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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1922
Page
16
Hungry Jack Rabbit ventures out against a snowstorm to raid turnips but hides when danger looms. A bold kick disables Mr Fox, saving Mrs Hen and her chicks, earning Jack unexpected praise and a warm feast before returning home as the night clears.
The text traces the given name Harriett to Norse myth via a porter named Helmdall guarding the rainbow bridge and to the feminine form created in the fifteenth century. It cites France origin with Henriet and notes Stuart d Aubigne in 1586 and Henrietta Maria as related name lines.
A discussion of everyday beverage etiquette highlights how to sip tea or coffee noiselessly, how to mix sugar with a spoon, and the proper handling of spoons and straws. It notes that straws and long spoons should be removed before drinking, with a weather exception for drinks with heavy chopped ice.
Narrator relates a tale of a boss whose infidelity risks loom after a car breakdown. The boss allegedly neglects his wife and shows scant concern for her, while a magneto fault and a female acquaintance named Miss Mag Neto are mentioned as potential temptations. The speaker suspects trust is eroding and warns of possible domestic backlash.
A National Geographic bulletin recounts Tiruvannamallai in South Arcot as a major pilgrimage center with 40 rest houses, two annual festivals, a weekly fair, and large pilgrim gatherings during Kartigal. It describes the Holy Fire Hill, the fire festival, and the town's role as a trade entrepot with roads meeting there.
Fragmented text suggests a belief in a coded system where Harriett or Harriett-like figures connect to India through mystic colors and moonstones. Yellow as Harriett color indicates fortune and love attraction, with Monday as a lucky day and numbers implied.
A garbled OCR excerpt shows a conversation about a new gown and an upcoming occasion. The dialogue fragments include references to clothing, a function, and questions about what is needed for the event. The text is incomplete and unclear.
The gopurams or gopura of Hindu temples resemble pylons in Egyptian temples. Their sloping faces are adorned with thousands of figures illustrating scenes from Hindu mythology.
Greensboro North Carolina Uncle Bob Austin an old time durky father of 28 children says none of his wives or offspring ever gave him back talk. He managed a farm and notes he is seventy one born a slave recalling memories of hiding meat as Sherman’s army advanced through North Carolina after Georgia.
Washington reports a surge in global expositions for 1922 spanning Winnipeg to Rio de Janeiro and Singapore to Tokyo. The National Geographic Society bulletin notes fairs now serve education and progress, with innovations like floating fairs and exhibit trains expanding reach to remote ports and regions.
Canada ranks second to the United States in telephones per population. The U S has 13.0 telephones per 100 people while Canada has 9.8. In 1921 Canada had 856,260 telephones, up 10 percent from 1920, with 2,105,101 miles of wire. Large cities like Montreal Toronto Ottawa Winnipeg Calgary Edmonton Vancouver and Victoria have strong service. Rural prairie provinces show little growth recently.
The greyhound relies on sight for hunting its prey. Its narrow muzzle and small nostrils reduce its sense of smell, shaping its hunting behavior and sensory world.
In Atlanta Texas near plantation owner W D Glass a Negro couple regarded as the oldest man and wife in Texas, Uncle Joe Knight age 109 and his wife 108, were married eighty five years ago in slavery times and he still works the farm while the pair average eight matches per person daily.
A Zurich woman died during a skiing descent when a whalebone corset stay pierced her heart after she fell 20 feet from a ledge. Her companions ignored the fall at first. This marked the second similar accident in Switzerland that winter.
A Boston Transcript quip notes skepticism about astronomy progress, remarking that a new planet has been found while many existing ones remain unfamiliar. The item reflects editorial voice on science pace and public interest in space discoveries.
Sermon by Rev H Ostrom argues redemption is a free gift from God, not a loan or barter. He contrasts biblical figures with human inability to repay, urges acceptance of grace, and warns against treating salvation as a commercial transaction.
Mrs. W. L. Edmonds from 705 Seconds Ave Iowa reports Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription strengthens internal organs alleviates women's troubles and regulates health. She says her daughters also benefited and no longer miss work. The advertisement urges readers to obtain the medicine from local druggists or write for advice.
A reflective note likens life to a journey with temporary rests at Nettle inns along the Ife road. The text speaks of refreshment as a brief pause that renews strength to continue toward the end. It contrasts journeying with fixed habitation and city life.
A collection of religious excerpts urging the Church to remain strong and adaptive in every era. Includes a London bishop’s claim of perpetual vigor, Micah 6 8 guidance on justice mercy and humility, Eph 6 11 12 armor against evil forces, and Genesis 26 11 about Isaac by the well Lahatrol.
The Washington Star describes long running experiments with a gyroscope based device to correct mariner’s compass errors and potentially replace the compass in subs. The system uses a gyroscope to retain a fixed axis and a suspended compass rose to show deviations, with an electromagnet allowing operation as either magnetic compass or gyroscope independent of magnetic influence.
A playful exchange centers on Hornblower-Sure offering to lend a saxophone to a neighbor to abate a nuisance. The neighbor refuses, noting neither can play until it is returned, highlighting a lighthearted neighborly dispute.
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