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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
7
David and William work late in a coal mine where a lamp near a clod sparks danger. William touts his patent helmet to survive choke-damp, but during an explosion David improvises with tea and cap soaked, saving both as they escape. William forgets his helmet in the rush.
Stanley A. Dennis presents a complete home plan for a one family house that can be built on a 25 foot plot for 3000 dollars. The design features a large piazza private stair hall one chimney a full basement with brick walls and cement floor and a modern heating system. Exterior hemlock frame with cedar shingles two coats of white lead paint and white pine blinds. Interior includes plaster walls cypress trim oak mantels tile bathrooms and modern plumbing.
An orchid long sought by collectors, Cypripedium Fairieanum, has been rediscovered. First found in Assam in 1857 and named after Mr. Fairie of Liverpool, it eluded explorers until recently when a Thibet expedition yielded plant samples. Kew now houses flowering specimens with multiple growths and striking purple veined petals.
The San Francisco Bulletin reports President Roosevelt backs a contract with John and Homer Gof of Meekin Col to clear Yellowstone park of mountain lions. The operation will use a large pack of hunting dogs, pay five dollars per cougar plus a monthly salary, and run mainly spring to fall with assistances across Colorado Wyoming and other cattle states.
An American traveler laments strict speed limits in England and Europe urging danger from narrow hedged lanes and sudden junctions. He recalls the Marquis of Queensberry’s arm campaign, wary Welsh reactions to autos, and a mother and child incident as examples of roadside fear and humor.
A Chicago Chronicle piece advises readers to invest effort and water in hair care to achieve lasting shine. Tips cover washing rinsing and drying with sun and air, plus select grooming routines for different lifestyles and a January word games suggestion.
A suggested party plan designed to delight mothers as birthday season returns. Children imitate Mother Goose characters, form a grand march, and hear Little Jack Horner preside over a plum pie crafted from a tin pan and festive decorations.
Customs officers at Dover arrested a clergyman from Ostend after finding twelve pounds of tobacco and snuff hidden on his person and three hundred coins concealed in his trousers. He pleaded for release citing his clerical status.
The Chicago Daily News quotes a playful exchange where Gladys and Jack declare love in affectionate terms. Phyllis adds a humorous line about a father’s worth, underscoring a lighthearted social vignette.
Advice on weekly manicures and careful drying to show a half moon nail, plus hand care through massage and cold cream. Recommends wearing gloves during rough work and using mild remedies like marshmallow root powder with barley meal as a softener and whitener before bedtime.
An article describes a delicate white silk embroidery doily with forget me not motifs and ribbon work, detailing stitches and finishing. It notes Bishop Harris distributing 25,000 dollars from America to aid Japanese soldiers families and hopes Japan remembers the kindness.
Queen Margherita of Italy unveils an Alpine garden at 6000 feet, claimed as the highest and most perfect of its kind. The garden blends rugged altitude with cultivated beauty and stands as a landmark achievement in horticulture.
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