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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
10
A profile of Ex Judge Shirley of Indiana, noting his courtly manner and sharp humor. He fought a tenant after a heated dispute when a thrashing occurred. The tenant stood trial for assault while Shirley testified, saying he used a common American term.
A biographical sketch of Edmund Garrett, late Pall Mall Gazette writer, highlights his time mishap habit and a dinner mishap where he arrived early but realized he had mistaken the date. The piece also cites Dr Gottheil on sun exposure and hats, noting sun rays harm hair and that tight hatbands may worsen baldness concerns.
A British Medical Journal note describes new mania terms for odd habits observed by neurologists. Moustachiostrepsomania marks twirling a growing moustache, streps orhabdomania fingers in the ear, otodactylomania the same for the little finger, stomatodactylomaniacs finger in the mouth, onyophagomania nails biting, harmonious maniacs drumming on surfaces, and trepodomaniacs leg movements.
The passage blends humor and literary notes with quips about harvest timing from a playful exchange. It includes a Brooklyn Beagle joke on a plumber pa and a dentist noting an extract from a popular author. Short satirical lines suggest satirical fragments from newspapers.
Ambergris is a waxy, aromatic secretion from the sperm whale found floating or on shores. It ranges from a pound to large blocks, melts at 140 to 150 degrees, and enhances dyeing and perfume stability, commanding high cost in fragrances.
The bloodhound or sleuthhound is the largest scent hunting breed with males 85 to 100 pounds and females 95 to 110 pounds. They stand 23 to 27 inches high, color variations include black and tan, brown, fiver colored, or tan with white or badger hairs. Its ferocity is a myth from hunting humans, as authorities say a pure bloodhound will bark and seek affection after catching a man.
A Buffalo Express snippet shows Annabel Green declaring she will marry Clarence Proons only with his rich bachelor uncle's consent. The determined young woman asks for the uncle’s address, while Proons warns it may harden the uncle’s view.
A night bell rings at 3 a m as an apothecary puts his head out the window to answer. The ringer replies not well and curses saying he is sick in a brief St Louis Globe Democrat style exchange.
In a Philadelphia Record quip, Blobbs jokes Nasymark is called a human bannya as a punchline about his skinning ease. Slosbs questions the nickname, highlighting playful banter over public perception.
Notice seeks a capable governess and stenographer to document the clever sayings of a child. Quotation from Fliegende Blätter and an opinion attributed to Milton reflect the era's wit.
J S Donahue of South Haven Michigan a Civil War captain and lighthouse keeper credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble chills and improving his sight at seventy he praises their effectiveness for dyspepsia and general kidney liver and stomach health. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is recommended for chapped hands cold sores and skin injuries with a 25 cent price at O H Soetje’s.
Public notice from Jones county Iowa that R A Cartano is administrator of the Christian Kohler estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the district court clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Monticello July 5 1912. Attorney J W Coxsee represents the estate.
District Court notice for Orlando F. Hosford in Jones County details legal action and party names Pinintis referenced in the filing.
Lost A 8815 automobile plate. If found, return to George Stubler's Sons' store. Girl Wanted for general house work Grace Albery. Paper price up but Express printing office uses good stock. Noteheads offered in a boxed set of 250 note heads and 250 envelopes matched in color.
THRESHING COAL I have on hand a large supply of coal for threshing purposes two grades that are the best for the money for threshing Give it a trial J Balster Sectch Grove Iowa FOR SALE A good room house that is in good repair also 3 lots and woodshed and chicken house and yard in connection I will make the price right if a purchaser is round aann DYVYULE 501E Elmer Cropp
Public sale at my farm five miles east of Monticello Saturday July 27 at 1 pm featuring 18 cows 4 heifers 1 Durham bull 1 Sharpless cream separator 3 cream cans 1 surkey plow 1 wagon 1 14 inch plow and free lunch at noon. Sale to discontinue the dairy branch of the farming enterprise.
O H Soetje praised for introducing Adler i ka a buckthorn bark and glycerine remedy. The German preparation is said to cure appendicitis and now supposedly relieves sour stomach gas and constipation instantly. It is claimed to be the only remedy that never fails.
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