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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1925
Page
1
Mrs Spider shares how she builds a hidden two foot deep tunnel and a silk lined door with an earth and silk layer cake hinge. Cheerups admires the snug home and suggests a countermeasure of silken trip threads to deter intruders.
A chaotic scene in Abyssinia shows a brewing rebellion against King Dimbo. Harhar orator Blubjaw rouses the people while protests turn into threatens of revolt over taxes and bans on smoking and cinema, amid jeering chants and derailed plans.
An essay by Irving King discusses persistent beliefs in deaths clustering within families, the spread of omens, and ancient ideas about spirits and funerary rites. It notes how communities explain deaths as punishment or summons and cites historical examples of ritual posthumous guidance.
The article traces the name Eve from the Hebrew Chavva meaning life through Greek Zoe and Latin Heva, noting its rare use in England with few biblical-name pairings. It cites Evangelian and Alexandrian influences and mentions related forms Eva Jude and a belief in Eve as a talismanic name with associations to luck and the day Sunday.
The article traces telegraph history from ancient signaling to electric transmission. It notes Leyden jar discharge via insulated wire and highlights contributions by Galvani Volta Ampere Faraday and others, leading to Morse and the development of the electric telegraph in the mid 19th century.
A reflective verse describes summer lingering through September as a girl named July or August moves along a track. The speaker feels a wistful smile and senses she wishes summer could stay longer despite the approaching autumn.
A run-down eight room property in a poor city neighborhood is being offered for sale. The ad notes the house resembles a barn and is in the poorest area of town with the seller asking twice the market value.
Wayne D. McMurray discusses Homer the ancient Greek epic poet. He explains the uncertainty of Homer's birth year and birthplace, notes rival claims of Greek cities, and outlines the Iliad and Odyssey as the core works. The piece cites critics’ praise and enduring memory.
A quoted plea from a Boston Transcript item describes a man wanting money for his home to fund a silver dollar collection. He says he feels cheated when buying the house and intends to “soak someone else” with his plan. He invites others to come and see him.
A student of human nature notes that some men are loafers because they are too light for heavy work and too heavy for light work. He observes that small men seldom insult large ones.
Captain Harmeson impressed in Lafayette as Esreid Harmeson delivered in the gridires ring. Jimmy Phelan praised the new player whose strong defense and performance drew attention from Purdue's Hackield setups and signals a quick return to prominence.
Buffalo middleweight Jimmy Slattery is urged to stage a comeback after defeats to Deve Shade and Pat Berlenbach, leaving him with £21,000 earned but criticized corner work and management. observers say poor handling hindered his career and a return remains possible.
Ithacan readers question coach Dobie’s prophecy as Cornell faces a tough season. The team mourns the loss of Molinet a Cuban halfback who failed an engineering exam and may impact the squad’s prospects.
Scientists report that marathon runners on a carbohydrate rich training diet who eat candy before and during the race perform better and remain in superior condition than those who run on unsweetened diets.
Penn State football captain Gray has captained his team in five of six seasons. He led prep squads at Kiski and Penn State frosh in 1922, became varsity captain in 1924, and again last year making history as the first Penn State player to captain twice in succession. He is a center and star.
Buddy Myer a young utility fielder for the Washington champions was a late season acquisition from New Orleans. Born March 16 1904 in Ellisville Mississippi he trained with Mississippi A and M and started with the Cleveland system before being farmed to New Orleans and then bought by Washington in August. He bats left handed and throws right handed but a shoulder injury kept him out of the pennant drive.
The survey lists global sports like tennis and football in Portugal and soccer rising in Spain. It notes U S and minor league figures, player trades, records, and retirements from baseball and boxing, among others, with scattered club sizes and historical fittings.
Siki drew New York crowds with his ring antics and courage though his American career faltered. He rose to fame by knocking out Georges Carpentier in Paris to win the light heavyweight title, then faced controversy over a possible dive. In Paris he enjoyed adulation before a move to Dublin for a St Patrick’s Day title fight with Mike McTigue, a fight McTigue won in a famed draw of public acclaim.
A preacher explains that the gospel is hidden to the lost and their minds are blinded. The passage contrasts darkness and light, describing discovery and recovery through Christ and urging readers to receive Him to open their eyes. The text emphasizes faith as the means to see the truth of salvation.
The piece questions whether baseball should become more gracious and less confrontational, noting a divide between polite fans and the old uproar over umpire sparring. It suggests baseball runs like a business, with owners controlling “munitions” of the game and turning to warlike rhetoric only in winter when attendance slows.
West Point fields a stronger team this year with machines running smoothly. The photograph highlights Quarterback Yeomans, among the standout Army players, as a key star.
The 1920 May 1 marathon between Joe Oeschger of the Braves and Leon Cadore of the Dodgers, lasting 26 innings, ended in a scoreless tie until darkness halted play. Cadore allowed frequent hits but no runs after the 17th, while Oeschger grew stronger and shut out the Dodgers late.
Chicago umpire Calvin J. Stanbaugh, the first professional MLB arbiter signed in 1876, recalled for a Pittsburgh series that the job has not changed in essence. He noted the past had only one official calling balls and strikes while now crews assist on rulings.
A quotation emphasizes that any influence leading members away from their church weakens the household of faith. The speaker asserts allegiance to the church and the bride of Christ, urging unity within Christian Endeavor and church life.
A devotional urging full surrender to Christ beyond intellect. It stresses yielding volitionally with all potential and sense of failure to Him, promising He will perfect that which concerns you.
The life of peace and purity is the divine gift granted through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. This reflection emphasizes patience simplicity hope and love as essential aspects of a holy life.
A devotional note cites Spurgeon on God’s promises granted twice for believers to enjoy first by faith and then in fruition, emphasizing spiritual assurance and twofold blessing.
Jeans never speculated about the philosophy of sin. He regarded it as the most terrible thing in the world.
The fragment presents a religious note and a phrase about life and an inn side. It appears as a partial quotation or editorial blurb without clear person, organization, or event details. No verifiable facts or names are readable.
The phrase Ballast of the Soul appears as a thematic line attributed to Bishop Hopkins, describing a stabilizing force that prevents turmoil in life. The note emphasizes resilience amid storms and the role of faith.
Love is described as giving without knowledge of cost, a reflection attributed to the Presbyterian Record. The saying emphasizes unexamined generosity and the mystery of affection's value.
A compact inspirational line attributed to Christian Cynogure urges readers to take each day as it comes and live it with purpose and care. The quote emphasizes daily mindfulness and personal resolve.
Robert M Koenig describes years of acne that faded after using Carter's Little Liver Pills following a doctor's advice linking skin to gut poisons. He reports improved digestion and relief from headaches and urges others to try the remedy.
A quotation notes that wealth can fail to protect a person from misfortune as a man’s character and fortunes are tested beyond material estate. The saying underscores prudence and resilience over riches.
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