Golden Fields and Reaper Foliage in Verse
A fragment from Mary Howitt portrays dreamlike fields of corn and the gathered sheaves. The poet laments beauty of harvest as if a dream, reflecting rural imagery and seasonal reverie.
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1902
Page
4
A fragment from Mary Howitt portrays dreamlike fields of corn and the gathered sheaves. The poet laments beauty of harvest as if a dream, reflecting rural imagery and seasonal reverie.
Mrs. R F Croston and baby visit Mr and Mrs Sam Patterson with the Croston family. Mary D Jess of Dubuque also noted. Deaths include Mrs Ann McNally in Dayene at 65, born in Queens County Ireland, married to Robert McNally in 1871 and later moved to Dayene. Mrs Alice Finn dies at 86 in Washington township, Jones county, born 1816 in Athlone Ireland, widow of John Finn, survived by sons T J Finn and Michael Finn.
George S. Baer, once a lawyer and railroad and coal operator in Iowa lore, was known for winning most suits in lower courts though he sometimes faced reversals by the state’s chief appellate court. A friend asked why he carried a large law book on a train, and Baer replied he was studying the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decisions, not reading law.
A collage ofOpinion pieces on bachelor life and modesty contrasts with Old Style ads. Travel notices advertise Low Rate Excursions via Nickel Plate Road from Chicago on November 11 12 and 18 1902 with return options. Classifieds list stock hogs for sale farm properties in Monticello Hopkinton Canton and East Canton plus an estray red heifer and a post office letter list with names and towns.
A collection of witticisms and observations on judgment duty love marriage and aging. The snippets joke about jury service vanity youth and fortune with a mix of aphorisms and social commentary.
The Nickel Plate Road offers round trip tickets within 150 miles for 1.33 times fare on November 26 and 27 with return validity through November 28. Daily express trains to Ft Wayne, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo, New York, and Boston include vestibuled sleeping cars and dining service from 85 cents to 1.00. Reservations via John Y. Calahan, 118 Adams St Chicago, or city office 111 Adams St. Also note price changes for newspaper combinations with the Weekly Chicago Inter Ocean. new rates listed for Time Express and other papers.
A. T. Headley of Tilden Indiana endured ten years of rheumatism yet a drastic change followed two bottles of Electric Bitters. He testifies the medicine cured him and he has felt no twinge in over a year. The drug purifies the blood regulates the kidneys and aids digestion. 50 cents at O F H Locette's drugstore. Mr. Croker in London avoids political talk.
The Youth's Companion announces 1903 offers including 52 weekly issues with six serials, 50 special articles, 200 editorial pieces, 250 stories, 1000 anecdotes and more. It highlights family suitability, concise hygiene articles, and a sample copy on request with a 1.74 dollar new volume price and free 1902 issues for new subscribers.
August Flower remains the top selling medicine and is praised as a cure for indigestion biliousness and related ailments. The ad touts its simplifying use for dullness headaches and nervous symptoms at low prices 25 and 75 cents. Separate note reports Feb W Byrd Raymond convicted of running into a trolley car at Yonkers injuring twenty four persons and facing prison.
Hoarsely advertised claim details a remedy said to cure coughs colds croup bronchitis pneumonia and asthma with rapid relief. Personal testimonial from Gertrude Fenner of Muncie Indiana describes severe illness after rain exposure and weight loss before reporting full recovery after using the cure.
A chaotic clipping mixes a blaze rescue report with unverified medical ads and a sensational note about William K. Vanderbilt in Paris. It mentions Dr King s New Discovery and a jail threat for Vanderbilt amid a stray automobile remark in Newport fashion.
Mr. C Haney of Geneva Ohio suffered piles for four decades before DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently. The ad touts DeWitts as the genuine remedy and warns against counterfeit products.
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