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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
8
An old tale recounts how Mr. Fox sought help from Mr. Possum to store stolen chickens. Possum deceived Fox by moving the poultry, while Mr. Owl overheard and exposed the ruse. Fox credits Owl with wisdom, and since then the wood folk call on Owl to settle disputes.
A New York silver wedding anniversary features engraved invitations asking guests to attend without gifts. The piece surveys whether to wear the wedding dress or a reception frock, noting that anniversary gifts go to both spouses and attire considerations for the milestone.
A lively session of the master barbers discussed standards and bans at yesterday’s gathering. Some argued that certain practices and performers were not yet educated enough, stirring emotion among attendees.
Miss Dorm Montague of Sel Take Yt sketches canyon walls and studies colorings on a dated board seat. The scene shows her drawing white May Peedngs with a backdrop featuring Alon Natoma Duiek in Utah, highlighting artistic study.
In a witty exchange, the Dowager describes her nephew who lives in the country year round and rarely visits London. A young gentleman, eager for introductions, voices a lighthearted fascination with savages.
The fragmentary dialogue questions grooming choices and relationship shifts while a speaker, identified as Senator Sorghuin, defends a choice driven by conscience. A young man considers his own abilities as he contemplates patriotism and public service.
A Sumit Auta California woman, Mrs Chinodty Malvina TGusberg, sister of President Harding, is said to be planning to accept her distinguished brother's invitation to visit the White House.
A contrast on common word usage explains sit and set with examples. Hosts should say sit down rather than set down and objects may rest or stand rather than set. The piece ends with a quip about epithets and epitaphs.
Observers at Arequipa Peru's observatory 8050 feet up report a black one inch spot on a wide disc seen at 11 miles through an 18 inch telescope, illustrating exceptionally clear air conditions.
The library of the General Theological Seminary in New York holds more than 1,200 distinct Bible editions in its collection.
Pottsville Pa Mrs Salline Siefert reports four to five years of female trouble and irregular menses. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she gained over twenty pounds and can now work again. She urges other women to try the remedy. The ad praises the product as restoring health and easing daily household strain for women with similar symptoms.
Immersed in a muddled courtroom transcript, a frustrated speaker accuses, confesses, and pleads with the judge as remarks about contempt and mental focus drift into fragmented phrases. The exchange underscores tense proceedings and unclear communication.
A casual conversation reveals one person misread signals from Jack, expecting a theater outing but receiving a marriage proposal instead. The exchange highlights surprise and mixed feelings as plans shift from entertainment to commitment.
New York residents find it hard to navigate the rapidly growing transportation network. The piece notes locals and newcomers alike stumble through unfamiliar lines and locations, highlighting confusion across quarters and stations.
A fragmented local exchange recalls a dictaphone setup and attested about stenographers, a Brighter Dawn poem, and a horse sale by Teed Tom. Ned Lee cites a desire for fast trade while a squire rebuffs a speeding claim for a $10 fee.
A mosaic of trivia notes covers diverse topics from biology and industry to manners and history. It mentions a centipede’s legs, paper from rags, the Bob Lincoln alias, frog eggs, wool production, a straw-hat cafe tale, and a statuesque Japanese gait. It also recalls America’s first grand jury, papal titles, global volcano patterns, cotton stalk paper, disappearing species, and a minuscule Tavolora island with a simple government and a distant representative.
Dr Arthur MacDonald of Washington advocates beards as immunity against diseases and a lengthy treatise argues shaving costs and health fears are avoided. The piece comments on his stance amid public skepticism and medical doubt.
The article notes Chinese women adopt western shoes while a tradition of tiny embroidered shoes endures. Two types exist: outdoor shoes with a fair-sized heel and indoor shoes without a heel, the latter sometimes fitted with a loose heel held by tapes.
An exchange notes a man claiming affection for his work with a reporter joking about checking the office. The Louisville Courier Journal documents the playful remark as a light moment in a current events item.
In a brief kitchen scene Mrs Hoyle jokes that if wild men resembled her husband there would be no labor troubles while Mrs Doyle asks if he works at all. The light exchange underscores domestic tensions amid work debate.
A fragmentary dialogue features a judge questioning a prisoner about sanity and witnesses misjudging others. An affectionate pair swaps self accusing lines about faults and vision, ending with a quip on spotting virtues only with eyes closed. The tone echoes a humorous stage or period newspaper snippet.
A motorist and pedestrian clash over a near collision. The pedestrian quips about avoiding being hit, while the motorist laments missing an opportunity to test a new emergency brake. The exchange underscores a close call in urban traffic.
A political quip on how lawmakers follow trends. Senator Sorghum notes that leaders must heed winds of public opinion or risk being caught in a hurricane of scandal or defeat.
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