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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
12
Col Macks Willard, seven feet two inches tall and 310 pounds, laments clothing, lodging, and social hurdles. He endured nine gunshot wounds in war and cannot fit standard amenities but notes one perk he can spot all the pretty girls in a crowd from his height.
A garbled collection notes claims such as the Canadian Federation of Labor having 22 000 members and an Arizona hunter killing 42 mountain lions in four days. Other items cite Hungary with baptism based age, frog skins as tough leather, and 1885 as the first ore and wheel pair.
Himan Dutcher of Oswego New York aged seventy eight is identified as the father of Desmond George Irwin Dutcher a six month old baby who the family says may be the youngest child of such an aged father in the country.
Kendrick reads election returns amid crowd in Philadelphia. Beside him stands Miss Charlotte Nash who held the title Miss St. Louis in last year’s Atlantic City pageant.
An old Chicago ordinance restricting how far women’s hat pins may extend beyond their hats remains on the books though long forgotten and likely unenforced.
Figures praise figs for high nutrient content and energy. Both fresh and dried varieties are valued for laxative properties and digestive aid, offering heat and stamina to the body.
The text hints at a view on narcotics as pointless for pain relief and includes garbled dialogue about a child playing and another person missing a golf game. It reads like a rough transcription with many errors and unclear subjects.
The piece notes a historic donation to the Boy Scouts of America to boost recreational reading for American boys. Writers Zane Grey Arthur Reeves and Douglas Fairbanks will help craft engaging stories with science and invention themes. Scout executive James West says the aim is to provide appealing literature that builds character and citizenship while avoiding trashy material.
Eagle Scout L. C Irvine, Jr. of Augusta Georgia is pictured for his archery skills. The article notes archery as a merit badge in the scouts curriculum and mentions boys making their own bows and arrows as part of the activity.
Mrs. J. T. Farran of the Bronx lauds Boy Scouts as the strongest influence on developing youth physically and spiritually. She recalls visiting her son at camp and highlights swimming canoeing hikes and campfires as wholesome, memory rich experiences.
Albany philanthropist George C Hawley donates two acre island near the permanent scout camp as part of a broader gift to local boy scout work. The camp spans 25 acres with buildings valued at 15000 dollars and the island valued at 5000 dollars, bringing Hawleys total contributions to about 55000 dollars.
Boy scouts from Camp Hawley rushed in their canoes after sighting a fisherman and an exhausted swimmer in Lake Kinderhook New York. They reached the boat and found the rescues unconscious. First aid was given and continued ashore until doctors arrived who credited the scouts with saving the swimmer’s life.
Elmer Rader formerly of Troop No 11 Meriden Conn earned respect from Robert W Hallam who named him chief beneficiary in an estate exceeding 76000 dollars Hallam provides for Rader to receive a college education then half of the remainder after graduation and the other half five years later.
A quotation praising practical work over politics. It compares growing two ears of corn or two blades of grass where only one grew before to deserving better of mankind. The lines extol essential service to country beyond politicians.
In England a pair of guinea fowls are offered as a price efficient guardian alternative to dogs. The birds are described as more effective in alarming and guarding property, presented alongside a note about dog licensing costs and practical benefits.
An arctic winter approaches and fashion editors note furs dominate current styles. A New York Times fashion writer cites unprecedented fur coat vogue as the season’s standout.
The piece traces how furs rose from status symbols to daily essentials as cars changed winter wear. It highlights sable, mink, ermine, sealskin, chinchilla, and fur collars, with coats evolving to long car coats and wraps. It notes a shift toward all fur ensembles and the prominence of luxe materials in social life.
Lydia a seller of purple in Thyatira heard Paul and others speak, and her heart the Lord opened to attend to the things spoken. This note records her conversion as a key early European turning point in Acts 16 14.
A devotional recounting Paul’s voyage to Philippi in Macedonia and Lydia’s conversion after hearing the gospel. It stresses salvation through opening hearts to God, cites Acts 10 2 and 11 14, and urges personal faith as the book of heaven records names.
Instructions for a child hat using black velvet ribbons and faille ribbon. Crown formed from twelve 18 inch ribbon pieces on a silk circle, with central twist and decorative embroidery. A wire crown fits the head with a brim secured, creating a petal framed look.
To clean coral beads dissolve a teaspoon of borax in a pint of warm water. Dip the coral and when clean pass through tepid water. Dry by rolling in a soft towel.
The Christian Observer notes John B. Gough praising the influence of a friend's word about Christ, suggesting that what may be a small matter to one person can be everything to another. The piece frames personal faith as transformative for a needy individual.
A remark attributed to Lee Thoyven notes that barriers for aspiring talent are not yet in place to tell them how far they may go. The comment frames ambition against limits as a warning to push forward.
The quote urges daily effort beyond morning resolutions. It emphasizes giving your best in every battle of the day to truly live up to initial intentions and personal commitment.
A reflection on Augustine’s thought that God promises forgiveness to true repentance, while warning against procrastination. The note emphasizes timely repentance and the certainty of divine mercy for those who seek it sincerely.
Brooklyn woman Mrs Englemann testifies to relief from nervous trouble sleepless nights and better appetite after four years use of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad promotes the product for PMS menopause and general nervous unrest stressing its fifty year record and community praise.
Druggists in the county authorize a full pint bottle of Allenrhu as a guaranteed cure for rheumatism. If it does not stop the agony and reduce swelling, money is refunded. James H. Allen, the discoverer, says no money should be paid unless Allenrhu conquers the disease. mail orders processed.
A Chicago exchange hints at Delilah as the original lady barber in a brief first on record note. The item recalls a bygone era of storefront grooming and the playful nickname associated with Delilah.
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