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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1921
Page
10
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace argues for a price level about 70 percent above prewar to restore fair relations between farm and other products. He says normal conditions require higher farm prices and lower other prices, noting debts from inflated wartime prices and farmers suffering most from the decline.
A plan to save millions annually through a national railway service agency would be presented to Senate committee chair James S. Cummins. The plan envisions a government backed purchasing agency for cars and equipment, with a 40 member board and four regional railway boards to regulate and implement operations.
Traffic experts report a global survey of traditional conveyances surviving alongside modern machines. The piece lists horse carts in North Carolina Georgia and Alabama, Belgian dog milk wagons, Arctic dog teams and reindeer, camel and elephant carts in India, China pullers, Philippines carabao, Japanese jinrikisha and jinrikmobile, Ceylon oxen, South African saddle ox, jack rabbit burros in Americas, French Landes stilts, and Venice gondolas as enduring methods of transport.
About 129 lawmakers from the House and Senate retire as the parties shift from victory in elections. Notable departures include Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman and several conductors of key committees, with women taking a historic House seat via Miss Alice M. Robertson.
Article notes Mrs. Harding secures Laura Warlan as social secretary, daughter of Justice John Marshall Harlan, while outlining White House service staff provided by the government at an annual cost of about thirty thousand dollars. It mentions a Jersey cow gift proposal to President Harding from Brewerton of Chicago and Libertyville.
A fashion authority notes a shift from straight silhouettes to lavish color in spring and summer wear. Embroidery fades from full garments as color becomes the focal point, with cotton dresses boasting bright hues and streets integrating color through bold sweeps and high collars.
Describes spring dress trends with contrasting colors such as mauve and nattier blue, blue serge with black satin, and embroidery in black red and silver. Highlights new Parisian and domestic models featuring chemise and serge combinations, peasant-inspired embroidery, and bright color pairings to elevate somber palettes.
Spring fashion centers on high necklines with elbow sleeves and smart stock collars. French tie back blouses in gentian blue silk crepe feature tall collars, white net frills, and back fastening. Sheer linen and lingerie blouses echo the same high collar trend with lace edging and delicate embroidery details.
A design rule suggests using plate materials with plain walls to achieve harmonious window draperies. The plan prevents a room from appearing overcrowded or as a jumble of colors.
At Sychar a local extension department of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago aims to save and support religious education efforts. Details remain brief with focus on institutional outreach and regional religious study initiatives.
A famed Englishman known for learning bungles a game on the links and complains to his caddie. The caddie retorts that knowing about the game requires a herd of experts, hinting that mastery comes from many involved.
The dialogue features Platbugh and Ronsonhurst debating alarm clock disposal and cats. One asserts throwing the clock at a howling cat, while the other doubts the deed and jokes about exterminating male mice.
A brief dialogue reveals Jack's fear rather than bashfulness as he avoids kissing advances. The other speaker insists the avoidance stems from fear of confrontation if anyone crosses a line.
A fragment describes a peach walking the street with a smile and nod. It hints at a transforming scene involving a Cornell Widow and a peculiar pairing or tale, though details are sparse and unclear.
Palmer Corntessel laments Josh’s lack of interest in the old home while Josh’s mother argues he will stay loyal as long as the place offers reliability. A second fragment shows a racing pace and a safety debate aboard a train heading toward Mawling Junction.
A dialogue about Edith and Marie debating a late reform and marriage. Marie explains money was wasted as reform came too late, leaving Wis money gone and a missed match.
A collage of humorous exchanges and puns unfolds from a comic strip style dialogue. Neighbors buy a trombone for self defense while debates on baby names and monograms on cars provide light, quippy banter critiquing social quirks.
Mrs Robert Reynolds of North Denver Street Kansas City Missouri describes severe rheumatoid and stomach pains poor appetite and fatigue prior to taking Panine. She reports regained appetite better sleep more energy and overall improvement after three bottles and urges others with similar symptoms to try it through their local druggist.
An unclear text fragment shows a speaker claiming to lack friends and seeking funds from another person. A response suggests the other party could create a social connection and asks for six dollars. The dialogue appears as a stray OCR snippet with minimal context.
A fragmentary reflection contrasts barren soil with divine presence and living roots that heal the earth. It cites N. A. Staples on immortality and fidelity, and R. W. Dale on asking God for forgiveness for thoughts and temper, noting our failure to seek forgiveness for pettiness.
A reflective note on how tenderness and fresh sensibilities open readers to the natural region and the outward universe, urging readers to look beyond the outward to nature’s idea. The passage frames reading as an inward journey sparked by the heart.
The quote by Immermon stresses that true greatness comes from self knowledge gained through occasional retreat. It emphasizes personal reflection as essential to achieving one's highest potential.
The text hints that Bix-Noodle claims to be the final heir of an old, decayed family. Dix argues the claim rings false and criticizes his statements as rot.
Mrs Klack expresses remorse for delaying a call and apologizes for not contacting sooner. Mrs Ixnox responds kindly, asking not to mention the delay and praising the gesture.
A child complains the teacher is cruel while a parent defends authority. The boy asserts the teacher borrowed his knife to sharpen a pencil for bed work, prompting a tense exchange on discipline and fairness. The dialogue mirrors a domestic clash over rules and restraint.
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