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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1922
Page
14
An essay on civility and good manners, arguing that politeness builds character and aids career success. It notes that civil treatment can win respect, promote progress, and help people overcome obstacles, with examples across ages and professions. The piece underscores courtesy as essential from youth to elder years.
A nurse says self-centered thinking ruins work, while a teacher learns true fulfillment comes from serving others. A physician explains nursing demands self sacrifice, urging the teacher to align duty with communal good, leading to lasting happiness in her career.
A tender verse describes a grieving parent bidding a child good night as worn toys lie nearby. The speaker recalls a lullaby routine and asks for divine protection as the child rests, with hopeful imagery of morning and guardianship.
A 1923 Western Newspaper Union feature shows recipes and guidance from Ernie Magweet with tips on cheerful table manners. It includes a tender roast chicken method, a pear lettuce salad, potato soup, and playful humor from a cartoon caption about married life.
John Blake argues it is possible to study law and violin together but unlikely to excel at both. He cites Kubelik’s eight-hour practice days and notes most cannot master two demanding crafts. A great artist who chose drawing over singing found success. few can do two things supremely well. Music benefits others in moderation, but only geniuses should specialize.
A science note describes why stars twinkle as light passes through air layers. Air variation amplifies twinkling, and dust particles act as raindrop nuclei, linking starlight to rain. The piece ends with the proverb about stars twinkling foretelling rain.
A playful exchange notes a boy called the flower of the family while the family shows little fondness for floral displays. The light dialogue hints at family dynamics and humor.
A lengthy exposé outlines how modern inventions fueled wildcat stock scams across the United States. It details bucket shops, name-dropping frauds, mail and telephone game sells, and the role of prominent deceased bankers’ names. It cites a Philadelphia bucketshop using a secretive chemical formula to manufacture horse hoof composite stock, with losses exceeding hundreds of thousands before arrests and convictions.
Wong Ah-nyi, once sentenced to death as a captured bandit, walks the streets of a Chinese community free today. He was part of a six man group captured during a lawless engagement, prompting awe and respect for his survival and current status.
In Yukon due to long winter nights telegraph workers play chess by wire. Two players tap moves to each other while others listen in and move on their own boards. G B Fleming Whitehorse district superintendent of Canadian government lines confirms the practice in Seattle.
In Denver a court holds $11,000 belonging to Louis C Casper in a local bank vault. If he does not appear by June 1, 1923 he will be legally declared dead and the funds divided among his numerous cousins. Casper vanished in 1916 after his mother sent him to deposit $1,000. the money never reached the bank and he has not been heard from since. A nationwide search led by a Denver law firm followed his disappearance.
Fifteen freshmen at the State university in Seattle attacked Tajtro Ogawa a 30 year old Japanese entrant to study engineering. The assault left one nose broken, many injured and several unable to return to classes while Ogawa continued attending lectures.
A New York Times fashion writer surveys midseason frocks with renewed individuality. Designs feature long lines, expressive sleeves, red braid trims, and black serge, highlighting French influence and new fabrics like Rodier kasha cloth.
Paris society notes the white gowns and stately headdresses worn by matrons at a reception hosted by M. and Mme Peret. Y Peret dazzled in steam brocade with coral beadings and gold thread, while younger women wore silver-tinged gowns and light taffeta frocks. The piece also highlights a trend toward short-haired furs and dyed rabbit as spring luxury, with blue lace trims on black velvet gowns.
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