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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1920
Page
3
The article notes wild beasts from East to West Central Africa fled battle noises and migrated, then returned to native habitats once peace arrived. It suggests animals respond instinctively to firing and that humans’ news spread quickly, with apes reacting to a muskets display in zoos.
Legislature envisions a large wildlife empire along the Gulf of Mexico spanning about 75 miles with 500 square miles. The area includes 78,000 acres bought by Mrs. Russell Sage as a game refuge, 85,000 acres in Vertillion and Cameron parishes from the Rockefeller foundation, and a state game farm on property of the Mellhennpy interests plus 85,000 acres of the grand Chenier tract, all poised for future state acquisition.
A letter denounces loud whistling in surface trams underground cars and buses as nuisance behavior. The writer calls for suppression and argues whistlers annoy passengers, urging action even by clubs if needed.
A Los Angeles Times feature sketches diverse rail travelers from a Pullman journey. It portrays a milk bottle breaking baby, a meticulous passenger with folders, delighted newlyweds, a five minute ice water rationing child, a reader of religious papers, a returning Ford rider, a red headed vamp courting soldiers, and a bragging Seattle climate admirer.
Stillwater Gazette notes the phrase about uncertain women voting proved to be a reliably expected outcome, reflecting a humorous take on ballot access and public opinion. The item highlights social commentary in a concise local tone.
McLandburgh Wilson praises four types of friends from the New York Sun and Herald and then advises planting parsley in a flower pot to garnish winter dishes. The note suggests keeping the pot in a sunny window for beauty and usefulness.
Notice of public sale of lands and town lots in Jones County Iowa for delinquent taxes interest and costs due for 1919 and earlier years. Sale set for December 6 1920 from 10 am to 4 pm at the county treasurer’s office Anamosa. G W Walker treasurer and collector of Jones County officiating.
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