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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1925
Page
6
An advertisement touts Dare's Mentha Pepsin as a fast cure for gastritis and related stomach troubles. It claims rapid relief from gas, bloating, and indigestion and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen.
A humorous dialogue contrasts generations about dining with strangers. The older generation questions the idea, while the younger replies with a witty retort about picking up a pest. The quip reflects social norms and light satire.
Demand Bayer aspirin only with the Bayer cross. Do not trust imitations unless the Bayer name appears on package or tablets. Bayer claims safety proven by millions and 25 years of physician use.
The United States exported over 200,000,000 feet of exposed film in 1925, about 30,000 miles, marking a record for film exports according to the Selience Service.
An old advertisement promotes Cole’s Carbolic for burns and cuts, claiming quick pain relief and healing. Available at druggists or from J W Cole Co Rockford Illinois.
The article frames Paul’s motive as an ambitious, spiritual drive to magnify Christ in all things. It contrasts worldly ambition with a high, testing faith aimed at victory through Christ, urging daily life as the medium for making Jesus real to others. It stresses consecration of body and actions as tangible proof of faith.
Armonk New York a seventeen year old high school student Richard Craig a passenger in a car driven by George De Nault spotted a sedan plunge into Kenisco lake He dived into the 12 foot deep water opened a door and pulled out one child after another until all six victims were saved He then ferried them to White Plains hospital and vanished from view
Anna Ion tando, twenty seven, was found chained in an abandoned stable near Turin New Jersey after five years of confinement. Her mother Marian Roland o and stepfather, wealthy farm owners, were arrested as investigators and townspeople recalled the condition in dim light. She slept on straw and paced within the chained enclosure, scarcely able to speak.
A 15 year old daughter of Yukon prospector Thomas Smith rode 60 miles down the Upper Laird river in a skin boat after her father drowned when the craft capsized at Hell’s Gate. She fashioned oars from a handsaw, reached Sutherland’s camp, and continued to shore despite peril.
Alvin Leicht a widower and Mary Messman a widow from Two Rivers aged over seventy three eloped to Waukegan and wed. The couple now joins a growing list of seniors choosing marriage after long separations.
A brief piece reflects on true greatness as an inner, enduring possession rather than external appearances, citing a Presbyterian Record quote about lasting value over transient shows.
A Presbyterian Record aphorism notes that personal integrity and happiness depend on financial autonomy, while being owned by money leads to despicable behavior and unhappiness.
The Charioteer Prayers are highlighted as guiding force for a spiritual awakening, noted in the Western Christian Advocate. The piece frames these prayers as central to renewal and revival within faith communities.
Four members of the Junior Naval Reserve, all high school boys, return home after a shipwreck off a small uninhabited island. Hero Harry W Bennett, seventeen, a junior officer on the yacht Feu Follett, swam ashore with a rope to rescue companions as a storm and fog wrecked the vessel in Maine waters. They survived five days on saved provisions before being picked up by a fishing smack.
Ernest Stobler a dairy farmer near Williamsburg Iowa was knocked down and gored by a bull. The engineer of an approaching passenger train slowed the train and blew the whistle several times to frighten the bull away enabling Stobler to crawl under a fence to safety.
A quotation from the Western Christian Advocate notes that many men are fooled into thinking they are good enough. The line reflects themes of pride and self assessment in religious journalism.
A brief reflection quotes Alexander Maclaren on starting good deeds early and often. The maxim emphasizes proactive generosity and timely action to foster lasting impact.
A compact reflection attributed to Thomas A. Edison urging steady, worthwhile work as a path to happiness. The quote emphasizes value in ongoing, meaningful effort over fleeting tasks.
Prof. E. L. Morgan from the rural life department of the University of Missouri joined a four day muleback vacation in the Ozark region near Columbia. Travelers camped with all gear carried on mules during the trip. The article notes Brown coal holds moisture and cannot be shipped far in winter unless frozen.
Quotation from George B. Cheever contrasts belief in tomorrow with faith in Christ, warning that reliance on futurity risks ensnaring humanity in perdition. The remark emphasizes moral focus over secular progress.
A brief quotation attributed to J. A. Wallace notes that prayer has power to influence world events. The line emphasizes belief in prayer guiding larger outcomes.
Jamestown reports Italy based police say Mrs. Sperassa’s noted evil eye influence compelled killer Frank Seriano to confess after two hours in the morgue. Seriano described attacking near Sperassa’s home during a party, slashing her with a razor, and disposing of the body in riverbank brush.
Vancouver banker B. C. A. E. Wilson of the Canadian Bank of Commerce captured a holdup man by locking him inside the vault. The intruder, twenty year old Joseph Leonard, attempted to force the loot and fired at the lock as police arrived.
A Holstein bull from Caledonia Wisconsin broke its neck after seeing a life like billboard bull while being moved to Arlington. The animal kicked its pen to splinters, performed a somersault, and died. The incident shows the danger of lifelike billboard depictions to livestock.
Fifteen year old Anthony Palecki of Westfield startled teachers with sculpting talent seen as potential Great artist material.
Dr. David Wesson of New York a former president of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers forecasts synthetic beefsteaks grown from cotton seed. He envisions a future meat substitute advancing food science and industry.
Mrs Oscar Sun darling, 46, and her two daughters Jewel 7 and Mildred 5 with infant son Benjamin died in a blaze that consumed their Isabella county farm near Gladstone. Their son John 8 escaped, clawing through a crack as live embers fell on his mother. A compass ring was found amid the wreckage.
A playful dialogue scenes a young schoolmistress asking for a bunch of lovers from Jacob, who replies he collects morning milk and has no garden. The exchange ends with her thanks and curiosity about his garden.
A Washington Star line recalls a man being shaved who asks if the razor hurts. The barber replies he is testing his razors to see which one needs honing, not seeking the man's comfort. The exchange frames a dry joke on professional vanity.
A novelist visiting a friend in the morning asks to borrow money to pay rent. As he departs he quips that the difference between a novelist and a hen is that they both scratch for a living, and the hen gets hers.
A playful household exchange features Mrs Prye and Mrs Wayback quipping about vacuum cleaners and dirt, noting how Mrs Brown says they collect so much dirt they must be cleaned daily.
A reflective piece notes that a man who is always serious risks intruding on his own mind while those who can laugh remain mentally alive. It contrasts stern mood with the value of humor and lightens the heavy burden of thought.
A farmer jokes about giving pigs sugar to cure illness, calling it medicine and mentioning sugar cured hams in a humorous exchange. The dialogue presents playful wordplay on sugar and medical cure for livestock.
Fragmentary dialogue shows She asking about Tama War and He denying rudeness while accusing the other of possessing dubious qualifications. The line reads as a terse, potentially taunting exchange with unclear context.
A brief quip shows an old lady teasing a young lawyer about law being a wonderful profession yet noting it is poor work. The exchange captures light frontier humor and character tone.
In a humorous exchange a traveler asks about buying old quilts across the country. He explains he profits by selling them as cubist tapestry, turning rummage finds into artful novelty.
A terse exchange ricochets between a seeker and a skeptic about consulting a medium for help. The retort highlights doubt and humor, claiming no aid would be found from spirits or ghosts.
A terse remark on the human condition suggests society lacks effort to apply intellect. The speaker implies that even a populace with brains could benefit from showing restraint and diligence in using them.
A fragment from Colgate Banter features a cryptic exchange about coffee and a father's death. The speaker claims a five hundred pound weight fell on him, hinting at a lethal accident and awakening questions about motive or cause. The brief lines suggest a dark humor piece on a fatal mishap.
A humorous sketch features Hub and his wife exchanging quips about speech and listening. Hub complains that his wife finishes his sentences and, in turn, accuses her of talking too slowly, highlighting playful marital banter.
A quip frames spring as the only time the altitude receives sympathy for work, while the speaker laments lack of interest in labor at all times. The remark blends weathered humor with a seasonal jab at effort.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a young girl asking about lipstick favored by men. The snippet suggests a cultural exchange about beauty products and male tastes within a hardware shop setting.
In a playful exchange Miss Sabertooth and Miss Stonehammer argue over a theatrically staged confrontation. The dialogue hints at a faux romantic clash and a black eye claimed as artificial, underscoring a lighthearted local performance.
A passerby recounts a humorous encounter where a woman searches for a quarter she planned to give to a blind man, only to have him point out the exact spot it had fallen. The scene captures a light moment of urban misfortune and kindness.
A summary of the historic privilege known as benefit of clergy granted to clergy and later others. It details origin doubts, a biblical reading test using Psalm 50, extension to men and women, branding punishment, and eventual abolition in 1777 under George III per the Kansas City Star.
A Philadelphia Bulletin item recounts a joke where a flapper asks her octogenarian grandfather what he said to grandma when proposing. He gruffly replies to “Go away,” then finally admits he said yes. The quip satirizes shifting gender norms with a wartime feel.
An advertisement touts a refined image of a lady whose fragrance defines distinction. It promotes Cuticura Soap plus hot bath to cleanse pores and Cuticura Talcum Powder to leave skin clear and healthy.
The census shows over a quarter of a million Sunday schools worldwide with more than 80 million pupils. North America leads with about 1200000 schools and 20 million pupils while Europe registers around 7000 schools and 7.5 million pupils. Asia follows with 80000 schools and 1.8 million pupils.
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