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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
8
A poem by Frank Walcott Hutt about guiding a father to nature. The speaker imagines leading Papa through meadows hills woodlands and fields to bird and bee life. He wonders if he could guide him safely, acknowledging Papa knows the safe path better.
The article describes a DIY water fountain using goose eggs as two-chamber vessels with straws and wax seals, detailing operation under pressure and how to invert the setup for a colored fountain. It also outlines a cork and straw mechanism for a rotating fountain effect and adds a note on silk from the pinna shellfish yielding burnished golden brown thread.
A note explains cats avoid water because their fur is not oily and takes long to dry. The lack of oil makes fur cling to water, reducing shedding and drying speed.
Cassinelli, an Italian woodcutter, was found guilty of premeditated murder in the Bonati case after his employer’s dog led searchers to the body with ten knife wounds. He confessed the killing but claimed self defense. the court sentenced him to life imprisonment.
A simple guide for children on making leaf prints using oiled paper. Oil the paper with lard or sweet oil until absorbed, wipe excess oil, dry, then gently pass the paper over a lighted candle to create a leaf impression.
The article describes a technique to make leaf impressions by blackening paper, placing a leaf, transferring ink with a finger rub, then pressing a blotting paper over the leaf to produce an impression. The blackened sheet can yield several impressions for a decorative collection.
The text explains sponge collection by diving dredging and scraping with a harpoon. It notes Levantine sponges from eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean shores and Trieste as a major market. It states sponges survive mutilation if the vital part remains and regrow when kept in their natural anchorage.
Dr. George M. Gould links eye strain to wide range of hardships and famous names. He argues it contributed to De Quincey’s opium habit Carlyle’s breakdowns and Browning’s headaches and vertigo. He suggests using white ink on black paper to ease strain.
A Yonkers Statesman cartoon quotes Bill and Jill debating corrupting influence in elections with officials accepting payments for votes, underscoring concern about dangerous political bribery and integrity.
A coroner investigates several deaths in Northumberland linked to eating uncooked rice as a beauty aid. The Tribune notes paleness as desirable and warns raw starch harms digestion as the stomach acts like a grinding chamber. The piece contrasts modern American beauty norms with older magazine ideals.
An excerpted Chicago Tribune piece notes Henry's elm in Lincoln Park survives and thrives despite souring US Germany ties. It contrasts with an "Irish tree" planted nearby to balance the plaza, and recalls comments on Anglo American royal alliances and women in European society.
President Roosevelt addressed about 20 000 at Columbia Garden Butte Montana urging rule of law over plutocracy and mobs. He stressed that law applies to rich and trusts and praised progress in Indian education and property ownership during Idaho tour stops.
Chicago observed Memorial Day with graves decorated by flowers and flags as 100000 people attended across city cemeteries. Grand Army of the Republic organized programs at large sites while 838 Civil War veterans joined the decoration day parade. In Janton Ohio the McKinley vault received flowers from Mrs. McKinley and a wreath from President Roosevelt.
A consul general telegram from Canton dated Monday reports the viceroy of Yunan has received telegraphic messages from Viceroy Ting of Yunan stating all foreigners are safe at Yunan Tu. The report concerns American engineers on the Canton Hankow railroad deserted by their Chinese guard and threatened by rioters.
Albert Maulsichagen, driver of the United States mail wagon, was held up on Helena avenue. A highwayman stole $13 in silver and a gold watch before escaping.
A business man laments that waiting in quick lunch spots makes workers machine like as the waiters repeat orders with little understanding. A Park Row anecdote recounts two men ordering the same breakfast and the waiter echoing back softly boiled eggs as if repeating a script.
Adrian Minnesota resident Philip Doyle reports a cure from Kidney Trouble after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. Testimonies include Mr Rove and Miss Passay as well as general public praise for the pill's effectiveness. The piece also notes distribution by The Four-Track News and related publicity channels.
The housekeeper weighs many ranges and selects the Majestic as best. Made of steel and malleable iron, it promises quicker even baking and lower fuel use. Eleanor R Parker remarks. A quoted proverb by H More closes the snippet.
Collected snippets include medical ad for Allen’s Yoot-Kase and trial offer from A. 8S. Olmsted, Le Roy New York, plus multiple quotes from Chicago Daily News and Ram’s Horn. Also mentions train service Chicago to California and Oregon, and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Various opinions and aphorisms pepper the page.
Register Judson W Lyons of the U S Treasury endorses Peruna as an excellent remedy for summer catarrhal affections and mood dips caused by heat. Letters from Miss Camilla Chartier and Mrs Kate Hohn recount dramatic health improvements after using Peruna.
A series of reader notices from Aurora New Mexico to Point Pleasant and others report Doan's Kidney Pills easing bed wetting in a nine year old, reducing bladder trouble, weight gain, and overall kidney relief. Other testimonials cite relief from back pain swelling dropsy and related urinary symptoms.
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