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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
6
In early Japanese railways passengers learned to avoid head injuries as glass became common. Officials recall Tokyo to Yokohama trips, first trains, and the white painted window bars to warn riders. Some old cars still serve on remote branch lines.
Instructions from the New York Sun advise careful trunk packing with flat stacking, tissue paper wrapped dresses, small boxes for collars and ribbons, and safe hat storage. The piece then shifts to a study of Korean profanity, noting a paradoxical usage that escalates to calling someone grandchild and ends with a strong insult.
A Kenyah superstition from Borneo relies on consulting a hawk named flakka before long travel. If the hawk wings to the right it signals a good journey, if to the left or wing flaps, the trip is delayed until a favorable sign appears. The article also notes a hospital story and a Swinton musicale writeup mentioned in a quip from Puck.
A Baltimore American quote notes a tenor asking his manager to indorse his notes. The exchange highlights a tense moment over financial or contractual details. No further context is provided.
A collection of humorous riddles like What if it gives a cold cures a cold and pays the doctor bill a draft and questions about lovers and modest jewelry. The notes include a fragment from Her Indorsement a dialogue about engagement and two quips from Puck and Richmond Times Dispatch plus a quotation about suffering becoming beautiful from Aristotle.
The article notes Japan's native dog breed differs from Western types and lacks traditional guard or herding roles. It describes a wolfish appearance, stubborn temperament, and historic royal use in breeding, with legends of dogs delivering dramatic feats such as choking a tiger. The Japan Magazine tone emphasizes ferocity and tenacity.
Haydon the Painter recalls Byron's outburst when Lady Byron dined in the room. Byron, infuriated by women present, overturned the luncheon by throwing the veal cutlets into the hall and calling a German term in front of witnesses.
A St Louis Post Dispatch quote envisions a Junk Day national holiday to clear junk from homes and properties, provoking laughter and concern about what would remain of households. The exchange highlights practical and emotional tensions around clutter and tradition.
Public notice announces the appointment of Theodore Bebrends as administrator with will annexed for the estate of Bernhard Andrews Kihen Keltreuds in Jone County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk and debtors should promptly pay to avoid costs. dated December 7 1916 in Avamosa Iowa.
Final reports of executors and guardians in Jones County estates have been filed with the Clerk of the District Court. A final hearing is set for December 22, 1916, at the court in Anamosa, Iowa, where interested parties may appear to file exceptions and contest approval.
The District Court of Jones County Iowa appoints A M Fairbanks administrator of the estate of John Stephens deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the Clerk of Court within legal time. Heirs and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa December 1910. Doxsee & Doxsee attorneys for the estate.
DOXSEE & DOXSEE ATTORNEYS AT LAW describe a general law practice with emphasis on settlement of estates in the probate court located in Lavell Block Monticelo Town.
An advertisement claims nervousness caused by constipation responds quickly to Chamberlain’s Tablets. It states the tablets improve digestion and are available for sale by Nettlitz & Kay.
Louisville Courier Journal quotes a girl expressing a wish to see herself as others do and a rebuttal that views time before a mirror as vanity. The exchange highlights concerns about self image and reflection.
A newspaper notice likens a cough to a fire bell and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Kettlitz & Kay. The testimonial by Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrewa Indiana credits the medicine with breaking up persistent coughs after colds or grip.
Chamberlain tablets praised for constipation relief. Described as pleasant to take, mild and gentle in effect. For sale by Kettlitz and Kay.
A historical advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming a hundred dollar reward for incurable cases. It touts 35 years of use, explains blood-borne action on mucous surfaces, and urges immediate use with testimonials available from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio and local druggists.
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