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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
4
Pearson's Weekly explains trajectory behind a bullet's flight. It details the three forces acting on a bullet, gravity and air resistance, and the explosive charge driving it forward. It notes drop at 200 yards, bayonet fixes, extreme ranges, wall penetration, wind effects, and rifle individuality.
A collection of quirky anecdotes and opinions from Harper's Magazine and New York Press describe Haiti’s social customs with visiting whites, native creole manners, and odd observations. The piece notes slang shifts like Eye te and yaller legs poultry rules tied to presidential color, plus odd segues about railway odors and nosebleed home remedies from old newspaper quips.
Advertisement from Marsh Pi fad Co Chicago seeks agents to sell a patented stand and book case with high profit. Readers are urged to request a sample or full particulars by writing to No 542 West Lake Street.
The publisher announces a one day only offer on December 28 1899 to receive the Daily Capital for the year 1900 for two dollars. The promotion marks Iowa’s 53rd state anniversary and aims to introduce the paper widely in Iowa for the 1900 legislative and presidential year.
The Nickel Plate Road offers round trip fares at one third above the fare for trips during Christmas and New Year holidays. Tickets will be sold December 28 24 25 30 1899 and January 1 1900 valid for return through January 2 1900. Address General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago for details. Depot Van Buren St and Pacific Ave on the Elevated Loop.
For holiday vacations, tickets to Central Passenger Association points on the Nickel Plate Road cost a fare and a third round trip. Tickets are sold when day schools close and the day before closing, with return by January 10, 1900. For train service to Ft Wayne, Cleveland, Foresteria, Erie and other points, contact General Agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago.
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