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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1926
Page
4
A random miscellany notes quirks from Adriaan natives to frost on bulbs. It mentions frost prevention, bee egg rates, nettle diet for diabetes, a bluebird distinction, and education funding in 1776. Also covers a rooom for Beuma in Philadelphia, a Denver auto repairer, and color binding methods.
Miss Elizabeth Clem daughter of Gen John J Clem retired plans a trip to Washington as winter arrangements are made General Clem a prominent Grand Army of the Republic figure known as the drummer boy of Chickamauga carries his fame with him in the public circles
The American honey maker earns top status as the world’s champion. Producers use centrifugal extractors to remove honey from combs, yielding a clearer product than crude methods abroad.
A poet asks in a classical note if falling in love is dangerous, echoed by a Boston Transcript line about love and risk. The quip suggests romantic peril in ambiguous phrasing and playful diction.
A student named Johnnie was absent after noon. The next morning a note asks for excuse stating he got his feet wet coming home at noon and had no other shoes to wear.
Moody Bible Institute preacher urges reclaiming the enduring wells of faith. He likens biblical wells to channels of salvation from Augustine to Luther and Calvin, warns against the Philistine attack on doctrine, worship, and pulpit life, and calls for renewed pursuit of redemption forgiveness adoption regeneration sanctification and assurance.
A sermon excerpt notes salvation offered to believers and to confession with the mouth. It describes a public act of sprinkling blood on the Antel and two side nests to witness the promise.
The Gospel Herald urges believers to nourish the soul by feeding on the Word of God to become useful to God. It links spiritual growth to readiness for service and consistent daily scriptural study.
A brief reflection on mastering daily life by not letting small annoyances disturb inner peace. The quote by A B Simpson emphasizes calm composure and steady conduct in everyday trials.
Patchy, garbled text hints at a Bridgeport item referencing guilt and a tainted silence. readable bits mention a court or trial tone but lack clear names, dates, or actions.
Fragmentary lines suggest a meditation on infidels and mortals praying in trouble, referencing creation in the image of God and a Kuplist term. The readable text presents a religious or philosophical reflection rather than a clear news event.
Mr. Conkerton boasted of hanging on the buffers as a train roared at 70 miles an hour. His arms tired, hands slipped, and he remembered his head striking the rod in a hair raising tale from a bygone railway era.
A buyer returns a questionable volume titled Stories For All Occasions from Gookseller claiming it is a fake with no useful content. The customer says the book offers nothing a man could tell his wife when he returns home at 2 a.m. and seeks a refund or explanation.
A fragmented dialogue mentions Art Dent Sulesman Madam and Mrs Newrich asking about a dining area and whether sardines are kept there. The phrases imply a casual domestic scene with unnamed participants.
A hunter seeking a buck shoots a farmer's cow by mistake. The farmer values the animal at 60 bucks.
Parson Johnson questions Bradder Smith as to the honesty of carrying watermelons, with the Melon Toter denying impropriety while claiming daily transport for about two weeks. The exchange reflects a rural dispute over fruit handling and trust.
A humorous exchange has Jamson asking if you gave up teaching your wife to drive. Williams replies yes noting she released the clutch and let go of the steering wheel.
A domestic scene unfolds with implied friction over punctuality as one partner accuses the other of being late and unproductive, while the other defends personal purchases like a Plano and a dressy item as timely. The exchange hints at relationship strain and ongoing tension.
Unutilized resources theme notes Samson as a man of brawn wasted his strength and luck. The verse contemplates that he might have found greater success in a prize ring.
The widow asks how her husband died so soon after securing a substantial life insurance policy. She suspects the fatal policy was the motive and wonders if financial strain or premia contributed to his death.
A man greets an old friend and says he feels like a total loss after his wife spends an hour listing all the things wrong with him. The remark captures a moment of personal tension and humor in a domestic exchange.
A humorous exchange between Mrs. Jackson and Landy where he yearns for rent payment and she warns that wishes spoken aloud invite disappointment in a folksy dialect.
A traveler responds to praise of Yosemite’s beauties by noting he has seen just as pretty girls at home, shaping a humorous travel vignette about perceptions of scenery and local charm.
A playful exchange features one character complimenting another's appearance with a remark about recognizing them only after a second look. The witty banter highlights social ease and subtle humor typical of the period's lettered columns.
A buyer questions a $15 asking price for a banjo, while the seller Narold claims the instrument is in the pink of condition and satisfactory.
A disgruntled composer confronts a Broadway producer asking why Gilbert and Sullivan revivals persist. He asserts the producer claims to save royal ties and demands something superior, insisting on proof through a new, stronger piece.
A light exchange at a women's gathering centers on a joke about poker. Comment suggests a newcomer claiming no prior experience and a playful challenge about joining the game.
Navy social noted figure Miss Kvullon Gleaves daughter of Rear Admiral Albert Gleaves engaged to Albert Morris Cohen of Philadelphia. She is active in Girl Scout affairs and a popular member of the younger set in the national capital.
An English blacksmith reportedly becomes a prominent opera singer indicating a surprising shift from traditional smithing. The Detroit News notes the unexpected career change and its seriousness for blacksmithing labor.
A note on home activity with scissors pencil paint and crayon aiding quicker classroom adjustment. The article emphasizes early practice to prepare children for school tasks and responsibilities.
The Luddites were bands of manual workers in England from 1811 to 1816 who organized to destroy textile machinery and sometimes wreck factories. The movement centered in Nottingham and spread to other regions.
A Dearborn Independent note claims some pineapples grown locally reached weights around 17 pounds. The item mentions unusually large fruit as a curiosity in agricultural reporting.
Honolulu expands streets at a cost of 600000. Whale sharks in the North Atlantic measure 70 feet. Portland cement named for Isle of Portland. Two new spiders found in the Chatham Islands. Fire resistance tested for steel and tile. Ratchet screwdriver reverses by flipping blade. Boras manuscripts lack rental place in Edinburgh. Swamp beetles have four eyes. Ancient Chinese doctors used hemp as anesthesia. Pennsylvania leads buckwheat production. American bison lacks shoulder hump. One fiftieth of World War debt funded. Aristotle described rabies in antiquity. British gas industry carbonizes 16 million tons of coal yearly producing 270 million feet of gas. Capital £60 million. 150000 workers. Patrick and Mary Casey celebrate 88th birthdays in Vergennes with 67 years married.
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