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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1923
Page
1
In a quaint tale a solitary Miss Mousie refuses a suitor, Mr Mouse, after he wanders church halls and cupboards seeking a life among sacred shelves. She notes his appetite for pantry treats and lack of fit for a refined church home.
The article traces Frederica Redérica as the feminine form of Frederick with roots in Freyr the Teutonic god. It covers etymology from Freyr to Freyja, notes medieval variants such as Frithswith and Frethesanta, and mentions cultural adaptations in English Portuguese French and German. It also links Onyx as a talisman and lists Thursday as a lucky day with a lucky number.
A tale of a church mouse and Miss Mousse who nibble cheese after a trap thwarted by the sexton. The mouse flees the church while the other mouse muses on pantry life and sacrifices. The piece reflects humor and moral tones from a 1923 McClure Syndicate story.
Opinion piece on car ownership contrasting laughter at cheap cars with dignity of independence. Warns against guilt for lacking money to buy better automobiles and notes some people have no cars at all. Encourages resilience and choosing practical escapes from trolleys and jitneys.
An article discusses Indiana nicknamed the Hooster State and the word hoosier origin. It notes debated etymologies for hoosier, possibly from hoo sheriff or husher terms, and references 19th century usage and potential links to English language changes among midwestern communities.
The Abbey marriage register shows signatures from both elites and servants, reflecting abbey weddings open to many. Clergy families and their workers alike claimed the ceremony, while a joke about two churches across from each other highlights differing beliefs among locals.
The piece notes that warm weather tests etiquette at table use and posture. It urges maintaining careful knife and fork handling and proper seating despite heat. It contrasts cooler conditions as easier and stresses that manners should not fade with rising temperatures.
A Palm Beach coat allows wear in extreme heat without tying a tie or wearing heavy wool. Men can pair a light shirt and belt for daytime summer wear, avoiding stiff collars and suspender reliance. The article advocates a neat soft collar fastened rather than undone at the neck.
Fragmentary report notes sect growth tied to small belief differences. Two prominent church workers travel through areas and discuss minor doctrinal distinctions that influence congregational alignment.
A detailedbuilder feature on a 35 by 32 foot two story bungalow with six rooms. It describes a bay-windowed dining area, handy kitchen layout, ample porch, and flexible upstairs bedrooms plus a potential sleeping porch.
A sermon-like reflection on Haggai urging priority for God’s house over personal home-building. It warns against idolatry of comfort and self-protection as people rush to construct their own dwellings while neglecting the temple, urging faith in Christ and reverence for God.
A Collier's inspired portrait describes the hummingbird as an ultra swift, fragile marvel from the tropics. It notes his extraordinary flight, needle like beak, and dazzling metallic colors while praising his wary nesting and remarkable energy.
A Swedish alloy named Dizigold is described as combining the color and luster of gold with the hardness of steel. Reportedly aluminum bronze with copper up to 80 percent, it resists acids and alkalies and could substitute for German silver which contains nickel, copper, and small amounts of zinc and tin.
A London Chronicle summary notes Professor Langevin told the Academie de Marine that modern submerged-detection methods ruin the effectiveness of the submarine as a weapon. Subaqueous sound waves enable surface ships to locate, track, and destroy subs at great ranges.
In Cougha Madame Squattini relies on an able business manager to handle finances while she endures a temperamental season. She vents about coughing patrons in the theater and contemplates a cough-drop privilege as the staff keeps performance plans on track.
Dear Master we seek Thy grace to hold us from falling along the way and plant our feet where Thou hast marked the path O our Good Shepherd. Let us hear Thee call our names and we cannot miss the path Amen.
A fragment from a Church sermon extols Christ as the unsolved mystery and sole savior of humanity. It urges believers to content themselves with faith until they meet the Savior face to face.
An old Edinburgh castle passage hides the path to the crown jewels behind a small humble doorway. The dingy circuitous route underscores how ordinary doorways in common duties can lead to sacred treasures and God keeps His Jewels in the room behind.
Mrs Gadups recounts lecturing the cook on stealing after a fine china set disappeared. The thief reportedly packed the items in a suitcase, while the lecturer denies any alert to the crime. Report from Columbia State.
Mrs Crabbmoore questions her husband about his return after a long absence. He replies he stayed out playing a hand of poker at the club. The exchange appears in a fictional domestic scene from an American Legion Weekly issue.
A cryptic line hints at a forthcoming clash as someone “stringing her benu” suggests a deliberate and fierce stance. The exchange portrays tension and strategic intent behind a terse challenge.
A comic dialogue shows a head bookkeeper teasing Bill about his tired look and his claim that he and his wife suffer from alternate Insomnia. The punchline explains the condition as whoever falls asleep first keeps the other awake all night.
A witty exchange notes a tatl man visiting the studio every day for a week. The artist clarifies the visitor is laying for him, not sitting, hinting at a humorous misinterpretation or inside joke.
A playful exchange recalls mistletoe kisses and bill reminders as Mrs Benham jokes about finances. The conversation shifts to attempted camaraderie with a young man, noting his age and unreciprocated affection.
A troubled scene unfolds as a father orders a missing boy brought home and placed to work, while a nurse notes the urgent need for aid. The tone suggests a welfare or care concern and a request for assistance from authorities or guardians.
Readable dialogue suggests Jacks is deeply devoted to a blonde. family speculates hypnotism while an onlooker teases that chemical attraction explains their bond. The exchange captures a flirtatious tone and curious theories about motive.
American women spent 150 million dollars on cosmetics last year. The manufacturer proclaims their slogan Her face is my fortune, underscoring the booming beauty industry.
A speaker quips about aging accounts and proposes injecting new vitality by adding a few fresh purchases to reinvigorate the balance. The exchange hints at retail or financial strategies through light humor and a plan to renew value.
In a brief domestic vignette a child named Elsie is asked what she thinks of her new mother. She replies with a sharp, humorous line suggesting the arrangement may be a bargain or mistake. The exchange captures small town spirit and tone.
A summer hotel room is described as small and poorly furnished with a chair and folding bed. The speaker is told that the space is actually a telephone booth, revealing a humorous misinterpretation of a cramped lodging area.
A terse exchange reveals one speaker defending a harsh hair remark as truthful while another concedes the comment was unpleasant. The dialogue centers on personal appearance and the acceptability of blunt honesty in private remarks.
A fragmentary meditation quotes Samuel Sterne on misers who hoard health yet lack the spirit to enjoy it. It contrasts frugal people with those who pursue constant devotion to God, noting odd phrasing and small sayings.
In a terse exchange the father says I have a mind to give you a ping while the athletic youth answers with guarded doubt. The brief dialogue hints at a playful conflict over sport or game plans in a local context.
Dialogue fragment depicts Mrs. Crabshaw and Crabshaw debating trout fishing and sympathy. A passerby questions a long-haired man accused of being from Yale while references drift to Yale and the College of the Pacific Weekly.
A teaching cites Matthew 7 18 about trees and fruit to illustrate moral outcomes. The saying contrasts righteous and corrupt nature, implying consistent character in actions.
A fragmented quotation attributed to William Luow reflects on the view that all things are God’s and should be used and regarded as divine possessions, conveying a religious philosophical stance.
A garbled exchange discusses insuring an automobile with references to turtles and names Miss Howell and Mr Powell. The fragment lacks clear action or outcome.
A Maryland man credits Tanlac for a dramatic recovery from severe stomach pain and weakness. After five months of illness, he gained weight, returned to work, and now eats normally. Tanlac is advertised as a vegetable remedy for constipation with extensive past sales.
In Geluhatsen a German valley town, a burned electric bulb factory ruins were used to build roads and attract diggers. As platinum prices rose, workers mined road debris earning up to 80,000 marks daily, with factory owners selling platinum found in the ruins for profit.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant herbal remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims scientific compounding and urges readers to buy bottles or request a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer and Co. in Binghamton NC, noting to mention the paper.
The article describes the plat-kat fighting fish known as scratch fighters. Cantor notes when a fish sees its reflection in a mirror it darts at the image with raised fins and shimmering body. Siamese and Malays bet on fights, sometimes risking lives. The fighting fish thrive near Penang hills, with an artificial variety bred for combat and revenue.
The article reports seven tons of rice per hectare as a record average from reclaimed marsh lands south of Rome. It notes crops like wheat, peas, alfalfa, and flax on restored lands, with 六 chômage cannery processing matoes daily. Consul Léon-Doninian confirms over six thousand acres already brought into use. Also mentions Luther Burbank’s hybrid walnut tree aiding U S timber and agriculture.
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