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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1882
Page
2
A fragmentary verse describes a traveler’s gaze toward a distant garden of youth while mountains, shadows, and dawns shift around. A stern elder urges haste as the speaker weighs lingering versus ascent and the lure of a remembered place. The piece ends with a lyrical reflection on Whitman’s quest and youth’s garden.
Caleb Pollard recalls a wedding day gone odd as he dodges a jury duty, a sheriff, a broken boat crash, and a frantic rush to Janet’s home. Janet forgives amid a storm of letters and a knot tied by love over misread plans.
The piece argues that authorities fail to curb counterfeit circulation and urges banks to brand every counterfeit note. It calls for nationwide cooperation between Treasury and banks to stamp out fake currency and prevent further harm to the public, citing the need to end the extensive in circulation falsities. It also notes a social scene of Mrs. Vanderbilt hosting an old fashioned dance on Long Island amid Gotham's moneyed society.
J P W Kirby of Post Millset roots displays fifty seven varieties raised on his farm while frost danger looms. Farmers advised to prune tomato vines, store fruit, and prepare cellars as Harper's Bazar and Prairie Farmer offer home hints on cleaning, breeding, and kitchen techniques.
A speaker argues fruit diseases spread via diseased seed and inoculation practices. He cites early ripening diseased fruit sold at high prices, warns of grafting and pruning spreading pathogens, and recounts a personal effort to eradicate Yellows by removing and burning all orchard trees. Legislation may be needed to enforce better practices.
The Golden Rule cautions that cold meals are generally safe for most, but cold drinks can chill digestion if consumed in large quantities. Warmth and timing matter. bread and butter cold is fine, but avoid icy beverages and overly cold foods during hot weather.
A Providence Journal survey notes vast quantities of old hats tucked away or sold by dealers. It describes how damaged or out-of-style hats are repurposed or discarded, with Southern dealers importing collections to begin new seasons.
A historical note lists several avalanche types in the Alps including Grundlawinen and Slanublaminen, with explanations of dust-avalanches, ground-avalanches, and snow-bucklers. It warns that avalanches occur year round, especially in winter and early spring, and mentions dangers to people, livestock, and property.
A patient details a dramatic cure from Bright's disease after years of misdiagnosis and failed treatments. He credits Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, describes ongoing symptoms leading to his recovery, and urges awareness of kidney disease signs to prevent early death.
A fragmented page advertises trial offers for electro voltaic belts for nervous debility, hair dyes, shoe stiffeners, soaps, yeast and axle grease. It mentions H B Bryant's Chicago Business College and Wise's Axle Grease as featured items, with several brand names and dubious claims.
An advertisement in the Detroit Free Press touts Dr. Benson's Celery Pills as a remedy for neuralgic and nervous headaches. It claims multiple conditions including scrofula ulcers and slumors vanish, with high recommendations for relief.
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