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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
2
The highwayman Roger frees a lady after a gallows dance. She reveals she is Aymer's sister and Roger's wife, after which he vows to forswear any kiss with others. They pledge to go home together while Aymer’s stewardship remains, confirming a true brotherly bond and rightful place.
Dryden Garnett, a prominent farmer in the county, reported sulfur rain after the April 18 quake. He found a thick sulfur scum on water barrels and tested it by burning a sample, noting sulfur odor. The hillside rocks were also coated with sulfur.
During the Civil War the Confederate government mined lead at a Jacksonville area site. The old lead mine has been reopened and is confidently expected to yield both lead and zinc on a large scale.
The article notes that Congress has enacted about 3,000 laws this session, highlighting the nation as highly governed as the session begins.
Washington reports reveal seven months of unprecedented congressional activity with the 59th Congress generating record after record. Debates and committee hearings set new benchmarks, with the Senate canal inquiry and House appropriation reviews topping prior totals.
London court hears two licensees appeal against convictions for unlawfully selling whisky not meeting standards. Scientist describes experiments on monkeys to test effects of malt whisky versus patent-still spirit, noting one calm and one mad drunk responses. The testimony highlights humorous yet revealing insights into the case.
The Flying Rollers or House of Israel, headquartered in Benton Harbor Michigan, plan to replace bicycles with cars for traveling missionaries. M R Tyler of Benton Harbor buys a $2000 auto and orders a second, driving from Anderson Indiana to Benton Harbor. The treasury funds the vehicle, and the group, with about 2 500 cultivated acres near Benton Harbor and several business ventures, totals 144 000 members with 700 in the central states. A separate note reports 47 of 150 sheep left a Mont Saint Michel quagmire after a shepherd failed to save them, nearly costing him his life.
A rancher known for demanding long hours hires an Irishman. Days later he says he will go to town to buy a new bed for Pat. Pat protests saying if it’s the same to you, you can go buy a new head and breed the only one for a janthern.
A wary note warns against tipping a servant instantly to avoid exposing fear that funds may be insufficient to cover all needs or rounds.
The wanderers lag in doubt as the Cloud moves on and Jahziel longs for Marah. The group disperses seeking comfort while the cloud rests, but Jahziel returns to find a lush camp with palm shade and abundant waters, proving the Lord’s care in their journey.
The island of Ceylon with 4 million people has been under British rule for a millennium. A government inquiry found Buddhist priests often incompetent and dishonest, prompting calls to restore secular supervision of temples. Christians and Muslims oppose privileging one faith, while Buddhists worry over removal of self governance. The report awaits government action as observers monitor the outcome.
A collection of old sandwich ideas including Chicken or Turkey Lettuce and Club variations. The guide describes layering thin bread, meats like chicken turkey or ham, sauces such as canape or mustard butter, and finishing with three cornered or diagonal cuts on folded napkins.
A collection of simple salad ideas including Orange Walnut, Pont, and Cabbage Salads with descriptions for preparation and dressings. It outlines peeling and quartering oranges with walnuts and grapes, roasting peanuts with olives and celery, shredding cabbage, and making creams and dressings.
A Kansas City Times piece recalls a principled hog buyer who guarded farmers against cheating by double weighing. An employee admitted stamping a boot under scales to win extra pork, and the buyer rebuked him, lamenting the fading of long entrenched practices that harmed farmers.
Wash two squash and cut in one inch pieces. Boil in salted water until tender, drain and mash. Beat two eggs with milk and melted batter, mix into squash, season, and bake in a greased dish with breadcrumbs and butter until firm.
A boy returns from church unusually late with soaked hair and muddy clothes. His father questions him and the boy explains the minister preached that cleanliness is next to godliness, so some youths decided to go swimming after the service.
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