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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1922
Page
1
An announcer Statesignor Bumbino bends railway rails three yards long into two right angles. He challenges anyone with a railway line of that length to display the feat on the spot here tonight.
A Stevenson quotation about love and usefulness for friendship, noting no person is useless when valued as a friend and the call to serve in reciprocity.
In 1856 New York City acquired 843 acres of barren rocks and swamp land to create Central Park. The project cost millions for development and is now a famed urban green space.
A medical authority cautions that dining while unhappy affects choices and urges patrons to avoid ordering meals when in a sour frame of mind. The remark implies restaurant decisions should be made with attention to mood to prevent regretful selections.
A speculative concept traces the ancestry of roughly 200 million people of English lineage across the globe to the twelfth century. The imagined chart would be densely packed, with one leaf per square inch, spanning about 25 million square miles.
A concise quote attributed to E B Bayly emphasizes moral duty to neighbors. It frames the ideal institution as a humble apology for collective responsibility.
Maxwell Anderson purchased a twenty five foot waterfall in Rockland County. He sits at the pearly pool at its base each sunrise and lets the Hackensack river pour over him.
A Louisville Courier note quotes a distinguished arm who says et for ate, reflecting a playful minor quirk in speech and writing. The brief item highlights linguistic curiosity within a newspaper column.
Swift young Czech Wejzhkova of the Czechoslovakian team was taken to Pershing Stadium in Paris after breaking the women's world record for the 100 yard dash in the first International Women's Olympic Games.
On Constitution day in Germany the first three minrk currency pieces were distributed by the mint. Other currency will follow. The coin design is by Professor Quackerle of Munich.
The first dental school in the United States was established in Baltimore in 1830, marking a milestone in American dental education and professional training.
Writer reports sending the daimy script for a new book to the publisher. Publisher offers candid critique noting strong elements but faulting the balance between originality and quality.
A clerk offers a book on osteopathy and bone manipulation beside a reader asking for a title on shooting craps. The exchange reflects a quirky, small town library scene with casual curiosity about diverse topics.
Jefferson College expert Dr. Rosenberger states bacillus botulinus, the poison of olives, is detectable by a strong odor and cloudy appearance. good olives should have a pleasant aromatic smell per Scientific American.
The feature noted that no costume should cost over 2 shillings. Miss Phyllia Bara won the prize.
At the National Education Association convention in Boston over 20 000 educators heard that school sponsored scout troops bolster citizenship training and character. Detroit schools have ran about 25 troops in 50 plus meetings, with a scout executive and volunteer masters. The leaders urged broader use of school buildings for scouting and civic engagement to build community service and patriotism.
Menominee Michigan scouts showcase months of service including aiding Memorial Day events at the American Legion library work and float construction for the Fourth of July. They cleaned parks and streets, distributed 4000 Christmas programs, led a glass and debris clean up, helped recreation and women’s clubs, and demonstrated first aid while supporting anti smoking campaigns for youths.
Scouts from Fort Orange council distributed several thousand cards along the parade route on Memorial Day urging spectators to remove hats as the flag passed. Claude TL. Met, Scout Executive, received a letter of appreciation from the secretary of the Americanization committee of Fort Orange post, American Legion.
Lester Burbank of Alta Loma California used quick training to respond to a rattlesnake bite in Day Canyon. He made two incisions, applied a tourniquet below the knee, and walked about a mile to camp. the prompt actions saved his life.
The Troop 10 members of Troy New York together erected a radio device in the home of an aged invalid for 22 months. Each component was handmade by the boys, showcasing their initiative and teamwork.
No clear people places or events are readable in the fragment. The line evokes dread and regret but lacks concrete entities or actions to summarize into a full news brief.
A New York Times fashion note highlights Paris influence on sleeve design, with sleeves becoming the focal point of gowns. It details various sleeve types from brocaded and ribboned to puffed and ruffled, plus finishing touches for evening wear and day dresses as designers push for dramatic, wearable artistry.
A new scarf product named Itomanette enters the market with lightweight fiber silk and a hidden net foundation. The scarf features regular Shetland like stitching, stripes or block checks, hand looped fringe, and three color sets Rust helve brown black jade gold.
The passage suggests longer skirts are becoming a known option while a clearly defined normal waistline is not yet dominant. A concerted effort to popularize a standard waistline is present but not fully realized, with no certainty that tight-fitting clothes will fade or rise in prominence.
A preacher argues that John’s warning against hospitality to false teachers demands firm belief in Christ’s incarnation. He urges discernment at union meetings, warns against liberal charity, and calls for protecting children from doctrinal error amid modern temptations.
Five short prayers for grace at meals, thanking God for mercies and daily care. Requests include blessing food to use and servants for Christ's sake, with pleas for thankful hearts and awareness of dependence on God.
Advocate argues that possession of influence over others can be used to guide thoughts and actions toward revering the true name of God. The piece frames this as a duty to better serve people and the world by sharing spiritual knowledge.
A short exhortation citing Peter 3:17 urges believers to beware of being carried off by the error of the wicked and to hold fast to their established faith. It emphasizes vigilance against misleading teachings and remaining firm in doctrine.
A reflective line on how truly difficult it is to measure others paths and the bitterness of envy. The quote contrasts savor with sorrow as one climbs and descends another’s stairs.
A moral adage from the Koran cautions readers to avoid prying into others faults and to refrain from speaking ill of someone in their absence. The proverb emphasizes restraint and discretion in judgment and conversation.
A fragment cites Militon asserting that one who overcomes by force has overcome only half his foe, reflecting a martial or philosophical stance rather than a contemporary event.
A Helsinki court of arbitration appointed by the Finnish Central Chamber of Commerce began with one case in 1911 and expanded to thirty cases in 1921. About three quarters involve trade disputes and the rest address trade customs questions.
A colored woman visits a police station asking if the sergeant can advise her on her husband who plans to fly in a flying machine. The sergeant says he will likely be killed. she decides to return home to encourage him, then wait for the next husband.
The National Association of Audubon Societies received thirty thousand dollars to support teachers and pupils in wild bird study. Clubs formed by teachers will receive free materials. The association, based in New York City, notes over 1,700,000 children are already enrolled across the United States and Canada.
A Louisville Courier-Journal item notes the mountain resort will offer more solitude next season as it plans to attract visitors seeking a quieter escape. The piece emphasizes a retreat-like experience and potential shifts in guest interest.
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