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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
6
A comical tale from Betzville follows Cousin Orone McDoodle who fears a venomous snake near his hen house. A garden hose in a tree becomes a choking hazard, a brave mongoose fights the hose, bites it, and ends by declaring victory with a noisy crowing apology.
The old corps of gentlemen-at-arms traces its duties to protecting the king at levees in St James's and during royal occasions at Buckingham Palace and Parliament. Their axes date to the Armada era, brought on Spanish galleons and given to the king's guard. White blossoms are noted for fragrance.
The author argues for selecting a single representative point to make letters effective rather than overloading with details. A good letter should be simple, direct, and tied to the reader’s habitual thinking, prioritizing one strong point per feature and using fresh presentation in follow ups.
The piece discusses timing for follow up letters in a mail campaign. It advises starting with tightly grouped letters to exploit interest, then allowing gaps of days to months as needed. It notes that some lists yield no responses and should be discarded, while living responders require ongoing, selective follow ups.
Many people believe follow-up letters hold magic or guarantee rewards. Others think persistent contact reliably yields orders, but practical results vary by context and relationship. The piece examines assumptions vs. measured outcomes in professional outreach.
The text explains crafting effective follow-up letters by appealing to different viewpoints while covering the same ground. Each letter must be fresh yet restate salient principles, avoiding repetition that triggers dismissal. If referencing prior letters, do so briefly without pressuring the reader.
A essay on local commerce shows how inventors and small makers spread word of new items beginning near home. Neighbors endorse products then letters and testimonials reach distant buyers, creating small profits before larger distributors take interest. The piece stresses step by step testing and persistent, targeted outreach.
A playful quip discusses why editors call themselves we and the reader’s view of articles. The piece notes a son’s reflection on editorial identity and public reception. It reflects a newspaper tradition of framing opinions through humor and self reference.
The narrator describes a device with two dials selecting a painting subject and atmospheric condition, choosing Oxford and June clouds to inspire a Magdalen gardens scene. Loomis praises the idea, noting how laziness spurred invention and imagining authors using a plot and character dial.
Firemen tackle a blaze at a dingy junk shop on East One Hundred Street near First Avenue as hundreds of rats swarm inside. Battalion Chief Howe breaks down the door, but falls, and water floods the floor killing dozens of drowning rats while Italian bystanders watch from the front.
The article notes people breaking in panic and fleeing to their homes, with witnesses claiming sudden chaos and hurried evacuations as authorities respond.
A newspaper profile recalls J. K. Hudson who remained a major though titled general while serving in Spain. In Germany April is wedding month with lucky days on the 2nd 4th 12th and 22nd and unlucky days on the 7th 8th 10th 16th and 21st.
A light quip notes that shopping is cheaper when two shop together. The line suggests companionship lowers costs and adds a playful spin to frugal spending.
The notice urges examination of every Castoria bottle as a safe remedy for infants and children and emphasizes ensuring it is suitable and trustworthy for use.
A high-brow lecturer declares opportunities are all around while a grouch counters that they are hard to seize like spring fever or fishing. The exchange captures a playful debate on ambition and timing.
Customer testimonial praising Allen's Foot-Ease for foot discomfort with phrases about burning itching and coin-like pain. Advertisement notes availability at all druggists for 25 cents and urged readers to ask their druggist for the product.
A light exchange recalls a couple debating dessert, one aching for ice cream while the other jests about cold-hearted nature. The playful banter hints at playful affection and domestic humor.
An old style ad column touts remedies for children and common pains, highlighting Hamlins Wizard Oil and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. It also references Lewis’ Single Binder cigars and a proverb about building frames with rock. The piece mixes casual dialogue with commercial lines and mentions an ancient watch dog as part of the old guard.
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