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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
3
The piece riffs on the Elisha story of a widow whose oil miraculously multiplies when she pours into empty vessels. It urges readers to evaluate their own hidden resources in mental, physical, and moral houses, arguing success comes from recognizing and using available assets rather than waiting for a grand opportunity.
The article explores origins of Yankee from French English Indian usage and Scots and Dutch roots. It cites Yengeese from Native pronunciation of English, Jankin from Dutch, and yankie from Scotch meaning smart. It notes first print appearance in 1765 poem Oppression with Portsmouth Yankee, suggesting New England association.
In court the lawyer for the plaintiff clarifies that fifty thousand dollars is the demand for a single kiss implanted on the client's lips by the defendant. He adds the client has no plan to sign a motion picture contract.
A poem contemplates bravery beyond martyrdom, asserting courage lies in living daily conscience. It argues true valor is knowing and doing right despite loss or neglect, quietly enduring hardship while others cheer or doubt.
A fragment describes a pudding method and a frozen dessert using eggs cream and fruit. It includes noodles with ham layers and a method to make a frozen pudding with sugar syrup cream vanilla and mashed fruit.
The demand for trained librarians grows as women shift to allied work with better pay. Big corporations seek indexed material for quick access, while lawyers and doctors with large libraries need proper organization. Librarian training proves valuable for advancement into department heads and office management roles.
The article notes Slavy weddings begin with the groom fetching the bride symbolizing feudal capture and Albanian weddings feature the bride's visible reluctance to leave home. It states the groom must provide a handsome wedding dress to display his taste to guests regardless of his means.
Fragmentary note claims no interest in a farewell to Mr. Swift with garbled reference to metal screws and dates. The legible elements mention a settlement statement and a vague interaction with an individual named Swift.
A collage of curious facts: Caspian rainfall ten inches yearly, bee lifespans, packing box durability, Modesto girls vote for simple uniforms, long continued Austrian furnaces reopened, transport costs by land vs sea, Caspian boars, Merced river fish absence, daylight saving in Cleveland 1914, human and ape development, Buckingham Palace inventory, vaudeville costume changes, US tin imports and consumption.
A New Zealand citizen received a mouth organ repaired by German makers after being mailed for repair before the war. They returned it in excellent condition with a note saying they would not charge for the service and had their best workman on it. They hoped the owner would long enjoy it.
A dialogue contrasts Midas boastful claim that everything he touches turns to gold with a captain’s skepticism that such a statement is unsuitable for a formal prospectus. The exchange notes the gap between mythic certainty and practical financial rhetoric.
A playful exchange about dancing style ends with Farmer Corntossel joking that Josh prefers entering to see the picture show rather than just watching from outside. The humor hinges on the child's insistence on experiencing the scene firsthand.
Mr Groweher argues against a seaside trip saying some should stay home to send postcards to the few folks remaining. The snippet captures a family discussion on summer plans and travel choice.
Four indictments returned by Sangamon county grand jury charge Gov. Len Small and Lieut. Gov. Fred Sterling with embezzlement and conspiracy to misappropriate state funds. Verne S. Curtis named in two additional indictments. Bonds set at 150000 for the officials and 100000 for Curtis. Governor defends innocence and blames political enemies.
A Santayana quotation from the Dial extols life as a celestial rhythm guiding every entrance and exit. It urges avoidance of rash actions and excess emotion, praising gentle tears and restrained affection amidst life’s theatrical views and shadows.
The essay stresses striving for combined excellences in prose and urges writers to cultivate correctness. It notes a busy age hampers education and calls for treating English as a learned language, finishing a century old work to elevate language overall.
A quotation from Anatole France praising criticism as a young but powerful literary form followed by a crude aside about a fat man disrobing in an upper berth. The pair contrasts refined cultural discourse with a practical, humorous aside.
Qi A Brugson of Council Bluffs named federal prohibition director by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. In Keokuk a bottle of root beer exploded injuring Buel Smith aged 8. Worth County Index sold to Warren A Stickley and Leo Courtney 16 drowned in the Upper Iowa at Decorah. Avrill Lewis 23, son of Dr Lewis of Columbus Junction, drowned in the Iowa River. Southern Luther Leagues plan annual convention at Zion Luther Church Clinton Labor Day. Ottumwa Library to receive $600000 estate from Sue C Kisinger. Wayne Roggan Sack 22 drowned after boat snag in Milche cutoff near Lansing. Mrs Mary A Colby sues son for 20000 and attaches 6000 of his property. William Canfield escaped drowning after barbed hooks injured him in the Mississippi near Dubuque. Royal Pathfinder a champion boar dies in heat at 20 000 value. Millie Campfield pleads guilty to forgery and is paroled. Frank H Scherbring bankrupt assets 24220 debts 31134. Grafton Genkins killed repairing live wire near Dolliver. Harold Bentwood and Mrs Annie Davis injured in separate incidents. Mrs J N Waters and son Ferris die after train collision near Chariton. Elman Cappleman drowns in Des Moines River near Farmington. Bees at Amos Yocum home yield 1500 pounds honey. Avertille Riser 4 dies after being struck by car in Sioux City. Mrs Gates suit over will in Nevada. Court upholds consolidation of Cromwell school district against plaintiffs. Appeal anticipated.
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