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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
6
Mrs W F Sterritt of South Boston describes severe kidney disease with weight loss, swelling, fainting, and constant urination. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she improved from the first doses and recovered after about a dozen boxes, with lasting relief.
An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a cure for eczema, old sores and many skin conditions. It includes a performance guarantee and a customer testimonial from Mrs. F. F. Root of Buffalo, with mail orders prepaid by Peterson Bros. of Buffalo.
The Birmingham Age Herald reports a man scoop up a small white material from the pavement while loudly lamenting his lost monthly allowance of sugar. The scene portrays a curious misfortune prompting public interest.
Kansas City elevator operators will be provided seats in their booths marking a shift toward worker comfort and parity. The change aims to improve job conditions for female staff in city buildings.
The text explains the packer prepares meat from stock raisers then dresses, cool ships in refrigerated cars, keeps it cold at distribution points, and delivers to consumers nationwide. It emphasizes the long process from stock to table and the need for freshness.
A 1917 essay argues Liberty Bonds and thrift stamps empower citizens to fund the war. It urges self denial and united action, stressing that government money buys materials and labor, and that bonds are guarantees repaid with interest while defending democracy.
The army collects and weighs kitchen waste to curb over rationing and wastage. Garbage is separated into classes such as bread fats meats bones and grease and the data is sent to the conservation officer. Separated waste goes to reduction plants to make nitroglycerin and fertilizers.
Feast of the Assumption celebrated August 15 marks Mary’s ascent. In New Zealand 15 tons daily of pig iron from iron sands are produced. Northwest bank directors show poor handwriting on official reports to the currency comptroller. An illuminated door knob patent features a glass panel for a house number or name. A British textile firm manager gained six months army exemption for potato sack invention. Germany has long produced paper sacks. A hundred year old sugar maple on Tunnel Hill, Johnstown, stands grafted to a younger tree for longevity.
Frank J. Cheney swears as partner in I J Cheney & Co that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh cure failure. The document, sworn December 6, 1886, notes Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and affects mucous surfaces. Notary A W Gleason witnesses. Toledo Ohio advertising claims.
Sheo-Alice notes difficulty with phone communication while Milwaukee reports a ten percent increase in birthrate over the past year. Officials and residents discuss factors behind the rise and potential policy responses.
A period health ad warns that back pains and urinary symptoms signal kidney distress and urges immediate use of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. It promises rapid renewal of health within 24 hours, recommends continued use to prevent future attacks, and offers money-back assurance.
A reflective item contrasts high and simple music, arguing that true harmony exists if one learns to listen. It suggests money and praise can mute other sounds, while a cultivated ear or simple heart may hear a universal song in life’s varied tones. It ends with a jumble of ads and proverbs.
A humorous note on rising prices and demand for cheaper umbrellas mentions watered silk as proper material. The piece cites Northampton Massachusetts as finding a community market plan a money saver during wartime tensions.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn and callus solution. It claims instant relief from pain and easy removal by lifting with the fingers, with a small bottle sold by druggists for a few cents.
A playful dialogue features a woman asked why she wears heavy rouge. She replies she wants her date Jack to think she is blushing as he takes her to a revue. The banter showcases social flirtation and theatrical fashion signaling in a lighthearted scene.
A husky young infantry private sent no uniform to the cleaners. He was tall and wide and received a curt reply explaining they do not clean tents.
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