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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1925
Page
4
A 1904 letter from a sufferer describes chronic catarrh and a lingering head and bowel distress. After using Peruna she reports rapid bowel relief and full recovery. A 1924 update notes continued good health and ongoing use. The advertisement claims a half century of success for catarrh treatment and offers a book from the Pe-ru-Na Company.
The report notes 483 child brides under seventeen in 1923 and the youngest at thirteen. It cites sixty five plus for the oldest brides and eighty six for the oldest groom. Among young mothers a twelve year old, and three girls aged thirteen bore children. The Health Association for Women and Children in Victoria reports 122,470 infant deaths under five from 1915 to 1922.
Mrs Thit Jensen, the Danish author, aboard the Oscar IL, said she would write on her return that the American makes the dear husband while the Englishman makes the reverse. When asked what Hobson's choice meant, an Englishman replied with a wry remark.
Boston Transcript notes a clash between saying and airing content as media outlets weigh what to broadcast vs what to say. The column cryptically contrasts verbal promises with actual on air practice.
A reflective piece discusses mental inertia as a formidable force that slows people in business and life. It urges decisive action, persistence, and a shift from timidity to boldness to regain vitality, warning against returning to past disuse.
Wayne D. McMurray describes Sir Thomas Browne, English physician and writer, noted for Pseudodoxia Epidemica. The piece discusses Browne’s fame, his skepticism of vulgar errors, and his paradoxical belief in alchemy and astrology alongside his scientific contributions.
A McClure Newspaper Syndicate poem reflects on war’s cost and the hope carried by a new generation. It contrasts prior restraint with a warning that mankind repeats past mistakes, yet hints at renewal as children advance.
The Washburne name traces to John Washburne who settled in Duxbury, Massachusetts in 1681 and to English roots from Washbourne of Worcester. Notable members include Israel Washburne a Revolutionary veteran, Benjamin Washburne secretary of state, and Elihu Washburne a congressman and diplomat who remained in Paris through sieges. The text also notes Borie and Ruffin lineages, referencing Adolph E. Borie born 1809 and the Ruffin surname with origins in England and North Carolina.
Traditional preserves and fruit mixtures prepared in stages in a stone crock or jar. Layer fruits such as berries peaches pears plums apricots, finish with maraschino or fresh cherries, then wait one to two months before use. Includes Peaches In Raspberry Juice with raspberries peaches sugar and boiling steps and notes on other fruit juices. Also covers cold packing carrots for winter use with salt and boiling water seals.
An expedition uncovered two Roman era coin hoards in Karanis Fayum. One hoard in an earthen jar holds 1185 minimi with many bearing Theodosius and Arcadius, dating to the late Fourth century. The second hoard, under a floor hole, contains 816 coins in fine condition dating from Marcus Aurelius to Maximinus.
A compact profile reviews Georg Hegel's view of the state as supreme over individuals, his early writings on Christ, and his evolving stance after rising to prominence in Berlin. It notes his early admiration for Napoleon, his later alignment with the Junker class, and his birth on August 27, 1770 with death in 1831 during a cholera outbreak.
Polly Parrot complains of Mr Parrot not sharing egg sitting duties. Cheerups advises a kind approach asking him to sit on the eggs, offering a turnabout fair play, and calling the flock for help if danger nears. Polly vows to try, thanking Cheerups before returning home to check the eggs.
A fragment hints at a family rule in the Parrot family about sharing equally. It references a line of narration and mentions the author Little, Brown & Co. The text includes a character Polly who declines a hurry and departs, leaving the rule in place.
A discussion on stomach function and disorders highlights subacidity and its progression to atony, with symptoms such as discomfort, fullness, and anemia risk. Management emphasizes simple diet, hydration, rest, sunlight, and exercise, plus medical evaluation if symptoms persist or worsen.
Ellen derives from Ele and Helene with Scottish and Welsh adaptations. The name enters English via Ellen Terry among others, linked to charm and protection. Thursday is said to be Ellen's lucky day and the number tied to her.
The Forest Survey notes that removing pine thickets allows oak stands to begin in a natural sequence. Acorns are carried by squirrels and small animals to the pine area, and once large growth is removed, oak growth starts. The reverse also applies when an oak thicket is cleared and pines begin to sprout.
The article explains how crows affect crops as omens with Norse myth. A solitary crow before seeding signals good crops, while a crow perched over the field predicts poor yields, tied to Odin and sympathetic magic. It notes ancient Norse practice and myth blending with superstition.
Observation indicates pine trees sprout quickly once the nearby oak is removed, suggesting competition between species affects growth and recovery of pine stands.
A fragment describes a historic chamber in a castle left untouched for four centuries and a visitor’s quip linking the state to a landlord’s neglect. The dialogue suggests themes of heaven and imitation in a historic setting.
A reflection on how effort and inner traits shape work beyond skill and tools. The author argues true value comes from what we put into our tasks, not just our thinking or manual ability.
A humorous poem fragment by John Kendrick Bangs about a man living in a cellar who despises light and glory. He dwells in gloom despite thoughts of doom and misses the joys awaiting him above in brighter parts of life. The piece appears via McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
A quotation from Samuel Johnson on personal disposition governing happiness. It warns that seeking happiness by changing others or external things wastes life and multiplies grief, urging self-mastery and inner reform.
The article notes that more than 1,000,000 barrels of flour are purchased annually from the country’s mills by Cuban traders.
A Terre Haute woman reports weakness dizziness and nervousness improving after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits renewed strength and recovery for herself and her healthy baby and offers to answer letters from other women. For sale by druggists everywhere.
Advertisement claims Peterson Ointment provides mighty healing power for eczema and itching of skin and scalp. It promises overnight relief for rough red skin pimples acne and various eruptions and lists conditions including sunburn ulcers and piles as benefit areas. Buffalo company name is given.
Scientists study Polynesian history with Bishop Museum researchers examining Tahiti Marae temples. Interior desertified areas yield two Marae of a distinct type, suggesting an earlier race displaced inland by later Polynesian waves. Further work seeks to define the lost civilization. The Cuticura Toilet Trio advertises soap ointment and talcum for skin care.
Jones asks his wife how the picnic went. She sighs and says it was novel since everyone got chiggers instead of mosquitoes, implying a humorous misfortune at the gathering.
Japanese railways plan to install loudspeakers on trains so conductors need not shout to announce stations. This modernization aims to improve passenger communication and reduce noise for riders.
Adam recalls his early years and a coming of age moment tied to small green apples. The reflection notes a transition from youth to adulthood with a symbolic fruit moment.
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