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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1922
Page
6
The United States strengthens efforts to safeguard native birds valued as insect destroyers. An expert notes Massachusetts birds consume 21 000 bushels of insects daily while Nebraska reports 170 cargo loads of pests controlled.
The article explains that coal arises from vast ancient forests preserved as petrified matter. It notes coal fields show roots and stumps of ancient trees, including Nova Scotia finds with trees six to eight feet tall and four feet wide, and English stumps in a quarter acre from seventy three trees with some trunks up to 380 feet long.
An advertisement touts a distinguished woman by the perfume she uses. It recommends bathing with Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse pores then dusting with Cuticura Talcum powder for clear sweet healthy skin.
The French government asks American soldiers who took fragments from Reims cathedral to return mementos. Thousands of A. E. F. members visited the site and removed statuary and fabric pieces, some priceless to France. Reconstruction aims to replace all recoverable portions.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple for dyeing wool silk linen cotton or blends without streaking spotting fading or running. A woman buys dyes from her newsdealer who sweetly comments on a day out with “old clothes” becoming new and stylish.
Naturalists reconsider whether animals act purely by instinct. A captive monkey learned to use a lever and even employed a stick to pry up a heavy lid, suggesting some reasoning ability beyond simple instinct.
In the exchange Newrich defends against income tax dodging charges calling the report libel while denying success in evading taxes. The dialogue notes that eminent men fear censure and may feel weak under public scrutiny.
The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America held its second biennial conference at Blue Ridge North Carolina in September. Over 400 executives from across the country and leaders in outdoor activity and management trained in leadership, camp craft, and recreation while touring the Blue Ridge woods.
A pioneer scout is defined as a scout who cannot join a troop due to distance or other reasons and therefore continues scouting alone in the manner of the early explorers, carrying the ideals and duties of scouting by self guidance.
Bronx scouts mark a scenic trail encircling Kanauke Lake camps spanning 40 miles and extending 50 percent with added hills and valleys. Portions are marked though markers have disappeared. the project offers a notable hike for outdoor enthusiasts.
Troop 28 of Godfrey School in Grand Rapids Michigan manages morning and afternoon dismissal traffic. The scouts, who planned the procedure and presented it to the principal, supervise street flow and pause other traffic to allow students to cross safely. This duty has continued since October with the scouts taking pride in their work.
San Francisco assigns a permanent corps of humane officers among first class scouts who have earned specific merit badges. The unit, led by Carlos B. Lastredo, the scout fire commissioner and district commissioner, will cooperate with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in caring for and succoring dumb beasts.
Humorous exchanges and quips from a column titled On the Funny Side feature faux conversations and wordplay. Jokes touch on misheard names, political remarks, dog catchers, and limousine etiquette, showcasing light satire and playful puns. The item blends brief gags with classic newspaper cartoon humor.
Mrs Newrich jokes about Mrs Hibrow and the earl at dinner. Banter questions if he could play a coronet, prompting playful boasts about musical skill and courtly manners in a London social moment.
A dialogue laden scene shows Ethel-Tom drifting to drinking and gambling after a breakup with Grace. Clara comments on a fall from grace while Bobby reflects on manners and school, as Hortense the motor cop speeds, declaring Ladies first.
A fragmented dialogue depicts a loving exchange over a diamond and crystal gazing. A mention of a silver umbrella disappearance adds a minor mystery, while a character hopes luck will bring a finer prize tomorrow.
Dialogue describes a dealer offering a roadster and a touring car. Jenkins replies with a request for the touring model. The speaker notes his small family: himself, his wife, and her mother.
In a wry exchange, Mrs. Junebride notes she married Harold to reform him, but discovers he never needed reforming. The remark frames their troubled union with humor about character and mistaken aims.
A witty exchange imagined with a woman mockingly bargaining over a proposal. The speakers tease about marriage and money as one delays until the other's cold passes.
A brief dialogue fragment contrasts frugality with lavish gifts as a speaker resists orchids and diamonds while remaining open to modest outings and meals.
A distressed scene shows Mrs. Woodall feeding a tramp, remarking on his appetite and claiming the last of her worldly possessions to offer him a meal. The exchange emphasizes charity amid hardship and reflects era language.
A Chicago Herald and Examiner note highlights a Paris import showing a gown with small woven panels depicting Cleopatra scenes. The sequence covers Cleopatra meeting Antony, sailing the Cydnus, his bond and downfall, and Cleopatra’s dramatic end, framed as a lesson for children about history and famous rulers.
In a brief street exchange two old friends joke about a man one met last week who looked like the other. They quip that the stranger could be his twin, except for a touch of gray, and speculate whether the man is indeed a twin or a different version of the same person.
A Louisville Counter-Journal feature mocks summer heat with a witty line about a cold world and a humorous quip on Santa Claus neckties, reflecting the paper's playful conservatism and seasonal humor.
Letters from women in Philo and Detroit praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the change of life. They describe reduced dizziness headaches and renewed ability to perform housework. The ad notes the product is plant based with no narcotics and offers a free booklet on women’s ailments.
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