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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1923
Page
3
In a desolate district scene congressman Wharton faces calls for money and favors while debating his future. He confesses disillusionment with politics and declares he will quit the race, choosing honesty over influence as he considers giving up his candidacy and his long service.
A Washington Star excerpt discusses pennies as a financial barometer. It argues pennies reflect public mood and prosperity, noting coins accumulate in the treasury during low mood and drop during storms or strikes. The piece links penny circulation to savings for rainy days and overall economic health.
The article notes hourly body temperature variation with a low around 97 F near 3:30 AM, rising to a peak between 98 and 90? F by 3:50 PM, then declining again. The armpit reading is slightly lower than core body temperature.
An American woman in Paris asked for Rome Water but could not explain she wanted it hot. After several failed attempts she exclaimed Sho. The match lit and returned with hot water. She later learned a friend misheard Shel as chand meaning hot in French.
At a company reorganization meeting held in the Office of Victor Franklin, discussions centered on a better name for the graphophone. The name Vietrala emerged from Victor Franklin’s suggestion and was adopted as the new title for the device.
A weekly exchange between a longtime wife at the seashore and her husband in town unfolds in touching correspondence. The letters reveal longing, devotion, and steady hope as they navigate separation and daily life.
The term buddy or butty comes from stonecutters who work side by side in an "imada work" partnership. The word likely entered the trade from Scotland where many early stonecutters originated.
Public notice announces the appointment and commission of Bruce Crode as administrator of the estate of CG Go Hynersat, deceased, by the district court of Jones County. Creditors and claimants must file with the court clerk, be sworn and prepared to prove claims, and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Town, October.
Margaret Reid files a divorce petition in the District Court of Jones County seeking dissolution of marriage from Rod Reid on desertion grounds. Defendants warned to appear by the second day of the next term at Anamosa. failure to appear may lead to default and decree. Doxsee & Doxsee represent the plaintiff.
UndeSigned appointed by Jones County Iowa district court as administrator of Samaria Ryan deceased estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk. Debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa October 3, 1223. H M Carpenter Administrator Reed Attorney for Estate
Appraisers H. M. Canbenter Jr Charles Suett and co signers notify Eugene Starks Carrie Smith Almedia Eck Cornelia Scott Harry Scott Mattie Mae MacNurlen Frank W. Starks T I Carson that they were appointed by Judge Ather ton B Clark to value Minnie Carson's estate interest in Lot 371 Monticello Iowa. They will appraise at Monticello State Bank on the Sunday of November at 10 p m with a report due by November 2 1923 for Anake sek Iowa bench term.
By special execution from Jones County District Court a sale of Maude Reichart and Adam Reichart property is ordered to satisfy a judgment of 5324 dollars plus costs. The SW quarter of the SW quarter and part of the NW quarter of section nine in township eighty five north range two west, containing about 43 acres, will be sold at public auction in Anamosa Iowa on November 6, 1923. Sheriff John Boden Homar to conduct sale in front of the courthouse with cash. Attorny Doxsee for plaintiffs.
A fragmentary diary style text presents odd quotes and misheard phrases about opportunity gender nobility and love. The passage shows playful mispronunciations and garbled dialogue as a reader experiences stray lines and a child’s response to verse.
A humorous quip about golf clubs and skill cites a man unsure how to play. The speaker notes most club members also lack golfing expertise, poking fun at social clubs and casual participation.
The record for the fastest circumnavigation by air was set in 1918 by John Henry Mears, completing the journey in 31 days 21 hours and 8 minutes.
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