker holds wealth in heart with Love, Hope, and Cheer, expressing optimistic sentiment.
A Department of Agriculture member notes that attitudes now favor people carrying bundles as a mark of progress. The only social restraint is causing others inconvenience, and a woman must consider accompanying companions.
The article advises that good breeding limits a married woman from overloading with bundles to avoid upsetting her husband. It cautions not to insist on carrying extra items when with a husband or in another’s car, and to avoid bulky luggage in crowded trains or cars to spare fellow travelers discomfort.
A note from the era urges physical vigor with a quip about a strong man Ike not begging. It recalls starting as a physical wreck and the transformation through walking and effort, highlighting the value of exercise.
A quotation credits Basselin with coining vaudeville and argues women hold unique spiritual vision and intuitive grasp of whole matters. It posits women as heralds of enduring ideals and capable of training and education not yet fully utilized by men.
Mrs CHRIST. PETROFF of 318 W Liberty St Cincinnati Ohio says nervous troubles and weakness plagued her for a year before Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her strength. She praises its safety and says she could not have carried her 9 19 months old son without it.
Uncle Eben laments a decline in strong oratory. He blames many capable speakers for turning their attention to salesmanship rather than public speaking.
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