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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1910
Page
8
Howard H. Gross argues that public roads reflect civilization and calls for sane funding, drainage, and state aided construction. He criticizes wasteful local road picnics, favors hard, weatherproof main roads, and urges tax fairness with shared road costs to boost farm value and market access.
A proposal outlines funding public roads where the state pays half from a general tax and township property owners cover the other half. Using a $2,000 project as example, the township would pay $1,000 and the state $1,000. The plan empowers locals to decide which roads to improve and how much to spend.
A Munich company reports a breakthrough by artificially rendering asbestos waterproof. The German publication notes the process could affect asbestos use by improving resistance to moisture.
Chauncey Depew recalled a youthful political speech in which he heated up the audience with a bold message. He worried it might backfire and libelous remarks could harm his side, only to find the coverage simply noted that "A young man named Depew also spoke" on the front page.
Raja Rama contributes to Harper's Weekly with an account of the modern Oriental woman on the threshold of emancipation. He contrasts dark quiet eyes with restless Western women and argues Asian women may hold unseen, deeper influence by not seeking to wield power.
In Great Britain cities with populations over 200000 the average street railway fare is 1.1 cents per passenger mile. In continental Europe cities the urban transport fare averages one cent per passenger mile.
An advertisement offers a $3.50 recipe said to cure kidney and urinary problems. It promises quick relief from pain, backache, swelling, and frequent urination and invites readers to request a free copy from Dr. A. Robinson in Detroit.
Examination day at a country school near Leeds reveals a rowdy inspector testing boys with questions about local products. A loud laugh erupts when Johnny Binks blurts that cow skin is “to keep the meat in” provoking a chorus of giggles and puzzled answers.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for cleansing and purifying skin scalp and hands. It highlights embalmments of Culicura and Cutienra products to dispel itching irritation and inflammation and to prevent clogged pores. Potter Drug & Chem Corp Boston Mass invites readers to request the Cuticura Book.
A Connecticut hill village resident meets a rural neighbor in a city store. Mr Greer jokes about losing his wife three months ago, then the young woman apologizes for her oversight. The widower replies that life goes on with good help.
The Klondike Incubators and Brood era are excellent goods with strong sale this season. The factory operates at capacity and runs day and night shifts to meet demand.
In a humorous exchange the Newlywed couple discuss paying twenty dollars for a hat. Mrs Newlywed recalls Harold saying it was the limit they could afford, highlighting playful marital budgeting quirks in a light Lippincott's style.
A promotional claim states Dr Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatism cures in 1 to 3 days. The advertisement touts rapid action, removal of the cause, and immediate benefit from the first dose, available from druggists for 76 cents.
Philadelphia Record vignette shows Pop defining hope and Tommy asking in a brief exchange about drawing to a flush. The piece captures a casual streetwise poker lesson with a father and son.
An old advertisement promoting Murine Eye Remedy from Chicago promises relief for tired watery eyes. It urges readers to visit druggists and buy the product, claiming soothing effects and appealing to customers with brief testimonials.
A report notes that per population more Norwegians earn a living at sea than in any other country, with Britain following. The remark appears amid broader commentary on health and commerce references from a periodarial source.
Pazo Ointment guaranteed to cure any case of itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days or money refunded. Also notes men resisting wife eight hour day protests.
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