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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1924
Page
8
The Department reports a total of 1 755 985 long tons of fish caught in 1921. About 1 124 tons were for table use while the remainder fed European meals and other diets as a growing part of daily food.
Detroit News recalls Harold Nicholson's observation on Tennyson's obsession with precision and a noted misstep about railway engines shaping a verse line. It cites a Gretna note where Tennyson believed wheels ran in grooves during a Liverpool Manchester train ride, describing the night crowd and the inspiration for a line.
An Angeleno near San Diego recounts travel humor from Venice Italy and Carmel by the Sea California. A garage tale in a quaint town shows a door turned into an office while a sign reads Positively no admittance. A wandering anecdote mentions Hollywood ex servicemen and a beggar's quip about a dollar for entertainment.
In Boys Life Magazine an account describes the large South Polar penguin captured aboard a ship. It notes its weight possible seventy five to eighty pounds and the muscular fore limbs enabling it to leap from water to ice and to resist capture, requiring five men to hold it during securing and binding.
Detroit News recounts Ben Jonson as England's first poet laureate from a noble line who faced persecution in Mary I's reign. He served in the army in the Low Countries performing heroic acts before turning to acting. A duel over a quarrel led to the killer's remorse and near gallows as his life changed forever.
A banquet speech praises the majority of young Americans like Robert and urges confidence in the nation's future. A father questions his son about choosing personal projects over guided reading, advocating independent thinking and hands on demonstration.
The passage describes Calypso, a nymph who dwells on Ogygia and offers Ulysses immortality if he stays. After seven years she detains him until the gods command release, then she helps him build a raft to continue his voyage.
Text notes adhesive stamps credited to James Chalmers of Dundee and outlines pre pennies, Rowland Hill suggestion, 1840 reforms, and American adoption in 1847. It mentions the 1840 uniform penny postage act and the shift from engraved stamps to adhesive marks to boost the penny postage plan.
A tale recalls a deceased public charity figure known as Buried Talents. In a decrepit cabin, a brother found a deed to valuable property and currency totaling about $1000 in $2 and $5 notes, badly worn and sent to the mint for redemption, echoing the parable of the buried talent.
A dinner ends with a famed comedian wrapping up his speech. A lawyer rises and asks if a professional comedian should remain funny, thrusting his hand into his pockets amid the rolling laughter. The crowd reacts to the unusual moment.
The excerpt reflects W. H. Davies lamenting spring and urban loneliness. He contrasts expansive sky and hedges with stone streets and a lack of gardens, questioning why he walks gloomily through the city as blackbird song fills hours.
A. T. Erwin of the Iowa Experiment Station notes transplanting depends on seasonal conditions not dates. Spring has been late and cold, so wait for proper warmth. To fix leggy tomatoes layer stems by planting at an angle, burying the stem in a trench and firming soil so the upper stem remains above ground.
Political notice from Grimwood of Jones County Iowa stating intent to seek the Republican nomination for state representative in the June primary. He thanks voters for past favors and pledges continued service if chosen by voters.
Quoted chatter recalls a rare stir over croquet compared with a lively craze for a game called jongg. The piece notes public fascination and the surprising scale of interest in both pastimes.
A political notice proclaims the speaker’s bid for the Republican nomination for State Senator in District 24 covering Jones and Cedar counties. The candidate asserts two terms in the House provide experience for effective legislative participation and pledges progressive, sane state policy.
The fragment discusses examination questions being immaterial to the work and notes phrases about “every kind” and “every kind of an examination.” It references confusion over material and task relevance without providing concrete names or events.
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees for multiple estates are filed in the Jones County district court. A final hearing and approval are set for the 2nd day of June 1924 with opportunity to file exceptions and show cause. Reports listed include William F. Ross administrator estate of E F Ross John A Stadtmueller and Ludwig C Stadtmueller executors of John Stadtmueller Martha J Starks executrix of Alfred W Starks Hilah Hutton administratrix of Charles A Hutton. Dated May 12 1924 Anamosa Iowa.
The district court of Jones County Iowa announces probate proceedings for Christine Helene Schafer who died in the county. The will filed May 7 1924 will come for final proof and rebater on June 3 1924 at the court in Jones County all interested persons may appear and contest admission of the will.
Public notice announces J. J. Locher as administrator of the estate of David Wilhelm deceased in Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within time limits and debtors are urged to pay promptly to avoid costs, at Anamosa Iowa, May 8 1924.
Local firm GEO STUHLERS SONS CO operates a general store offering clothing, shoes, and groceries. The family business emphasizes value and service to the community with a broad inventory and curbside pickup options.
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