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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
7
A playful tale follows Mr. Young Rat and Mr. Puppy racing around a barn yard trying to outpace each other. The rat escapes into a hole as the dog tires, and both receive parental scolding for their antics before the rat hides in a new home.
A brief London Tit-Bits item notes a man saying he feels thoroughly wound up to night and a hostess commenting on his strange behavior as he remains restless. The fragment hints at a social vignette without further context or names.
A reader Roberta asks if steaming the face helps clear pores and blemishes. The columnist notes steaming is safe up to twice weekly with immediate cool rinse and ice, plus daily massages. for fine skin only, wipe away oil after steaming and rinse with cool water to close pores.
A fragment describes opening and closing facial pores with an ice rub, claiming pores shrink and normalize over time. It notes that nature aided by gentle care can cure many conditions, but progress is slow.
A worker explains a ruse to mislead a boss into granting a day off on Labor Day by manipulating calendar print. The plan hinges on a single day off, while the boss believes it is a regular week and the holiday may be overlooked. The narrator reflects on whether the trick is clever or foolish.
A speaker complains about Brown a foolish coworker and a bone collar button. The text contrasts job desires and reality noting many seek easier, better paid work and a favorable boss. It hints at envy of the boss's opportunities and ends with a curious line about a manicure girl.
The excerpt juxtaposes views on work and unemployment with satirical tone. It includes a claim about productivity of bananas stating one acre yields 17,000 pounds annually and notes the crop’s disease immunity. It ends by detailing the Bunker Hill Monument at 221 feet 2 inches tall, 80 feet wide base, and 15 feet 4 inches square apex, built with 8,700 tons of granite.
Investigations by the New York health department show private homes with servants waste about 9 pounds of good food daily. In contrast, apartment households waste far less as they cut domestic staffing. Tenement districts use one garbage can for 20 families while private districts average 175 pails for 163 families. Also notes how waste varies with number of servants and the idea that a full garbage pail signals prosperity.
A teen from Fiddle Creek Arkansas recalls visiting the store in the middle of the afternoon. The owner Poll tromps about and a sleepy voice from under the counter snarls at any drummer or customer, saying to come back when not so worn out.
The torpedo boat destroyer Satterlee broke American speed records during Rockland Me trials by achieving 38.26 knots over a measured mile, surpassing the former 37.04 knot mark held by Dent and Wickes. It also set a new class horsepower record of 81,293. Built by Newport News Shipbuilding, Satterlee has been in service six months.
The piece recalls Philadelphia's early days noting partridge, dove and pigeon hunting in streets before a law was enacted to curb the practice. It contrasts language curiosities with a brief historical glimpse. The tone mixes anecdotes and legal notices from colonial Philadelphia.
The note explains that tonnage in shipping has five meanings deadweight cargo gross net and displacement. It adds a quote on inner peace from Rochefoucauld about seeking peace outwardly.
The article notes the Directoire influence in early autumn coats with line and drape reflecting 18th century elegance fused with modern dressmaker interpretations. It highlights collar and cape trends, beaver coats, high Directoire collars in organdie and georgette, and plaited trims, plus ribbon and sash embellishments across jackets, wraps, and dresses.
The article notes black and white as a timeless, versatile scheme for sportswear and leisure outfits. It highlights check skirts with black coats, all black looks with white accents, and how color interplay trends in fall and winter displays. It also discusses practical layering for outdoor sports and travel wear, recommending pliid striped skirts, velveteen coats, and suitable fabrics for warm or cool weather.
For years druggists note Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root's record as a kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a strengthening physician prescribed remedy sold by all druggists on its merit. Test a sample bottle by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY and mention this paper.
Burleson criticizes opponents for a weak defense in a San Francisco luncheon address. He cites a chorus girl analogy and mocks their arguments while referencing political dialogue and a rooftop garden supper remark.
An old advertisement-like snippet touts WALL'S LATARRIT MIEDICTNAG as a remedy for catarrh and nasal infections. It alleges internal and surface action to cleanse mucous membranes and prevent chronic catarrh, naming various companies and brands in a dated, dubious tone.
Gladys and George, newly engaged, quarrel over plans for their future. Gladys insists they must align, while George resists and remains obstinate. She argues the ocean cannot be conquered and they will never get along unless he changes. He reassures her they will be fine after marriage.
An advertisement urges use of Diamond Dyes for all fabrics including wool, silk, cotton, or blends. It touts simple directions and guaranteed results with a Clanond Dye Color Card offering 16 rich colors.
The piece recalls Jerusalem’s long, brutal history and notes the city’s capture by the British in 1917 after a Turkish accord. It describes limited fighting on the Mount of Olives, recon aircraft strikes near Gethsemane, and envisions a redeemed Jerusalem awaiting heavenly radiance and restoration.
Fragmentary dialogue hints at domestic strain amid uncertain relationships. A stray line recalls Bertrab with 81,000 horsemen in Napoleonic wars and a Danish proverb on abstinence, creating a collage of eras and motifs without a clear single event.
Joe and Mrs. Brown embark on a drive in a new car. The vehicle stalls and the cranky engine, stuck with a mulelike persistence, prompts Mr Brown to investigate under the hood. A sudden jolt frees the car and a vulgar outburst erupts, shocking Mrs Brown who warns him not to swear.
A garbled OCR style fragment presents lines about kissing and telling and mentions sun and glory with unclear references. The passage includes names like Napaglean and Tetley and ends mid thought. The readable portions offer no clear event or individuals beyond scattered apparent proper nouns.
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