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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1899

Page

8

Weighed in the balances and found wanting

Dr. Talmage preaches on personal responsibility from Daniel 5 27 using Belshazzar the king of Babylon as a warning. He contrasts earthly weights and measures with Gods perfect balance weighing nations churches and individuals. He argues daily judgment and urges sincere self examination and repentance.

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Weighed and Found Wanting in the Judgment Day Preached

A revival sermon uses the weighing scales image to urge personal salvation through Christ. It contrasts worldly wealth with spiritual worth, calling listeners to accept atonement and vows a free pardon for believers. The speaker cites biblical prophecy and historical Christian figures to emphasize the peril of neglect.

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Ways of Carrying Money Across Cultures

A brief survey of how different nationalities conceal money. The American keeps a flat wad in a long pocketbook, the Russian hides cash in boots or clothing linings, the French use a feather purse, the German favors an embroidered purse, the South American capitalist wears a belt with hidden pockets, the Italian ties money in a knotty kerchief, and the Spaniard employs a similar charm.

Lotzchen Mina

The Storm Ties Cayman Islands Under Severe Pressure

A historic storm nearly overwhelmed The Cayman Islands in the West Indies with threats to health and safety. The notice warns to stay vigilant against disease and promotes Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion and constipation.

Cayman Islands West Indies

Dewey Oriented Ads Urge Patriaic Purchases

The Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph features a string of mid century ad lines promoting Dewey branded foods and goods. Phrases promote Dewey ralse teeth Dewey sinkers and Dewey pies along with an ice cream soda and a Dewey mouth organ. It mentions a Dewey picnic hosted by the Patriotic Sons of Mania and a Dewey chastiser for disciplining children.

Dewey Ralse Hashem’s Sons of Mania Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph

Grain-O drinks for children and adults

Grain-O is marketed as a nourishing drink to replace coffee, claimed to taste like coffee when prepared properly while avoiding its injurious properties. It is said to aid digestion and strengthen nerves, not a stimulant, with price around 15 cents and 2 cents per unit.

Beach Thought the Other Had Them

Two farmers and another man enjoyed a festive evening and a long ride home. The cart took a sharp turn near a gate by inches, prompting a rough exchange about their driving. No injuries are reported.

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Allen's Foot-Nose Powder Advertisement for Foot Comfort

Do Your Feet Ache and Burns Shale into your shoes Allen's Foot-Nose a powder for the feat. It makes tighter New Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns Bunions Swollen Hot Gallous Sore and Sweatin Feet. All Druggists and Shoe Stores sell it 25c Sample sent FREE. Address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.

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Parable of Advice and Alms from a Village Lawyer

A beggar asks a lawyer for alms and is offered advice instead. The beggar suggests selling the advice for charity, or proceeds, revealing a tongue in cheek moral. The Detroit Journal notes the fable as a lesson on rhetoric and generosity.

Detroit Journal Great Grain Winsern Canada Department OF the Intennion Ottawa Canada G. J. Broughton Monandnock Oo Hill Chicago T. Q. Counte Stevens Point Wis M. V. McInnes No. Merrill Bik Detroit D. L. Caven Bad Axe James Grieve Mt. Pleasant Mich N. Bane Tholomew 5Th Street Des Bidines Lowas Everett & Kantz Fort Wayne Indiana

Comic jab at spouse and earnings in a horseless livery

A line from Puck mocks Mrs Finnigan-Bedad blaming her husband working as a banker or flur master while she calls him out for an elegant job in a horseless livery stable delivering air to the hobomobo trucks.

Manila Sechurman United States Philippine Commission Congress The Philippines

Lane’s Family Medicine and a Woman’s Ambition

A clipped notice from the Aitkinson Globe describes Lane’s Medicine promising daily bowel movement, gentle liver and kidney action, and relief from headaches, priced at 25 and 50 cents. It also notes neighbors’ discovery of a girl with a promising voice costing her father 2000 dollars before she abandons ambition to marry.

Aitchison Globe

California Fig Syrup Co Remedy Promotes Laxative Benefits

An Excellent Combination praises a well known laxative syrup from the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims gentle cleansing of kidneys liver and bowels, relief from colds headaches and fevers, and permanent relief from constipation. Full company name and nationwide sales offices noted with price 50c.

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The Blind Goddess Enticing Modern Murder Tale

Randall Irving Tyler presents The Blind Goddess a brisk murder novel mixing familiar poison case motifs with a strong social circle cast. Prosecution pressure, a suspect of unblemished repute, and an adventurous femme fatale drive a sharp narrative with dramatic climaxes and a satisfying denouement.

Randall Irving Tyler Helen Brownell Sanford Crane Pyler Neveniitosa

Ram quotes on faith and science shape pride and fashion

A fragmented note cites Ram’s statements on faith and science, contrasting pride, fashion, and bread-winning labor. The text presents attributed lines about difficulties of faith and ridicule of science, framed as aphoristic commentary.

Ram

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