24 May 1923
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1923
Page
1
Essay urges readers to follow the golden rule and practice self control amid trials. It extols optimistic people as beacons of virtue, notes the debt the world owes to them, and warns against greed and faithlessness while promising relief through faith and forgiveness.
In this warning essay by John Blake the dangers of ego and overconfidence are urged. It cites luck, favoritism, and status as pitfalls and urges humility, study of great figures, and continued effort to prevent conceit from derailing progress. It argues that true leaders avoid arrogance and continue striving beyond early gains.
Poem urges authenticity and courage to live truthfully rather than wear a veneer. It contrasts genuine character with artificial show and claims truth brings greater respect than deception. The piece cites the value of poverty or wealth, youth or age, and fate in shaping a life true to self.
Prepare dumpling paste by mashing a baked potato with butter egg salt nutmeg, mix and drop into boiling soup then serve. For Spring Salad, shred lettuce, rub salad bowl with garlic, arrange tomato slices around, top with watercress and a rich mayonnaise whipped with cream. serve cold.
A recipe lists sifted flour one cup milk one cup of butter and lard one tablespoon baking powder half teaspoon salt and one egg. Mix dry ingredients sift them then melt butter and lard in a cup beat the egg lightly and add the milk to it.
Canadian born American sailor Captain Joshua Slocum gained fame in 1898 by solo circumnavigating the globe aboard the Spray a nine ton vessel. He sailed under British American and Brazilian flags and built the Spray at Fairhaven Massachusetts serving as captain mate cook and crew. His 1899 1900 account Sailing Alone Around the World appeared in Century Magazine. The tuberose harvest in Grasse France totals about 200000 pounds annually.
Cream butter with sugar, beat yolks with vanilla lemon rind and water. Integrate twice-sifted rice flour with baking powder. Fold in beaten egg whites, pour into buttered muffin pans, bake about sixteen minutes for a light rice cake.
An appears from 1924 Boston Evening Tran script urges readers to face trouble rather than seek it, advising self reliance for a steadier journey through life. The brief note, attributed to a Western Newspaper Union release, frames resilience as a companion for travelers.
When horse tails are short they resemble fairy evergreens with rich green color. They stand in clumps like a fir grove and show graduated circular rings along the jointed stem with a brown beauty spot above each circle. This nature detail seems playful and decorative.
A New York fashion writer notes spring gowns show no silhouette change at first glance but reveal intricate trims upon closer look. Embroidery, ribbons, belts, and contrasting fabrics create varied effects on dresses and coats with bold color facings, lace, and appliques.
Hammgnd Indiana reports Ma Hurley was proposed to fifty times, rejected by fifty different girls, and then took eighty poison pellets. He is recovering in hospital as authorities review the strange episode.
New York report describes Tessie the mare who refused to move under efforts by three alleged horse thieves. The drama began near Third Avenue and Ninety second Street as the coach headed toward Fifty second Street before Tessie halted at her owner's stable. Police arrested the would be robbers after the horse's stubborn escape.
A copper colored three-foot poisonous snake startled 50 pupils at a Morges elementary school near Lausanne when the master was away. Nine year old sister returned to aid, struck it with a chair, killing the reptile as frightened children fled. A boy hid the snake until warmth revived it.
Kermit Vaughan thirteen is recovering after three fingers were sewn back in place following a machine accident at Edgar Levy's market stall. The injured boy had the machine moved to the hospital for treatment and doctors expect good chance of restoring use.
Practical frocks for little girls showcase utilitarian lines using creponage and gingham. Styles include suspender looks, white embroidery edgings, noncrushable linens, Ukrainian embroidery, yarn trims, pockets, and tiny tucked shoulders for a fuller bodice. Mercerized rajah ponge features and pastel hand embroidery appear. A black satin hat with a cascade of green grapes trims the shoulder.
A fashion note advises skirts should be long and slim with fullness left to the front. The guidance emphasizes a sleek silhouette and front fullness to balance overall shape.
Lizard skin cloth emerges as a new material of the season. It appears in soft brown and tan tones with new green shades, noted for its distinctive wired texture and fashionable appeal.
A pet cat at a York fiber board plant adopts a rat after her three kittens die. The cat and rat stay together constantly and never fight, illustrating an unlikely maternal bond in a factory setting.
Mrs Morris Girshis stored 285 in crisp new bills in her stove oven to warm the home for guests. The money was burned when the oven heated for visitors in Baltimore.
The Rev. John B. Adams known as the raiding parson was charged with breaking and entering a saloon seizing stills and liquor and making several arrests in Atlantic City New Jersey.
Doctors at University hospital captured noninvasive brain pictures of a living infant. Researchers say the images promise significant advances in diagnosing and treating head diseases, offering broad future medical value.
A fragment from a lighthearted column references sales terms and a humorous exchange about a baby and a barber. It juxtaposes a barter line about payment with a quip on a newborn’s haircut, reflecting early 20th century newspaper humor and social banter.
A fragmentary exchange cites the term cacophonous and questions its usage. The dialogue hints at frustration and a playful, word-focused moment between spouses.
Seattle scouters ran a one hour mock city government with fifteen year old Mayor John Moriarity and deputies elected by scouts. They pressed for an anti cigarette law enforcement inquiry, formed a traffic safety plan, and proposed city officials swear the Scout oath.
Scout Milton Hindmarch, third from bottom, has not missed a troop meeting since joining the movement three and a half years ago. The Fry and Hindmarch families have two sets of three brothers among Troop 99 members in Pittsburgh.
Thirteen states represented at the National Court of Honor meeting honor scouts who saved lives through courage and scout training. States include Montana Illinois Wisconsin Rhode Island Minnesota Massachusetts New Jersey Washington Indiana Connecticut California New Hampshire New York and more.
Cornell University adds itself to a growing list of universities forming scout clubs. Former scouts and those seeking to learn about the movement are organizing the new group on campus.
Woodbury Troop 1, newly organized, demonstrated scout preparedness when fourteen boys saw smoke from a chimney during a hike. They climbed to the roof and found no fire. when the fire department arrived they had already extinguished the non existing blaze.
East Chicago boy scouts bring church services sermons and religious programs to shut-ins via home radio outfits. They restore sets lost in homes and deliver stories adventures and lectures bringing concerts to disabled friends each Sunday.
Toledo Boy Scouts display placards greeting visitors with a heartfelt welcome. The message cites the motto Be Prepared and the slogan Do a Good Turn Daily, inviting guests to call a scout for information or help and stating that service to visitors will be a pleasure.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a premier remedy for kidneys liver and bladder claiming rapid gentle relief and broad healing. It invites readers to test a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and to mention the newspaper.
A humorous exchange shows a husband explaining that fewer garments raise their price and a wife debating buying a smaller dress. The dialogue highlights marital banter over fashion and money.
A brief dialogue scene centers on Gerald pressuring for clarity and Geraldine asserting knowledge of her dislikes, revealing tension over desire and choice. The exchange hints at personal boundaries and evolving perspectives between two characters.
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