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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1922
Page
16
In a woodland tale a fox plots to steal hens by posing as a snowman with Mr Coon's help. The plan backfires when Timmy Coon and others snowball the fox, exposing his ruse and leaving him to endure the joke as dawn approaches.
A fragment notes a character calling out to others Good night boys and warns Mr. Fox that free work should not be expected, with the line never pick out a coon as a humorous caution.
Fashion guidance notes that rings should be worn sparingly on the ring or little finger with taste avoiding multiple stones on one finger. Married women wear only wedding or engagement rings on the left hand, and rings are discouraged on mornings, sports, offices, and for children.
A narrator reflects on English learning via Webster and jokes about misused words. The text then shifts to describe a road trip up to Kilauea, noting the rise from sea level to 4000 feet, the view of Halemaumau, and the lava path to the center. It mentions many tourists visit the volcano annually and its proximity to local life.
The article traces Sadie back to Sarah, noting English and French forms and Irish Sadhbh as possible forerunners. It mentions malachite as a talismanic gem for Sadie and claims Saturday as a lucky day with an implied number, reflecting name lore and folklore details.
The article traces the origin of buttonholes in coat linings and the practical purpose behind long coat tails. It notes that buttons remained a prominent feature through the ages, used to keep tails buttoned up and out of the way, with British fashion cited as influential.
On Hawaii’s Kilauea the active crater Halemaumau and a 2700 acre lava floor draw visitors and scientists. Prof. Thomas A. Jaggar Jr leads an observatory studying earthquakes and lava activity with hopes of tapping volcanic heat for power for mills and industry.
A fragmentary verse piece titled A Line O Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs from Spring. The poem celebrates joy and constancy across seasons and the cheerful refrain of singing a Song of Cheer regardless of time. The text includes references to laughing loving living freely and seasonal variation.
In La Plata Maryland Wesley Bowle a retired shoemaker was surprised to receive payment for a pair of calfskin boots made forty two years earlier for one of three brothers The debtor had left Charles County without paying and later visited Bowle to settle the bill He offered a ten dollar bill to clear the debt and Bowle agreed The man said he had lived in Montgomery County on a farm for thirty years.
Cambridge inventor Godfrey Cabot unveils a method for aircraft to take on fuel while moving. He argues the system would reduce fuel carried and free space for passengers and mail, enabling longer Atlantic flights within fifteen years if fuel needs are minimized.
The discussion links mining prospects to volcanic cores at Kilauea with copper and precious metals near volcanic rocks and sulphur. copper sulphide appears in lava cracks and underground sulfides could interest mining engineers. Jaggar notes eruptions and tsunamis may be forecast, praising local business support and Carnegie Institute funding for earthquake research.
Former Emperor Charles says Hungary is his fatherland and he will return. He praises Count Andrassy Apponyi and Sigray for loyalty while noting Count Hunyadi, a loyal follower, is forced to leave Funchal due to high expenses.
Billings reports on the Crow Reservation near the city as oil lands and wells begin paying out. Promising tracts on the reserve could create several Indian millionaires, while cultural shifts accompany wealth and luxury.
In Munich, a theater manager faced authorities over an American background in a new production. The manager replaced U S scenes with settings in the Caucasus and altered the character name Smith to Smir.
A fragment notes a transformed play involving characters including Gladys Chicago and Marsha Petrograd, detailing six scenes and a shift toward wealth or status as the plot point. The text reads as a literary aside on character aliases and social mobility in a stage work.
Mrs Catherine Carley forgot her doorkey and found the door locked by children. Her fireman husband held a key and got her inside after she rang an alarm and firefighters responded to the call.
In Hagerstown Maryland Jacob Shaw a former garden trucker and now furnace man at a Seventh Day Adventist church reports his heart is on the right side of his body. After he felt chest pain he pointed to his right side and physicians including X ray photographs confirmed his unusual condition.
Hundreds of men dangle through ice on Lake Erie as thickening ice forms along the Buffalo shore. The season promises large catches sold to packing companies though blizzards and sudden snows bring danger. Germany abolishes tipping.
A fragment from a column features jokes about women responsibility learning to drive and car parts, a quip by Senator Sorghum about reform, and a gag about profiteers and coffins. It includes brief amusing exchanges on risks insurance and curiosity. The piece reflects light humor and social observations of the era.
Louisville Courier-Journal notes a vendor selling wormy chestnuts prompts questions about enforcing Pure Food Laws. Justice officials doubt prosecution is possible as there was no wilful adulteration and nature’s fault cannot be remedied by law.
In a humorous exchange, Eskimo characters discuss steam heat and economy. The dialogue plays on money and practice, highlighting a back and forth about resources and prompts.
Mrs. Willium Flowers laments the narrow view of parenting while praising her own child rearing. The brief column hints at community attitudes toward child discipline and civic virtue.
A wry exchange about bridge losses and wins reveals a couple jokingly debating finances. The wife laments losing the grocery money while the husband boasts occasional victories, suggesting gambling for groceries if needed.
A Louisville Courier Journal humor column notes Senator Sorghum shortening speeches after being told the best vaudeville monologues are twenty minutes. The piece jests about audience reaction and political brags, including a line about someone named George having a girl.
A humorous dialogue in a New York Sun clipping depicts a wife admiring a chiffonier teddy and a husband lamenting affordability while awaiting promised delivery.
Report cites ball players planning barnstorming tour with a theatrical twist. Quotations from players and Senator Sorghum reflect humor about their public appearances and ambitions beyond the diamond.
A fragment describes Hing as a pest with limited voice yet busy in praising, suggesting a paradoxical, satirical portrait within the text.
Mrs W T Marshall of Decatur Illinois shares a testimonial about using Dr Pierce s medicines after motherhood. She describes nervous weakness and relief from Fav orite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets and notes local druggists offer the medicines with free medical advice from Dr Pierce in Buffalo New York.
In a Louisville Courier Journal excerpt the broker explains a fortune made from a simple idea. He notes seeing woolen hosiery trending and introducing a woolen open work design. The piece emphasizes the contagious excitement and cautions against widespread enthusiasm.
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