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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1923
Page
7
A humorous exchange from the Washington Star features a spirited dialogue about marriage where the woman questions if the man is the best, prompting a playful back and forth about proposals and the notion of being the best.
A white circus mouse with pink eyes escapes his clown owner and wanders into the world. He meets brown house mice, earns their trust, and chooses to settle in the wall realm with a wedding in the family. The tale ends with a hopeful glimpse of a child reader spotting a white mouse near their room.
A guidance piece outlines courteous ways to dismiss door to door sales agents without rudeness. It advises brief statements like I am very busy and I do not wish any, emphasizes interrupting to ask what they want, and notes refunds for wasted time. It cautions against lingering conversations and promotes respectful refusals.
A humorous feature questions a proposed groom who is successful, restless, and marriage minded. The man has wealth and family support, but shows no lasting interest beyond work. The piece satirically urges wives to coax enthusiasm and purpose from him through shared aims and activities.
The article critiques palmistry, noting heavy hands signal materialistic aims and limited insight. It warns analysts not to expect revelations beyond wealth, family, or longevity and describes a cautious, preoccupied seeker entering with hands behind the back.
A detailed sketch of a frame bungalow with two 12 by 11 foot bedrooms and a 15 by 12 living room, emphasizing simple, neutral interior tones and functional layout. It notes exterior white colonial siding, a rear porch, defined closets, and practical kitchen with a double window sink and organized cabinetry.
A discussion traces the fashionable use of the name Corinne and its variants from Greek omega roots to Mme de Stael and medieval Italians. It notes Corinne’s literary immortality and claimed lucky associations for singers, with a humorous farm quip on urban life versus rural work.
In a curious social anecdote a businessman explains his strict hiring ritual. He says he never hires a private secretary unless her hair matches his wife’s shade. The tale reflects odd standards affecting local work culture and gossip.
The article describes Indian wandering magicians as mysterious performers who travel with a small boy claimed as their son. They use simple props, perform tricks like disappearing objects and fire from the mouth, and showcase the famed mango tree trick where a seed grows rapidly into a real tree bearing fruit.
Odd fragment describes an oriole nesting on a branch and hunting insects. It mentions lifting a plane and a shoplifter walking into a piano core, reflecting scattered and unclear text with unclear meaning and likely OCR errors.
A comic snippet contrasts a Marylebone solicitor asking if a husband works with a wife who jokes he prints spots on rocking horses. The piece notes a general satire on spending versus lending and cites the Boston Transcript as context.
Mark Twain on receiving a poetic effort titled Won der Tf He'll Miss Me he replied with a witty warning about trusting the poet with firearms again. The exchange shows Twain's quick humor and sharp wit in handling unsolicited verse.
Dialogue snippet shows a father noting his son earns 25 a week while daughter affirms love. Associated Newspapers provides the exchange.
A carpenter scolds his new helper for missing a glue boil over. The youth insists he noticed, stating the moment occurred at exactly a quarter past ten.
In a quip from Life magazine, Mrs. De Vorce Saye and Mr. Jones discuss the Paris Reno cost comparison, noting higher French prices but greater savings overall. The line comically contrasts locations and emphasizes thrift.
A brief, witty Parisian quip from La Vie Parisienne on romantic dynamics. One line notes one lover is more deeply moved, the other is the bored party, offering a satirical take on pair bonding. The exchange reflects playful gendered perspectives in classic lighthearted diplomacy.
For years druggists note the record of Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root the kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician s prescription strengthening medicine helping organs perform their natural work. Swamp Root has stood the test of years and is sold by all druggists on its merit. A sample bottle can be obtained by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co at Binghamton NY with mention of this paper.
A fragment advises a young man on crafting a love letter warning that anything he says may be read aloud or misinterpreted, reflecting caution about intimate writing. The partial wording hints at concern over how words can be perceived or shared.
A recognized mediator is entrusted with every peace making assignment, signaling trust in one figure to resolve conflicts across stations. The appointment consolidates influence and aims to streamline negotiations with a single, authoritative coordinator.
The advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a trusted children's remedy used for over 30 years to ease constipation flatulence wind colic and diarrhea and to regulate stomach and bowels aiding digestion and natural sleep without opiates. The genuine bottle bears signature.
Fragmentary quotation portrays a dramatic line about wearers and truth, suggesting a tense courtroom or public scene. The text features stylistic talk of life, tears, and jury perception, highlighting appearances and persuasion amid legal or social proceedings.
A playful exchange contrasts a skeptical youth with a teacher about truth and hands in poker. A painter’s portrait refines a subject’s looks while a pupil and parent joke about artistry. Wry lines on taste and business follow in quick, quotable snippets.
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