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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
6
A mother and her grandson visit a neighboring town where the grandfather preaches. A Stranger invites them to dine at an inn and a mistaken question about ale leads to a quaint exchange recalling how Robin Hood’s men would request a pot of ale at inns.
Distorted remarks from Mra M. C. Van Winkle of the Washington police women’s division claim boys improve while girls worsen with modernity. The chief asserts a newly married woman joined a wealthy match, reflecting conservative unease about modern girls and changing roles.
A fragmented OCR snippet shows Marcel Swelgart referencing a friend and a whispered line about her mother. The text hints at a brand and a question about identity, but details are unclear and no full event is established.
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal discusses a word puzzle about phrases like What is this rhubarb and one do and how it can be served stewed or in a pie. The piece notes language enabling a man to sugar coat his thoughts.
A nostalgic Christmas message extols the season as a universal bond uniting people and nations. It celebrates happiness, peace, generosity, and family ties while urging kindness and fellowship across ages and communities.
Crowded shops overflow with gift seekers as Christmas spirit spreads joy to young and old. The season’s message echoes the gospel of giving, bringing radiance to faces and a sense of peace and good will to all.
A writer recalls Sally Primpkins who makes a Christmas bonnet for their mother. Sally, economical and meticulous, crafts a hat from wire flowers and ribbons, turning the hometown scene into a gentle portrait of family affection and holiday humor.
Fifteen hundred miles from home Charles labors through a Christmas rush at the post office. He enjoys sorting gifts and finds a heavy box labeled The Captain, his happiness spreading as tissues and ribbons swirl around him. The postmaster notes the festive scene, and the boy beams with holiday cheer.
Christmas Eve in Venice finds United States gobs in the streets near San Marco and aboard three U S destroyers lit with Christmas bulbs. A sailor laments missing home while admiring the sight, hoping to return to Springfield and a traditional Christmas dinner.
William A. Radford discusses cattle housing essentials for profitable dairy farming. He outlines a large all frame barn with concrete silo, central feed alleys, four stall groups, milk room, offices, and ample ventilation via four air shafts. The plan emphasizes cleanliness, proper feeding, grit, and minimal labor for efficient milk production.
A nostalgic piece urges rejuvenating homes with paint and varnish transforming worn furniture floors walls and ceilings. It compares neglected items to Cinderella and advises cleaning drying removing cracked paint and using proper finishes for a fresh look.
A new portable X-ray outfit developed by Dr W D Coolidge and associates enables viewing inside walls during repairs or remodeling. Weighing about 20 pounds it is compact and mounted in a small wooden case making wall and beam inspection easier and safer for non specialists.
Clear plans and specifications are the shortest route for saving time and money. If communicated to the architect and engineer, the owner gains through faster blueprinting, fewer plan sets, eliminated confusion, and a clear understanding from start to finish. A correct survey of quantities yields real competition for the owner.
The roof acts as the main shield against rain and snow, preventing decay. Wood shingles and tin roofs face specific hazards if not properly protected.
An article notes a compact X ray system suited for trades and field investigations. It uses a standard extension cord to power the unit from a house circuit and produces X rays by a switch press. The device is grounded to the container to minimize high voltage hazards.
The article notes that metal weather strips provide durable waterproofing for French doors and windows. An interlocking strip with a firm head to maintain pressure is recommended. It also advises a double entrance centered on doors to prevent warping. A provincial government plans a model town costing 500000.
Pierre Van Jaassen notes in the Atlanta Constitution that English spreads through colonies and ports as locals greet visitors with English phrases. He cites French colonies where Bonjour is replaced by Good morning and laments the predominance of English in customs, trade, and official life.
An old advertisement touts Dr Drake's Glossco for croup and coughs with a prescription backstory. It claims rapid relief in minutes, no vomiting, and urges guardians to keep a bottle on hand rated at 60 cents.
At Ichtershausen near Arnstadt in Thuringia the facility houses 400 inmates in a 520 cell complex. A local court handles misdemeanors with four staff and two convict representatives. sentences are often lighter than those proposed by inmates. Prisoners may buy external food, earn small wages, and save money, with averages around 15 marks monthly and peaks to 40 for skilled workers. Living conditions include regular gymnastics and occasional Turner competitions. the system aims for humane, educational life inside.
A stuck throttle on a Pennsylvania railroad passenger locomotive near Hamburg Virginia caused a freak accident as the train traveled toward a station at high speed. The engineer could not start or stop steam yet applied brakes and the wheels ground grooves in the rails while a loud roar filled the air. Water was poured on the fire to reduce steam pressure and stop the engine after more than an hour.
The piece explains old nail sizes based on weight per thousand. A thousand six-pound nails equals six pounds, while a larger size weighs eight pounds, giving rise to the terms eight-penny and six-penny that later shortened into penny names.
Quotations from Ethel Gazette remark on dumb bells being not dumb as a joke about fitness devices. The line reflects humorous editorial tone and wordplay from the period.
An ad claims S.S.S. builds red blood to purge impurities causing rheumatism. It promises relief from joint pain and skin blemishes as blood quality improves, urging readers to take S.S.S. and buy the larger bottle for economy.
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