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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1921

Page

5

Polish Women Fought Well in Demobilized Brigade

The demobilization of Poland's 8 000 strong women's brigade prompts a review of wartime service. The commander questions judgments on female valour, noting 50 deserters who married. Despite this, the unit displayed discipline and courage, with fewer than 100 casualties, proving remarkable readiness for combat.

Knickerbocker Press

World grows crowded yet islands offer solitude

A National Geographic bulletin notes many uninhabited or sparsely populated islands worldwide. Baker's Island lies 8,725 miles west of San Francisco, Howland Island sits 25 miles west, both devoid of residents. Isle of Man showcases a wind powered pump replacing a steam engine, lifting water 80 feet while drawing 14,800 gallons hourly, illustrating fuel savings from modern methods.

Robinson Crusoe Washington National Geographic Society United States Baker's Island San Francisco Pacific Howland Island Isle of Man Hall Caine Popular Mechanics Magazine

Aerial Newsprint and Sage Sayings Parade

A mashup of ideas including the First Daily Mail air edition, a parachute distribution plan, and wireless news from an airborne plane. Moral vignettes on Mister versus Master, eyebrow psychology, and a jokey Old Friend Turns Up cartoon caption about a retired bartender turned vaudeville performer.

Aerial Mail Daily Mail Birmingham Age-Herald

Musical thief preys in London’s St Johns Wood and Primrose Hill

Detectives hunt an accomplished thief who plays piano and charms victims before stealing valuables. Active for over a month in St Johns Wood and Primrose Hill, he has taken four gold diamond rings worth 2000 dollars from lodgers and a wealthy watch from a King Henrys Road victim. A check scam with advance payment preceded a theft of 1000 dollars in jewelry and a 500 dollar gold watch.

St. John’s Wood London St. George's Terrace Primrose LW King Henry's Road London Mail

Congressman Kelly Drops Funny Stories in Serious Politics

Michigan Representative Patrick Kelly recalls using humorous anecdotes in campaigns. Audiences liked them and felt pleased, but years later a listener remembered the story while forgetting other remarks. He questions if jokes impair lasting political impact and contemplates stopping the humor.

Patrick Kelly Congress Michigan Kelly New York Sun

A New England Druggist Sells Stamps Attracts Customers

A small New England druggist specializing in postage stamps says buying 2 cent stamps for 2 cents is his most profitable line. He greets customers pleasantly with window signs and friendly service, believing a new customer is worth many dollars yearly.

New England Fred Kelly

Powerful Home Influence and Persian Women Health Note

The New York Medical Journal quotes Dr Lichthardt on Persian sick women forced to seek care in husbands’ absence while fearing beating. It urges humane home influence as a beacon for humanity and mentions Tan lac helping many gain weight via local agent W. W. Stickford.

New York Medical Journal Lichthardt Madam Willard

Punished for Kind Deed in English Town Letter

Reproduced letter from Our Dumb Animals criticizes Reading magistrates for using the Sunday observance act to convict a drover named Charles Palmer for driving cattle through streets. The piece argues the act harmed a humane outcome and ribbings magistrates for enforcing on a Sunday.

John Bull Reading Charles Palmer Dublin

Among the Churches Methodist Episcopal Service Times

William Hayes Mitchell, pastor, holds morning worship at 11 o clock with Sunday school at 10. Evening service at 7:30. Sunday morning sermon titled Confidence in God and evening message Witnessing a Good Profession. Sunday school and young people's meeting follow usual hours with Rally Day at 10.

William Hayes Mitchell

Pastor Leonard Duckett Announces Service Schedule

Leonard Duckett, pastor, lists regular services every Sunday with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:80 p.m. The Christian Endeavor meets at 6:45 p.m. Mid-week meeting is Thursday at 7:80 p.m. Next Sunday's morning sermon titled Building the Higher Gate. evening sermon The Parable of the Lost Sheep.

Leonard Duckett Christian Endeavor

Amistad Amistad Jubilee Theme At Congregational Church

The Congregational Church under Rev William P Ames plans a national Red Cross Sunday observance with a sermon on The Cause of the Crimson Cross Today The Amistad slave ship legacy at New London Conn is tied to the Diamond Jubilee of the American Missionary Association and will be the evening sermon focus featuring church members noted for support.

Congregational Church William P. Ames National Red Cross Harding Crimson Cross Amistad Plymouth Rock Haystack Willamstown New London Connecticut American Missionary Association

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church announces Sunday services

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church invites worshipers with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and a preaching service at 10:45 a.m. The 10:45 a.m. service alternates between German and English on alternate Sundays. The Luther League meets on the first Sunday of each month.

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Sigmund Ide Luther League

Sacred Heart Church Mass Times and Activities

Sacred Heart Church under Pastor George A. Hauck schedules a first Mass at 8:00 a.m. and a second Mass at 10:00 a.m. Sunday school instructions begin at 2:15 p.m. with devotions at 3:00 p.m.

George A. Hauck

Regular Sunday Services and Multilingual Preaching

Pastor Roland P. Kuentzel invites all to regular Sunday worship with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. German and English services alternate Sundays with a cordial welcome to members and friends. Tanlac testimonial included.

Roland P. Kuentzel

Remley Law Firm Promotes General Practice in Anamosa

HM Remley James Remley Remley and Remley Attorneys at Law announce a general law practice based in Anamosa Iowa with offices on Main Street. The firm offers services in civil and criminal matters and related legal work.

Anamosa Main Street

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Thomas Riley Marshall Mr. Marshall Search W. W. Stickford Carl R. Gray Union Pacific System Baltimore J G. Donley, Jr Forbes Tommy Among the Churches Methodist Episcopal Church Presbyterian Church Sacred Heart Church Reformed Church Tanlac Remley James Remley Remley & Remley Denkhoff Monticello, Iowa Swift & Company Geo. Stuhler’s Sons Co Crown Jewels Beery’s Dry Goods Store Monticello Tire & Rubber Company Jones County Monticello Tire & Rubber Co., Monticello, Towa
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