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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
6
Uncle Sol exclaims in frustration at an unclear message from home about a father who fell from an apple tree and broke a limb. Aunt Sue asks what is wrong as the family news is clarified in Kreolite News.
The president of a large telegraph company meets employees in a western city and tries to show good spirit. A freckled messenger responds with a bright if awkward joke, saying it’s all right by him. The exchange highlights a lighthearted, informal moment at the company.
A playful exchange references a marriage to a rich miller and a pun about flour. The remark hints at a storied, possibly humorous courtship tied to milling wealth and the era's trade.
A brief dialogue shows a police constable warning a motorist and the motorist pleading that traffic is hindering his progress, reflecting a tense roadside encounter. The exchange captures street level friction in an urban setting.
A fair girl admires fall splendor while her courtly escort quips that falling in love is lovelier. The lighthearted dialogue blends seasonal beauty with a playful romantic moment.
A terse exchange shows a caller asking if the head of the firm knew his uncle named Whiffle and considers hiring extra staff. The head replies with a brief, curt greeting as they diverge.
Misa Hysee-I was encored three times as the crowd reacts to a performance marked by evident practice gaps. The exchange hints at rival tensions and growing public scrutiny of the artist's preparation.
A reader muses on the value of antiques and the dilemma of not selling. The exchange suggests that objects grow older with time while their worth remains tied to preservation and demand.
A couple reflects on shared plans and worries after a night out. Each spouse imagines what to say when they return home, showing mutual concern and anticipation.
A maid recalls working for a college professor and his wife, describing constant quarreling and a demanding routine that had her constantly running between the keyhole and the dictionary.
A playful exchange finds Walter Well asking a young boy what he will order. The boy retorts with defiance, implying he will choose his own path rather than follow an adult’s suggestion.
Mrs. Bing questions a recipe that instructs how to vise up old potatoes but fails to specify their age. Mr. Bing replies with a lighthearted remark about the cooking challenge and the couple’s humorous exchange.
In the exchange two characters discuss gossip about Mabel possibly marrying a duke. Ethel notes the duke remained silent, leaving the rumor unresolved.
A brief exchange centers on a husband proudly claiming he is married to the best bridge player in their neighborhood. The quip surfaces as a playful boast amid a sharp aside from an onlooker.
A neighbor reports Jonea is tired of his wife and a sign posted in front of his house reads Honey for Sule, suggesting an unusual domestic dispute or joke. The fragment implies strained relations without detailing actions or outcomes.
William A. Radford explains that keeping hens in warm, well lit, ventilated houses in winter increases egg production and profit. He describes a 20 by 20 foot half monitor poultry house with burlap curtains, concrete floor, and electric lighting to extend laying days and ensure clean, efficient care.
An architecture columnist argues the bungalow is a practical one story home when designed without excess. It stresses simplicity, standard materials, and economy as keys to beauty and strength, warning against over ornamentation and multi story designs.
A friend built a new house and the sun room feels cheerful due to a thoughtful paint and color scheme. They had an oriental rug with blue gray tones and used natural wicker furniture in gray with blue accents to create a harmonious look.
The entrance hall forms the first impression when visiting a home and deserves careful planning. The stairway to the second floor offers vast artistic potential, drawing on colonial mansion design, a trend reflected by many new homes.
The text argues space economy in housing should not demand sacrificing convenience or beauty. It notes many homes use double the labor and material due to poor architectural planning, and better designs can achieve attractiveness with less waste.
The plan places the laundry in the basement as a special department. Key items include washing machines tubs ironing equipment a clothes dryer and related tables positioned along walls to optimize access and labor savings.
The draperies became a shaple matter as the room showed stucco on one side and gray painted ceiling and walls. The space features sunny yellow and Chinese blue walls, gray cement jardinieres with plants, a pedestal ash tray, a floor lamp, and a book and magazine rack matching the furniture.
The article notes that home success hinges on choosing quality plumbing heating and electrical systems. It highlights planning for convenient electrical layouts to support labor-saving devices and cautions that accidents such as automobile crashes drownings and falls are the main nonfire causes of death.
John Harrington a Southsea gardener was discharged after three weeks of treatment for a broken neck. A falling masonry fractured a spinal section but doctors united the spine successfully and he can eat drink and smoke without inconvenience. He plans to return to work in about a week.
Max Locker, longtime taxi driver, resisted two attackers on Forty First Street and Fifth Avenue after they pretended to be chauffeurs. One robber used a pistol and the other struck him with a blackjack before the duo fled as Locker called for help. He vowed not to surrender his cab.
Miss Moy, longtime foster daughter of Dr Moy Hing, a Chinese resident, and Henry KE Hinkle of Miles City, were married despite a Montana law challenge on interracial marriage. An affidavit from Mrs Moy asserts the foster daughter is the child of a Toronto business man, changing her self view from Chinese to white.
Walter Wells of Jefferson City stopped to aid a woman trying to crank a car on a business trip home from Lolman. After assisting with the crank once, Wells was knocked to the ground and injured when the car arm broke.
A passerby freed a cat trapped four days in a well at Appleton Academy in New Ipswich after hearing the animal's cries. The pet belonged to students and was described as thirsty and frightened but unharmed following the rescue.
Judy Tunkins says a gift valued at two hits yields profound gratitude whereas advice worth thousands makes a man suspicious, highlighting contrasting responses to generosity and counsel in social perception.
A quirky note from the Toledo Blade comments on everyday learning. The author mocks the idea that trivial trivia like ocean depth offers practical benefit, framing curiosity as harmless but not especially useful knowledge. The tone is humorous and reflective about information value.
A new device named the pil suter uses a lubricating grease in water to cause diamonds to cling while pebbles and semi precious stones roll away. The machine isolates diamonds from materials that are otherwise invisible to the eye.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes public fascination with figures who lose gracefully, especially when money is involved. The quip highlights media and public amusement around monetary stakes and defeat.
An advertisement touts Tanlac as a natural tonic and builder to revive weak, underweight bodies. It claims quick results within days, citing increased appetite, better sleep, and restored color, and urges readers to start the treatment immediately.
Report notes an electrical girl in Keighley Leeds who causes spinning frame threads to break and machines to halt as she approaches then return to normal once away. Also includes unrelated wry maxims about horses and politics.
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