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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1897
Page
6
A brief verse reflects unrewarded eyes watching distant oceans and ships longed for. It imagines future meets where springtime air remains and ships wait safe harbors until a hand returns to claim them.
Mrs. Juniper complains Bridget O Calligan is impudent. Mr. Juniper storms to the kitchen to confront Bridget about the alleged rudeness, trading sharp words and threats before Mrs. Juniper’s giggles hint at a comic domestic clash.
In a Philadelphia Record item, a Mrs. Malaprop’s daily misstatements amuse neighbors. She mispronounces Moyamensing, locates a European plant, and mistakes mayonnaise dressing for a recipe. Her fire loss is blamed on a disinfected flue and she misreads a milk poison anecdote.
A National Times style notice discusses camels unable to sustain more than five miles per hour for long, their heart risk if overdriven, and kneeling to die. It also notes British control of most submarine cables, with 150000 miles of line and 30 million pounds spent, plus infomercials for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel products and brief jokes from local papers.
The Pueblo Indian women are described as pretty and capable, cooking, weaving and painting pottery in groups. Acoma Isleta Laguna women carry burdens on the head for a stately carriage while Walpi elders bent with loads slung in blankets. Isleta Hopi and Walpi dress varied, hairstyles symbolize youth and maturity. Some maidens resemble Japanese in appearance.
The Philadelphia Times recounts Mme Dimbourg, a frugal, generous donor who gave 100000 francs anonymously to Carmaux glass workers, later vexed that her name wasn’t on a subscriber stone while she funded many poor with small but princely gifts. It also notes a giant crocodile tooth find in Poitiers and other brief items.
A historical account describes Ku Klux Khan era jugglers whose tricks included tumbling limbs and levitation using thongs and knives. Ibn Batuta and Marco Polo 기록. a Moorish traveler recalls a palace demonstration ending with a miraculous revival of a boy. Also includes brief consumer testimonials for a cough remedy and headache capsules.
Entry shows balance overdrawn February 15, 1897 of 5,850 74 with 1,396.04 paid to teachers since last report and orders issued for bank loan.
An 1802 advertorial notes Dr Hand's Teething Lotion praised as safe and effective for children with claims of pain relief and gentle external use. It also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a remedy for headache constipation and dyspepsia. Notable mentions include elderly couples celebrating a long marriage and a humorous exchange from Puck.
Dr Hand Colic Cure provides immediate relief by removing wind and quieting nerves for restful sleep in distressed infants. Dr Hand Teething Lotion soothes teething pain for 25 cents. One Minute Cough Cure fights grippe quickly, preventing complications. J H Bacher Co notes. Scotchmen control New York stonecutting industry.
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