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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1919
Page
10
The article notes two wartime mysteries the Cyclops fate and the fate of the German Big Bertha siege guns. It discusses missing cannons that would weigh hundreds of tons with long barrels, their destruction to prevent Allied capture, and the unknowns about their breech and barrel construction while acknowledging no fresh intelligence has uncovered definitive facts.
The article notes Linnaeus described about 10 000 plants but modern catalogs exceed 260 000 and may reach 800 000. It estimates 38 000 ferns and allies, 16 000 mosses, 15 000 algae, and 65 000 fungi, highlighting vast global plant diversity.
Representative Mondell praises the group of new Americans in the gallery from 14 countries who joined the U S Army and learned English in four months The text lists names of the Americans All shown to Congress including Pedro Araez Sylvester Baldhanas and others as part of Camp Upton melting pot efforts
The first half of 1919 shows 21 986 fewer railway casualties than the same period in 1918 among passengers employees and trespassers. The decline reflects years of organized effort and a national safety first program backed by the United States railroad administration with regional No Accident campaigns. Accidents mainly stem from unsafe machinery and careless employee practices, but dangerous conditions can be permanently remedied.
The piece discusses cider's rising market and potential as America's national drink. It notes prices from $5 to $20 per barrel, cider’s long history in communities, its mild alcohol content, and the difficulty of producing true hard cider. It concludes cider may be a trusted everyday beverage for Americans.
Mabel J. Gray of Tonopah Nev a young businesswoman is likely the only woman to hold a mining firm presidency. She is pictured at work on a claim wearing two pieces of men's clothing during prospecting and mining trips and is a famous sight in Tonopah streets in that attire.
Popular Mechanics notes glory belongs to all who served in the world war and shows a bass drum returned from France with a Marine regiment. The drum head displays a wound stripe and four service chevrons after a shell burst damaged it.
A sweep of short notes from a 1900s era column covers diverse items. It notes vast Chinese coal fields, a magnetically held razor blade, a molten metal car on railroad trucks, and wines as historic luxury. It mentions a Bulgarian perfume shipment valued at 75 thousand, a Springfield dog refusing meat until paid for, and alcohol bans in Muslim lands. It also cites Dominican Republic geography, a telegraph key motor for 118 volt circuits, an African tractor on rails, and air cooled buildings in India. It adds a leopard climbing trunk head first, US steel mill capacity, and a giant cheese exhibit in Chicago.
A person visited the residence in a car and spoke to the speaker's younger sister in the yard. She did not recognize the visitor at first but later learned it was an acquaintance named Eva whose voice she recalled.
The correspondent laments uncertainty in replying to an anonymous letter. The exchange highlights the difficulty of judging and addressing a private missive without identifying details or context. The quip underscores editorial caution in handling anonymous inquiries.
A comment notes that several pugilists have served in Congress and questions why more have not, given how fluent many boxers are in speech. The remark highlights a blend of athletic and oratorical reputation in political life.
A farmer confronts a thief in an apple tree calling out the sin of stealing. The tramp quotes a reading about ripe fruit quenching thirst for liquor and contemplates wrongdoing in a moral exchange.
A brief humorous exchange shows a doctor offering pills for a cold, while a patient suggests the pills should be free, highlighting a light social moment in Life magazine.
Perry bureau of commerce moves to form Ti County Fair association and build a modern race track. Johnson county suffers a strange cattle disease. 47 038 acres of early onions harvested nationwide with Iowa contributing 2 percent. Marshalltown hosts annual Swine and Corn congress with 2500 dollars in prizes. Storm Lake to host a new milk condensary, and town children welfare urged. Farmers unite for barn raising style building with state extension plans.
A how to guide by Dorothy Perkins on making cretonne wrapped gifts book ends, twine holders, a hanging workbox, and a dainty telephone book cover. It also details DIY Christmas tree ornaments including a spear top ornament, a Santa figure, an airship, and bead cranberry strings with decorative enhancement ideas.
A naval anecdote recounts a commander punishing an admiral’s cook with three days of Ten A. The admiral confronts him on the quarterdeck and, in upset fashion, asserts that many commanders can be found but only one cook like him.
An Indian fisherman near Rangoon reeled in a small fish and while rebaiting his hook, bit the fish head and swallowed it. The fish lodged in his throat and a quick hospital incision freed him just in time to prevent suffocation.
Nobert loses a penny, his mother explains the peony’s value by noting seven cent car fare. If she has six cents she must walk. He replies that she could buy an ice cream cone and enjoy it while walking, making the trip pleasant.
Mrs Waynp asks about the source of Mr de Style’s new hat. Mrs Blase traces the funds through a tangled chain: borrowed money from a uncle, who won it in a poker game from her brother, after the mother took it from her father’s pockets and gave it as a birthday present.
A quotation noting that words once spoken cannot be recalled and reflect on the permanence of spoken language.
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