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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
7
Green's August Flower presents itself as a long proven remedy for nervous dyspepsia sour stomach constipation indigestion torpid liver dizziness headaches and related digestive issues. It claims fifty eight years of successful use in millions of households worldwide with bottles priced at 80 and 90 cents.
Gap Johnson asks a jeweler to fix a damaged clock while a farcical account unfolds. The jeweler wonders how the clock fell into ruin as a preacher allegedly claimed births tied to ticks and a boy fires seven shots into the clock, prompting chaos and blame.
Consumer alert urges buyers to look for the Bayer name on aspirin packages or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer Aspirin. The message emphasizes safety backed by physicians and decades of use with a caution about imitations.
A vintage advertisement highlights Cole's Carbon salve from The J. Cole Co. Rockford Illinois. It claims quick relief from minor burns and cuts with no scar and lists pricing at 60 cents with mail order options.
Mandy and her husband had been separated for three weeks. A neighbor presses about patching things up. Mandy replies that constant patching up was the main reason she left, highlighting ongoing friction and discontent.
A physician’s prescription has become a nationwide remedy for croup and coughs. It claims rapid relief within 15 minutes without vomiting and is marketed as essential for homes with children, praised as the quickest relief known for colds and whooping cough.
A scientist reports that passing sand through clouds can induce rain while a humorous aside notes personal rain whenever a suit is pressed. The remark references the Boston Globe style.
A fragment lists reflections on engagement and life as theater with questions about who is involved. It notes cautious optimism that ideas take time to become practice and that failures can advance success. The tone contrasts surprise with contemplation of prejudice and background.
A study of rest in Hebrews 4 detailing creation rest Canaan rest Christ present rest and future redemption. It contrasts distrust with faith and explains how a cleansed conscience and surrendered will yield the Sabbath of the soul through faith and obedience.
Marshall argues souls act as conductors or insulators of Christ with electricity as a metaphor. He contrasts how some substances permit flow while others impede it.
A church sermon quotes Romans to affirm that there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. The message emphasizes faith in Christ and divine acceptance, urging believers to live by the Spirit rather than the flesh.
A concise quotation from Jeremy Taylor stating that a good man is the best friend and therefore the first to be chosen.
Evangelical teacher calls daily bread a greatest miracle and stresses its provision for people as a guiding spiritual principle.
A brief note from The Living Word comments on the nature of Satan and the surprising number of his followers, framing a theological discussion about devilish influence.
A Washington Star fashion writer notes ensemble costume mania across occasions. It features three piece affairs in blue crepe de chine and black satin, Paris importations, tailored coat dresses, and sporting outfits. hats in black felt and velvet dominate, with evening gowns in tulle lace and metal cloths.
A Kansas City Star fashion writer criticizes a city street costume as a hodgepodge of rose dress, brown hat, feather gauntlets, plaid stockings and brown shoes. The piece urges simple, harmonious ensembles and highlights sleek frocks with tailored lines and subtle color schemes.
The article notes watches shrinking to brooch size, highly practical and decorative. It highlights their unusual shape and jeweled design making them less noticeable at first glance.
After weeks of continuous sunshine Britain experiences a refreshing rain shower. Mr Blank tells his gardener Pat that this rain will do a lot of good, and Pat agrees an hour of rain now beats a month of sun any time.
A brief, fragmented note describes a stork that supposedly visits the community, then counters with the idea that it is actually the wolf that accompanies the stork during enlistment, signaling a curious local superstition or cartoon-like remark.
A fragmentary note reflects on reckless driving and fatal crashes with grim humor. It mentions Boe and passing maneuvers as a cautionary theme, hinting at a local memorial voice about speed and death.
A county clerk questions a young applicant's age as she seeks a marriage license in Indianapolis. The woman replies humorously that she is "highteen," and reveals this is her third attempt.
An irate boarder taunts his landlady claiming fifteen years of boarding house life. She answers with wry humor noting she would not be surprised by such a claim, hinting at a long and familiar dispute.
In a home scene, a mother questions if the towel held by Bobbie is dry after being near the fire. Bobbie replies that it's likely done as the towel shows brown coloration.
The fragment hints at a conflicted view of a performer or writer, noting critics misjudge him and that public opinion shifts with the quality of his work. It contrasts positive reception when the show shines with disappointment when it underperforms.
In a brief item from The Progressive Grocer, two flappers joke about Maud's engagement. One remarks she stops speaking to friends, while the other quips that her head is swollen with pride and that guests may toss puffed rice at her wedding.
A terse, puzzle like exchange hints at a checkbook aligning with literature departments. References to a grandfather in history, a father in biography, and a fiancée in fiction suggest a genealogical or thematic link rather than a concrete event.
Dialogue excerpt shows Miss Gloria agreeing to kiss if Mr Youngblood calls for his father, who is not at home. The scene centers on hesitation and a request for paternal input.
Two speakers debate truth and hearsay with tangled repetition. The snippet shows playful wordplay on knowing and hearing, highlighting miscommunication and certainty in conversation.
A landlady recounts renting a room to a cinema actor while she was out and asks for extra carpet in front of his mirror, describing him as good looking.
A reporter asks a convict about his presence and role inside the facility. The convict warns to watch what you do, stating that care is precisely why he is incarcerated.
A job inquiry prompts a reply about references from a last employer, with the applicant noting the reference has been dead ten years. The humorous exchange appears under a Progressive era business light.
Two lovers express longing and a promise to wait for each other despite financial and life constraints. The exchange centers on devotion, future plans, and enduring commitment amid separation uncertainties.
A witty exchange frames a learned man admitting he reads while his wife prepares for social events. The quip highlights time for books and magazines amid social duties and leisure.
A brief social exchange recalls meeting Mr Smith at 10:30, engagement at 11, and a breakup before midnight, noting the rapid sequence of events and the parties involved.
In a candid exchange, Tom recalls meeting only two truly attractive women, naming Joan and another unnamed figure, reflecting on societal gaze and personal memory.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp-Root as a kidney liver and bladder medicine trusted by druggists. It claims years of proven results and urges readers to start treatment or request a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York, noting the newspaper.
A small boy writes a two-word life thesis saying life and love are painful. His note hints that telling others can breed resentment and hurt. The fragment reflects a child’s blunt observation on difficult feelings and social consequences.
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