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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
8
In a muttered dispute over rent and new occupants two tenement women clash as a bold newcomer battles Mrs. Davis. The fight ends with the invader washing windows while all other houses remain idle for the day.
Representative William S. Bennet of New York circulated a district-wide letter to about 60 000 citizens seeking input on Congress first session measures The responses varied with many requests for improbable national legislation One letter urged the congressmen to come home and bring all the other members of Congress.
Street specific postcards are now sold in news and stationery shops. Cards bear the street or avenue name such as Lenox avenue or One Hundred and Thirtieth street. Dealers stock cards for local neighborhoods with many street-numbered options.
Quotations reference a man who lives in the moment and a counterpoint about him being a great dealer in futures. The dialogue hints at a contrast between present living and speculative dealings without detailing events or identities.
A garbled exchange reveals a refusal to pay or settle a debt with a stated desire to get somewhere. The readable portion shows frustration and a push toward pursuit or escape, but no clear names, dates, or entities are identifiable.
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat analysis argues fears rise in Guatemala and neighboring republics about a Taft Diaz meeting at El Paso. It notes Guatemala seeks to head a Central American league amid worry of Mexican encroachment and U S interests in canal security, while the United States rejects protectorate plans and emphasizes peace.
The West, though lacking a legislative majority, has elected many officials to the house and senate. A cohesive organization on key lines could weld its influence into a balance of power. Such unity might have made the region dominant in national matters affecting its people.
Harper's Weekly argues the Taft journey across the west and south ushers a shift in GOP leadership away from eastern dominance. It notes past control by Sumner Stevens and current power centers in New York Pennsylvania and New England, with leaders from Ohio Indiana Iowa Illinois shaping national politics.
The article extols President Taft's overseas tour as vital for national unity and understanding. It argues the president will gain firsthand insight into American life, expand his admirer base, and reduce misunderstandings by meeting diverse citizens across the country.
The piece discusses Mr. Wickersham aiming to reform the interstate commerce act to distinguish good and bad trusts. It notes Taft supports the effort but warns the attorney general must lead with sound economic judgment, not rely on the president.
The Kansas City Journal argues the Republican party has honored pledges to protect American industries and provide for workers, asserting this policy has boosted prosperity and will continue to do so in the future.
The San Francisco Call argues that coal lands and water powers remaining in national domain should not be alienated forever. It urges fair royalties on coal output and permanent revenue from water powers to either national or state governments.
The New York Tribune notes many practical difficulties in reforming the country’s banking and currency systems and in installing a central bank. The piece discusses challenges in policy design, implementation, and financial stability as key hurdles for reform efforts.
The article outlines how materials like Serge and Cheviot can be repurposed into stylish fall coats. Detachable sleeves, extended shoulder lines, and two tone sleeve combos appear on sleeveless coats revived with contrasting fabrics. Browns and grays dominate, with velvet or satin trims and shawl collars as favored finishes.
A fashion note explains transforming last season's gowns with belts and sashes. Deep belts and peasant style waistlines lengthen figures, while black sashes or jet adorned girdles add character. Tasselled jet ends appear on an example gown.
A mohair skirt is a practical investment since it can be laundered at home without a professional cleaner. Use white soap with a little borax to cleanse and stiffen wool, and avoid very hot irons which can rot the threads and cause cracking after wear.
The text describes iodine treatment for ringworms and repeated applications. It advises oil and saltpeter baths for inflammatory rheumatism when not long standing. It explains castor oil with orange juice to aid swallowing and warns vinegar reduces stoutness but harms health, especially with anemia risk.
A Boston Globe reader describes making four book racks from a soap box sixteen inches deep. He details cutting framing, shaping ends, adding tin can accents, assembly with screws, and finishing with stain and oil. Also notes a practical dripping pan for ovens to prevent enamel damage from spills.
The text advises using tincture of myrrh to harden gums and applying it with a soft cloth or camel hair brush. It warns to remove every particle of powder or paste from teeth and suggests bland soap as a substitute if supplies run out, noting some white teeth appear clean with soap only.
A terse exchange mentions a “great swindle” and “sixty victims” as Sharp Sam notes the newspaper lacks details, while Old Skinflint asks what was shouted. The dialogue hints at a local con or prank involving many people.
A patient recalls eczema on the hand spreading to arms legs and face over years. After misdiagnosis as ringworm and ineffective remedies a top town doctor confirmed eczema. Relief came from Cuticura remedies with complete cure claimed. patient cites 1908 address in Chambersburg and endorses the product.
A fragmented prose note mentions trouble with a wife and eating habits. It references Lewis' Single Binder tobacco and describes a certain type of cigar as pried and smellow-tarling. The text also alludes to people who do not want to stay little must read ble books.
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