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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1916

Page

8

When a Lady's In the Case

In a fog bound voyage from Hampton Roads to Gloucester two captains Gale and Sponson clash over a love note trail in a Gloucester fisherman tale. After a chase up the coast the Daybreak and White Sea race into a gale near Cape Cod with Sponson injured and the Daybreak escaping while Jennie Hilbert presence lightens the mood.

Hampton Old Point Gale Gloucester Andrew Sponson White Sea Sponson Grouth Hatteras Fort Monroe Willoughby Beach Andy Sam Hill Jennie Hilbert Ias Jennie Gloshter John Gay Highland Light Daybreak Massachusetts Bay Cape Cod Eastern Point Lee Seine Heaver Provincecown Harbor Big Len

Old Jack Jackson In School Drill Aims At A Jokes

A reminiscence from Youths Companion recalls Major Thomas J. Jackson later known as Stonewall Jackson as a mathematics instructor and artillery drill master at the Virginia Military Institute. The tale notes his stern pose and the students prank of releasing a hand pulled gun while he stood immovable in its path. The piece also mentions Audubon Park in New Orleans and the Washington Oak noted as the world’s largest of its species.

Thomas J. Jackson Stonewall’ Jackson General Armistead Virginia Military Institute Jack Marg Major Jackson Old Jack Audubon’ Park New Orleans

Wanted and For Sale Farm Ad Offers Slaughter Services

Farmers offered slaughter of cattle and hogs at a slaughter house with high prices for hides hogs calves and cattle. Also a farm for rent near Prairieburg with hog facilities and buildings. An auction notice lists a Monticello area sale including livestock equipment tools and many farm items with cash and credit terms.

Suter É& Son Prairieburg J. L. Joslin Anamosa Towa

Black Villains and Richard III Appeal Across Centuries

The London Times and Manchester Guardian note modern audiences enjoy Richard III with humor, but Shake spearean playgoers of earlier centuries favored its black villains. For fifty years after writing, Richard III was likely the most popular Shakespeare play, printed ten times in thirty seven years.

Théte Hay London Times Richard III Manchester Guardian James Macbeth London Observer

Umbrella Stays With Hall as Man Returns Item

A man returns the umbrella he took from a hall stand. The scene prompts thoughts on honesty and the moral weight of small actions. A philosopher notes that starting to save money next month is the simplest path forward.

Hedged a Bit Says Marry Again

A brief dialogue quotes a couple debating marriage choices with lines about choosing again and preferring the partner. The exchange implies lasting affection and a reflective tone.

Q Detroit Tirree Press

Hogs and bedding sale pitched for two weeks

Local shop Sveter & Son announces a two week sale featuring discounted hogs and bedt items with a special price per quarter. Call in for details and dates.

Sveter & Son

Pittsburgh Girls Shortage Sparks City Gossip

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports a shortage of chorus girls has sparked suspicion that Philadelphia may be supplying fewer performers as rumors point to a Pittsburgh millionaire influence behind the trend.

Philadelphia Inquirer Pittsburgh

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