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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1924
Page
1
A meditation on the inner self as a rare treasure hidden in the “house of clay” that governs thoughts and feelings. The essay argues self mastery depends on keeping this jewel clear and bright, since identity and destiny hinge on it.
A light column on courtship and romance humor from a playful female observer. It riffs on male proposals and a woman’s guarded thoughts, noting how vanity and wit shape interactions. The piece ends with a wry rule about men and a woman’s feelings.
A quirky syndicated column notes marriage risks and social norms with satirical tone. It mocks rigid prescriptions for brides and grooms and hints at evolving domestic roles through playful, slightly cryptic lines.
A reader from across the way argues that Turkey should not be recognized by civilized nations until it punishes all those responsible for the Herrin massacre, expressing strong diplomatic demand.
A fragmented exchange from Stockholm places Captain Kasper guiding a crew member named Teac through fear of seasickness and a humorous meal query aboard a ship.
Travelers plan stays at two hotels, expecting comfort and convenience. The choice reflects confidence in hospitality, with guests seeking reliable service, rest, and amenities to enhance their vacation.
A fragment from Hetfern Rowland notes the shift in women’s behavior after marriage, stating the moment when kissing ends and the torment of romance begins. The piece suggests a woman finds a sense of peace in later life while still aware of social expectations.
A garbled kitchen note lists various dish ideas and ingredients like Pimento Bisque and Ginger Ale Salad. It includes instructions for gelatin teasers, tomato stuffed beans, and a faux mayonnaise dressing, with many misspellings and unclear steps.
Dramatist George Farquhar died at twenty nine after a life of poverty. The piece notes his late seventeenth and early eighteenth century era and his struggle before death.
A fragmentary note reads about the sole remaining mystery the home of Noorwalker evokes, with the speaker musing on unresolved questions surrounding the place and its origins. The excerpt hints at a cryptic, introspective tone within an Akron setting.
Poem envisions a man remembered for wisdom and integrity guided by his mother's dreams and prayers. The speaker foresees public praise, counsel to others, and resilience against temptation, portraying a steadfast leader shaped by maternal influence.
A brief reflection on how wisdom binds kinship while folly can bring people together. The line echoes Shakespearean themes about family, knowledge, and choice.
A Chicago youth James Allen twenty one living at 507 West Madison Street rehearses crime but boasts of past jobs. He shows a revolver to a stranger at Madison and Jefferson and plans a future heist. Police intervene and James is jailed as a “kid” who overreached.
Fort Worth Texas reports the death of H B Craig struck by an Interurban train on the Dallas Fort Worth line at 8 13 pm Friday the 18th. An inquest by a justice of the peace notes thirteen as a recurring number in pocket items and records including a 1921 poll tax receipt and a wage of forty nine. The coroner notes the deceased was thirteened to death.
Detroit police report Albert Swatek fired a small caliber rifle from his bedroom window at pigeons on his roof over noise disturbing his sleep. He killed several birds and said I can’t sleep. Police did not arrest him.
In Marion Iowa Mrs Fern Eagle and her husband and their young son visited her sister when a family quarrel flared. The bride returned from another room claiming she had swallowed poison. Doctors found no poison in her mouth and she confessed she only smeared her lips with poison to scare relatives. There will be no more family scraps.
Norfolk Virginia Dr Benjamin F Bailey a young interne at St Vincent s hospital used borrowed instruments and small mirrors to remove his own tonsils to the amazement of surgeons waiting nearby He is resting easy the hospital reports Local doctors say they never heard of a similar incident.
A nickel watch unearthed in a Kodak cornfield by T. L. Mount after 15 years was tarnished with a scarred crystal and missing stem ring. Despite minor rust, a gasoline wash revived it and it runs, keeping correct time.
In Elkview Ches ter County Westchester Pa a curious curfew is kept by a pet bear that roams after sunset. Timid women and children stay indoors while daytime activity is limited near dooryards. The bear once belonged to Mr Chambers and was kept as a pet until recently turning to exercise, after which it has wandered about the town.
The Bureau of Plant Industry notes granulated sugar, now standard in commerce, first began replacing brown sugar about 45 years ago. Before then it saw limited use.
A humor line notes a man seeks a needle in hay and injures his thumb on first grab, while remarking some fellows are lucky at that. The quip ends with a hint of luck and a nod to hardware.
Sunflower believes Miss Dawn is the rival of Mr. Sun, tall tree hints at Dawn’s beauty, but Mr. Sun explains Sunflower remains uniquely devoted and Dawn is his sister who greets him daily. Sunflower learns to accept Dawn as a sister and lets go of jealousy.
Earle Williams, a veteran film star born in Sacramento California, began in a stock company and became a pioneer of the motion picture business. He is described as tall with a dark complexion dark hair and blue eyes standing five feet eleven inches and weighing 176 pounds.
Patty at twenty two is a penniless orphan in a boarding house with Mr Wicks her aging suitor. Ten years later she is secretary to Mrs Brindle and a loyal protege. A surprise package of molasses chips triggers a rush of memories and a resignation to save her soul from the official habit.
A casual survey traces the name Elsie and its link to Adelaide, noting noble meanings from Teutonic roots and its ascent in English usage through Adeline Adeliza Adela and Alice. The piece adds that Elsie has distinct identity, cites Malachite as its lucky stone, and mentions insomnia relief myths tied to the gem. It also notes themes of luck for Tuesday and a character named Kiste with a listed lucky day and number.
Rural folk say milkers should quit during storms as a lightning superstition. The piece links this belief to ancient myth where Zeus/Jupiter disguises Io as a cow to hide from Juno, with Argus watching. It notes Mercury slays Argus and ties thunder to Zeus’s wrath, using Argus as a milker stand-in in New England barns.
A tutor urges youth to seize the day and brighten dull hours by using personal wit and effort. He notes that time feels endless yet each day shapes itself through action and imagination. The guidance emphasizes self-reliance and creative labor to transform ordinary moments.
A short editorial observation notes that garments are beyond reach for men who earn insufficient incomes to cover regular purchases. It highlights economic strain and affordability issues faced by workers in acquiring essential apparel.
Indians named Kentucky the dark and bloody ground. The term applied to the region due to its history of savage warfare and conflict within the area now known as Kentucky.
Fragment discusses the need for a nation to possess a coin to measure national worth and power. It mentions a figure named Fulera-Lord Jol and contemplates the importance of a standard by which wealth and influence are weighed. The text is incomplete but centers on monetary sovereignty and governance implications.
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