29 May 1924
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
1
A moral essay urges persistence and good will to succeed. It contrasts patient effort with impatience and describes timid, letdown souls who fail despite gifts, noting barely touched ambitions and social costs of harsh behavior.
Poem tribute expresses lasting friendship and memory after a departure. It reflects on how flowers fade yet remembered kindness and sweetness endure. The piece credits McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
The term grass widow arose in England from a royal expression for a crass mare and applied to women living apart from their husbands. It spread to America around the California gold rush era, 1849, when many wives remained at home as men sought wealth in the West.
Recipes from a historical cookbook fragment include Prunes served with a foamy sauce and a potato based dish. Instructions cover prunes with almond flavored glaze, creamy sauce, and a Butter onion sauce for potatoes, plus Turnips New York Style and a Potato Flour Cake. Measurements and steps are provided for preparation and baking.
A quirky collage references almanac claims moon affects weather and a comic exchange with Ole about a woman in the way while one man travels twelve miles in a night shirt to a church crowd, as quoted from Everybody’s Magazine and the Brooklyn Eagle.
Ole Svenson, a lifelong bachelor described as a son of the silent Earth, took a wife after 30 years of solitary living. The couple lived together for about two months before she fled to the city.
Witty observations on women and marriage with sharp ironies. The piece weighs the roles of husband and wife, noting money, independence, and social expectations. It jokes about ideal partners and the realities of married life, with dated humor and social commentary.
The fragment shows a humorous aside about Adam Smith, the political economist, being absent minded during a Sunday morning. No further details are readable.
The Pottery City and several other cities earn nicknames from their leading industries. Trenton is The Pottery City, Troy The Collar City, Fall River The Cotton City, Akron The Wire City, Hollywood The Movie City, Paterson The Silk City, Waterbury The Brass City, and Danbury The Hat City.
A terse exchange unfolds as Tammy questions why so much water is needed for a drink and remarks that sisters are very dry. Kvetsos Sour Ow.
In a tale narrated by Mrs. Tiger Puss and Mrs. Black Puss, three white kittens spoiled by luxury fail to hunt for mice when their family loses milk access. The kittens endure hunger, then learn to hunt, proving beauty alone does not secure a home.
The piece traces superstition linked to stars from Shinar to medieval astrology and its persistence in modern belief. It notes children’s instinctive star associations, influence of fakirs, and Napoleon as examples while highlighting the primitive urge to connect fate with astral bodies.
The article traces the name Lily through English and American usage, linking Lily to Cecelia through historical forms such as Lilloln and Ziliola and noting Scottish variants like Lilias. It notes the flower as the name’s pure source and adds symbolic meanings including the diamond talisman, Saturday as a lucky day, and a lucky number.
The Mississippi River Commission notes the river spans 1420 feet at the widest point 77 miles below Cairo Illinois at full stage while near its source it narrows to under 60 feet between Lake Itasca and Minneapolis. A separate anecdote recalls a lamp mantle renewal miscount where 97 mantles were deemed required after testing all. the foreman puzzled by the number and the lad explains all were rotten and broke.
A Lancashire mill foreman instructed a worker to perform a test on something deemed rotten. The fragment notes unsafe conditions or quality concerns at the plant, reflecting industrial labor practices of the period.
The article notes that since 1910 the aggregate value of foreign art imports over twenty years old admitted free of duty is about 350 million dollars, averaging more than 20 million dollars yearly. In 1922 European art imports were valued around 33 million dollars.
A colorful quotation from the Atlanta Constitution urges readers to rise and welcome Joy halfway along life’s path. It imagines Joy greeting travelers, bringing celebration on hills and valleys, and fulfilling yearlong dreams as bells ring.
A story about Adam Everyman who, after recognizing his wife's daily sacrifices and past resentment, learns to express appreciation. His renewed gratitude prompts better work, smoother family life, and improved relations at home and with customers, illustrating how appreciation combats egoism.
Fenwick advises how to handle advances from a man while maintaining decorum. The guidance focuses on recognizing cues and choosing polite, clear responses to avoid unwanted interest.
The quote explains a simple eye focus tactic to reduce fear and self-consciousness. By staring at the bridge of an opponent's nose, one avoids being hooked, while looking into one of his eyes can reveal an opening to counter. It emphasizes eliminating nerves through a visual payoff and discipline in perception.
In Paria there are twelve great bridges spanning the Sele River with an average distance of 345 yards between each bridge.
Rev J R Schaffer discusses Luke Peters growth from faith to a broader life of virtue. He outlines courage knowledge self control patience godliness brotherly kindness and love as the steps that complete faith. The piece emphasizes faith that works through love and a continuous, living faith.
A remark from a gentleman to David Livingstone urges making religion the daily core of life rather than a fleeting practice. Livingstone followed this counsel with remarkable consistency, ensuring his influence and legacy would endure beyond his era.
The Christian Cynosure quotes a moral warning for those who turn to sin, stating that such choices yield only the wages of sin. It frames vice as a path with costly consequences and urges readers toward virtue.
A brief fragment from Evangelical Tidings contrasts visible growth with unseen origins, hinting at deeper judgments based on outcomes rather than appearances. The line suggests evaluating people or groups by results rather than initial signals or lineage.
A quotation highlighting that experience proves success rewards dedication over raw skill. Winners are those who devote their body and effort to the task and the objective, says Charles Burton.
A short poignant meditation notes the saddest sign in a community is a Christless home and reflects on spiritual vacancy and loss within society.
A compact meditation on struggle and perseverance. The speaker notes progress in overcoming a rival by force yet acknowledges the conflict remains only partially resolved, signaling ongoing effort and resilience.
A fragment reflecting on how suffering refines patience and devotion to God, guiding focus to heavenly things. The excerpt cites C Z Yoder and Florence Nightingale, stressing obedience to God’s commands and the refusal to avoid duties.
A brief meditation on how education teaches not just facts but how to use the whole self. It reflects on personal development, critical thinking, and the cultivation of practical wisdom beyond classroom learning.
The dialogue notes Jamie received nothing in the will yet married the estate lawyer’s daughter. The twist shows intertwining family and legal ties without direct inheritance.
A vintage advertisement claims Diamond Dyes let any woman dye or tint worn items with simple directions. The copy highlights choose any color at the drug store and suggests even first timers can refresh fabrics.
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