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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
8
More than 100 one hand guns were seized as armament of as many baby bandits and youthful goggs and were destroyed in the Chicago boys court by Municipal Judge Edgar A. Jonas who is pictured examining some of the weapons.
A survey of varied topics including plans for telephony between Angora and Constantinople, advances in dairy equipment, cotton potential in Australia, and a range of curios from photographic lenses to ultraviolet imaging. Also mentions clams off Florida, baking soda chemistry, and wartime computer machines for veterans’ bonuses.
English society figure Lady Constance Butler has turned to surgery as an outlet for her energy. She now runs the X-ray department at St. Andrew's hospital after first gaining experience at Cambridge hospital Alder shot Ascot and Elmnern hospital. She is daughter of the late marquis of Ormonde and niece of the current titleholder.
Mrs. Cora La Forge of East St. Louis Illinois has had sixteen husbands and has just received her eleventh divorce at age forty five. Friends expect she will marry again and the case marks a notable divorce record.
Snippet from The Progressive Grocer shows two women discussing a trip to Hot Springs for rheumatism. The brief exchange notes one plans a weekend retreat while the other confirms the trip.
The doctor urges Mr Jones to limit his diet to improve health while Mrs Jones agrees and plans to bake a sponge cake for dinner. The dialogue reflects household tension over diet and meal choices.
The note explains that blends such as gum and birch with mahogany veneer are common though not true solid mahogany. Only solid mahogany qualifies as real, while mahogany veneer on non solid cores may be accepted in some uses.
Across various towns and villages in South America wooden crosses remain posted on the outskirts to deter what locals describe as evil spirits. The practice reflects enduring folk beliefs guiding daily life and regional customs.
Fort Adams in Wilkinson county Mississippi holds a storied place among American forts. The article traces its links to Edward Everett Hale's The Man Without a Country, the real Philip Nolan, and the fort’s early role in U S military and frontier history including the Natchez Trace and Wilkinson’s interactions with Native Americans.
Civil War case study of Ulysses S. Grant demanding unconditional surrender at Fort Donelson Tenn in 1862. Buckner's white flag reply led to 14500 Confederate prisoners and 57 pieces of artillery seized. Nashville and Columbus fell. Grant began a career culminating at Appomattox.
Short exchange from Korsaren notes a woman asking about signs and omens and a man replying that a dream last night meant she was dreaming. The quip type item reflects a humorous or ironic take in the Christiania periodical.
A brief Boston Transcript script fragment notes that egotism arises when a man is complimented, as self view differs from others perception. It highlights the discrepancy between personal vanity and external judgment.
A reflective quotation discusses faults and errors, contrasting mild caution with violent rashness and pride, and noting the regret of excess in judgment versus restraint. The piece frames ethical balance as a guide to prudent conduct and humility.
The bones of a mastodon were recently unearthed during a street excavation in Denver, prompting interest from local paleontologists and city workers. Fossils were found along a roadway trench with careful uncovering to preserve the remains.
A fashion correspondent notes waves of color and refined silhouettes replacing past excess. Paris designers like Callot, Drecoll, Lelong, Chanel, Lanvin, and Patou showcase bold greens, reds, blues, and purples with harmonious combinations. Coats trend fur trimming, vivid palettes, and dramatic shapes across afternoon gowns and evening wraps.
A preacher argues the everlasting gospel does not change across ages. The gospel centers on faith in Christ’s redemptive sacrifice, not human works, and must be preached to all nations now to avoid missed future opportunities.
Seattle park board hides camp stoves inside concrete imitation trees in Woodland Park. Bark sections were used to mold plaster forms, then concrete poured to form 20 foot tall treelike chimneys. Colors varied to blend with the surrounding fir and cedar foliage.
Fur remains a strong vogue in smart shops with toques and tailored fur bags in demand. Velvet and satin hats feature fur accents while opera fans of ostrich feather and willow styles attract the most refined buyers.
A reflection attributed to the late Dr J A Jowett contrasts birds passing over snow leaving no stain with a second flock that alights and reveals a foul secret beneath. The train noise drives the birds away but the stain remains, illustrating how evil thoughts may land if welcomed and persist in life.
A fashion note highlights a trend to match gloves with footwear. The black kid pumps pair with gun metal hose and gloves, featuring stitched trim, medium heels, and comfortable wear for walking and street use.
A devotional reflection urges diligent pursuit of God through holy fear and constant awareness of the divine presence. The speaker appeals to the soul to be trained to warmly apprehend and seek divine approbation.
A Bunyan saying appears: in prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart. The brief appears as a reflective epigraph or quotation item.
A brief reflective exchange notes that blessings come through divine methods even when those paths differ from personal wishes. The saying emphasizes acceptance of God’s will amid uncertainty and desire.
A brief quotation notes that climbing stairs would be easier if there were more room at the top, attributed to Eastern Methodist.
A concise aphorism notes ignorance as a disease of the soul, labeling it the deepest and most treacherous malady. The quote mirrors a moral critique of willful unknowing and its spiritual harm.
An advertisement warns buyers to look for the Bayer name on packages or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer Aspirin. It claims safe use by millions and physicians' prescription for 23 years and urges saying Bayer when purchasing.
In a Washington Star piece Uncle Bil Rottletop reflects on changing romantic notions. He recalls youth where boys dreamed of smuggling or piracy and notes current days lack such romantic hijinks or ambitions.
A fragment describes the Coldstream Guards of the Bloody Seventh division as the best in the British army. The text notes each tin is over six feet tall and hints at celebratory hallelujahs with a twinkle in the eye.
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