A Few Jokes Worth While From Varying Voices
A collage of humorous lines and quips from diverse sources. The witty exchanges include a Sphinx joke about breath, a clergyman and boy at church, a summer’s close anecdote, a mother and Rockingham quarrel reprise, a ham banter between Father Kelly and Rabbi Levi, cross examination misfires about a bullet, a Willie with croup, and Adam and Eve’s ribbed humor in Eden.
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Father Kelly
Rabbi Levi
Sacred Heart Review
Excitement in Modern Religion Debate
The Manchester Press discusses religion turning into a social and educational force. It argues revival brings necessary excitement for vigorous church work, criticizing rationalists who reject revival yet crave excitement in politics or sports.
Sermon Aphorisms From Rev Sunday Revival
The Burlington revival presents brief preachments by Rev. William Sunday. The sayings urge workers over critics, warn that actions matter more than knowledge, and challenge church engagement, finances, and discipline in faith.
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William Sunday
Burlington
Early Risers Show Pleasant Effect on Liver and Kidneys
Nature needs only a little Early Risers now and then to keep the bowels regular and the system free from bile headaches and constipation The famous Little pills Early Risers are pleasant in effect and perfect in action They never gripe or sicken but tone and strengthen the liver and kidneys Sud by O Soetje druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Soetje
High Corn Husking Prices Reported in Marshalltown Field
Marshalltown Times records show corn husking prices near historic highs with huskers earning 3.14 to 8.34 cents per bushel. Scarcity of crop and county downturns drive rates, while workers dig in mud for some ears in Harrison and Monona counties.
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Harrson
Monona
Century in 1906 promises richer content and new works
The 1906 Century will outshine 1905 with new novels by Mrs Ward and a creator of Susan Clegg, Billys by top writers, and features on the Panama Canal. W S Harwood discusses California crop saving. L A Bailey on young men and farming. Lincoln the Lawyer begins Dec Century. Chrisitys color pictures of American girl. Immediate subscriptions include first chapters and November issue.
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Noel
Mra Humphry Ward
Menwick
Susan Cleeg
Panama Canal
Harwood
California
Cornell
School of Agriculture
L HA Bailey
Lincoln
McKinley
Joseph H Choate
Frederick Trevor Hill
Illinois
Ilinois
Mrs Ward
GRAFT AT THE VATICAN SHOCKS PIUS X
Reports say Pope Pius X faced shocks to his conscience as Vatican corruption was exposed. He learned of inflated prices for papal insignia and accused officials of pilfering funds. A reform orders a single intermediary for future jewelry contracts and cut errant channels.
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Pius X
Vatican
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Papal
Papal Jeweler
Curious Canadian Well Pumps Sand Not Water
A Canadian well unexpectedly emits a continuous stream of sand from a depth of 100 feet. Experts have yet to identify the force driving this unusual surface flow and fountain like eruption.
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Canada
Estate sells eighty two acre farm near Monticello
The sale concerns eighty two acres belonging to the Henry Frugmer estate on Langworthy road two miles from Monticello Iowa. For particulars inquire of Mrs Eliza Frusmer Monticello Iowa.
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Henry Frugmer
Langworthy Road
Monticello
Eliza Frusmer
Iowa
New Train Schedule Takes Effect October 22
The C M and St P announces a new timetable with changes at Monticello and Paralta. Passenger train 37 departs Monticello at 12 25 pm and 88 arrives at 2 40 pm from Paralta. both are discontinued. Westward connections shift to Monticello 9 24 am and 6 30 pm. Marion freight 95 will carry passengers Monticello to Marion. Call any company agent for details.
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Monticello
Paralta
Marion
Marion Way
Farm for Sale Northwest of Cascade Iowa with Long List of Buildings
404 acre farm near Cascade on Cascade and Sand Spring road offers 270 acres cultivated with 9 acres not seeded. Features include a stone 8 room dwelling with summer kitchen, cellar, barn, grain house, corn crib, smokehouse, scales, cattle shed and hog facilities, water from a running stream, 25 barrel cistern, horse and cattle yards, and reservoir piped to slop house. Inquire of owner Jacob Turnis Jr Route 27 Cascade Iowa.
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Cascade
Cascade and
Sand Spring
Jacob Turnis, Jr
Route
Iowa
Indigestion Cure Ad And Odd News Item
An ad promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestive aid that digests food and builds blood. A separate news line notes a sensational report from Oxlaboua about a postwar resignation, to be verified by investigation.
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Chicago
Oxlaboua
New Life Pills Promise Health Bloom After Action
Dr King claims Swette s drug store sells New Life Pills for 25 cents to bring bodily and mental vigor with visible health signs. Buffalo Express reports a thief hid 5000 of 101000 stolen from Adams Express in a baby carriage, aiming to hide money through his child.
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Buffalo Express
Adams Expres Company
Digestive cures and cough remedies spread through papers
An assortment of old advertisements notes various tonics and cures. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promises digestion for any stomach condition. One Minute Cough Cure touts relief for coughs, croup, and whooping cough. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve claims swift relief for piles, boils, and eczema. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea is pitched for indigestion and pain. The items reference O H Soetje druggist in Topeka and ad hoc comments from multiple newspapers.
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O H Soetje
EFC DeWitt & Co
DeWitt
H M Middleton
Thebes Ilinnis
Electric Bitters Transform Tampa Man’s Health Fight
Ralph F Fernandez of Tampa recounts a dire struggle with liver trouble and heart disease. After trying many doctors with no relief he began Electric Bitters and in three days felt like a new man, claiming complete cure of his troubles. Sold at Soetje's drug store for 50 cents amid Kansas City Star remark on Russian statesmen.
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Henry Wollman
Kansas City
Sixth
Wyoming Streets
New York Times
Ralph F .Ferandez
Tampa
Florida
Soetje
Rail line offers low round trip fares to West and Southwest
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces discounted round trip tickets to many West and Southwest points with return limit of 21 days. Sale dates include November 7 21 and December 5 18 with liberal stopover privileges for travelers.
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The
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Wei A Deace Ted
Tos Angeles
Union
Blood poison warnings and patent remedies in ads
An 19th century clipping describes blood poisoning dangers and a friend injured by a swollen hand cured by Buck len's Arnica Salve promoted as best for babes and sores at 25c, with drugstore references. It also notes Syrians fighting in New York streets, immigrant comforts, weak constitutions in children, and a tea product Wake them strong priced 35c.
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EE. Sterns
Belle Plain
Mina
Bucklen
Soetje
Philadelphia Ledger
New York
America
Notice of Real Estate Action in Jones County Iowa
Filing in Jones County District Court seeks to settle title to Lot 412 and parts of Lots 413 and 417 in Monticello railroad addition. Plaintiff asserts absolute ownership subject to a sale contract to Abraham Arduser and requests establishment of title and removal of any adverse claims. Default may be entered if defendant fails to appear before December 4, 1905. Attorneys Herrick and Bauder for plaintiff. Notice also references amendments to the Monticello Manufacturing Company articles of incorporation.
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District Court
Jones County
Iowa
Abraham Arduser
Monticello
Walnut Street
Second Street
Gill Street
Iown
William Allen
Special Subscription Offer Bundles Tribune and Express
The Chicago Daily Tribune costs 4.00 yearly and Monticello Express 1.75 yearly. A limited time deal offers a combined one year subscription to both papers for 3.75. The offer may be withdrawn at any time. New Express subscribers receive four months free until January 1, 1907. Remittances should be sent directly to the publisher.
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Chicago Daily Tribune
Monticello Express
The
Tribune
Daily Tribune
Tribune Company
Express
Tue Express and Chicago Daily Tribune Listing
Newspaper notices and pricing references compiled from multiple Chicago and Des Moines publications including Tue Express and Chicago Daily Tribune and State Register and Farmer. Items show pricing of $2.75 and denote cross references among periodicals.
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Chicago Daily Tribune
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Drover’s Journal
Cosmopolitan
Woman’s Home Companion
State Register and Farmer
Des Moines
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Sphinx
Bobnie
Cipernpati
Rockingham
Chiosuyo Record-Herald
Willie
Eden
Adam
Eve
Manchester
Ceoar Rapids Republican
Jesus Christ
Marshalltown Times
O A Soetje
O. H. Soetje
Topeka
Richard A McCurdy
Satan
Nick
Atlanta Journal
Canal Commission
Kanena City
Hollister
Dixie
Appomattox
Gray
Calhoun Georgia
Scetje
Philadelphia Inquirer
Booker Washington
Chicago News
Kansas City Star
Velans
A. I. Jackson
Ticket Agt
Rocky Mountain
H. Soette
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
State of
Mabel G. Hall
John Jefferson
Charles H. Jefferson
Defendanta
Herrick & Bauder
Plaintiff
Monticello Manufacturing Company
Monticello Company
Ace of Busness
I. P. Stuhler
R. C. Stirton
John Berman
G W. Eastwood
F B Bolton
F. BP. Stuhler
G. W. Eastwood
J. Northrop
O H. Soetje Withees
F P. Stuhler
F. P. Stuhler
C. J. Northrop
Henry Carpenter
Herrick & Bauder, Atty’s
J. E. Bateman
Monticello, Iowa
St. P
Montlraline
Wawwsayy
Omaha
Colorado
Bronx City
Cedar Rapids
Et Paul
Davenport
Warley
Calmar Freight
Avford Praight Marion
Fred
Uleston
Bilera & Bolton
Burrichter's Dryeo
Monticelio
M. Remopy
James Remley
Remley & Remley
Attorneys AT Law
Anamosa
Main Street
J. W Doxsee
LAW
Lovell
A. Matthiessen
E. Tarbox
Jones
Earth
Monticellin
Monticello State Bank
P. C. Babcock
Webster
Junes County
Scotch Grove
Mirick, & Inglis
Hysidians and Surgeons
Monticello Bank
Chas. H. Fletcher
Ter “Treet
New York City
MoyMoura
A.M Maurice
D.C
Dental
Drake University
M. E
Epworth
Eagle Drug Store
A. Kempf
Prop
Strub & Eilers
the New Butchers
HE Express
Yrotatione
Shallenberger
Lovell House
Dr. Shallenberger
Bright
W. E. Shallenberger
Oakwood Blvd
Chicago, Illinois
Drexel State Bank
H. C. Bohlken
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