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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
7
A discussion on real courage. It distinguishes bravado from true bravery, noting that fear tests character. The piece argues courage is proven by facing danger or pain to support others, not by risking life for show.
A reflective piece urging readers to act on generous, outward deeds to gain joy and friendship. It warns that dwelling on others' faults and selfish thoughts dulls growth, while applying well earned sentiments like a proper toolset unlocks life’s best rewards.
The term quarantine traces to ancient practices and religious fasts, linking forty days to burial rites and prophetic periods. Medieval England taxed long stays, while the French maritime rule shaped modern sanitary quarantine to curb plague spread from eastern lands.
A dated home economics excerpt describes cooking chicken in a sealed iron kettle to lock in juices, parsnips fried with bacon fat and a sugar cayenne seasoning, and Finnan haddie broiled with butter and a cream sauce. It emphasizes minimal water during steaming and quick browning for tenderness.
A 1922 Western Newspaper Union copyright notes an unemployed man rejecting offers with sharp sarcasm. The brief quotes reveal a tone of defiance as a worker asserts independence despite hardship.
Poem expresses the balance of joy and sorrow through daily events. It reflects on love, rest at sunset, and the cycles of meeting and parting. The voice cherishes sun and rain, friends and family, and the sense that life remains worthwhile despite trouble.
In ancient writings the bookworm’s destruction is described by Evenus around 450 B C and later by Horace Ovid Pliny Martial and Lucian.
The article explains how nerves connect to sense organs eye ear and nose and how a blow to the head or sudden shock can trigger flashes of light and odd sounds. It includes a humorous contrast about a door mat’s saying before and after marriage.
A collection of short observations on global production and technology. It cites India’s farming, zinc roofing in Europe, broom industry waste, and U S laboratory glassware quality. Mentions Swiss heating by electricity, hydraulic power growth, Marlborough House rooms, trout egg shipments to Bern, and a Sheffield disinfection device usable on bicycles.
About 40,000 fans gathered at the Polo Grounds in New York to witness Babe Ruth's first game after reinstatement. Ruth, known as the Swat King, struck out in the initial at bat, while a photographer captured the moment. in the following game he started a home run streak for the season.
An excerpt from Stephen Mc Kenna's Confessions of a Well Meaning Woman discusses perceptions of women's appearances during and after the war. It notes a woman's self sufficiency and shock at a dress revealing bare shoulders and arms, reflecting era norms and gender expectation.
A nine year old narrator recalls a forbidden lake town romance with Budden. A boating mishap leads to a fatal fall into water, ending the affair as laughter turns to tragedy in Chicago Journal.
The Boston Transcript cites the term Philadelphia Lawyer as an old boast of a clever lawyer. It notes the phrase originated from grateful British sailors rescued during an 18th century use in War of Philadelphia. The piece also mentions a church concert with a noted choir feature and urging all to attend.
Iowa reports detail a mix of farm notes and tragedies from Tipton to Sioux City. Fatalities include a Tipton man, a sewer collapse in Lost Nation, and a boy drowned near Sioux City. fires, robberies, and transport events also appear alongside economy updates on motor vehicle revenues.
A letter from Mrs. Fred. P. Hansen of Kenosha Wisconsin promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women. The ad claims decades of use and urges women to consult neighbors and friends for endorsements. A separate note mentions Mrs Gadder starting a new cult and a humorous remark about her progress lasting six months.
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