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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
6
A traveler recounts a grove near Chiffa where monkeys form organized groups like a village church. They sit in rows on branches while elder monkeys roam to confer with families, then salute officials before departing. After the ceremony, they swing and carouse, except one solitary bachelor.
The article surveys colored diamonds beyond white stones, noting red diamonds as exceptionally beautiful and scarce with a ten carat specimen bought by Emperor Paul of Russia for $100,000. It mentions dark blue diamonds, few known blue diamonds besides the Bismarck and Hope, plus rare black rose and green varieties. The piece cites notable collections in Paris Dresden Vienna and Vienna’s bouquet display, collected by Virgil von Helmreicher.
The note instructs loosening neckwear, applying a cold towel, warming exposed parts, and taking the person to fresh air without crowding. If breathing is weak, perform artificial respiration until in doubt, and give a diluted aromatic ammonia solution in small doses every few minutes as described in the Journal of Health.
Sarah Orne Jewett notes the word hurrah traces to Rolf's reign and the cry Ha Rou invoked by Frenchmen to call justice. The hue and cry custom required immediate pursuit and fined those who did not respond, shaping the English battle cry.
The piece notes that absolute pure water is rarely seen even in rainwater and that spring water, while valued, typically contains earthy or saline substances. It argues that the usefulness of many springs lies in their inherent impurities rather than perfect purity.
A poem notes that men need laughter to bear daily burdens while women prize true love that endures sorrow. The speaker admires the cheerful partner and the tearful man, praising the bond of laughter and tears between lovers.
A florist explains imported Dutch bay trees sold in tubs for indoor and exterior use. Trees come in pyramidal or globe shapes, often rented like palms. They require care in conservatories. otherwise they fade and must be rehabbed over two years. Freight and duties raise costs. typical pairs 3–4 feet tall fetch about $50, larger 8–10 feet around $250, with many sold yearly.
A publisher and Dr. John Wolcot known as Peter Pindar clash over terms for a lifetime annuity. Wolcot feigns a deadly cough to force a higher offer, ending with a raised payment of 1500 and the doctor living over 25 more years.
The article details a tree village on Isabel island with houses built in tree trunks up to 800 feet above ground. Dwellings sit on branches 50 to 150 feet high reached by vine ladders and occupied only during war or danger.
The Turks esteem the beard as the most noble male ornament and fear its removal above all punishments. Most orthodox Turks would rather die than have their beard cut. Pulling a beard is an insult avenged by murder or the offender’s death. Wives kiss their husbands beards and children kiss their fathers’ beards as greetings.
Henry Watterson recounts his lecturing days noting the witty intro by Hatton the Washington Post editor. Hatton said he represented the morals while Watterson represented the money as he prepared to speak on Money and Morals. The quip amused both men and audiences.
The Camden Messenger recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs colds and especially croup. The editors claim it has saved their family from croup and urge readers with small children to keep it at home as a safeguard. Available from O H Soetje druggist.
Dr Felix Adler argues the New Woman will fade from influence as social progress, predicting most women will remain money-earning workers while the majority must become home-keepers to avoid the race’s perish.
The Mansfield Ohio notice recalls a family tale of a child with croup quickly relieved by One Minute Cough Cure. The ad claims immediate effect and safety for coughs colds grip and bronchitis and emphasizes its pleasant taste for children.
A fire at the Felgar Bros. general store in Trenton caused about 5000 dollars in damage. No injuries are reported and authorities are investigating the blaze.
Mrs. W. Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing her son’s pneumonia and dangerous cough after other treatments failed. The advertisement promises relief for coughs colds and lung diseases with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a free trial bottle.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a tonic and blood purifier that strengthens nerves and builds up the system after grip attacks. It claims relief from weakness, nervousness, loss of appetite, and impaired liver and kidney function, with a money back guarantee by O. H. Soetje. A closing line notes a woman breaking a man’s heart and another mends it.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best world famous compound for aches pains cuts burns bruises inflammation piles and various skin ailments with a money back guarantee and 25 cents price at O H Soetje's drug store. The same page mentions California redwoods as the largest trees on the American continent.
A promotional item touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the world’s best remedy for constipation sick headache biliousness and stomach liver kidney troubles. It notes the 25 cent price at Soetje’s drug store and urges readers to carry courtesy oil and Try Putnam FacEnEss Dyes sold by druggists in 10 cent packages.
The Express will maintain a $2 clubbing rate for the Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean and Ty Express for one year. Subscribers can pay in advance to receive both papers, with renewals available on the same terms.
Special train excursion via Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway from Iowa stations will visit historic sites and the proposed National Military Park at Vicksburg and Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The trip departs Chicago Tuesday February 4 at 6 10 p m with tickets on sale February 3 to 9 at Iowa points. Agents of the C M and St P RY offer rates and details.
Experts reject the idea of separate foods for brain muscles and bones. A balanced diet nourishes the whole body but digestion and dyspepsia can destroy nutriment. Regular use of Green's August Flower aids digestion and liver function. A. Kempf sells Green's remedies and almanac. Mrs. David B. Stamp of Finchville N Y celebrated her 108th birthday recalling Fishkill steamboat first trip and village excitement.
Attleboro pharmacist M S Mead reports relief from dyspepsia after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He says digestion improves allowing normal foods like mince pie and cheese. The ad notes the product digests food and urges not to overload the stomach. A humorous quote from Brooklyn Life follows about an Advent series by a rector.
Health and beauty are linked with constipation harming skin and vigor. The ad claims Bailey's Laxative Tablets as the cure, chocolate coated, working overnight to produce natural movements. Priced 10 and 25 cents, made by Lakeside Med Co Chicago, sold by Bacher & Abel.
Kenton Tennessee carpenter H Seever, suffering severe bilious colic, used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from a local drugstore. After three doses he achieved a permanent cure. The remedy is trusted by druggists for severe colic and cholera morbus.
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