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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1911
Page
7
Sufferer from Roanoke and Pleasant details nine years of severe constipation treated with daily warm-water injections before using Cascarets. He reports relief from internal piles and overall well being. The ad touts Cascarets as palatable potent and pleasant with 0c 25c 50c prices and a guarantee.
A local discussion focuses on the impact of reputational harm within the town. Residents weigh how rumors influence trust, business, and social harmony as officials urge measured responses and fair judgment.
An old ad notes a medicine promising piles relief with a 14 day cure, offered by a druggist and a refund if not cured. It mentions Bent’s treatment and claims to address itching bleeding or protruding piles in days. The piece also includes fragmented lines about winter work and a writer named Adam Zawfox-Jevver.
A columnist compares a nation's naval expansion to a boy starting to smoke, expressing unease about a small country acquiring its first battleship and the broader implications of such a move.
A brief exchange between Gerald and Geraldine centers on noise during a meal. Gerald complains about being noisy, while Geraldine jokes that her clothes catch the sounds, turning the moment into a lighthearted scene.
The essay notes the summer craze for fine white goods and endorses Defiance Starch as chemical free and safe for delicate fabrics. It claims high stiffness with half the usual amount, delivering a finish as pristine as when the fabric was new.
A husband loudly hates music and storms out during entr acte, causing embarrassment and concern. His spouse laments the prejudice, noting the theater incident exposed a strained relationship and differing tastes that linger.
He complains that she has given every reason to believe she cared for him. She retorts that he cares only for himself and refuses him. He asks why she will not marry him while she dismisses his suit as unworthy of her social status.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quote recalls a patient facing two doctors in consultation. One advised one course, the other a different option. The doctors eventually suggested mixing both treatments, illustrating clinical indecision and compromise.
Eddie pleads to stay up for Emma's midnight arrival from Europe but his mother refuses saying five hours past his bedtime would be too long. Eddie insists if his father sings lullabies he can stay awake.
In a playful exchange Mrs Stockson and Bonds discuss a stenographer who whistles. Bonds denies knowing if she whistles when alone, suggesting uncertainty about private habits.
The United States moves toward standardized statue unveilings with a fixed routine. Col. Frederick D. Owen leads the process from statue foundation to pedestal sodding, coordinating flags, salutes, and seating for hundreds of dignitaries, and introducing a flag-based unveiling system that reduces mishaps. Navy seamen serve as expert riggers to manage the flag network.
Col Hamp Stone recalls a buck that outsmarted pursuing dogs by using a river rock and land tongue as cover. The deer watched the dogs, hid behind the rock, and swam to safety while the doe was shot nearby. The party recovered the doe two miles downstream.
Investigation by the department of agriculture shows a New York grocer bought Iowa eggs for 20 cents and sold them under a private brand for 40 cents. Nearby grocers sold the same eggs for 25 cents. The extra 15 cents is described as graft fueled by merchant audacity and customer gullibility.
Notice appeals to readers about kidney dangers and urges Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy. The ad cites W. P. Miller of Pender Nebraska claiming kidney pain nearly ruined his life until the pills helped him. Dean's is sold by all dealers at 60 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A humorous exchange shows a doctor scolding a patient for drinking during meals while the patient argues he must eat sometime. The dialogue highlights the clash between medical advice and practical appetite in a lighthearted tone.
Husum correspondence recalls Jake Hunt, the Klickitat reputedly over 100 years old, living near town in a farming area once a Klickitat village. The old site holds a church, a totem pole, and burial mounds of those who did not reach the century mark. His wealth and seven marriages end with a widow and a few heirs to the property.
A testimonial from F C Imes of Philadelphia praises Resinol for relief of pruritus vulvae and severe eczema. The patient outcome is described as prompt cure and complete relief, asserting the remedy’s indispensability for skin troubles.
A fussy boarder tells landlady Mrs Hasher that lower provisions justify cutting rates. She refuses, saying she cannot pay her debts. He suggests she collect advance payments like others do to clear debts.
A fragmentary passage discusses medical laxatives and refund promises, then pivots to a quip contrasting professionals and tradesmen. The text presents disjointed lines without clear events, dates, places, or identifiable persons.
A Boston banker lauds Thomas W. Lawson as a strong orator and quip maker. He recalls Lawson’s habit of lampooning high financiers and shares a funeral anecdote where Lawson jokes the service was “opened for the defense.”
A photographer's studio scene describes a man from the Sand inquiring about prices for nude pictures while the photographer's wife shows samples. He studies a photo of a baby in a wash basin and asks about cost with clothes on. A steam laundry ad touts at home shirtwaist laundering with ironed finish and non sticking latches.
Wellman asks about a new idea for a di rigible balloon. The reply outlines making the equilibrator large, installing a motor, and using it to pull the balloon.
For over fifty years the advertisement claims Rheumatism Nene ralgia and other painful ailments have been cured by Hailing Wizard Oil. It is presented as a good honest remedy and urges readers to keep a bottle ready for use.
Telegraph companies in the United States employ about 30 000 people not counting railroad workers. The figure reflects workers across lines and stations in an era of expanding communication networks.
Fragmentary notes claim Mra Winston's soothing syrup soothes teething pain and gums while patients seek relief. The text then shifts to political commentary suggesting suffragette influence may alter office dynamics and power structures.
A Chicago Daily News piece notes residents like Knewpot lighting lawns with electric lights and using a baby sling on a lawn mower for late night work. It contrasts this with Klondike progress where steam, hot air and hot water plants replace wood stoves in hotels and major trading hubs.
Readers reflect on the clash between intent and impact as residents weigh kindness against coercion in moral standpoints. The piece surveys opinions, noting how conviction can mask harsh treatment and spark heated dialogue.
In a terse exchange a man confirms a woman’s death as natural. The remark links the death to a fire started with kerosene, causing an implied investigation or inquiry into the circumstances.
A personal anecdote recalls a sister who spent freely while the narrator saved. To curb waste, a purse sized ledger tracked every cent with circles for necessary items crosses for unnecessary and rectangles for advantageous spends. Over weeks spending narrowed as habits changed.
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