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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
5
A Jewelers' Circular Weekly correspondent describes Japanese coal workers turning coal pieces into inexpensive jewelry. Black coal pieces are selected, ground, cemented, polished, and set into cane heads, rings, and trinkets with a labor-intensive process often done by hand and small workshops.
A cafe scene in the Syrian quarter shows a waiter serving iced cucumbers with arak as a chaser. The Syrian acquaintance explains that cucumbers accompany arak, while whiskey is followed by half a tomato, illustrating cultural drinking customs.
A Milwaukee Sentinel excerpt depicts a diner asking for spring lamb described as having gamboled on the green. The waitress replies they offer only straight lamb with no playful provenance, humorously contrasting rustic menu wishes with available fare.
Rain-in-the-Face changes his name to Aquamugga after a post druggist suggestion in response to government interference with Indian naming practices. He accepts the hog Latin style reform as his new identity.
The article notes a remarkable drop in tuberculosis deaths in Prussia's large cities over twenty years. In 1886 the death rate for populations over 100,000 was 37.36 per 10,000, falling to 22 per 10,000 by 1902.
Chicago to Buffalo N Y and return via Nickel Plate Road at one fare plus twenty five cents for the round trip Tickets sold from Chicago June 9 10 and 11 with return limit June 25 Particulars at Nickel Plate Office No 113 Adama St Room 298 Chicago IJ 49w3 Rain falls more frequently between 8 PM and 8 AM than at other times of the day.
A labeled 1899 class photograph shows first and second rows with student names and the teacher Anna Noyes. The list includes Willie Brazelton Tom Warner Joe Kagan Grant Eilers Harold Harper Milton Thoeni Charlie Sharp Rex Rickless Ben Kellum and others across four rows with additional pupils and staff.
The article contrasts Japan's broad industrial growth with its shipyards, noting a large mountainous population, limited cultivable land, and varied views on progress. It argues Japan advances across multiple industries, with shipbuilding keeping pace with overall national development.
A playful dialogue snippet centers on a kiss goodbye with two characters testing limits. The man pleads for one kiss. the woman pushes for more, prompting a brisk, flirty back and forth that hints at a developing romantic tension. The exchange reads like a punchy, era-appropriate line.
A Kansas City Journal quotation portrays a loafer asking a busy man about bald headed women and a series of exaggerated women’s roles. The man replies he has never seen such behaviors including a woman at a saloon, lecturing on treasury policy, or going fishing with a bottle, highlighting stereotypes.
Maurice Huet once a lieutenant of the French Seventy eighth regiment was wounded in a duel with a former colleague. He promises to continue fighting as he recovers and has written a book about life in a French garrison town.
A brief quotation notes that conscience is not involved with the humiliation of being found out, attributed to the New York Times.
The Washington Post notes the phrase O h i o in Japanese can mean good morning but is used humorously to imply a desire for an office. The comment reflects language play and workplace politics in American discourse.
Advertisements from Chicago include Nickel Plate excursion offers from Adams Street offices to Boston and New Haven with May 31 to June 9 departures and return by July 15 or 16, plus extensions. Also notes Oregon and London travel mentions and various tonics.
Notice to interested parties that final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees named in the annexed list have been filed in Jones County Iowa. A final hearing and approval is fixed for Tuesday May 29 1906 before the District Court at Anamosa. People may appear to file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved.
A travel notice lists train routes from Chicago to New Haven Conn with connections via New York City on June 9 3 4 and 5. It directs inquiries to Nickel Plate Road Room 298 No 113 Adams St Chicago for particulars.
A 1903 Alliance Kentucky account recalls severe lung bleeding and a near death, saved by Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption after four bottles, claiming permanent cure. Ad copy for Hollister s Rocky Mountain Tea and Kaodol for dyspepsia appears, plus Kennedy s Laxative Honey and Tar and Natal South Africa population figures.
St Adallons West Virginia superintendent Blair celebrates his daughter recovering from St Vitus Dance after three bottles of Electric Bitters. The ad claims quick relief for nervous complaints debility female weakness and malaria. Also mentions Martha London's pet gorilla in declining health with medical bulletins.
Travel deals offer round trip fares from Chicago via Nickel Plate road at 19 dollars plus 1 dollar, via New York City rail at 24 dollars, or via New York City and steamer at 23 dollars. Stops at Niagara Falls and Chautauqua Lake possible within ticket limits. Tickets valid on listed dates with meals priced separately. three daily through trains with Pullman sleep cars to multiple eastern points. Reservations through John Y. Calahan, Chicago. Rocky Mountain Tea ad follows.
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