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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
14
Paris fashion notes reveal early signs to watch for this season. A correspondent details gowns and wardrobes designed to evolve as cold weather approaches, with ideas to refine the original schemes into a polished wardrobe.
The article argues French women design around their own figure choosing lines that suit them, not styles as objects. It notes a shifting silhouette with less hip fullness, ongoing favor for the chemise dress, and contested sleeve and skirt lengths as fashion cycles.
Fashion notes describe fluctuating sleeve lengths from short to long with three quarter versions seen in Paris. Parisian gowns favor simple lines in evening wear using heavy crepes and lace details. Lace frocks in black Chantilly over cream satin appear in Paris gatherings with draped skirts and minimalist bodices.
Captain Otto Sverdrup recounts the relief voyage to the Solovei Boudimirovitch in the Kara Sea. The Sviatogor with crews from Kanada and the Solovei race through polar ice to reach 87 people aboard, sharing supplies and transforming peril into a safe return to Archangel.
A two sided braid forms a novel bole arrangement attracting attention at the display. Spectators note its symmetry and creative use of traditional textile technique.
Styles begin from unique origins and gain prominence through compelling stories. A designer built a fortune selling children's clothing after creating a simple dress for her daughter, while fabrics like cretonne find new uses as fashion evolves with shortages.
A new daytime dress features white serge fabric with broad gray stripes running around the garment rather than vertically. The design emphasizes a wraparound stripe pattern.
The article discusses how a turned collar on a dark velvet coat updates its style to the current fashion. It notes the collar folds over to create a sharper silhouette and enhance overall elegance.
Mrs. William Sengter macher of Sunbury filed for an absolute divorce from her husband in Northumberland county court claiming he deserted her a year after their 1900 marriage. She asserts no effort to reconcile over the forty years. At the same time Charles H. Smith and Mrs. Sarah Herb of Ashland obtained a marriage license.
London reports that Dr. Rendel Harris of the English Speaking union claims to have found a hull fragment of the Mayflower. He will disclose details at a Plymouth conference while observers note oak beams from Old Jordan's hostel in Chalfont St Giles may have formed part of the vessel. Local rumor links a Quaker shipbreaker to the alleged sale of timbers.
A village story misidentified a 700 pound catch as a horse mackerel. The fish, actually a tuna hybrid, was netted and sold for 200. In Newport Oregon, a freighter crew battles whales while at Streta River and sleeps elude their watch.
Reading from Luke chapter four and Nazareth episode, the sermon traces Christ's temptations by Satan, his victory through Scripture and prayer, and the dangers of pride after success. It urges devotion to the Holy Spirit, Bible study, and obedience to God to endure trials.
A terse aphorism highlighting memory as an inexhaustible source of pure refreshment, framed as a treasured, blot-free mental faculty.
Quote attributed to Iuskin about achievement and effort. It emphasizes that significant deeds arise from character, not struggle, and implies greatness comes from innate quality rather than exertion. The statement reads like a maxim on personal capability.
The Delphic oracle declared Socrates the wisest of the Greeks because he alone acknowledged his own ignorance. This paradox underlines his method of questioning and pursuit of truth through dialogue.
A short provocation from a biblical verse urges readers to pursue mutual aid and look after others, aligning community conduct with neighborly support and shared responsibility. The message echoes in public life and local morals.
A philosophical aphorism notes that people feel poorer as their desires grow, measuring worth by what is lacking rather than what is possessed. It argues possessions do not create true wealth if wants outpace needs.
A concise query notes fame as a social construct and questions its true value beyond wealth. The piece contrasts money’s ability to purchase resources with fame’s elusive, subjective grip on public perception.
The author notes that books are always disengaged, allowing study at any time. The quote reflects a view of literature as ever available for contemplation and learning.
Fragmented dialogue recounts deceit surrounding a marriage proposal. Mrs Smith and Mr Smith clash over money, trust, and suspicions as neighbors Rogers and a cousin probe where Mr Smith travels. Accusations of infidelity surface amid repeated denials and social pressure.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often undiagnosed. Back pain headaches fatigue and nervousness may signal kidney disease. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root advertised as a physician's prescription available at drug stores with a sample offer by mail from Kilmer Co. of Binghamton New York.
A Columbus Dispatch transcription recalls a church luncheon incident where a guest dipped meat into soup, prompting a startled cry about “drinking the gravy.” The tale shows a humorous misinterpretation of dining etiquette at a community gathering.
The ad copy touts Bayer as a trusted aspirin brand with genuine Bayer tablets sold in small tins and larger packages. It lists uses from headache to rheumatism and notes acetyl salicylic acid ester chemistry, while a separate housing scene jokes about modern improvements and a salvage ship’s equipment like searchlights and hoists.
A proposed scheme envisions Otsego County New York using existing and new forests to cover operating costs. Each of the 24 townships would plant 100 acres, with soon enough profits to reduce taxes to a minimum. The note on baboons appears as a separate aside about their Africa distribution.
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