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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1925
Page
6
A youth should discover and develop a natural talent and stay fixed in pursuing it. Success comes from persisting with a definite course rather than wandering from post to post, using talent, effort, and discipline to reach an honorable destination. Those who loaf and abandon their gifts fall behind the successful who push forward.
A reflective poem warns that life’s prize fails when chased for opulence or ease. True joy comes from purposeful labor and making meaningful things, not waiting for fortune or senility to arrive. The speaker urges finding happiness in present work and daily tasks.
The article traces Silliman lineage from Daniel Silliman to Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman Jr noting contributions to science. It discusses variants Strange Strang and Strange origins from L estrange and north England pronunciations plus Strang engraver Sir Robert Strange. It also mentions Thibanut Thibault Theobald Theobald variants from France and England origins.
An old kitchen excerpt describes tenderloin cutlets with veal and ham, cream and orange juice, then Swedish Stew with beef chunks, carrots, bread crumbs, vinegar and nutmeg. It also notes serving with seasoned asparagus and a celery cheese centerpiece with walnuts.
The New York Evening World quotes an eminent English painter saying women are steadily growing more beautiful, noting they have pursued beauty for thousands of years and implying ongoing improvement.
Mexico with a population around 14 million shows stark inequality as only about 4 million have funds for basic luxuries. The report highlights widespread poverty and limited purchasing power across the country.
A professor explains a diplodocus as a Primeval monster. A student questions whether the name is correct given its ancient existence long before humans. The exchange highlights paleontological naming debates.
In a terse quarrel the big man accuses the little man of spreading rumors that he is stuck up. The little man denies saying so and claims his remark was that the big man is argumentative to an extreme degree. The exchange ends with no resolution.
A dialogue reveals a debtor named Uarbinger promising rapid repayment. The speaker mocks the pattern, noting alacrity is a recurring trait in dealings with him, implying repeated promises without reliable payment.
A playful exchange centers on Dan asserting his value to his class. His mother questions his place, and Dan suggests the class would lack a footing without him, echoing Tam's similar remark in a light moral about usefulness and self worth.
A brief verse notes that plain speaking meets resistance while refined speech wins favor. The line hints that rough tactics provoke balking and that courteous dialogue garners broader acceptance in negotiations.
A woman questions if her husband is kind, claiming she only wants a divorce to learn if he truly cares about her. The dialogue centers on whether his neglect or affection prompts the possibility of separation.
A husband returning from an angling trip jokes about catching many fish and selling some, while his wife retorts that Mrs. Nabor saw him in the fish shop. The exchange reveals a playful domestic moment with a hint of social scrutiny.
A man sold even his shoes to settle what he owed, illustrating his readiness to foot the bills.
Ed pushed on despite a motor stall, keeping going at a steady ninety miles per hour. The incident centers on Edward Shawn’s endurance and determination during a strenuous drive.
A reformer compares women's dresses to football players saying they should gain a few yards. The remark provokes an innocent bystander who asks for clarification. The exchange hints at cultural standards of modesty and progress.
Dialogue reveals a playful banter about the Blue Book and a hypothetical missed chance to buy a copy. Mrs Benham questions the remark while Benham suggests the need for someone to inform her about it.
A comic exchange of marriage customs where Mme Multiwed asks who will present the groom as the suitable partner for a wedding ritual, and Mrs. Multiwed responds that her latest husband seems most appropriate.
A physician challenges a patient who says he gets ample exercise by walking six blocks daily. The patient’s response jokes about dodging automobiles as the underlying source of the claimed activity.
A male suitor offers marriage in exchange for a car, while the woman dismisses the proposal as unnecessary. The exchange reveals attitudes toward youth and material promises, noting a sixteen year old’s tendency to discuss reckless desires.
In a hushed exchange Stella notes Susie wished Archile’s voice carried a wedding ring. The remark implies romantic tension and a secret longing conveyed through a casual compliment. The dialogue hints at evolving relationships among the trio.
A fragment shows a man recalling how he asks his wife to read the newspaper at night. He notes she fixes on marked down dress and fur sales, unable to see other details.
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