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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
6
Mr Tom watches Mr Mouse cling to the weathercock as a windy chase unfolds atop a barn. The cat tumbles off to the ground but lands on his feet, while the nimble mouse escapes to the roof and taunts the cat from above. The wind grants the mouse a narrow victory.
Edna Kent Forbes argues baths should be daily pleasures enabled by modern plumbing. She notes two bath types and extols installing a bathroom with running water as a value-adding, cost-effective home improvement that freshens the body and boosts energy for work.
A letter from a friend describes a neighbor’s violence and a plan to intervene. The writer recalls a woman screaming for help, the elderly man allegedly involved, and the friend promising to intervene if a similar event occurs.
C N Luke explains the distinction between verbal meaning worded and oral meaning spoken. He notes common misuse of verbal to mean spoken though grammarians prefer reserving verbal for written or spoken words. He concedes usage habits make strict distinction unlikely to prevail.
Dialog between Worth Trying and His Wife debates letting a comedian perform hair-raising stunts. She worries about safety and potential death, while Mr. Worth Trying contemplates the risk.
A brief Boston Transcript item notes a home illustration depicting persistence. The exchange centers on a mother discussing a new hat with her child, highlighting everyday domestic scenes and gentle dialogue.
Mrs Willis speaks of the fish fork to her husband as he recalls fishing it from the gravy during a fashionable Houston dinner setting. The light exchange captures a domestic domestic moment in a newspaper caption tone.
A brief quotation about keeping to the straight path contrasts with the idea that life’s journey suffers most in detours. The dialogue reflects a philosophical exchange on discipline versus deviation.
A Literary Digest report notes about 5,000 American A W O L s remain in France with 2,000 in Paris. Many stay for jobs or marriage, while others lack papers and face police action as the Paris Legion helps with legal and employment aid. deserters number from 2,000 to 5,000 and face return home via passports and discharge papers.
Edmonton reports a long rumored North buffalo herd has been seen by engineer F H Kitto after five months in Mackenzie country. He estimates about 1000 head with Indians citing a second herd farther north. Canada holds the world’s largest bison herd at Wainwright National Park with 4835 counted January 1.
J C Linville and wife and Mrs Linville's father J A Eaton aged eighty eight visited Shelbyville after 17 years. Eaton last visited on the day of the ox roast and has never seen a picture show, refusing to witness a performance. The article notes 8150 British aristocracy members died in the war.
Twenty one pairs of hounds walked solemnly past the grave for the funeral of William Selby Lowndes, a long time master of the Whaddon hounds and prominent English country squire. The village churchyard overlooks the scene.
After a burial service the Whaddon Chase members led the famous hunt past the flower-lined grave in a solemn procession.
In Detroit 26 grooms returned their marriage licenses citing no jobs as the reason. County clerk reports the wave highlights unemployment's impact on marriages and plans to review records.
An old humorous item recounts Hig Dignity Tie announcing a broken engagement to a town beauty. A resident quips about the pledge, while others chart motives and mock solemn promises. The piece blends satire and local flavor with clipped dialogue and editorial asides.
An old advertisement promotes J. W. Cole Co. Rockford Illinois offering Cole Carboline for quick relief from burns and skin discomfort. The copy emphasizes fast action and free samples through druggists.
An exceptionally rare NEFS, a ship shaped silver piece from the 17th century Silversmiths, sold privately in London for 28000 pounds, following a Cheristie auction at 16500 pounds last year. These vessels held wine in the hull and delivered via a spout, often gifts between kings.
A playful mock dialogue from Durper's Magazine blends a family scene with a pun on nuts and trees. The text pivots to a reflective note warning that crystal rain falls from black clouds, urging hope amid adversity.
Fragmented OCR text discusses the Soviet transformation and Bolshevik speech with garbled phrases. It references armatved and big boss dialogue and hints at a debate about when Soviet not on Soviety will act, but the passage is severely unclear. The readable parts suggest a chaotic exchange about authority and action.
Important notice urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria, the famous infant remedy, to ensure it pours properly. The message highlights Castoria’s long history of use for infants and children and notes that mothers and caregivers should seek Fetcher’s Castoria when needed.
A United States Steel executive recounts a marriage dispute as a warning about friction in partnerships. He describes how couples argue over trivial matters from morning to night and recalls a hotel room scene where disagreement over carpet, fruit, and prices leads to constant conflict.
A fragmentary notice describes a personal dispute or request involving Mistress Norah Loran and a Boston figure, noting repeated missed meetings and an implied confrontation. The text is incomplete but centers on a sought audience or resolution.
A brief quip contrasts a visitor asking how to spend the weekend with a native suggesting a tutor or plan, reflecting local humor and social exchange. The fragment hints at community interaction and leisure planning.
The readable fragment hints at meditative practice and medication on a harsh winter day. It oddly counsels detecting possibilities for good and ill in people and warns that accusing a thief can provoke anger. The tone resembles stray commentary without a clear event or named entities.
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