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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1924

Page

7

Love and Wrath The Pendulum of God’s Nature

A concise meditation contrasts God’s love and wrath, warning against overemphasizing either. It cites Romans 5 8 John 3 36 and Jesus warnings about Jerusalem to urge balanced teaching that honors both mercy and judgment amid global suffering and war.

Goa God Matthews I Corinthians Christ Jesus John Jesus Christ Jerusalem Edom Tyre Israel Judah

Ex convict confesses to triple murder and cremation

John Vetoski, a 25 year old former convict, broke down in Genesee county jail and admitted killing Thomas Whaley his wife and Mrs. Morse in Linden New York on March 11. He described entering the Whaley home shot Mrs Whaley then Whaley and later beat Mrs Morse to death with an adz handle before attempting to cremate the bodies. Vetoski was paroled from Dannemora prison on January 24 and had a long criminal history including an assault sentence in Dutchess County.

Batavia N. Y Genesee County John Vetoski Thomas Whaley George W. Morse Linden Whaley Otrader Mra Mrs. Morse Vetoski Attica Castile James Kelley Albert Z. Waterman Dunlop Corners Warsaw Wetoski Dunnemora Dutchess County Sing Sing Dannemora Perry Wargaw Wyoming County Newburgh New York Vertosk Migs Frances L. Kimball

The Wonder of It In One Thousand Trims

A quotation credits George Muller praising faith and perseverance, stating ninety nine percent of trims work for the believer’s gond and only one fails, illustrating steadfast trust.

George Muller

Huxley Quote Cites Bible as Magna Charta for the Poor

A quotation attributed to Thomas Huxley declares the Bible as the Magna Charta of the poor and oppressed and asserts humanity cannot dispense with it.

Thomas Huxley

The Half Way Christian Is of No Account

A Presbyterian Record excerpt condemns half hearted faith urging Jesus demands total commitment of heart and life.

Jesus

Christ's Call to Die to World Live Unto God

A religious epigraph quotes John Wesley urging believers to embrace spiritual transformation. It asserts that if Christ has risen, followers should die to worldly desires and live wholly for God, emphasizing devoted faith.

Christ God John Wesley

Propaganda Refined as Belief Test in Public Discourse

Fragmentary editorial stance argues that doubt equates to propaganda and urges critical thinking in evaluating information. It signals tension between belief and scrutiny, reflecting a era of contested truth and public persuasion.

Crowd Watches Man Perish in Flames in New Jersey

John Mettler twenty one years old perished in a store explosion when a stove ignited flames and trapped him behind iron barred windows. Crowds watched as inhaled flames caused his death in Pliingeld New Jersey.

Pliingeld N. J John Mettler Mettler

Crowing Rooster Triggers Fire Alarm Rescue at Produce House

In Washington at 7 Tenth Street a bantam rooster named Bandy crowed atop a crate of chickens, alarmed by smoke as firemen battled a blaze that began in J H Kelster's fruit and produce store. About 400 dollars of damage occurred to stock, with eggs and calves also affected. Bandy posed proudly as firefighters worked to control the flames.

Washington Manassas Produce Company Tenth Street Night J. H. Kelster Kelster Randy

Stolen Truck Carrying Watches in Bronx Heist

James Beebe of New Haven and Gordon Peck reported a $25,000 consignment of clocks and watches being hijacked in the Bronx. Five bandits in a sedan seized the truck, forced the pair to ride with revolvers, and held them for two hours while authorities issued a general alarm with no recoveries.

New York James Beebe New Haven Gordon Peck Bronx Beebe Boston Post Road Wlomaburg Road Ana Peck

Mother and son wed in same ceremony at Rockville

Washington residents Mrs. Lillie M. Oldfield aged fifty one and Edward D. Wilburn aged fifty one joined in marriage with Willard A. Oldfield and Miss Grace W. Matthews aged thirty four in Rev. Nolan B. Harmon Jr's Rockville home. Wilburn a Pennsylvania Railroad conductor will live with his bride at 241 Eighth Street Northeast. the son and his bride will move to 1482 K Street Southeast.

Washington Rockville Lillie M. Oldfield Edward D. Wilburn Willard A. Oldfield Grace W. Matthews Nolan B. Harmon, Jr Wilburn Pennsylvania Railroad Eighth Street K Street

Rat Attacks Baby Then Bites Father in Brooklyn Apt

A rat entered the apartment of Putro Uniani at 25 Front Street Brooklyn and bit his three month old daughter on the right hand while she slept. The baby cried as the rat fled. the father struck it with a shoe and the wife chased it away. The infant was treated at Cumberland Street Hospital for bites to three fingers.

New York Putro Uniani Front Street Brooklyn Mary Uniani Aniani

Bookkeeping Leads Girl From Father’s Store to Own Success

Miss Leonard of Sullivan Indiana describes starting as a bookkeeper and clerk in her father’s grocery, eventually taking over and running one of the region’s largest shops. She urges young women to pursue bookkeeping and store management, noting a well ordered grocery appeals to housewifely instincts and can lead to independent ownership.

Sullivan Indiana Miss Leonard Indiiana

Cinnamon and Bronze at a Businesswomen's Convention

A report from a convention of clever business women travels from Detroit to New York and shares vivid impressions of Christine Coffee a 30s book store owner from Charleston West Virginia Her stylish brown wardrobe signals wealth taste and confidence She drives her mother and sister 500 miles to the event and oversees her shop noting strong local demand and her steady growt h in a shifting market

Detroit Cleveland Seattle New York Christine Coffee Charleston

Professional Nurse Praises Tanlac As Superior Tonic

Mrs. J. Clark of Oakland California testifies after fifteen years as a nurse that Tanlac equals no other stomach medicine. She describes severe influenza induced weakness, loss of appetite, stomach pains, and bed rest before Tanlac restored energy and sleep. Tanlac is sold by druggists. over 40 million bottles sold.

J. Clark Walnworth Ave Oakland Calif Taniac Tanlac Taoniac

Royal succession question from classroom explains throne rules

A teacher explains the law of succession to children and the first born heir, while a curious student asks which twin would be king. The snippet also includes an old Cuticura advertisement promoting soap ointment and talcum for hands and toilet use.

Indianapolia News Cutieura

Impractical Talk Sparks Mermaid Mock Debate

A playful exchange unfolds as a wife imagines a mermaid scenario during a long conversation, prompting her husband to warn that such a talk would be fatal because one could drown if the mouth stayed open.

Henry Patal

Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Promises Kidney Health Remedy

An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver and bladder issues claiming thousands testify to its success. It offers a sample bottle by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton NY and notes bottles are sold in drug stores.

Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y James H. Allen Rochester Ja Ming Allanrhu Iehan Allenrhu Buck & Rayner Drug Stores Chicago Ill

Frightened man seeks alibi in preliminary session

A worried suspect named Cole Black sits with his attorney for a preliminary conference. The lawyer asks for proof of alibi and the suspect responds in fractured slang that he cannot confirm his whereabouts at the time of the offense.

Cole" Black

Child Hanged in Barn Falls into Loft Hole

Five year old Mabel Hildebrand of Eganville Ont collapsed through a floor hole while gathering eggs in a barn loft and became entangled in a narrow V shaped opening, resulting in death. The tragedy occurred at her home as neighbors and rescuers responded to the fatal accident.

Eganville

Burned to Death in Coal Bin at Quincy Home

Edwards Schuilian a sixty five year old merchant was found burned to death in the coal bin at his home in Quincy Illinois Spontaneous combustion is believed to have set the coal afire authorities reported.no other injuries noted and investigation ongoing

Quincy

Train disaster as cyclone capsizes coach near Bareilly

A cyclone overturned a train over a river trestle near Bareilly India killing 40 to 50 passengers. Many bodies remained trapped in wrecked coaches as three sank in the water.

London Bareilly India

Silence Wrecks a Home in Topeka Divorce Suit

Mrs. Nerbert H. Clark sues for divorce claiming husband refuses to speak to her and will not eat meals at home in Topeka Kansas. The filing outlines a strained marriage and seeks legal relief.

Topeka Kan Nerbert H. Clark Clark

Tragic Self-Inflicted Death Near Saranac Lake

William Griffin hanged himself from a tree limb near his home in Saranac Lake New York after an apparent bout of distress. Police found the body.

Saranac Lake N. Y Wiliam Griffin

Ancient lotus beds found under peat near Gold Desert edges

Lotus seeds buried over six thousand years ago were found at the peat edges of the Gold Desert in Manchuria. They were subsequently germinated and grown in a laboratory at an eastern university.

Gold Manchuria Eastern University

Fragmentary Words From a Daring Portrait

Text fragments describe disjointed phrases about South Africa visuals and odd body part references, including mentions of a three cent head and a large toe. The passage reads as incomplete notes with unclear context and subjects.

Tives South Africa Belles Alfeyes

Bachelor Taxed in Saxony Community Slogan

A Saxony community near Scollberg imposes a bachelor tax to share burdens with heads of families. The levy targets single men and women as the new financial measure.

Saxony Scollberg

The Muck Raker’s Rule on a Worried World

The figure of a muck raker declares the world grows worse, yet insists the measure is a muck rule guiding his belief. His claim frames a pessimistic view while asserting a self-imposed standard for judgment.

Getting Closer Yet The Professor and The Other Pub Visit

The note mentions close encounters with nature making one feel a small grub and plans to visit a village pub. The London Opinion tone hints at light observational humor and local setting.

London Opinion

Their Place in Life in Altoona Tribune

A brief column in the Altoona Tribune muses on the role of strong men and the value of bass voices in male quartets, noting admiration for sturdy men alongside the contribution of lower vocal ranges.

Altoona

No Fee for That Contronom Boy in Boston Script Scene

The crusty passerby notes the feverish mood of a Boston Tran script scene while the eager boy seeks a remedy for fees. The dialogue hints at playful street theater with a focus on banter and curiosity.

Boston Transcript

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