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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1922
Page
10
A fox plots to trap hens by posing as a snowman with Mr Coon's help. The plan backfires as Timmy Coon and friends snowball the fake snowman, revealing the ruse and leaving the fox to face laughter from the woodland crowd.
A terse exchange opens with Lilly Flor calling good night to the group and telling Mr. Fox that for work done for nothing one should “pick out a coon.” The lines point to a folklore flavored admonition.
An etiquette piece advises on ring wearing by women across settings in Paris and New York. It stresses modest use, noting rings over gloves are unfashionable, diamonds for engagement or wedding only, and that married women avoid multiple rings. It also mentions age rules for girls and hospital nurse guidelines.
The article traces Sadie from Sadye to Sadbh linking it to Sarah with etymology across Hebrew Irish English and French variants. It notes Sadie’s claimed talismanic malachite properties bringing peace safety and sleep, and mentions Saturday as a lucky day and a lucky number.
The two back buttons on frock coats originate from sword belt support and later keep long tails from tangling. A British tailor added buttonholes along the coat tail seam to allow tails to be buttoned up and kept out of the way. The fashion changed but the buttons stayed.
A worker questions a boss and a Webster authored book about learning English. He cites a newspaper note on the term offensive and argues a strong odor comes from the boss's pipe, questioning the book's accuracy and value.
In Hawaii on the big Island, Kilauea’s vivid lava displays draw hundreds of visitors from Hilo and Honolulu. Prof. Thomas A. Jaggar Jr leads an observatory and seismological station at Halemaumau, exploring eruption predictions and potential uses of volcanic heat for power and mining.
In La Plata Maryland Wesley Bowle a retired shoemaker received payment for calfskin boots made for three brothers forty two years earlier One debtor traveled from Montgomery County after thirty years on a farm to settle the only outstanding bill He offered ten dollars which Bowle accepted to close the account.
Cambridge inventor Mr. Frey Cabot unveils a method to refuel an aircraft in motion at the first congress on serial navigation. He argues it could slash fuel loads, free cabin space for passengers and mail, and make transatlantic air travel profitable within fifteen years if planes carry less fuel for an entire crossing.
A fragmentary clipping features quips about women responsibility and driving mishaps, a remark by Senator Sorghum, air travel profiteers, coffin sales, and a humorous insurance exchange. The excerpts showcase social satire and whimsical banter from an era column.
A dialog from Senator Sorphium discusses why some ideas remain mysterious. He argues that withholding full explanations can command more respect and intrigue among many people.
A Courier-Journal discussion questions prosecuting a vendor for selling wormy chestnuts. The reply notes no wilful adulteration and likens the issue to blaming nature, casting doubt on legal action.
A lighthearted sketch features Mrs. Flowers and Flo debating economy and parental pride. The dialogue includes gags about steam and steam heated gadgets and a refrain of money. The exchange hints at social expectations and domestic life.
Former Emperor Charles I of Hungary declares to a Budapest correspondent that Hungary is his fatherland and that he believes he will return. He praises loyal counts and notes his exile at Funchal due to costs.
Berlin reports Munich audiences protested a new play for using American background and names. Authorities demanded changes. producer moved scenes to the Caucasus and altered character names from Smith and Gladys Chicago to Smirlski and Marsha Petrograd, a modification that led to success.
Mrs. Catherine Corley in Providence forgot her doorkey and alarmed the fire department when children locked the door. Her husband, a fireman, arrived with a key and let her in.
Jacob Shaw, once a garden trucker and now a furnace man at the Seventh Day Adventist church, reports his heart sits on the right side of his chest. He felt chest pain and correctly pointed to his right side, a fact later confirmed by several doctors and X rays.
Hundreds of men crowd the Lake Erie shore as ice forms on the lake and fish are sold to packing companies. Old timers warn of blinding snow storms and peril for ice travelers. The current catch is large, while perilous frost and loss of trail to shore have caused fatalities in past years. Germany is the only country that has formally abolished tioning.
A humorous exchange features a wife and husband over bridge winnings and grocery money. Senator Sorghum jokes about his vaudeville monologue length and the audience reacting to shorter speeches, highlighting light political satire.
An excerpt from the Louisville Courier Journal notes George finding a girlfriend at Astor and jokes about his newfound bragging rights beyond himself.
A wife admires a chiffonier and jokes about affording it while the husband laments unsure delivery timing. The brief exchange captures a domestic moment from the era.
A tour item reports ball players planning barnstorming with a stage play titled The Comedy of Irrors. Quotes poke fun at their acting, public reception, and a senator's push to brighten crowds, while one player jokes about careers beyond sports and a pest chews over self-praise.
Decatur Indiana advertisement recounts a mother’s relief using Dr. Pierce medicines. Mrs W T Marshall credits Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery with restoring health after motherhood. The notice urges readers to consult local druggists or Dr Pierce for advice.
Louisville Courier- Journal notes a man who made a fortune from a simple idea. He foresaw woolen hosiery innovations and launched open-work woolens that sparked industry interest and public attention.
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