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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
5
The Chicago Tribune promotes a showing of war pictures at Crane Theatre next Saturday afternoon January 9 with emphasis on the rare appeal of early morning scenes in extreme cold. The feature promises the only chance to see the real war photographs.
The piece argues for ballot reform existing laws, better business organization in the state without new bureaus, commissions, or offices, and amending road laws. It calls for predictable road taxes, permanent roads without higher taxes, and fair cost sharing among state, counties, and benefiting property, opposing additional administrative machinery.
In a humorous exchange, a woman explains she changed doctors before last Christmas from Dr Healem to Dr Nicely. She recalls Healem’s old fashioned approach advice to wear flannel, while Nicely suggested sealskin as a remedy.
Russia has 464,500,000 acres of forest covering more than one third of the country. There are four acres of forest for every inhabitant, highlighting the extensive woodlands relative to population.
A comment argues that blunt honesty without etiquette can feel rude, prompting discussion on social norms and how direct speech should be balanced with tact in public discourse.
The Detroit Free Press notes a witty remark about a woman who will likely excel in business. The comment emphasizes practicality and timing over extravagance, suggesting she avoids early departures before trains.
The Abbe Moreux explains the smallest moon objects visible to naked eye and how telescopes enlarge them. A 30x magnifier reveals a 6000 foot diameter area, while 300x shows 1000 feet, and 2000x about 90 feet, though atmosphere and eye skill limit practical detail. The note ends with a Latin quote from Ausonius.
An old instructional piece describes folding a newspaper pad to protect wallpaper then skillfully rolling an umbrella. It explains positioning the umbrella, aligning folds with the button, winding with a screw motion, and keeping a firm grip on rib tops to avoid bulges or misfolds.
A mixed page of ads lists various sales and notices including eyes tested glasses fitted by Dr. L G Stabler and a range of livestock offerings Poland China pigs stock hogs and Chester White stock dogs and a wide selection of goods and services from local merchants and farmers including sale of engines automobiles land insurance meetings and auction details.
An 19th century advertisement bundle offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with 75 cent price and a testimonial from the National Bank of Commerce Toledo. It also promotes a monument catalog by J. E. Bateman Monticello Iowa, highlighting quality, symmetry and modest prices.
Thomas H. Lewis of Ottumwa Iowa reports rapid relief from stomach troubles after a single dose of Mayrs Wonderful Stomach Remedy. He praises the remedy’s ability to clean the digestive tract and cites his improved wellbeing. The ad claims widespread success and urges others with chronic stomach issues to try one dose. The product is sold locally by W W Stickford and druggists nationwide.
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