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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1908

Page

8

Cattle thieves siege Williston ranch in Kemah county

George Williston, a poor rancher, discovers a gang of cattle thieves tampering with brands at Lazy 5. Langford seeks Mary Williston while Louise Dale aids the court case of Jesse Black. A night attack on the Williston home ends with a siege and a dramatic rescue. Jim Munson dreams of town and love for Mary. TO BE CONTINUED.

George Williston J. R Paul Langford Jesse Black Kemah County South Dakota Langford Mary Williston Louise Dale Hammond Dale Wind City Richard Gordon Kemah Jim Munson Louise Bill Brown Mag Three Bars Munson James R. McAllister Jake Sanderson Gordon Ind City Circle E Jim Williston’s

Four year old Philip Visits Church Choir

A four year old boy accompanied by his aunt attended an Episcopal church on a recent Sunday. He was struck by the white robes of the choir and exclaimed at home that he saw ladies sing but noted many had men’s heads, revealing his humorous misinterpretation of the scene.

Philip

Orient Would Resist American Intrusion

By ST NIHAL SING the piece discusses a rising Asiatic self awareness and anti Western coercion as Asia redefines power. It highlights boycotts of Western goods in China India and Japan and argues that reciprocal fair treatment will shape future intercontinental trade and immigration dynamics.

China India Japan Near Australia Canada United States South Africa Transvaal Asia Orient America England British Africa Yen

Hadley to be a farmer after governor bid

Kansas City reports attorney-general Herbert S. Hadley plans to become a farmer. He bought a small Roswell New Mexico farm and will plant 20 acres of corn while wife Mrs Hadley joins him later in the summer. He sought the land after a health scare and today shows no major illness beyond indigestion under stress.

Kansas City Herbert Hadley Texas New Mexico Roswell Gowell

Lincoln Woodmen head Talbot reelected leader

A. R. Talbot of Lincoln Nebraska was unanimously reelected head consul of the Modern Woodmen of America at the Peoria triennial convention He has led the order since 1908 after succeeding Lieutenant Governor Northcott of Timota Talbot also served as a Nebraska senator and had twelve years as a director.

Lincoln Neb A. R. Talbot Woodmen of America Peoria William Jennings Bryan Woodmen Gov. Northcott Timota Order Mgr. Talbot Nebraska Senate

Woodmen Membership Surges to 960000 Nationwide

The Woodmen report 960000 members with 150000 in Illinois. The national office salary rose from 5000 to 10000. The election is for a term of three years.

Ilinois

Hair in wedding gowns sparks superstition claim

Madge O Rourke, famed Irish American dressmaker, tells a Times Democrat reader that hidden hair in wedding gowns is universal. She notes locks of red brown gold or gray supposedly reveal a future marriage for the sewing girl within the year.

Madge O'Rourke New Orleans

Journal of a Barrymore Friend Reports Ocean Crossing

A schoolgirl narrator in Miss Barrymore's circle kept a travel journal last spring detailing a sea voyage with a famed actress. She describes a Channel crossing during a hurricane and her resolve to stay on deck despite the tempest as she endured the rough voyage.

Ethel Barrymore

Famous English Outlaw Robin Hood Tradition and Tale

The article outlines Robin Hood as a legendary English outlaw and folk hero born around 1160 at Locksley Nottinghamshire. It notes his woodland band in Sherwood Forest and Barnsdael Yorkshire, his possible identity as the earl of Huntingdon, and his reputed extravagance adventure kindness to the poor while robbing the rich.

Robin Hood Locksley Nottinghamshire Sherwood Forest Barnsdael Yorkshire Earl of Huntingdon

Proof for Two Cents Kidney Cure Claims Relief

Medina New York resident G W Winney invites kidney sufferers to write for a personal testimony about Dean s Kidney Pills He says he improved after eighteen months of Doctor visits and hospital stays with back pain lameness and rheumatism He gained weight from 143 to 162 pounds after using 10 to 12 boxes Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY

G. W. Winney Medina N. Y Dean Mr. Winney

Local Jester Praises Generous Donor of Tomes

A lively exchange highlights a benefactor who has donated two dozen Deadwood Dick volumes and a dozen Nickel library sets last week. The remarks praise his philanthropy and surprise at the gift.

Question on self transformation sparks mix of wit

Mr Henley questions Miss Fairley about altering hair and eye color, wondering how she would change if she could transform herself. Miss Fairley replies she would remain looking as she does now, leaving Henley surprised by her lack of appeal to Miss Tatrey.

Mr. Henley Miss Fairley Henley Miss Tatrey

Looking for Work in a Knockabout Exchange

A speaker asks a man about work and he replies he will work as soon as an opening in his trade arises. He claims to be a trackwalker for airplane lines and says he does not have long to wait.

North America Boas Nather

Lewis Single Kinder Cigar Promises Rich Male Appeal

The fragment hints at a Lewis' Single Kinder Cigar tied to a wealthy male image and mentions dealers or factory in Peoria. It also notes a contrast between prettiness and fragrance in flowers, suggesting marketing language without clear factual events.

Lewis Lewis’ Factory Peoria

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Appeals to Women

Mrs Maggie Gilmer of West Union DC and Mrs Josephine Hall of Bardstown KY report restored health and motherhood after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts the remedy for female ills including displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities backache and nervous prostration and invites letters for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham Maggie Gilmer West Union D. C Pinkham Josephine Hall Bardstown Lydia E. Pinktham

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