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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
2
A 1905 guide urges girls to choose engaging topics, begin with strong ideas, and omit dull introductions. It stresses writing from memory, focusing on notable moments, avoiding overused details, and using notes to craft a clear narrative. It also covers abstracting books, writing letters, and the link between reading and better writing.
The article notes the shift from plain wooden and iron poles to ornamental trolley poles. Poles feature decorative brackets and scrollwork, available in single or double arm designs, finished in paint or galvanized. They are produced standard or to order and sold globally including Europe, South America, and Japan.
A New York executive faced a blunt question about preserving his post. The director said the price to keep the office was not money but tempering ostentation and private lifestyle to reflect propriety, given public expectations for corporate officers.
A mother consoles Tommy after a fight with the neighbor boy. Tommy admits to having fought and says they are all right again. The child recalls lashing out around four o clock, while the mother quotes a biblical warning to forgive before sunset.
A Norwegian engineer Mr. Berggraf develops an acoustic bathometer to record sea depth without bottom contact. The device emits a sound wave from the vessel, measures travel time to the sea floor, and records depth on a moving paper strip with an alarm for shallow water to prevent grounding.
In a Houston Post excerpt, the seeress predicts a future connection to English nobility. Mr Bizwallet retorts that his daughter is already married, quelling the foretold union.
The Acetylene Journal reports Cornell University experiments led by Profs Bailey and Craig comparing acetylene and sun effect on plants. Radish and pea growth under acetylene matched or exceeded daylight results, with photos showing plants grown without daylight. Commercial value for florists may rise as holidays drive demand for forced blooms.
The Dutch war against the Achinese has endured for over a century though the once powerful kingdom of Achin is now limited to Sumatra’s northwest corner. Native resistance remains unsubdued.
A compact tin cylinder with end holes and perforations is touted as a versatile household tool. Described as a fly catcher by day, rat trap at night, nutmeg grater at dinner, and potato peeler at breakfast, it is pitched as an economical alternative to an illuminated cat figure designed to deter rodents.
A old fashioned definition says an atom is the smallest matter unit. Chemists now subdivide atoms into electrons from 700 to 100000 per atom yet still call them atoms. The field of chemistry remains a perplexing science.
Mushleigh claimed he heard an angel singing while passing the house and sought an introduction from Miss Bunchofit. The conversation reveals the cook entertained policemen in the kitchen as residents were away from home last night.
A Chicago Tribune item describes a mechanic class discussion where an instructor defines a magazine gun for wary students. Lincoln Steffens is noted in the piece.
Detailed crochet instructions for edging and top trim using fine cotton and steel hook. Includes chain foundations, double treble stitches, partial stitches, and multiple rows with star motifs and scallops. Also describes joining methods, color and ribbon threading, and finishing with fasten off and edge work.
A fashion column outlines outfits and accessories from pongee and silk plateaux to chiffons and laces. It praises three to four deep tucks, embroidered dots, and blue embroidery. It highlights plateau hats, a rose taffeta frock, and new attached ruffles for cooler, lighter skirts.
White leather items require constant care to stay pristine. Gasoline removes stains best, but use purified gasoline to cut odor, and avoid vigorous rubbing or flames to prevent explosions. Ensure proper ventilation and no ignition sources during cleaning.
A remedy to stimulate eyebrow growth uses two ounces of red vaseline one-eighth ounce of tincture of cantharides and 15 drops of oil of lavender mixed and applied twice daily. It warns against applying oily substances near the eyes as they may inflame and do not use this on lashes.
Description of a dress using Holland or linen with a deep square double yoke, honeycombed full skirt, turned hem, and double-stitching. It features armhole struts with buttons, four-point sleeves, back fastening with buttons, and a waist sash. Requires 38 yards of 36 inch material.
A quoted rustic record lists a lavish medieval banquet with rabbits chickens mutton carp lamb pigeons lobsters tarts lamprey pie a pig and anchovies followed by assorted wines. The antiquated tone evokes a feast narrative from an old source with vivid, if unusual, dishes.
The article lauds Secretary Taft's return to the Philippines as governor and later Secretary of War, noting a spontaneous, cordial reception by native elites and the public. It argues the warmth underscores respect for his firm yet just approach and challenges anti imperialist critiques. It highlights military presence as customary ceremony and stresses the occasion as a sign of national confidence in Taft and U S authority.
The piece argues Democrats will push a party issue from department scandals especially in agriculture. It cites Secretary Wilson’s resistance to removal, asserts a congressional inquiry will be nonpartisan and rigorous, and notes Republican reforms and Wilson’s efficiency while acknowledging some bureau crookedness will be punished. The nets praise the department’s growth since 1897.
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