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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
8
An essay on male bachelorhood and marriage noting that time and experience shape a man’s view of the right wife. It argues the seasoned bachelor seeks a modest, noble partner, avoids flirtation, and values loyalty once he finds the right woman, with emphasis on lasting devotion.
Mrs Jimjones is said to have reformed husband Jimjones by force of will. Tomdix notes her frail appearance, while Hojax explains she used the threat of bequeathing money to charity to compel improvement.
A compact look at avian flight noting the marvels of wing mechanics and speed. It cites statements from Michelet and the Duke of Argyll, explaining swallow and swift flight limits, migration habits, and the balance between speed and endurance.
The article explains two basic tests to judge heart fitness. The first uses a one minute rhythm of running steps and a 15 second pulse check after stopping. The second requires lifting a ten pound weight overhead and lowering it between the legs for a minute with pulse checked similarly.
On a Florida island shore the world’s first sponge farm reportedly lays 500000 sponges. Concrete disks ten inches across are sunk and anchored with aluminum wire to hold them in place. One disk per square yard is planted. about 80 percent mature at harvest. No cultivation needed thereafter.
The text depicts a newly elected freightpayer declaring love at first sight while smoking a pipe, joking with an old bachelor friend. Nearby a young woman gathers chestnuts, exchanging playful dialogue as she reads funny papers.
A naturalist notes that humans fear of squirrels worrying themselves to death may be unfounded. He recalls observing squirrels in revolving cages that appeared troubled and preoccupied with their plight.
In a series of short quips characters discuss life insurance reluctance and bravado in cooking. A boy asks for fly paper to make a kite, while a father jokes about starting his son in business after failing to secure a salary. A woman notes taste lacks accounting unlike a man’s morning-after dark brown taste.
Harvey Peake in the New York Times outlines a scene of strained family ties and social duties. A narrator details enforced niceties, staged affection, and mutual relief at departure amid tedious visits and unspoken boredom.
The article explains how mistletoe seeds cling to a bird's bill after a robin eats the berries. The seeds sprout on the tree bark and grow into a parasitic plant that taps the sap, keeping its leaves for winter, while the tree is leafless.
The nation loses about 94 tons of soil and loose rock per year per square mile to the ocean. Excluding the Great Basin, this figure underscores the scale given the U S land area of 8,088,500 square miles.
A Stockholm dispatch reports Denmark Norway and Sweden weighing iron coins for low value currency with three national banks in favor. The move aims to ease shortage as copper becomes scarce in Scandinavia and in France.
A critical portrait of a man who wounded friends with sarcasm and cold reserve. He exploited others for gain, never offered help in their need, and valued friendship as a luxury. His suspicion and stinginess undermined trust and loyalty.
An assortment of quotes on avoiding excuses and learning from mistakes. Aims to inspire progress and resilience, citing anonymous and noted authors. Includes lines about anger, love, future, and optimism as a shield in sorrowful times.
A Georgia seed store proprietor used a novel seed extraction method by inviting a large crowd of African American residents to eat free watermelon. Participants were required to save the seeds as part of the process to introduce a new variety.
Farmers warned to remove manure under roosts to prevent lice and mite problems and potential disease. Well fed birds with free range may not show immediate ill effects, but egg yield will suffer over time.
Fashion in Thought argues mindwear mirrors clothing trends teaching how attire and ideas shape perception. The essay reflects on identity expression through metaphoric dress and urges careful cultivation of inner dispositions.
A New York City floristry niche grows with male bouquet makers who craft distinct wedding arrangements for wealthy clients. The piece links demand for originality to social trends and explains currant cutting and nursery propagation methods for growing flowering stock.
The article notes currants as a profitable line in commercial fruit growing. Currants are easy to propagate and offer many possibilities, suggesting strong potential for growers to expand production and market options.
The article notes prize tables at major flower shows emphasize flower arrangements to enhance meals. A top prize table featured a flower centerpiece and individual guest stands, with harmonious floral displays winning the award.
Andrew Carr initially resists women in law but Erskine’s high stakes litigation is saved by Edna Ferris. After a car accident and secret patient work, Edna handles letters and witness hunting, feeding the case with crucial evidence. Erskine finally reveals Edna’s pivotal role and Carr offers partnership. Edna accepts and joins the firm.
Wartime harvests honored by diplomas framed in farmhouses. Oats and potatoes lag, but wheat and oats lead despite many farmers unable to work. Women and youths sown most crops with aid from German POWs volunteers and American self-binders in scattered fields.
The piece explains that Robin Adair is not a Scottish song but Irish in origin, first known as Eileen Aroon or Eibhlin a ruin. It notes words from about 1880 by Carroll O Daly and the tune tied to Cornelius Lyons from 1702. A Scottish version appeared in 1753 by Lady Caroline Keppel after marriage to Robert Adair M P of Packstown, Dublin.
A compact adaptation of nocturnal crime wisdom and Spanish proverbs. It notes how night fosters misdeeds, warns that success can dull loyalty, and links fortunes to fate aided by clever but blunt sayings.
A humorous exchange from the Louisville Courier Journal notes a doctor diagnosing a patient with a stitched back. The patient laments the ordinary nature of the condition and fears public fashion scrutiny.
Readable fragments depict a praise filled passage about optimism. The tone emphasizes cheer as social fuel and personal resilience. The text echoes uplift messaging without concrete events or names.
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