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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
10
A compilation of oddities and trivia notes covering science history geography and culture. Items mention dragonflies neutralizing mosquitoes gas canisters for soldiers and ancient Roman aqueducts among varied snippets.
Mrs. W H Felton of Georgia is nominated to fill the expired term. Senator Watson helps her to be sworn in at the Capitol. Senator elect George waives credentials to allow Felton to serve for one day.
Fifteen year old Marlon Talley daughter of a Kansas City railroad telegraph operator impressed Otto Kahn and Giulio Gatti-Cazazza with a lyric soprano. She was advised not to perform publicly for at least three years and to study with a good teacher.
In Los Angeles a divorce court holds sending kisses by mail as evidence of disloyalty. Mrs. Joseph A. Green faced charges against her husband and produced letters proving another woman sent kisses back. The court granted separate maintenance and alimony.
Police inspector recalls a girl aged eleven who behaved like a six year old. The mother says the child has not left home for a year and is fed only on malted milk eggs and fresh milk from no bottle as she cannot feed herself.
Educated individuals tend to memory strength through regular practice and attention while the uneducated often suffer flabby recall due to inattention. Memory, enhanced by energy and discipline, underpins success and should be drilled with steady effort to avoid failure.
Poem notes how frost and sun create a singular, tender image of the speaker's baby. The lines describe artful windows and glowing coals shaping the infant's features as the ultimate, cherished picture. The piece ends with a copyright notice by Will M Maupin.
Short societal essay urges generosity as a virtue. It cites the Good Book and Quakers, praising selfless giving even if others mock. The message: happiness comes from giving, not from repayment or praise.
A reflective essay argues humanity advances despite flaws. It praises moral progress since ancient times, notes better communication and education, and foresees civilization improving through better understanding and global awareness. The piece ends with cautious optimism about living in a dynamic era.
A traditional oyster dish to serve four or five. Use two dozen oysters with parboiled celery and oyster liquor. Layer buttered dish with oysters celery crumbs pepper salt and butter. Repeat two layers and finish with celery crumbs and liquor mixed with cream. Bake until top crumbs brown.
In a quirky narration Isabel imagines Daniel phoning his wife after salvation while a pompous phrenologist vibes on character. A humorous exchange follows about trust and dislike. The strip ends with a humorous domestic quip on money and pockets.
Readable phrases note a casual discussion of complexion and beauty with intermittent names and incomplete dialogue. overall text appears as stray, disjointed lines lacking coherent narrative or clear attribution.
Dawdle claimed he had chances enough but poor ones. Tye observed that whenever opportunity knocked, Dawdle proceeded to knock it.
A shopkeeper and customer exchange about stock dates with humor and a misheard year. The dialogue satirizes shopper trust while depicting a family scene of chores and daily life.
An advertising manager of an odor concern extols window displays as a reach out to passers-by. He says a window display invites customers to notice the product with the claim See me Here I am.
The text quotes John Payne on hearing people sing Home Sweet Home in European cities despite hunger. It then discusses a Japanese beauty ideal describing straight black hair and a narrow long face with a Fuji-like outline, detailing facial proportions.
A motto from Our Dumb Animals urges making the most of small joys to pave the way to greater happiness and to grasp every chance to help others. It emphasizes cheerful hope and daily helpfulness as guiding principles.
An editorial from the Vancouver Sun argues that worldly progress does not erase the belief that true greatness is shown by how many people a person can snub with disdain.
Dialog snippet shows a couple arguing over seating in a car with tension about public perception. The husband urges the wife to join him in front, while the wife questions their marriage visibility. The brief reflects domestic strain and social scrutiny.
A notable figure reveals pride in a performer who writes the script, advertises, and acts all parts. The quoted exchange shows support for artists controlling multiple aspects of production. The remark reflects ongoing advocacy for DIY theater practices.
A motorist testifies in court claiming he did not know the officer was on duty when he struck him, insisting he thought the officer was merely a pedestrian. The judge considers the unexpected confusion and the implication for the verdict.
A dialogue pairs a dreamy gaze at snow capped peaks with a practical push for building a hotel. The exchange highlights contrasting attitudes toward capitalizing on natural scenery.
A young employee informs supervisor of a near relative in danger while the office boy watches rain drenched streets. The supervisor asks about his grandmother and receives an unsure but hopeful reply that she is “coming along all right.”
The fragment quotes a line about an idealist as a very young man who believes all women are angels, suggesting a satirical or reflective dialogue on ideals and gender. The source reads as a snippet without broader context or attribution.
Mtg. J. W. Pieling of 616 19th St Los Angeles owner of a bookstore at 219 Mercantile Place reports overcoming a long standing indigestion and nervousness with Yantae a remedy he says restored appetite sleep and energy. He describes prior fatigue swelling in legs and heart palpitations and credits Yantae for his improved health. Advertisements note the product availability from druggists.
Gold finds in Madagascar attract attention with rich districts along the eastern slope. Nuggets and dust occur in stream beds though the main lode remains undiscovered. crude methods persist and only native workers have endured the harsh climate.
A Western city candidate Mr Grow canvassed homes for Ward 1 but was chased by a friendly dog at one door. He declared his aim to be councilman amid a joking interruption. A separate家庭 incident features a father misreading Mother Goose to a child, prompting a humorous exchange about a sheep and a stake.
A terse exchange in the Louisville Courier Journal reports a risky street remark with a warning to keep quiet to avoid arrest. The dialogue references cautionary language and potential legal consequences.
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