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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1928

Page

4

When It Was Needed A Tip For Richard White

Richard White rises in the office world amid planning talks and restaurant discussions. He receives a new assignment from Nathan to fill the position vacated by Niletots, with Helen guiding his recognition and an urging to maintain hope and focus.

Rieluerd White Ctstoriers Elaurs Werner Hsten Richard White Clara Voice Hiehard Givessen Enthusiasim Too KTM Nathan Hoyers Nnbs Richard Restaurrant Naha Ehiarie Amideotm Niletots Rehard

First Around the World Attempt By Macgellan

The first record for traveling around the world was set by Macgellan who circled the globe from September 20 1619 to September 8 22. The present record in US days is 14 hours 86 minutes and 5 seconds.

Macgellan Globe Liberty

Rhubarb Dishes and Jelly Recipes From 1928 Western Union

A kitchen column lists recipes for rhubarb delights including spiced rhubarb, rhubarb and pineapple jelly, rhubarb pineapple sherbet, and rhubarb pudding. It provides quantities, preparation steps, and notes on thickening and serving with strawberries.

Hubarb Phice Western Newspaper Union

Elephant Supreme in Rulership of Jungle

An old text describes the elephant as the king of the jungle, noting its widespread presence in Asia and Africa. It compares African and Asian elephants, detailing trunk shape, tusk development, and strength, and portrays the elephant as the unrivaled master of its domain.

Tidee China Nate Ashi Tle Winotis Thotl

Heart Beat Rates Across Ages and Signs of Slow Rhythm

The text discusses how heart rate slows with age and gives rough comparisons for different beings. It claims newborns and animals have high rates while older individuals show slower pulses, and mentions the effect of rest on heart activity.

Telescope progress far south aids sky search

An observatory in South Africa advances telescope work aimed at mapping double star systems and potential new discoveries. The project follows years of effort to improve lens design and observational clarity for stellar studies and related space research.

Danny South Africa

Glad Girl Shrank Betty at Matinee

A six year old named Betty attended a matinee with her mother. A girl in front slid down in her seat and Betty whispered she was glad the girl shrank. The odd remark reflects a child’s innocent misinterpretation of the moment.

Betty

World Travel Made Easy for Scholars

A vivid described exhibit titled World Travel Made Easy for Scholars invites visitors to traverse oceans and continents within a Paris grounds display. It features scaled models of cities, rivers, and temples, with a sunken garden entrance and Buddhist figures creating an immersive East Asian atmosphere.

Chateau de Dures Paris Atlantic Ocean New York Schoolboy Explorer South America Cape Bera Pacific Europe Gulliver v Lilliput Australia South Sea Islands Sibert Ching India Alps Leningrad Cannes Atlantic

Barber Probably Is Still Looking Up A Curious Language Tale

In Indianapolis News a colored cook on the North side, Chestin, misuses words to impress, notably adopting indecorous terms after overhearing a Missus. The incident highlights her playful learning and a home scene of social mischief and amusement.

Barber Shakespeare Chestina Tamgrave Chesting Chestintopromptuy Dlapapolis News

Origins of the Newspaper Press and Early Associations

The text traces the emergence of early newspaper associations on the eastern seaboard, describing the first press groups and their practice of distributing local items via telegraph to members. It notes a 80 word figure, a food theme, and signatures at the bottom, with editors compiling daily content by ten o'clock and printers waiting for official word to release editions.

Charles Payne Smith Salas Ted Aid Celesia Pluers Mwarthes Eastern Seaboard Wesselo Che Association Ciue Ride Fornia

Bachelor neighbor tale amuses during medical scare

A bachelor with no fondness for children irritates the girl next door during a brief illness. An awkward moment when she dropped medicine led to a humorous exchange about ears, drawing laughter and easing the tension. The incident subsided without further medical need.

Tean Indianapolis News

Power as illusion in army appearance and social status

A fragmented reflection contrasts the lure of power with genuine authority. It cites Thomas Batley Aldrich on signals of power such as gold braid and titles and notes how people imitate authority to influence others, likening it to a machine or tractor taking commands to achieve personal aims.

Thomas Batley Aldrich

Potatoes Idealized In Backcountry Evening Story

A whimsical tale features Master Philip Potato and Miss Phoebe Potato praising each other for their styles while recalling purple and white blossoms of different potato crops. The potatoes anticipate their cooking and enjoyment by the farmer’s family as they sing about their journey from patch to plate and the butter they will soon receive.

Philip Phoebe Miss Potnato Toa Miss Potato

Getting Uncle Out of the Picture

Donald Trett plots to keep Uncle Matt from spoiling his wedding to Marjorie at a hotel. A pasteboard lobby card prompts Uncle Matt to flee in a dramatic exit, while Donald learns the card is a polite hotel reminder to clear the lobby.

Marjorie Matthew Donald Trett Ole Marjory Matt Matt Leonard Donald Muarjorie Ehele Alles Fomse Uncle Matt Castle House Gally

University Definition and Scope of American Colleges

A historical overview defines an American university as a higher education institution combining arts and sciences with professional and research schools. It contrasts universities with faculties of law medicine theology and notes divisions like libraries and research centers as core components.

Callevers United States Aooumiversity Cotprishye i College Avis Lterature Qind Universm Tibera Forbes Advised KoMetlabes Woubtverkity Wilt Tistloattoit Txelf Wis Desindthon

Leap Year Rule Reminder in Historic Almanac Style

The text explains leap year timing every four years, with centuries not a leap year unless divisible by 400. Examples include 1012 1016 and 1020 as leaps, while 100 and TROO are not unless divisible by 400, making 2000 and 2400 leaps. The next leap year will be TOUS with an eight year interval from 2006 to 204.

Unclear fragment hints at local scene and insults

Fragmentary text mentions a dignified tone and a man head banging near tunnels with casual references to a wife and neighbors. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities to verify a full news item.

You Know Him Laughs At His Own Expense

A quip about a man who laughs when teased about not paying lunch checks. The line, attributed to Mary Dod Fireside, portrays a figure who can take a joke at his own expense.

Josh Hlm Mary Dod

Notice of Final Reports

Final reports are filed by the party noted Charles F Deems. The document states completion of required assessments and that no further action is anticipated.

Will and probate notice for Anna Zimmerman estate

District court notice for Jones County Iowa sets August 24, 1928 at 10 a.m. for final proof and probate of Anna Zimmerman’s last will and testament. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk B G Rees signs, J J Locher attorney for estate.

District Court Jones County Laura Waddick William Y. Donahoe Anamosa Iowa State of Anna Zimmerman A. D B. G. Rees J. J. Locher

Coal Furnishing Bids Sought for Monticello District

The Independent School District of Monticello Iowa invites bids for three hundred tons of coal for the year. Acceptable coal sources include Franklin and Saline counties Illinois or Western Kentucky. Bids must be received by 7 30 p m July 27 1928 and opened at a special board meeting.

Monticello Iowa Franklin Saline County Illinois Western Kentucky Board of Education Chas M. Luett

Notice to Bidders for County Graveling Project in 1928 Iowa

Sealed bids due August 8 1928 at 2 00 pm to Anamosa Iowa County Auditor for graveling a county road from Oxford Junction east to Clinton county line. Bid must include five percent certified or cashier's check. failure to execute contract and file bond within ten days after acceptance triggers liquidated damages. Plans available at Anamosa office or county engineer. County reserves right to waive technicalities and reject all bids. Dated July 24 1928.

Auditor's Anamosa Iowa Board of Supervisors Jones County Oxford Junction Clinton Lavern Rockstad Clinton County

For Sale and Notices in Monticello Area

Classified items include sale of blackberries by D O Sinclair Scotch Grove contact T5F 11, rooms to rent near Steiner Grocery via A W Steiner, family washings by Mrs Wm D Smith 42pd, a typing printer for sale at Monticello Express office, white Minorca cockerels hatched April 1 at $1 each Harold F Waggoner Olin Iowa, and dead animals removal by Cedar Rapids Rendering Co with contact numbers for Monticello Anamosa and Cedar Rapids areas.

D. O. Sinclair Scotch Grove Steiner Grocery A. W. Steiner Harold F. Waggoner Olin Iowa Monticello Anamosa Cedar Rapids

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