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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1925
Page
1
Mrs MaseL of Turtle Lake Wisconsin shares that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased years of weakness backache and nervousness after six births. She used it before each birth and after, alongside Liver Pills for eight years to aid constipation. A recent canvass claims 98 of 100 women benefited from the compound.
An old medicine advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a remedy for coughs and throat irritation. It claims the balsam soothes nerves, stops tickling coughs, and prevents pneumonia and serious lung trouble, priced at 80 cents.
A discussion on how larger families enhance family life, with emphasis on mothers. Quoting Charles W. Eliot, the text argues eight children provide more learning and development for a mother, suggesting fuller life through parenting multiple children.
Demand Bayer Aspirin only if Bayer appears on package or tablets to ensure genuine safe aspirin. Ady warns imitators may be dangerous and urges buyers to say Bayer when purchasing aspirin.
A fragmented quotation from The Progressive Grocer reflecting on compliments and a self washing and dressing alliance. The oddly phrased exchange suggests a satirical or whimsical note on manners and perception amid early 20th century commerce journalism.
A newspaper puff promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders as a remedy for headaches fever stomach troubles and irregular bowels in children. The copy claims 20 years of use and urges mothers to try a free trial package from the Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
Nannie, a sought after yet impulsive woman, marries Dashwood then loses him. She pursues risky mining shares when destitute, angering Christopher who reveals his lifelong love. A last misunderstanding costs her friend and freedom when Dashwood dies.
The Kissam family is traced to John Kissam born in 1644 who settled in Flushing New York. Uncertainty surrounds his birthplace with theories of England Holland and even Montneline Peer lineage. The family historically supported the English Episcopal Church and the Tories in the American Revolution.
The article surveys name origins from English and Dutch roots to matronymics and German Jewish surnames. It cites families in Queens County Long Island and New York City intermarriages, notes Saint name contractions, and explains shifts from Saint Paul to Saint Paul derived forms. It mentions Holland as English via Lancashire, and German Jewish surname adoption around a century ago with animal names like Adler and Eagle.
A tribute praising George Washington for a balanced mind and leadership. It lauds his vision and judgment, strength paired with kindness, and his lasting example as a nation’s first and a model of virtue. The piece emphasizes his dignity and unwavering character.
The article lists simple, frugal dishes suited for a traditional family Sunday meal. It covers fried oysters, creamed seafood, onion sandwiches, light salads, and cottage cheese plates, emphasizing plain dressings, bread and butter, hot drinks, and modest wholesome fare.
Odd fragment notes a shift involving an ice face and a person named Veh with unclear details. The readable text hints at a change or reaction but lacks coherent events, dates, or locations to form a full news item.
The passage contrasts a needle point with a bee sting under magnification. It notes the needle appears ragged at small scale while a bee stinger is infinitely sharp, approaching a bilonth per inch, and recalls that fifty years ago the term pneumonia described lung fever accurately.
A rumor from the Young Lady Across the Way suggests shipping interests will regain footing soon as subsidies are ruled unnecessary. The note reflects market chatter and implied policy shifts without official confirmation.
Recipe fragment detailing walnut and raisin batter with cinnamon salt and soda. instructions mix and drop dough. Also describes venison saddle cooking method with brown sauce currant jelly and orange juice. pecans toasted with olive oil, seasoned, served immediately.
A homeless kitten named Tom Kitten wanders from danger into a peaceful garden area. He proves his cleverness by escaping a barking dog and catching a mouse, earning milk and a warm bed. A kind caretaker offers shelter, promising a safe home and care.
A narrator notes a character observing surroundings then walking to sunlit steps and sitting to attend to personal care. The scene shifts to a bottle of milk left in view as the details of daily routine unfold.
An exploration of the name Anny Fanny Fray Freya and Frances origins. notes on Lady Fanny Shirley’s influence in Queen Anne era, and cultural references including songs, the fire opal myth, and a belief about October birthdays. Legends of pixie tales tied to the opal and Fanny’s mystic day Friday and number three.
A devotional urging readers to brighten others lives with words and smiles. It argues that small acts of cheer can lift those in darker circumstances, heal hurting hearts, and spread hope across communities despite differences in dialects or background.
Daysey Mayme Appleton issues a public plea asking friends not to invite her father, the Honorable Lysander John Appleton, to events. She notes his loud protests and mounting anger when invited, which affects family finances and she hopes for calmer evenings and less begging for money.
The article notes German police dogs are not demonstratively affectionate but are steadfast and dignified. It contrasts their temperament with other breeds, stating they remain calm in old age and do not become snappish.
John Harris, real life counterpart of a comic salesman, returns to England from Hudson Bay after selling Eskimos a large quantity of electric fans. The devices run on storage batteries to provide air circulation in their igloos.
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