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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
10
A dainty pink rosebush grows in a garden by a stone wall. A Robin sheltering from a snowstorm later helps her sprout taller and become the garden’s finest sight through acts of hidden kindness.
A guide on when to use persons versus people in English. It explains that persons is numerical and people is collective and gives example sentences including theater and church contexts. The piece references usage from The Standard Dictionary.
The island of Kerguelen in the southern Indian Ocean is urged as the most completely isolated island on the map, more than 8 000 miles from any other land. The claim is presented in support of its isolation.
Mary Marshall Duffee discusses breakfast etiquette and manners in the home. She covers host duties for the mistress, servant civility, appropriate tableware, and the flow of morning meals. The piece notes flexibility for busy households and varying preferences at breakfast.
Explores the origin and meaning of the name Angelica tracing its Greek roots and historical usage. Notes Angelica's literary fame through Orlando and Bolardo, and its adoption in England France and Italy. Includes details on its talismanic pearl, lucky day and flower, plus Calgary's naming by Col. Macleod.
A terse ode honors the line of forebears who faced hardship in past years. The speaker salutes Jessons and other brave souls who charted a safe course and guided later generations toward hopeful ports for the soul.
The article notes E G Otis produced the first power elevator in a Yonkers area shop and shows the 1853 International Exhibition in New York featuring the first safety device elevator. It traces elevators to ancient monastery hoists and mentions a vacuum device cleaning auto tops upholstery and clothes.
A lyric exchange reveals a maiden’s vow to bloom for one beloved alone. The man muses on a unique rose like a beloved, while she affirms exclusive devotion, implying a mutual restraint and destined separation.
The article argues a 1925 census is unlikely a true record due to postwar anomalies and rising costs. It reviews 1920 census results, funding of 28.6 million dollars, and the need for reliable data for policy and business, noting shifts in immigration, unemployment, and industrial capacity.
Rome reports the US asked Italy for engineer Celestine Usuelli and other experts to aid in constructing semirigid dirigibles in the United States. Italy grants the request with plans and instructions for the Roma design. Americans may also seek Nobili and the Roma crew to assist in airship construction.
Clarence Hines twenty three automobile mechanic from Canby Minnesota convicted of manslaughter arrived at Stillwater prison unescorted after traveling alone from Canby. Warden Sullivan initially balked then confirmed with Lyon county authorities that Hines made the trip alone as he awaited admission. A separate note mentions a log dragging elephant team moving up to 2,500 board feet.
A perfectly formed baby girl born in Omaha to Mr and Mrs Michael A Regan weighs 22 ounces and is so small it can be held in the nurse's two hands. The physician in charge says the child has a poor chance to live.
Ross county residents learn of a 175 foot high hill of maple sugar near Chimney Rock. Clinton I. Houser of Chillicothe High School led analysis showing sandstone layers and shale with a hard layer producing a maple molasses like solution. Researchers speculate ancient shoreline formation.
A man hiding in bushes in a park declared he was lovesick and fired at Miss Ace Byxbee killing her. A companion, Miss Virginia Thompson, escaped unharmed as police began a search for the suspect.
Amertea acquires an Italian vessel to serve as shelter in the Amertenan hangars. The transfer secures space for operations and storage, aligning with Amertea’s logistical plan and local facility utilization.
Three hundred fifty Norwegian ships totaling 850000 tons are laid up in home and foreign harbors per the Norwegian Shipping association. In Japan marriages the ceremony is performed at the home of the bride groom.
Women workers in Silesia exceed men in mines factories and railroads, reflecting a shift in employment patterns across the region. The article notes greater female presence in industrial jobs.
Revival-era sermon argues salvation comes solely through faith in Jesus Christ not works or church support. It cites Acts and John to claim belief in Christ justifies and grants eternal life, using Noahs Ark and earthly faith analogies to warn against trusting unworthy objects.
At 68 Vin recalls long distress from stomach and nervous issues. After trying many diets, Tanlac restored appetite, controlled ailments, and brought back vigor, with a notable eleven pound gain in weight and improved well being after four bottles. Tanlac praised by local druggists.
Quote from Mary Wilkins says true nobility shows when not aided by grand doors. The aphorism suggests integrity emerges in modest circumstances rather than ostentatious surroundings.
A compact reflection notes two quotes on forgiveness and love. It cites Jesus urging forgiveness to receive divine pardon and Thackeray contrasting loving victory with losing it, framing forgiveness as a path to moral primacy.
A compact reflection on duty and trust as guiding forces in life. The text invokes historical quotes about effort and frugality, framing progress through steadfastness and prudent spending as a kind of modern wisdom.
A meditation on leaving a lasting impact through education, asserting that a man cannot leave a better legacy than a well educated family. The quotation credits Thomas Scott and frames family learning as a superior enduring contribution.
Dialect fragment shows characters Percy and Cholty discussing a sweetheart and a brick as a play on words. The line hints at a mistaken or shouted phrase about someone throwing herself at something. The text resembles a rural humor piece or dialogue in an old style.
An old notice touts Alls Catarrh Medicine from W J Chonsy Co Volodo Ohio claiming to cure catarrh by purifying blood and aiding natural healing. The ad appeals to sufferers, noting a free sample in Coalhara and urging purchase at druggists.
The fragment hints at a quatrain by Dick and a playful dialogue about a new poem. It presents a clipped exchange with a domestic literary joke and a hint of metatextual wordplay. The exact lines are terse and suggest a miniature verse in progress.
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