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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1898

Page

4

Ten Room Residence Designed for City Suburban or Country

An architecturally detailed plan for a ten room house costing 3000 dollars to build. It outlines room sizes, materials, finishes, and structural specs including parlor 14 by 14, dining room 12 by 16, library 12 by 12, kitchen 10 by 12, and other spaces. The design favors colonial styling with cedar shingles, double thick glass, Georgia pine interiors, and high quality yet practical features like a rubblestone foundation, full plumbing, and a ready-for-occupancy delivery by contractor GEO. A. W. KINTZ.

Georgia GEO. A. W

False Teeth That Grow and Hold Firmly

A Moscow dentist Dr Zamesky reports growing false teeth that anchor into the jaw by a soft granular growth forming in the tooth cavities. Teeth may be gutta percha porcelain or metal and attach regardless of recent extraction or healed sockets. The second item offers watch care tips to wind regularly and avoid temperature shocks.

Moscow Zamesky

Dresden trolley bar system shown as replacement for wheels

In Dresden the trolley wheel is absent and a light bowed aluminium bar pressed against the overhead wire carries contact. Bars wear out in six to eight weeks and are claimed to be superior based on experience in Dresden and other German cities.

Dresden

Stopping Ocean Liners Reveals Long Braking Distances

Experiments show a large ocean steamer at 19 knots will travel about two miles after engines are stopped and reversed. Authorities require at least a mile to a mile and a half to halt progress, explaining some violent fog collisions observed.

Modern Noahs Prompt Watered Stock Schemes

A quoted man laments finding himself loaded up with watered stock and imagines Noahs era would outshine today’s speculative schemes. He railes at critics calling the claim bosh and praises the magnitude of the so called biggest scheme the world has seen.

Noah Detroit Free Press

Insinuating Credulity Exchange Cited by Judge

A courtroom remark turns on a quip about a canvas-back duck and a leather-back duck. The judge notes the exchange as a witty colloquy illustrating credulity and perception in the proceeding.

Bryan Not Wanted at Peace Jubilee Says Chicago Tribune

The peace jubilee executive committee decided Bryan’s invitation has not been considered and should not be favored. The piece denounces his monetary policy and war stance, calling him a negative influence on the nation's economy and morale and predicting his attendance would dampen the jubilee.

William J. Bryan Bryan Congress Spain Europe Chicago Tribune

Sound Money Outlook From Monetary Commission Head

Chairman H. H. Hanna of the monetary commission says currency reform prospects in Congress look favorable. He urges vigilance in the fall elections to sustain momentum for reform and notes the growing need for sound money as American trade expands and the war results are at stake.

H. H. Hanna Monetary Commission Congress Hanna House Wanna Friends of the Cause Spain Cincinnati Commercial Gazette

McKinley Praised for War Leadership Across Nations

Reactions from Cincinnati to Chicago hail President McKinley as wartime decisive, with praise for his restraint to avoid war and for guiding American arms to victories. Commentators credit his understanding of war and soldiers, noting his early service and growth to a capable commander-in-chief.

Alger Cincinnati Commercial Tribune McKinley St. Louis Chicago Washington

Tuner Faces Quick Trip to Wabash Far Away

A man with a practiced eye and stern mustache pressures a local singer to perform "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away" before an imminent westward train departs. The daughter accompanies on piano as the crowd contemplates a hurried departure.

Washington Ar

Pink Pills Help Civil War Vet at Michigan Home

In Grand Rapids at the Michigan Soldiers' Home Sergeant Richard Dunn recounts stomach and rheumatic trouble cured after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He credits five boxes for renewed health and notes others at the home benefit as well. notary Henry Gibson swears Dunn’s statement on November 1, 1807.

Democrat Grand Rapids Mich Michigan Soldiers’ Home Richard Dunn Hale Dunn

The Biggest Bicycle in the World

A German has built a bicycle with a nine foot diameter wheel. Two riders sit on opposite sides of the massive wheel and it rolls as easily as a standard bicycle due to its scientific construction. The ad then promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for weak health and common ailments.

Hostetter

Musical Critic Notes Park Concert Crowd

In a park afternoon scene Tommy Tucker admires a band while Benny asks how many musicians are present. Tomm y says there are twenty and mentions a man in front beating a stick to keep tempo, ignored by the group.

Tommy Tucker Benny Tommy Chicago Tribune

Allen's Foot Ease Promises Quick Foot Relief

The advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease powder as a cure for painful swollen feet and bunions with instant relief. It claims comfort for sweaty tired shoes and promises easy wear of tight or new shoes, priced 25 cents with a free trial package.

Allen Olmated le Roy N.Y

Silent confession in Chicago Evening News excerpt

A dramatic exchange from the Chicago Evening News features a distressed speaker pleading not to be teased as hoarseness hinders voice, while another character proposes ending the matter now. The fragment hints at an emotional confrontation or imminent decision.

Monon Route Promotes Cincinnati Encampment Travel

The Monon Route offers four daily trains to Cincinnati with a rate of one cent per mile. Tickets go on sale September 3, 4, 5 and 6 and are valid for return until September 6 and extend to October 8. Send four cents for the illustrated encampment book. Frank J. Reed and L J Sessions announce from Chicago and Minneapolis.

Lacked Originality Sparks Banter About First Kiss

A playful exchange unfolds as a woman jokes about novelty in romance. The man asks if he is the first to kiss her, and she quips that many have asked the same question, highlighting his lack of originality.

Chicago Evening News

OR Home in Texas pamphlet advertises 30000 acres

A pamphlet describes 30,000 acres of fertile farm lands in Chesterville Colorado County Texas with cheap rates and full particulars. It directs readers to apply to Southern Texas Colonization Company John Linderholm manager 110 Rialto Building Chicago for free information.

Gale Chesterville Colorado County Texas Lexas Colonizationompany John Linderholm Mgr Rialto Bldg Chicago

Spain urged to adopt broad insurance policies now

In a Job Lot, Mason asks what policy Spain should choose and suggests an expansive approach including accident, fire, marine and other insurances as available, as noted by the New York Journal.

Mason Spain N. Y

Ozark Industries Highlighted in Missouri and Arkansas Farmer

In Kansas City a Missouri and Arkansas Farmer and Fruitman issue features a lengthy illustrated article on Ozark mining farming stock raising and fruit industries. Sample copy offered by B L Winchell G P A Frisco Line St Louis.

Missouri and Arkansas Farmer and Fruitman Kansas City Ozark Region B. L. Winchell Frisco Line St. Louis

No Woman Is Exempt From Regularity And Pain

A letter from Miss Gertrude Sikes of Eldred Pennsylvania endorses Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for painful menstruation and leucorrhea. The notice urges all suffering women to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for advice.

Gertrude Sikes Eldred Lydia E. Pinkham

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