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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1927

Page

16

Holiday visitors and departures fill Hopkinton scene

A long notice lists numerous Hopkinton residents visiting relatives across Iowa and Minnesota for Christmas and holidays. It notes teachers, students, and family members traveling home from Iowa City, Detroit, Ames, Des Moines, and other places. Several local obituaries and family announcements are included, with details on deaths and survivors.

Huberta Livingstone William Adams Iowa City Hi. Livingstone Adams Livingstone Minneapolis O. W. Smith J. G. Belknap Melvin Belknap Cedar Rapids Ralph Milroy Manchester Ed Hanscom Delhi Henry Miller Barbara H. M. Reeve S. P. Carter Mary Carter Sammy Carter, Jr Dubuque Odys Moore Oron Geraldine Moore B. A. Moore Irene Minnie Zeuch W. F. Zeuch Keosauqua Minnie Hawarden Clara Zeuch Chicago Leonard Gibbs Henry Gibbs Strawberry Point Nelle Wilson Frances Coyle Monticello E. V. Laughlin New York Washington, D. C Charles Maurice Talmadge Oto Donald McDonald Ames A. T. Wheleess Mercy W. C. Mason A. W. Steiner McConnell William Guthrie Farnhamville Thurla Lane Mount Auburn Marjorie Wiltsie Wilma Kirkwood Smithland Betty Latta Scotch Grove Mable Briney Ohio Lela Morrow Charles City John Morrow Donald Wilson Forgan Saskatchewan I. T. Wilson Town State College Delbert Skinner Hopkinton Edward Cox Colesburg W. B. Cox E. Rose Williamson F. E. Williamson Des Moines Bernadine Brock Eleanor MacDonald Edward Johnson Illinois Earl DeShaw Louise Gestel Junior Thompson Iowa University E. 8. Snodgrass Hopkins Will Garvin James Fairley Marion Jim Morgan William Johnson Center Junction James Johnson Alva Edwards Monmouth Viola Greene Edna Thompson Algona Clyde Thompson Ruth Johnson Will Johnson Town City Margaret Wallace Elaine Lorraine Carl U.T. Wheeless Gladys Marolf Fayette Ruth Marolf Roy Marolf Alfred Marolf Birnadine Irene Brock Hunt Earlville L. J. Ortmann Cedar Mary Eleanor Iowa State Teachers College Lenox College Wauken Platteville Vivian Dunlap Duluth Minn Emma Dunlap Minerva Jane Martin George and Pauline Martin Delaware County Marian Stutt Ball Club Lottie Mellenger Anderson, Ind Lillian Williams Lake Genevt Wis Francis Martin James Marin Lester Martin Tillman Grapes Lillian Blanchard Eva van Auken Charles Grapes Fredericks S. D Mabel Havens R. V. Bradle A. N. Smith John Ratcliff Mildred Marie Huggins John P. McCutcheon Leroy Kenneth McCutcheon Babe Mae Lloyd Granite City Clara Della Greiser Theodore W. Greiser Buffalo Iowa Olin Jones County Clem Cozart Arlington Lila Cozart Milwaukee Frances Murdock Decorah Edward Giladys Helen William Vanita Leonard Mae Benz Dexter William Greiser Merriam Neb Gladys Homan Valentine Elsie Coleman Kilgore Grace Monier Howard Blanche Greiser Crookston Cozart H. E

Ancient Pharaoh Rameses III Seen as Wealthiest Ancient Figure

The New York Times cites Herodotus and Diodorus noting Pharaoh Rameses III or Rhampsinitus ruled about 3,000 years ago with an estimated fortune of 400,000 talents, roughly 10 billion today in buying power, plus context on prices of the era such as oxen at $1 and a day’s wage at 12 to 20 cents.

Herodotus Diodorus Plutarch Rameses III Rhampsinitus Ditodorus Rameses New York Times

How Vanderbilt Earned First Hundred Dollars

The tale follows young Cornelius Vanderbilt as a farm and boatman hopeful. On May 1, 1810, he negotiates a $100 loan from his mother by pledging to work his rocky eight-acre field by his sixteenth birthday. He mobilizes neighbors to complete the task, securing the funds on May 1, then grows that sum into a vast fortune over decades.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Commodore Meade Minnigerrode Cotier

A Walk With Thoreau And His Quiet Woods Family

Mary Hosmer Brown recalls Thoreau guiding children through strict forest manners. A whistle draws woodpeckers and squirrels while birds respond to changes in tune. Children stay still as Thoreau feeds a departing pet from his pocket, introducing his woodland family.

Thoreau Vie Mary Hosmer Brown Concord

Old Hawaiian Custom of Casting Offerings at Kilauea

The ancient practice in Hawaii involved casting chelo ber ries into Kilauea’s crater to propitiate the goddess Pele. Pele is believed to appear in various guises and recently eruptions showed the goddess can harm individuals. Red flags mark village boundaries and a live pig is tied as a sacrifice to the goddess. Kilanen is a counter on Mauna Loa’s eastern slope, noting Mauna Loa as the world’s largest volcano.

Kilauea Hawaii Pele Mauna Loa

Antiquity of Bagpipes Evidence in Persia Text

Antiquity of bagpipes noted by Jacques de Morgan from excavations in Persia. Terra cotta figures dating from the sixth century BC show players believed to be bagpipes. Later Persian depictions from Takht-e Rostam in the sixth century AD reinforce that the instrument was in use across 14 centuries between early figures and rock carvings.

Jacques de Morgan Persia Talhi-i-Bostan de Morgan Takht-t-Rogstur

Foxgloves the Fairies Gloves in Fairyland Tale

A 1927 fairy tale explains foxgloves as the fairies gloves. King Toadstool the Red and Queen Toadstool the Yellow host a magical reception in Fairyland. Fairy gloves grow best in woods not gardens, so keep foxgloves in their woodland home.

Fairyland Mother Toadstool Toadstools Thale Camdone Eek Gauci Western Newspaper Union

Land of Everlasting Fire near Caspian Sea

The region near the Caspian Sea known as the Land of Everlasting Fire features desert‑wilderness with constant flames rising from tents and temple pinnacles. Flames result from underground gas pockets ignited spontaneously, not from spirits, and can be triggered by a simple coal touch or by placing paper with clay at the surface.

Caspian Sea Arctic Ocean Confucius

Flying pageant thrills met with safety warning

Spectators watched two daring riders perform acrobatics during a flying pageant. A loudspeaker urged the crowd to stay off their seats for safety as about 600 onlookers witnessed the dangerous display.

Farm youth form majority of U S population

Capper's Weekly notes that 50.4 percent of the national population is under twenty one while cities have 37.5 percent in that group. The piece argues the countryside is the place to raise children and that farm-raised boys and girls are vital to large enterprises.

United States Capper

Hottest Spot on Earth Named Azizia Record Heat

Official records name Azizia in northern Africa as the hottest spot on earth with a shade temperature of 136.4 degrees. It lies on a flat plain resembling a desert and averages over 70 degrees annually, surpassing Greenland Ranch on Death Valley’s edge where 184 degrees was recorded.

Azizia Africa Greenland Ranch Death Valley Calif

Peculiar Mosaic Disease Described for Plants

The article explains mosaic diseases that affect plants cause leaves to lose green color in small angular patches, creating a mosaic-like pattern on the remaining tissue.

Chevrolet Announces 1928 Line of New Cars For New Year

Chevrolet Motor company to unveil a complete new line of low priced cars on January 1 with production at plants from Flint to Norwood and shipments to dealers starting December 15. The announcement promises 13 years of GM experience, new design improvements, easier handling, and a nationwide simultaneous debut.

Chevrolet Motor Company Chevrolet W. S. Knudsen Flint Detroit United States Bangor San Diego Miami Vancouver General Motors Proving Ground General Motors

Worry Is Futile say Detroit News columnist

The Detroit News quotes a philosophy of worry noting that many concerns imagined in worry never come to pass and that concern itself often proves wasted. The piece argues imagination skews perception and elevates anxiety beyond facts.

Detroit News

Fairbanks and Pickford plan California dwelling

Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford are reported to build a residence in California. The project is described as luxurious with many unfamiliar features for future residents.

Boston Transcript Douglas Fairbanks Mary Pickford California

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Good Samaritan Getter Evehey Old Pharaoh Vanderbilt Kiddies’ Evening Story Mary Graham Bonner Farma W.S. Knudsen Chevrolet Motor Co Wollenberger Wollenberger & CO la Salle Street Matthiessen Auto & Supply Company Monticello, Iowa
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