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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
7
Tim joins Miss Carter for a country summer learning about a yellow warbler and its nest. He learns birds’ care, avoiding nest disturbance, and cherishes adventures on the farm with Mrs Warbler and Adr Warbler. The tale ends with promises of future visits and friendship with nature.
Millicent, once Mildred, grows from Amal meaning work and strength. Legends trace Amalaswinth Melisende Melusine Melicent to Millicent through medieval queens and tales. Turquoise talisman shields her, moon rejections foretell luck, Saturday as lucky day and holly as flower mark the charm.
An essay argues against scolding servants in front of others and urges similar courtesy toward children. It notes hosts avoid public reproach, then considers a mother teasing a ten year old, highlighting sensitivity and the impact on the child. It ends with a child attempting an errand amid family dynamics.
The text portrays a boy named John distressed by parental taunts about his 80 and big feet. It argues reproach should be gentle and private, urging fairness and consideration like toward a servant, to avoid public humiliation.
In a party scene Harold Moonleigh recognizes a woman from a past moment of tension with disdain and curiosity. The exchange hints at an old rejection and Moonleigh's confusion about memory. The piece blends social intrigue with musings on home and nature from American Legion Weekly.
A lyrical reminiscence imagines meeting historic and literary figures on distant shores. The narrator hopes to greet Womer Balboa Noah Socrates Powhatan Raleigh and others, sharing verses and a pine of peace in a faraway realm.
A reflective piece urges self discipline and fair treatment of others. It emphasizes that neglect harms, faults lie in personal actions, and most people are honest, hard working, and moral, encouraging positive behavior over dwelling on society's ills.
Gene Tunney ponders if he can join James J. Corbett and James J. Jeffries as a third champion named James J. The idea of things coming in threes drives his wish to complete a trio of James J. boxers, a goal some fans cheer as fate.
National League umpire Klem ousted fourteen Chicago players to the clubhouse in a Cincinnati game. Chicago won 6 to 1 with eleven men. Klem recalled a Polo Grounds incident where twenty-two were banished in a disputed decision.
A narrative recalls Willie Keeler, famed Orioles hitter and base runner of the 1890s, watching a youth baseball game during Indian summer. The aging observer, with white hair, reflects on his former glory as the catcher calls safe and out over a playful dispute, illustrating transient fame.
Syracuse University coaches use a dummy battery beside the plate to train pitchers and catchers in a simulated game. The staged setup forces batters to treat the dummy as a live pitcher, shaping daily workouts with a new visual drill.
A compendium of sports notes highlights Navy rowing success, horseshoe contest set for August at the Iowa state fair, Washington's pale of champions in rowing, and various legends from Dempsey to Jeffries. It mentions college coaches, amateur soccer cups, and notable athletic figures across football, tennis, boxing, and horse racing with scattered dates and venues.
A contentious argument over golf ball design pits advocates against traditionalists as players on the course push back against new rules. The dispute centers on equipment choices and how they affect play and fairness in tournaments.
The article profiles Danforth of the Browns, detailing a long-standing reputation for doctoring the ball with a rubbed thumb to gain bite on fastballs. It notes his minor league dominance and a shaky MLB tenure with Chicago before returning to the American Association with Columbus.
Fragmented dialogue records Mrs Sububbs praising a new servant, others gossip about a singer at work, and playful remarks on spelling and manners. The chat shifts to Mrs Jibway causing suspicion about her husband and to Mr Peckton taking up golf, with comments on his worries about the caddy.
A scrambled column reports on player moves and performances across leagues. Joe Klugman’s option recall, Babe Ruth’s home run pace, Walter Johnson’s form, and various team notes from the American and Texas leagues are touched upon with assorted names, records, and managerial mentions.
Inebriated speaker tries to address a friend as the curtain rises. The scene includes exclamations about a girl and a box office remark. The text captures garbled speech and a mistaken Shakespeare reference.
Fragmentary OCR presents a dialogue between a visitor and a convict. The convict recalls his father’s wish that he marry to please him while the visitor probes motives and mentions practical matters like a house phone and a mistaken bigamy reference. The text is garbled and lacks coherent narrative.
Fragmented dialogue shows objectors to Mr Wilkins with maternal critiques of his shortcomings and paternal judgments. A stray line mentions crossing a desert while a girl named Mary Pat struggles with hunger and social expectations. The text seems to be OCR damaged with inconsistent punctuation and capitalization.
A fragment quotes Mr. Bibbles commenting on unsolicited neighbor advice about home broth. He notes he has not experimented much with broth and jokes about too many cooks and elves as experts.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a nursemaid resisting fear of kidnappers and noting she takes only naps and meals as she discusses danger. The readable snippet hints at a child care scene with tension and defiance. No clear names, dates, or locations are discernible.
Readable fragments suggest a debate or commentary about a dean and a difficult situation. The text mentions a hardboiled Freshman and a fatherly action, with unclear punctuation and quotes. The source is too garbled to extract a clear event or outcome.
Celesta Fell, 82 Prince Street, Boston, says she gained eight pounds in two weeks after starting Tanlac. She reports better eating, sleep, and strength after months of indigestion, weakness, and nervous distress. She credits Tanlac for the turn and notes it is sold by druggists.
A garrulous stranger claims a scientist has found how to hurl thunderbolts but a crusty reader dismisses the claim. He says the discovery means nothing to him and asserts his name is Smith, not Ajax.
Eva Aldrich of Emporia recounts using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during severe menstrual pains and later years for similar symptoms. She says the product offered relief and continued to help in trying times.
The first woman to secure the Arnold prize at Oxford University is Jessie Fleming. She shares the distinction with several notable students including the late Lord Bryce and Professor Dicey.
A short, garbled quotation mocks how people exaggerate to seem interesting. The line reflects a skeptical tone about hype in public discourse and media.
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