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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1922
Page
8
A poetic meditation compares life to an invisible tide pulling people from a steady course. It warns pride and flashy showmanship shipwreck endurance, urging honesty, faith, and the Golden Rule to reach a safe harbor of Truth and Mercy.
Poem fragment reflecting a mother’s grief as a daughter leaves for school. The verses describe a cheerful departure, a mother’s sorrow, and the fleeting memory of a little girl growing up and moving toward adulthood. Copyright attribution to Will M Maupin appears in the closing lines.
A compact proverb notes that ambition and covetousness imprison a person. It frames a moral lesson, urging restraint and wisdom in pursuit of goals while avoiding excessive desire. The saying reflects enduring ethical guidance.
Readable scraps describe repurposing chicken leftovers into a loaf with rice and custard, a chicken stock mold called Chicken Scrapple, and a fish and potato croquette mix shaped into balls then fried. The tone echoes home kitchen guidance for frugal meals.
A fussy old gentleman questions a reader about his choice of reading while a bored man replies he yawns roughly every fifteen minutes indicating fatigue rather than interest in the material. The brief exchange hints at domestic humor from a Western Newspapers Union context.
A Henry and Martha exchange ends a column urging restraint in desire. The piece argues that people often obtain what they want through sacrifice, but should prioritize needs like reputation health and a home. It cautions against pursuing unnecessary wealth or luxuries and stresses early reflection to avoid misery from unmet wants.
The article traces confetti origins from Italian bon bons to paper scraps used in France and the United States. It notes the term and practice evolved through Mardi Gras and Mi Carême, with Paris selling about 1.5 million pounds of confetti before Ash Wednesday at roughly twenty cents per pound, totaling around 300000 dollars.
An old health column explains how nail shape and length indicate mental and bodily traits. Long curved nails allegedly signal head or bronchial issues, thick bent nails imply cruelty or unfaithfulness in love, square short nails hint at heart disease, brittle nails suggest illness and nerves, and pointed nails may signal spinal trouble. A final jab asserts women are defined by men.
A fragmentary Philadelphia Ledger item hints at a grim scene involving roach poison sold last week. The quote suggests mixed effects on roaches and a troubling personal reflection ending in a self destructive act.
The dialogue reveals a tense scene as talk turns to a marriage proposal with a bet on Miss De Rich. The lines hint at social maneuvering and a dramatic wager surrounding an upcoming union and reputation.
A narrative tone follows a bold would be hero who shuns danger yet avoids work. A gentleman described as old fashioned is portrayed as chivalrous and courteous by calling on residents with a bell. Willson Dubb is labeled an optimist while Billson and Willson face a doctor’s grim prognosis and continued storytelling this week.
Editor returns a poem with thanks and apology, citing managements ban on poems of that style. Poet questions the decision as final.
A comic exchange centers on marriage choices as a girl jokes about selecting from many suitors and the banter turns on the paradox of favoring the fifth option. The dialogue plays with expectations about romance and decision making.
A terse, clipped exchange reveals men urging an end to harping on how women dress and groom. The dialogue shows frustration with manners and public expectations, hinting at broader social tensions about appearance and behavior.
A humorous quip notes Mrs Wombat buys a labor saving device daily. The joke suggests that buying many devices would eliminate housework altogether, turning daily chores into a trivial pursuit.
A fragment notes a dialogue about jazz dances described as the freedom of the seize. The lines imply debate over artistic expression and social norms in a cultural setting.
The speaker Duns calls a standing account a queer thing and notes that the longer it stands, the longer it runs, implying an ongoing or escalating situation.
Dialogue reveals a mother’s skepticism about her son in law’s finances. She questions his ability to provide while the suitor says he only asked for her hand, leaving the rest to be covered by others.
A curt exchange plays on gender roles as a woman grumbles the era belongs to men and a man retorts that guilt lies elsewhere. The dialogue emphasizes tension over equality and responsibility inside a domestic scene.
Dialogic fragment shows two lovers debating frugality after engagement. A bandit holdup yields a boast from a victim who hid his watch up his sleeve. The City Farmer quips about country homes and urban farming on a fire escape.
In a orchard a lazy Mr Owl made his home to hunt mice and small birds. The birds held a meeting to remove him, calling on Jennie Wren and Kingbird to pressure him. They drive him from the hollow tree as he cannot defend himself in daylight and he finds a new home after the ruckus.
A dated piece argues that old people lose courtesy with age and cling to bluntness. It urges that elders should refrain from rude frankness, stop assuming special privilege, and adopt consistent good nature and courtesy to remain beloved. It cites anecdotes of a milk loving ringha and a girl with a pet ring.
The article traces the name Belle as a contraction of Isabelle, noting its origins in France England and Spain, its royal associations, and its rise as a distinct given name. It cites opal as Belle’s gem, superstition about protection, and Friday as a lucky day with chrysanthemum as the lucky flower.
A public figure named Witla is praised for decades of service to the community, balancing professional work with philanthropy. He notes that taking on public duties brings personal happiness, and suggests others should join in serving the city even if it means less time for personal wealth.
The article describes English glow worms where females are wingless on land yet emit a pale green light to attract mates and guide the male nocturnally. In contrast American fireflies show wings on both sexes, with females alone carrying a light to attract mates, illustrating nature's persistent drive to attract the opposite sex.
Mrs George G Owen of Salem Oregon testifies that Tanlac restored her health strength and energy after nerves deteriorated and weight loss left her weak She gained twelve pounds and her whole body benefited as the medicine helped stomach turn food into healthy blood bone and muscle Get a bottle today at any good druggist.
A bride asks George to write daily while he is away but he admits he cannot due to plans to go to Mivana. The exchange shows tension as she presses for daily letters and he explains his inability.
Mrs. Deua Schuuz of St Louis reports monthly cramps pains and backache eased by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says she can work and housework year round and recommends it to friends. The ad touts fifty years of use and plant-based preparation with gentle effective restoration.
The fragment describes a young man pressuring for a daughter's hand amid accusations of silence and leverage. Other lines hint at gossip, a potential bargain, and a candid view of a woman seeking social advancement through marriage.
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