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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1926
Page
7
An advertisement proclaims ALLENRAY as a guaranteed remedy for rheumatic pain. It claims acid deposits dissolve and rheumatic poison leaves the system within 24 hours. James H. Allen of Rochester, creator of ALLENRHY, offers a money back guarantee if it does not conquer the disease.
Rev R H Glover argues that missions are a debt not a charity urging Christians to treat global evangelism as essential. He contrasts a church’s small yearly gift with a washerwoman’s $200 offering, urging believers to prioritize mission support through prayer and sacrifice.
An overview of Madagascar as a vast tropical isle off Africa reveals a central high plateau with temperate climate, rich cattle country, and diverse wildlife. The Malagasies show mixed heritage, centuries of external influence, and unique customs including witch doctors and polyandry.
A devotional admonition quotes George MacDonald on steady patience and daily good deeds. It urges diligence without hurry, trust in providence, and charity as steps toward celestial fruits, noting God can wait while believers weave small acts into a larger purpose.
Do not look forward to what might happen tomorrow the same everlast ing Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace then and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.
A reflective line by Horace Bushnell suggests that what we call obstacles are actually divine chances in disguise. It frames hindrances as opportunities guiding personal growth and resilience.
A reflective note cites that humans create their own evils and sorrows and God does not send miseries, attributing the quote to Marle Correlli. The text emphasizes personal responsibility and resilience amid hardship.
A meditation on steadfast faith beyond trials and tempests, describing a man whose hope remains unshaken despite tumult and despair.
A brief reflection denounces profaning the divine name with idle tongue and calls out hypocrisy in religious discourse, warning against pairing sacred terms with frivolous chatter.
A short devotional line by G. H. Morrison emphasizes trusting in Christ and maintaining focus on Him as the secret to all Christian victory.
The piece notes the saying that an honest confession is good for the soul and cites Goat Simmons as an example of seeking relief from folly. In Ebenezer chapel the speaker preaches against idol worship and the futility of wealth. Montana reports 1923 as having the state's lowest birth and death rates.
The son of an English clergyman named Jordan, taught brevity, sent a terse university wire reading S.C.8, £8.D., R.S.V.P. He later replied to his anxious letter about final examination with Hymn 345 verse Inst two lines, ending with “Sorrow van wished, labor ended, Jordan passed.”
McAndrew recalls a doctor’s advice for a change of air for the convalescent wife. The exchange notes wind shifting and a passing show as part of the scene.
The Arkansas Gazette notes a rising trend as motoring grows in popularity while pedestrian activity advances rapidly, reflecting changing urban movement patterns and public interest.
A mother questions whether the letter was mailed and the father consistently answers yes, implying memory lapses and a repeated denial of the missed task. The line hints at a pattern of forgetfulness in handling a simple household duty.
A motorist received a fine and a one year driving suspension after reckless driving. His attorney warned of an appeal claiming the sentence punishes him by making him a pedestrian, arguing cruel and unusual punishment.
A quarrel erupts at the table as a husband laments beans and a wife retorts that more pay would reduce the bean surplus. The Progres sive Grocer prints the snappy exchange reflecting kitchen economy and domestic strain.
A brief, old-fashioned exchange shows a derelict asking for a dime for a meal and a wary citizen refusing, noting the derelict would not be fit to eat. The scene captures a stark snapshot of urban need and skepticism.
A dialogue from DePauw Yellow Crab shows a father asking about grades. John replies he cannot hear, then asks for money and the father agrees to send fifty dollars.
A customer complains a pound of evaporated peaches weighed under 13 ounces. The grocer jokes that he did not guarantee the peaches would not evaporate, in Williams Purple Cow style.
A garbled prompt presents a dialogue about a win and multiple wives, lacking clear entities or context to identify a subject, place, or event. The readable line asks "Which won" and "how many wives do you think I have" without factual anchors.
A playful exchange between Wally and Flo centers on the line Am I the only man who ever kissed you and Flo questions why men ask such a question. Flo responds with a witty retort about uniqueness.
A wry exchange questions if any old fashioned girls remain. The reply asserts there are still plenty of old maids around, reflecting social attitudes of era.
An irate boss orders a whistle while he is out to lunch and challenges his employee who protests he cannot. The boss then suggests lighting a large cigar to try it himself, in a scene cited by the American Legion Weekly.
Sydney Bulletin records Mrs Cameron reporting Crichton’s cow in the yard once more. Mr Cameron urges action to milk the animal and move it along, reflecting practical farm response.
Dialog notes a brief panic at a cinema when the lights snapped on during a screening. Witnesses emphasize there was no fire and the incident appeared to be caused by sudden illumination.
A witty exchange about ancient Assyrian brick writing and the implied low cost of publishing houses in ancient times. The dialogue suggests a humorous take on historic literacy and construction.
Damaged OCR text shows a character angrily questioning a clinician as a verdict nears. The line indicates a courtroom scene where an alienist’s report is presented and the jury has not heard its contents before.
A remark about gardening humor contrasts enjoyment with tasting produce. The speaker notes the pleasure of watching vegetables grow while joking that the other half is tasting them as they go down. The quip reflects light office banter on homegrown harvests.
Wifey asks Bob for a ten dollar bill seen on the dressing table. Bob replies he has already hidden it without revealing the hiding place. The exchange ends with no money recovered.
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