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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1907
Page
3
A memory of Marcus Aurelius the mongrel pup at a farm, his early mischiefs with pigs and a top hat, and how years later he becomes a gray haired dog in Australia. The narrator recalls the boy who bought him for a dime and the family's affection and neglect across time.
A Ram's Horn quotation notes a sharp pauperism gap between Britain and Japan. It attributes Japan's low pauperism to tea drinking versus Britain's alcohol use, citing Britain with about one million paupers and Japan with about twenty five thousand.
A former U S marshal recounts an incident over seizure papers for two sewing machines. The sewing machine dealer's attorney protested and followed the deputy. At the house a German woman resisted and the lawyer, warned by the deputy not to accompany, rushed away, only to injure himself while leaving.
A boy named Elmer plans a Sunday school picnic but wakes to heavy rain. He stomps in frustration and declares he will be a heathen after the downpour. The fragment captures a child’s stormy mood over bad weather.
Sermonette compares ancient cities of refuge in Canaan to Christ providing shelter for sinners pursued by the devil. It notes the accuser’s detailed memory, Christ’s sacrificial wounds as proof, and the guarantee that Christ never castes out contrite souls. The Christ is always near, ready to save, with open gates and watchful priests symbolizing constant aid.
The passage recounts ancient Israelite law of blood vengeance and refuge cities, the six appointed cities near and beyond the Jordan, and Caleb’s proposal to designate Hebron as a refuge site citing its strategic and historical value. A dream vision follows explaining the speaker’s support.
A speaker narrates a vision near Hebron in which Israel is blessed with a peaceful, united heritage. God warns that beneath tranquility, passions remain and brothers may clash. Hebron is described as a shelter for fugitives with mercy, mercy and justice guiding its gates. The audience believes the Lord has spoken.
Gershuni, a chief organizer of the Russian revolutionary socialist party’s fighting organization, escaped a Siberian prison by hiding inside a cabbage barrel. Prisoners received the barrel from a warder and, after holes were made, spent ten hours inside semisuffocation before slipping away with a convict. He traveled to Japan and then to America amid many adventures.
The article notes that proverbs predate written texts and served as an unwritten language of mortality passed through generations. It cites African examples such as "He who dives on dry land will scarify his face" and "Two people cannot sit down upon the point of the same thorn."
Mrs. Lew Wallace maintains her husband’s study as a memory shrine. The library sits in a garden building with writing space and shelves holding thousands of books, including the nearly finished volume left on its page.
The Nation’s Food Expert houses a curated collection in Wilpole featuring an 18thcentury clock tied to pioneer John Kilburn circa 1750, rare Dedham ware over 125 years old, a bennington era finlock pistol cap from the Revolution, and Dutch and English furniture 140 years old. The owner plans to donate the clock to the Walpole Library.
In Walpole New Hampshire Daniel W Smith keeps an old curiosity shop famed for antiques and family relics gathered over years. The white haired shopkeeper welcomes visitors and recounts tales of the towns early inhabitants while showcasing items rescued from unlikely places.
A man who can quit drinking argues that the whisky they obtain tastes diluted with prune juice or another additive, claiming it spoils the real flavor. The exchange centers on a shared concern about authenticity in the drink.
The Catholic Standard and Times quotes a philosopher about the real joy of a thing lying in its anticipation. Henpeck replies that if matrimony has any joy, that must be it.
Chicago historians note a 1845 1846 directory titled A business advertisement and general directory of the city of Chicago for the year 1845 1846. Compiled by J Wellington Norris, the volume includes illustrations of churches a map a prairie description and statements on population and professions. The owner Lieut William Moore weighs offers for purchase.
Paris notes the famous St Lazare prison will be pulled down to make way for open squares and dwellings. Once leprosy hospital and later reform house, it housed prisoners including ci devants and notable inmates like Andre Chenier and Mme Humbert.
A coast artillery bill proposed in the Senate would raise personnel by 296 officers and 5 042 enlisted coast artillery, plus 858 field artillerymen over five years. Electrician sergeants increase from 100 to 148 with pay tiers of 35 and 45 dollars monthly. Senator Warren notes artillery forces are undersupplied and attrition grows as recruits desert and reenlistment wanes amid expanding fortifications and new electrical works.
A thoughtful maxim notes that embracing goodness attracts superior experiences and people. It frames generosity as a habit that brings rewarding returns and personal growth.
Rev John W Dougherty of Apostolle church faced public surprise after declining to conduct Joseph Heywood's funeral due to his belief that burial by church rites is unnecessary. The service proceeded at Denny Street M E church with Rev Charles H Gallagher presiding.
At The Players in New York a debate on happiness escalates until Henry Dixey steps in. He defines true happiness as lounging by a blazing fire with a Havana cigar from an admirer while a adoring woman reads flattering notices about his acting.
A butcher at his counter is approached by a polite boy who asks for dry herrings. The butcher responds warmly and offers the boy a drink, reflecting a kindly exchange amid busy shop activity.
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