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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1906
Page
7
A historical view argues the average woman’s brain is about five ounces lighter and one inch smaller in circumference than a man’s, yet claims size does not measure intellect. It suggests female brains differ in emotion and energy, linking these traits to social and domestic life.
A haunted man recalls a severed love with Juno, decades of longing, and a midnight reunion at the Forsyths. He admits folly and seeks forgiveness as Juno descends from pride to embrace the rekindled bond.
At a ministry of marine fete in Paris the tea sold for five dollars a cup with two fifty extra for sugar and milk. Actresses sold tickets and items to raise funds for the Paris Arts Orphanage supporting daughters of artists who died penniless.
Dr. H W Willy explains how adulteration degrades dairy and other foods, from watered milk to colored butter and honey, plus the dangers of misbranding and preservative use. Publicity and stronger laws, he argues, are needed to curb deceptive practices and protect vulnerable consumers.
Four pounds beef from the round with two pounds bone simmered in three quarts water with salt pepper corns cloves and mixed herbs. Wash and eat meat and bones, add the wetter, heat slowly and simmer five hours. Boil down to two quarts, strain, skim fat, season and serve in cups. Optional: boil one onion, half a carrot, and half a turn with the meat.
A Milwaukee Sentinel vibe notes that the man who eats the most is not the fattest and the man who talks the most is not the wisest. The exchange features a commentator and Senator Badger reflecting on perception and wisdom.
The remark points to absence of juries and trials in Russia, noting many deaths occur without formal legal proceedings and are marked by simple, unostentatious funerals, indicating a broader lack of judicial process.
Andrew Carnegie pursues golf in moderation and cherishes trout and salmon fishing as a favored pastime.
A. W. Rolker draws on Curator Raymond Ditmars to explain rattlesnake venom and myths. He details venom effects on veins, the rarity of fatal bites, why bites may fail, and the limits of antidotes. He debunks tales of mother snakes swallowing young and notes captivity shortens lifespans for this intelligent reptile.
The Century urges a purge of impure leadership and calls for clean hands in reform. It argues for leadership aligned with the masses, practical civic administration, and welfare government achieved through conservative radicalism and calm, evolutionary change.
The note asks which Nicholases are lucky, presenting a quip about the czar and Longworth in a New York Mall context. It contrasts two names, inviting a playful guess.
Paris hosts the new Friendy of the Elephant society formed to combat the gradual extinction of elephants by hunters and protect the species through coordinated efforts.
A report notes that the overall peace negotiations cost the Japanese government four hundred thousand dollars, indicating a substantial expense connected with diplomatic efforts.
A San Juan storm leaves at least 16 dead with Valleys of Silverton Silverton, Gano Bird Nine near Curry and Coal Basin hit by avalanches. Mills and mining property worth about 1 million dollars wiped out. Cattle starve, rail service halted, and communications cut. Bodies of missing and presumed dead ranchers are found or feared.
Charles S. Brancis of Troy N Y was sent to the senate for confirmation as ambassador to Austria Hungary to succeed Bellamy Storer. The World reports Washington correspondence alleging Storer’s removal followedArchbishop Treland’s bid for a cardinalate and Storer wife’s influence, despite Roosevelt’s warning.
Civil War veteran, former U S senator and Nebraska governor Gen. John M. Thayer died Monday night after an illness that grew serious last Saturday. At 86 he remained active until a month ago and was known as an Indian fighter in early Nebraska days. He is survived by two sons, not present at death, both en route to Lincoln. Funeral plans await his sons’ arrival.
In St Louis Standard Oil and associated firms admitted a “community of interests” with Republic Oil and Waters-Pierce. Henry Clay Pierce of Waters-Pierce testified after years of dodging subpoenas. Court records show Republic stock held for Standard and Waters-Pierce largely owned by M. M. Van Buren, a Standard officer’s nephew, with territory split between the firms.
Fire of unknown origin gutted the Gnau and Reutter dry goods store at 226 230 Randolph Street in Detroit. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars.
Boise Idaho Gov Gooding increases reward to 2000 dollars for arrest of L J Simpkins in connection with the Steunenberg murder scene. The prior reward stood at 1000 dollars.
The Dorcas custom ore mill six years old and valued at 300000 dollars was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon, located a half mile north of Florence, Worence Col-t.
A freight train derailed in a washout near Fletcher Alabama on Monday. Engineer W. H. Armstrong and his fireman were crushed to death beneath the engine.
Zion City leader Alexander Dowie, visiting Havana to join his delegation, left for Mexico after brief tours of local points of interest following arrival from Jamaica.
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