This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1910
Page
2
Pettit’s Eye Salve offered for 25 cents claims to relieve tired congested inflamed and gory eyes and halt eye aches quickly. Distributed by Howard Bros. druggists in Buffalo New York.
Carl Schurz dinners with a poet who boasts he would rather be a third-rate poet than a first-rate statesman. Schurz rebukes him, shouting that politics and politicians are beneath his notice. The exchange centers on ambition and public service.
A Newark playground tale records a little girl introducing two cousins by stagey names Aida Overture Johnson and Lucia Sextette Johnson. The girl explains their father once worked for an opera man, reflecting local humor in naming.
John Henry and Clara J. recount a comic spree hunting Harlem flats with a gang of characters. They tour several odd buildings and quirky janitors, sampling rooms and snubs, ending with a dream unit and a playful clash over space and manners.
A narrator and Clara J. discuss renting an apartment after a jaded janitor warns of danger. The boy with a hatchet chops wood in the pantry, endangering the building but the narrator insists the apartment is rented and not to be removed. The scene blends humor with a hint of menace as the essential nature of occupying the space is debated.
The piece discusses a congressional debate over diplomats’ attire. It recalls Benjamin Franklin’s court appearance in a plain travel suit due to a late tailor, noting the public misread his fashion as a sign of a struggling nation. Franklin later wore a velvet court dress in England.
Mrs. Andrew Harriman of Bucksport killed a seven foot wingspan golden eagle with an ax inside her poultry house after a barking dog drew her attention. The bird had damaged hens, ripped heads, and left sharp talons, moments before her unexpected strike.
Two land sharks lure a suburban man by promising a souvenir postcard view of Arcadian Villa and sell him a lot. The scene depicts their confidence in an easy mark and a gullible buyer.
Mrs Uppson questions the source of the servants’ livery design. Mrs Newgelt explains it was inherited from their ancestors. The dialogue hints at tradition and lineage behind the attire.
A groom awaits at the church wondering why his bride is late. The best man quips he’ll understand after the wedding, noting that her dress is being hooked up at the back. The moment blends humor with wedding day anticipation.
A wartime style cartoon caption frames a tense exchange about governance. The speaker questions the board’s stance while another replies that action hinges on a formal sitting, hinting at procedural deadlock and stalled decisions.
sworn statements filed with Secretary of State Hayward show Governor Carroll spent 287.09 and Claude Porter 224.26. congressional candidates report substantial totals led by Pepper 1844, Smith 1607.68, Towner 1160.98, Pickett 1000.66, Good 888.43, Stuart 848, White 376.90. Prohibition committee totals 1892.51 with overall campaign receipts of 1800.84 and expenditures of 2193.36.
Des Moines reports that W. B. Barney state food and dairy commissioner estimates a need of 35 000 to run the department over the next two years He plans to ask the general assembly for the amount The 26 000 appropriated by the last legislature is deemed insufficient due to new laws and increased workload He also asks 7 000 for the Iowa State Dairy Men's Association to continue its education campaign. last assembly provided 10 000
In Mason City Iowa on November 10 a Milwaukee train No. 8 conductor Henry Goell was killed. Passenger Scott S. LD from Scotiuaud, S. LD reported the fatal incident aboard the Milwaukee line.
Keokuk Iowa papers report injunction suits filed against a number of saloons with more suits planned. Aimed at every saloon in the city, the action seeks to curb liquor establishments in Keokuk.
Des Moines reports Polk county jail inmates will not have turkey for Thanksgiving as prices range from 25 to 80 cents per pound, per Jailer Scott Wise.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.