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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
6
An odd scene in a cage shows younger monks simulating attraction with a painted female while older monks peer from bars. A pair named Clarence and Guinevere mingle, followed by a quip from Jocko the Monk. The ad ends with a mock call to natural remedies and Garfield Tea.
John Blake argues in the Chicago Daily News that associating with industrious, cheerful people helps success by adopting their working habits. The piece notes exposure to good habits aids goal attainment. The passage also states Italian annual car taxes range from $2,000 to $3,000.
A 1919 era survey notes sixteen ongoing or planned scientific expeditions after four years of postwar inactivity. Major effort centers on the British Antarctic voyage led by Commander John Lachlan Cope I R G 8 financed at 760000 dollars with five ships and 125 men aiming to circumnavigate the Antarctic and reach the south pole. Other projects span Siberia Greenland Africa Baffin Land Nova Zembia Mexico the Amazon Pacific Islands China and Tibet with leaders including Roald Amundsen Olaf Holtedahl Henry Rusby Roy Chapman Andrews and many university researchers seeking new biology geology and ethnology discoveries.
London officials compare Poland’s forthcoming constitution draft, noting a provision granting state care for any child deprived or neglected, with separate laws to protect mothers before birth and infants. They believe no world constitution includes such a clause.
Buenos Aires is the capital as Argentine provinces seek a united front against the capital city. Provinces push for a regional coalition to challenge Buenos Aires dominance in politics and resources.
In La Salle Colorado a stray dog saved a two year old boy by barking to alert the mother. The child fell from a small foot bridge near Milton Canal and became endangered when his clothing snagged on the structure. First aid saved the child and he later rejoined his dog guardian.
Honolulu Hawaii entomologist David T Futaway of the territorial board of agriculture will travel to Bangalore India to locate fruit fly parasites discovered by George Compere. If found the parasite will be introduced in the territory to combat fruit flies here.
J S Moorman and Mrs J S Moorman announce candidacy for Democratic county clerk nomination in Elizabethtown Kentucky. They plan to run as a team with one to serve as deputy if elected, and only one name will appear on the ballot.
Vienna reports the Hapsburg imperial glass coach now stars in movies at 100000 crowns per performance. The royal stables, eight white horses and 400 carriages, partly fund the republic by transporting assembly members and provisions from relief aid, while state theater actresses and singers retain contracts for gratuitous use of state vehicles. The famed Louis IV style coach, last of its kind, remains unsold after the monarchy fell.
Sheriff Williams reports a mob comprised of Black residents in Purvis Mississippi fatally harmed a Brown man accused of involvement in the serious case of Della Green, a 14 year old Black girl. The incident occurred as tensions flare over the investigation, with authorities seeking to maintain order.
A British and American women’s committee of the English-speaking union forms in London led by Viscountess Bryce to foster closer ties. Mrs. William H. Taft chairs the U S side. Members include Lady Violet Astor and other prominent London women. Separate note cites about 600,000 students in American colleges per Leonard D. Fackler of the Intercollegiate Prohibition Association.
Treasury officials told the Senate finance committees that cigarette revenue dropped by 4 million dollars in November 1920 compared with November 1919.
Paris fashion notes highlight the house of Drecoll with costumes for L Air de Paris emphasizing gray serge and crepe de chine. Green dominates ensembles while elaborate lace and Ince fans enrich midwinter millinery. copper pinks and red accents finish many looks.
The article surveys sleeve trends from long to short, noting square sleeves with metallic threads, leathered wrists, and bracelets, plus the shift away from bulky sleeves in theater wear. It highlights Egyptian influences, and colors such as copper chaudron blue citron green and turquoise, with jade-like hues and shifts in sleeve practicality.
A cabinet officer at a dinner declares politics can be cruel, noting its severity far beyond gender. He then recounts a garbled anecdote about two women on an Atlantic City boardwalk, awkwardly illustrating recognition and change through a bonnet and a puzzle of misheard phrases.
A Boston Transcript quoted neighbor recalls the Christmas shopping crush at Blank and Blank. She describes the overwhelming crowd and social vetting process as the main reason she avoided the store this season.
A terse reflection notes that pondering others foolishness provides minimal personal satisfaction, offering a sober view of human folly.
Mrs Jones argues for names that spell work when combined as initials. Mr Jones counters by suggesting William or Robert Kenneth. The exchange centers on choosing names reflecting a playful critique of labor.
A quirky remark recalls a woman asked about singing in church. She admits it sounded bad to her, though praised as good by many yet joked as poor by others. A note adds a playful line about two male humming birds never meeting without a contest.
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