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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
5
A New York Sun citation advises even steps with weight evenly distributed while ascending. Do not spring or crouch. stand squarely on each stair and move slowly to avoid muscle strain and allow full lung expansion.
Anecdotes recount Senator Hale of Maine teasing an Irish passenger in a crowded stagecoach. A witty exchange ends with the Irish woman asserting there is no room, using her large hoops as a playful refutation. The clipping then shifts to Napoleons return rumors in 1815 and a Nansen welcome prank in Leeds.
In towns with close back windows residents can use a thin dab of white paint on glass to mimic frosted glass while keeping light. Apply with a light even hand to resemble ground glass. Also cites jokes about women smoking and men chasing others for mistakes from Detroit Free Press and Atchison Globe.
A large commodious house with a large barn is available for rent after November 1. For terms and details inquire of J. W. Doxee.
Plymouth Rock chicks for sale at 18 cents each. Mrs N Parrorr offers quick sale if taken now. Contacts not clear due to faded text.
On December 28 1899 the Daily Capital Des Moines offers a one day only deal for $2 to receive the 1900 year edition by mail. The publisher aims to introduce the paper in Iowa while noting the 53rd Iowa statehood anniversary and upcoming 1900 political year. Send a $2 check to Lafe Young in Des Moines with a timely letter. Sample copies are free.
Nickel Plate Road offers round trip fares at one and a third times to any Central Passenger Association territory point. Tickets on December 28 24 25 30 1899 and January 1 1900, return by January 2 1900. Inquiries to General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago Depot Van Buren St and Pacific Ave on the Elevated Loop.
Limited parties will be escorted by Mr Walter Boyd Townsend under The American Tourist Association management with itineraries maps and tickets available from agents of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway.
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