30 Jun 1927
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1927
Page
1
A street remark about a taxicab and a joking dig at Billy Jonesy circulates among locals. The comment centers on a "highbrow" line and the question of affording a car, reflecting neighborhood chatter.
Fragmentary exchange shows Mrs Owens seeking a new outfit and credit from a dressmaker or milliner. The response indicated no date, with phrases like "By and by" and a brief mention of nerves.
In a curious bridge result Mrs Broune claims a fouled hand by her partner led to a 326.25 loss this afternoon. She says the scratch came from the wrong finger triggering the misplay.
A brief snippets exchange asks about Norah's new evening gown and compares it to her usual style. The chatter notes how the dress resembles Norah in many places.
A landlady hires a seventeen year old sister as temporary staff after the elder departs to marry. The girl boasts she can manage the gentlemen, recalling she helped her mother care for 143 cows and 107 pigs at home. Life is a mirror. Try smiling at it.
The passage asserts candy consumption, when sensibly directed, helps develop heat and energy and is as important as food for growth and body repair. It emphasizes moderation and appropriate use for bodily needs.
An Irvington couple visits Gas City with their bright-eyed daughter who becomes the center of attention. When asked who her mother’s girl is she pats her head and replies. Asked who her daddy’s girl is she says he is at his office.
Conversation between Mr. and Mrs. Meeks reveals night talk about fixing a car, with Mrs. Meeks noting the odd dream content and Mr. Meeks unable to recall the dream. A light domestic exchange captured in the New Bedford Standard.
A federal report shows state securities held by 1,820,000 persons and railroad securities by 950,000 in France. With under 12 million families, the spread reflects deep dispersion of investments among the populace.
A South Portland clerk weighed an oddly heavy egg at 5 percent ounces and opened it to reveal a second egg inside. The smaller egg remained intact, leaving the mystery partially unsolved. Franklin quotes the line about needs and wants.
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