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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1910
Page
8
A whimsical note recalls George a manly fellow guilty of theft of kisses from Maude his sweetheart. Both share a light sentence as lovers do, remaining loyal to the end while minor offenses accrue during their term together.
Elbert and Getchell owners of the Princess Theatre Des Moines donate weekly profits for October 2 to fund a state publicity bureau campaign. The move supports the Committee of Eleven and promises a strong drama "A Little Brother of the Rich" at 25 cent to 25 cent tickets with mail reservations to the Princess Theatre Des Moines Iowa.
Harker mocks bets as he explains he won ten boxes of rank cigars then sold them to a tobacconist for a dollar. His wife later bought the entire lot as a birthday surprise, unaware of the loss.
A light exchanges ends with a summer girl joking she is engaged to seven suitors, while sensible men dismiss the trouble of pursuing a conflict.
In a brief exchange the characters discuss whether Margaret told the girls at the tea about a secret she shared with Josephine. Katherine reveals she did not, noting Josephine arrived first.
A short exchange questions Briggins bookkeeping skills. One remark says he used to be good but warns against lending him money again due to past trust issues. The dialogue hints at financial familiarity and caution among the speakers.
A lady doctor writes that eight years of using Postum replaced coffee which harmed her sleep and nerves. She praises its taste and effect, noting she has gained weight, sleeps well, and feels calmer. The letter urges others to try Postum as a coffee substitute and benefits.
History marks the Bennington battle site along the Wal loomsac valley near Walloomsac and North Hoosick once called the St. Croix of Revolutionary days. The 133 year old clash is described as New Hampshire militia on New York soil and linked to Vermont. The old St. Croix bridge was destroyed by retreating militiamen to halt advancing forces.
The piece details Col. Frederick Baum and his British Hessian Indian force occupying a mill and surrounding fortifications near North Hoosick, noting the Walloomsac Patent lands once granted in 1739 and the old post office inn era. It recalls the 1777 engagement, the preserved revolutionary house, and a 1903 steel bridge replacing a wooden span over White Creek.
A London column reports on the British Museum coffin lid said to bring misfortune after the mummy was torn apart. An Egyptology doctor links the spirit to the lid, while a charged tale recalls a hunter mauled by a beast and a curse on desecrators.
The Kansas City Star notes that midnight cleaning by maids at Union depot benches reveals or hides belongings. A red cap recalls a traveler losing rubber footwear last January and laments repeated cleanouts since, wondering about city methods.
A seven week old baby suffered severe eczema despite six months of doctor visits in Atchison. After using the Cutiura Remedies the child’s skin cleared and stayed clear for over a year. John Leason of Atchison credits the product with saving both his baby and money.
A rugged admonition warns readers that boasting about a past soaking invites consequences. The speaker cautions against flaunting a ballad of rivalry and urges restraint in claiming credit for a win or prank.
Frank J Cheney sworn to as senior partner of I J Gurnay Co in Toledo Ohio promising to pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason witnesses. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The New York Tribune notes seven children about ten years old, guided by two women, on a day at a seashore resort. Funds came from two paper boys who organize the trip themselves, described as not especially well behaved, yet the paper believes such acts can bode well for them.
In a terse exchange the City Editor asks for a two column limit for tomorrow, while the Great Editor counters for five columns and no reporter access. The dialogue captures newsroom tensions over coverage and space allocation.
A brief cartoon caption shows a woman expressing frustration while a man quips that a swimmer must keep his mouth shut. The exchange plays on gendered humor about swimming and politeness in a light, period-appropriate tone.
In a music shop, a clerk and a customer debate a tune titled Hobos' March. The clerk explains the piece is ragtime not classical, highlighting genre confusion in a casual exchange.
A witty exchange suggests skipping travel and writing a travel volume instead. One speaker pines for an abroad trip while the other recommends using a guide book with anecdotes. The dialogue frames a playful debate over exploration versus literary imitation.
A playful exchange features a poet vowing to storm emotions while a woman reveals an engagement to a rich elderly man with $9,000,000. The czar’s expenses are described as enormous, and a trivial vacation cost of $100 is noted amid humorous asides.
A humorous exchange features Miss Flirty denying kisses without engagement and Miss Bright pondering engagements as troublesome. Sapleugh complains of a cold head while Miss Caustique remarks on finding some value in it.
An old advertisement urges using Dean’s Kidney Pills at the first sign of kidney trouble to prevent dropsy diabetes and Bright’s disease. A customer from Anamosa describes severe swelling and dependence on crutches before relief and normalization of kidneys after use. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y sells 60 cents a box.
Dialogue snippet shows Marjorie reacting to a narrator retelling an old tale. Coonte Dawe notes the reaction and affirms the pleasure of hearing the story for the first time. The exchange highlights a cheerful moment centered on memory and storytelling.
A traveler boards a railway car at a station where a mother and her twelve year old son ride. The mother, lacking a ticket for the boy, asks the traveler to carry him down. The traveler suggests hiding him under the seat. The woman cries out in alarm, claiming danger.
A brief exchange centers on a well water water quality joke. The remark plays on a pun about the well water being queer to locals, highlighting light humor from a past era. The dialogue showcases regional speech and social flavor without broader context.
Murine Eye Remedy advertised for red weak weary watery eyes and granulated eyelids with a soothing dye. Includes Murine Hye Salve in aseptic tubes priced at $1.00 and free eye books and advice from Murine Eye Remedy Co Chicago. Also cites Soma quotes and assorted lines about happiness and teething syrup.
A group riding to church delays worry the party as the old pastor jokes everyone can wait for the audience. He recalls a man being taken to execution who tells guards not to fret and that there will be nothing doing till he arrives. The tale highlights patience and perspective.
The Order of Louise remains the most coveted German decoration for noblewomen. Queen Mary and the Duchess of Argyll wear the emblem in England, a honor Kaiser Wilhelm granted three years ago. Founded in 1814 to honor Queen Louise, mother of William I, it honors courage amid Napoleonic trials.
Pandora carries a bandbox under her arm as she jokes with a friend about smuggling a new fall hat from Paris past customs inspectors. The lighthearted scene hints at fashion and travel in a quaint setting.
In a playful classroom exchange, Teacher asks Willie to choose between two-sixths of a pie or one-third. Willie answers one-third, noting he would lose less juice if cut into smaller pieces. The teacher comments sarcastically on the choice.
A man finds a woman more alluring and intimidating as mystery surrounds her. The sense of enigma heightens both fascination and unease about her presence.
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