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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
8
An American steamer becomes the first to test burning pulverized coal as fuel. A Massachusetts woman cures washable paper textile without warp of wool and embroidery becomes a home industry in the Philippines. Italy buys more U S goods than any other nation.
A Wilton New Hampshire woman’s hen wandered from the coast to Main Street, entering Drapers brothers garage office where it perched on a shelf. The bird returns daily to wait for the big door to open, the unusual pet causing a local amusement.
The article notes the earth is gradually reducing its rotation speed leading to longer days. It states this may take time, implying observable effects will emerge slowly for the busy public.
The text notes that in Bacon’s time the English alphabet contained 24 letters with J considered a variant of I and U a variant of V, not yet separate letters. It explains they had not definitively become distinct alphabet characters.
A Washington Star quote notes Uncle Eben saying a man can be good on Sunday because most folks stay home, while the other six days test his regular righteousness. The remark highlights social norms and daily conduct.
The note explains that altering habits on this account is driven by the estimated gradual lengthening of days, amounting to about one tenth of a second every thousand years. It links daily practices to long term astronomical change and suggests adaptive behavior over eras.
James H. Hammond used the line Cotton is King in a March 1858 senate speech to stress that the cotton industry’s state governs the fate of those connected to it.
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh mother of Colonel Lindbergh stands at the temporary White House door waving to cheering crowds. Beside her is J A Hoover chief White House usher.
The Four Quarters notes ancient boats from late Stone Age people and mentions U.S. beet sugar production around 800000 tons annually. It cites a Boston antiquarian who keeps a 100 year old coin and a habit of changing it each January 1. It also discusses a path from Orient imports to goldfish, mountain flower abundance, and a health warning about boiled water due to dysentery organisms being chlorine resistant.
A family of birds named Beautiful Birds Bird of Paradize is found in New Guinea and nearby South Pacific islands. The male is noted for extraordinary beauty and lustrous plumage.
A polish mix of olive oil and turpentine is applied with a flannel cloth to maintain shine on wood furniture.
A readable excerpt discusses names as nicknames and titles. It argues titles degrade character, likening them to childlike garb and signaling foppery in human diaracter. The passage critiques a writer's attitude toward status symbols.
A scientist reports that manganese and other metals may speed plant growth when applied as a treatment. The finding contradicts nothing but reinforces existing knowledge that minerals influence foliage vigor in modern horticulture.
Moody Bible Institute notes on Jesus threefold question to Peter at the sea. The piece analyzes love for Christ beyond self and material gain, and the commission to feed and shepherd the flock, highlighting Peter's transformation after the denial.
A local woman weighs hiring assistance after an incident at her residence. The report notes family concerns and potential safety steps as she evaluates options.
An antiquity quotation attributed to Thomas Palne recalls growth from childish views to mature understanding, echoing a biblical sentiment about leaving childish ways behind as one becomes a man.
The Hundred Days refers to the interval from Napoleon Bonaparte leaving the island exile to his final defeat at Waterloo on June 18, 1815. The term marks a brief return to power ending with the decisive battle and Napoleon's ultimate collapse.
Fragmentary lines discuss faith in God and belief, noting that many seek to feel secure in truth before trusting, and mention words like AMT and safe feeling in relation to belief. The text reads as reflective, not narrative, with unclear source context.
A reflective couplet-like line contrasts deeds and wills with divine judgment. The speaker argues God weighs heart’s desires over mere actions and notes a person cannot fulfill what they cannot powerfully will.
The quotation lists four forms of pride: pride of race, pride of place, pride of face, and pride of grace. The line comments on pride’s various guises, deeming pride of grace the worst.
An excerpt urges placing God's glory before personal needs, arguing this order pleases God and yields better outcomes than focusing on self. The text emphasizes devotion, right priorities, and spiritual rewards over personal gain.
A humorous exchange notes a youthful mother in law and a wife debating a husband's morning kiss. The dialogue pivots on affection, absent mindedness, and social norms with a light comic tone.
A farmer in town reports an automobile gang robbed the city bank and is said to be heading toward the countryside. His wife urges caution, recalling a prior plan to display laundry. The Courier notes confusion in the rural area.
A brief exchange features a jab about wealth versus an assertion that E was born this way, highlighting a lighthearted clash over status and origin. The moment centers on two speakers and a sharp line about identity.
A saying advises letting reputational mud settle briefly so the stain can wash away with time and effort. It suggests patience before actions to restore honor.
A solemn young boy stands at a library counter as an attendant asks what book he wants. The boy replies philosophically and names a book, illustrating a quiet moment in a reading room.
A fragment discusses a woman weighing marriage to Robert against a life interest in a partner who plays golf. The text reveals uncertainty about competing loyalties and personal choice, signaling a domestic dilemma of romantic and social stakes.
Victim recalls a hole about six inches in diameter, describing the bandits’ weapon. The report notes the improvised damage and seeks details on the suspect weapon and motive, with investigators examining the scene for clues.
A brief dialogue reveals a child asking for space while the father confirms room for one more. The exchange hints at family dynamics and limits within a crowded setting.
The readable text mentions a day count and a greyhound course, suggesting a race-related note. Details are fragmentary and no clear event, date, or participants are provided to confirm specifics.
A fragmented dialogue shows a tossed emotion from a youth figure and a cautious interjection from a friend or social observer. The exchange hints at dramatic tension and possible plans or thoughts about ending something, with a curiosity about why the mind shifted.
A fragmented note describes a man and his wife in idle activity near Aiken. The text references a man’s leisure and his wife hunting for something, with unclear intent and missing details.
A fragmented note mentions a passing show associated with Sout Lotles and a figure named Theeive cet somelbuns. The readable text hints at a local event or tribute but provides few concrete details.
A garbled text fragment appears to record a casual remark about an auto shop and a promise to show the latest MTV sweelers, with unclear names and intent.
A fragment notes a father’s blunt pride in his child. The speaker echoes that while Alice Harbie is wonderful, she won’t change the world. the father jokes he would own and insure the world if he could.
Dialogue reveals a humorous exchange as two figures discuss appearances and judgment. One character asks how the other is making out while the other says he is keeping his head above water. The exchange hints at social satire and character dynamics.
A neighborly wrap up hints at a sale or bargain as Higgson seeks items for a husband and discussion turns to any offers received. Local chatter centers on a possible transaction and nearby approvals or objections.
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