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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
3
A poem from Punch mocks modern romance and the attitude of the professional lover. It contrasts old knightly devotion with playful, money influenced humor, suggesting poets now aim to make women laugh rather than woo with passion.
A Kansas City Star item notes a new lunatic asylum superintendent strolling the grounds when an inmate nods in greeting and says the new man is liked because he resembles one of the inmates. The superintendent responds with a polite thank you.
A Pennsylvania farmer owns a prized Alderney cow. A stranger asks for the price, prompting the farmer to quip about a tax assessor or rail accident, in a humorous exchange reported by the Argonaut.
A collection of brief humorous quips from historical newspapers features a couple arguing about past kisses, a man preferring distance from certain nature details, and a Baltimore American line about Bobby Bings accused of bibulous behavior.
Dr Joly of Bagnoles de Yenne France recommends simple gymnastic routines for varicose veins. Lie on back raise legs to right angle perform single then both leg sets repeat two to three times daily for five to ten minutes. Finish with an alcohol rubdown and deep breathing to reduce swelling and pain.
A study notes that when ocean waves are half the ship's length the bending stress is only slightly higher than in smooth water. If waves equal or exceed the ship's length, stresses rise significantly, so for ships around 800 feet long the maximum bending moments are much smaller than for a 1 400 foot vessel.
A New York detective recalls a chase after Ethan Hardwick alias, pursuing him through houses and rooftops. The pursuit culminates with Hardwick evading capture by stepping onto a parallel train, revealing a rare chance encounter as both trains sped toward Trenton.
A Glasgow milkman suspected of overusing the pump before deliveries rushed to drain a cream barrel when warned a sanitary inspector was nearby. He emptied a milk cask into a large can, but the inspector did not appear and the tipster’s wife benefited with extra rich milk that morning.
In Edward Gosse’sCollected Essays a vivid pen portrait of Algernon Swinburne appears. Gosse praises him as the most extraordinary of his acquaintances, describing a small, stooped man with a disproportionately large head and a nearly immaterial, fairy-like frame. He recalls Swinburne’s early days around 1875, noting his hyperactive intellect, minimal fatigue, and ghostly, unseeing movement through busy streets.
The article discusses how blind learners struggle to form mental notions of size and shape without direct handling. It notes that models fail to convey real dimensions and that standards fade without ongoing tactile contact. An example shows a boy regaining sight and misjudging sizes of familiar people and objects.
The sun does not emit a constant amount of heat, varying up to ten degrees on Earth. Investigations show heat correlates with sunspot activity, though seasons depend on Earth's tilt, radiation and reflection add complexity. Smithsonian researchers anticipate longer, more accurate weather forecasts in time.
Excerpted dialogue turns on women serving as soldiers and a child violinist. Meekton doubts female soldiers while Henrietta questions, noting uniform sameness. A separate scene shows a mother addressing Tommie about encouragement, with a quip about hats.
A detailed ledger of road labor and material payments across multiple districts including Finn, Bobren, Sumner, Prairieburg, and Sumner Lumber Co. entries. It itemizes bridge repairs, culverts, tiling, grading, hauling, and labor by numerous workers and firms, with totals and recapitulation showing county budgets and line items.
The District Court of Jones County Iowa appoints and commissions Mary E Glenn estate administrator. All creditors must file sworn claims with the Clerk within legal time. Debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa December 7 1H. Ade J Wixson, Administrator.
Executrix Anna Mary A Brown appointed by the District Court of Jones County Iowa. Notice to heirs and creditors to prepare payments and avoid costs. Also a petition to sell real estate in the estate of Michael Hofacre deceased to pay debts. Hearing set for December 18 1914 at the Anamosa courthouse.
W. L. Stoddard of Sioux City Iowa suffered stomach troubles keeping him from work for a month. After one dose of Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy he returned to work with relief. His wife praised the remedy and noted she bought two bottles plus the regulator. The ad claims it cleanses the digestive tract and has saved lives and operations. It promotes widespread availability through W W Stickford and local druggists.
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