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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
2
An essay on ideal camp life argues for living close to nature with simple gear. It details building a timber bungalow in the woods including site selection, panel framing, roof construction, foundation, and interior layout for a permanent summer retreat.
Excavations at St Brelade's Bay in Jersey reveal Neanderthal remains the earliest in Europe outside the continent. A cave site unearthed nine teeth and primitive flint tools with hearth fragments. researchers attribute them to Neanderthal man, predating Heidelberg finds.
In England, scholar Marett posits Jersey joined the mainland during the era of Neanderthal inhabitants. This view implies early human movement linked to the broader European landmass.
A Gendon Truth writer compares the 1902 coronation review with last Saturday’s fleet showing rapid obsolescence. Of 113 ships, 47 have left active status. ships have grown from 15 000 to 20 000 tons with oldest being the Blake and least powerful the Prince George. Fastest moved from 30 to 38 knot destroyers and the Dreadnought tops price list at £793 100 above the London.
Editorial lauds Secretary Fisher as a capable, clean official who may restore order amid Alaska controversy. It notes his planned two month visit to assess development, investor plans, public desires, and recommended policies, urging progress over unfounded charges. The piece supports robust inquiry into Alaska affairs and praises Fisher’s integrity and influence.
The Washington Herald asserts Taft defended his actions against insinuations of brotherly influence. It argues the Dick-to-Dick postscript is a wilful fabrication and slanderous, asserting Taft acted with official duty and deserves vindication.
The Omaha Bee notes the Democrats in Congress are adrift on tariff proposals for wool and cotton and other bills, showing a lack of coherent plan and leadership. The editorial urges dropping partisan games and adopting a more constructive stance inspired by President Taft on reciprocity.
Sixteen bodies have been recovered from the wreck of the Maine and will receive proper burial. Expectation remains high for recovering more bodies as efforts to explore and raise the wreck continue, validating the rescue motive.
The article accuses the Democratic party of misleading the public about economy while the current House of Representatives wastes vast sums on and extra services of clerks stenographers and printing bills that are unnecessary and untailored.
A quoted exchange recalls a person named Hewitt noting precise dates to compute interest on a five decars loan from August last year. The dialogue centers on calculating owed interest and confirming timing.
Hoke Smith argues Georgia residents care more about cutting railroad tariffs in state policy than about lowering wool tariffs in Washington. The statement frames tariff priorities as a political issue for Georgia.
In a Democratic seminar y scene Bryan questions thirteen boys as they squirm with bravado. Tommy Marshall answers boldly choosing opposition to currency reform tariff policy and Philippine retention while Harmon seethes. The class darkens and a potential confrontation looms as rattan rests in the master’s hand.
A detailed description praises a hat with a moderately high sloping crown and a wide net top face adorned by a floral pattern. A cascade across the front is secured by a buckle of small pink June roses, claiming the moss sofie variety as the best choice for this style.
The Alsop claims totaling nearly a million dollars with interest for Americans who did business with Peru Bolivia and Chile in 1874 have been settled in favor of the claimants. Secretary Knox opened negotiations, Chile proposed arbitration by King Edward, and King George awarded $935000. This resolution underscores commitment to arbitration as a principle.
A white serge or sarah silk slip-on dress is highlighted as a summer novelty. Described is a plain white sarah silk frock with navy and green striped yoke, a low-cut neck, blue lace, a net yoke, and a drawn waist with a shirred bodice and a twenty-inch striped flounce at the hem.
Calls for tariff reform weigh the impact of low duties on manufactured goods, arguing wage effects include potential lockouts and strikes. The piece notes cheaper imports from Britain, Germany, and Japan could reduce purchasing power and demand for American workers, urging adjustments to protect operatives.
President Taft tells Congress that opening Controller Bay land to commerce protects government interests and will develop Alaska's vast natural resources. He argues previous development has been hindered and supports active exploitation.
Champ Clark says the Democratic presidential nomination will seek the right man, offering comforting assurance for himself and leaders Wilson Harmon Bryan Dix and Underwood as the party charts its path.
The piece urges voters to weigh free trade stances, labor concerns, and fiscal waste as they prepare to choose a president and congress. It warns that a repeat of 1892-08 could ruin the U S treasury and bring widespread hardship across the nation.
The House opposition to the service pension bill is described as cowardly and evasive, with adjournments labeled as avoidance. The piece predicts accountability at the 1912 election, asserting the public will decide then.
A concise editorial note asserts the groceryman remains essential to daily life, more so than doctors, lawyers, or preachers, highlighting the basics of community needs and practical reliance.
The revival of picture frocks for young girls and some older women features forget-me-not blue. Floral taftta gowns with scattered bouquets and eyelet embroidered batiste in ivory tone form the trend. Fringed ruching trims the fabric and blue velvet forget-me-nots secure the tunic drapery at the waist.
A refined summer lawn style features a hair stripe in black and white or color with white, trimmed with an English eye for neatness. Embroidery amount is adjustable to budget, and a band around the skirt adds smartness to the frock.
Advice from Woman's Home Companion urges drastic dust control to prevent disease. Replace sweeping with outdoor rug cleaning, daily carpet sweeps, and periodic washing of large rugs, plus frequent floor wiping with an oily cloth or mop. Emphasizes vigilance and practical methods.
White flowers remain central to new fashion favorites in Paris with velvet and muslin blooms used on hats and sashes. Hydrangeas, lilacs, phlox, hollyhocks, candytuft and geraniums anchor garden hats and lingerie styles. Old fashioned garden blooms reclaim prominence alongside bright tiger lilies and tulip accents.
A compact guide for making a versatile bag from a square piece of fabric. Fold the square, sew the ends together, and adjust size from small crochet pieces to larger household items. Uses silk cretonne chintz or casement cloth.
Instructions describe hemming fabric edges over a brass ring or suitable rings, loosening the hem to allow easy pull up, and attaching a bow of ribbon to each side for a decorative finish.
Buyers signal confidence in 28 or 30 inch coats, with merchants noting range from waist-length coats with fitted skirts to peplums and odd seam cuts. Demand also grows for straight semi-fitted or seven eighths coats in medium and popular-priced lines.
White cotton marquisette parasol trimmed with lace and loops of yellow wool. Each loop bears a white bead and the piece is embroidered with large yellow wool flowers. A long yellow wool cord provides a handle for carrying.
Heavy linen laces lead in popularity with designers drawing on history for Venice and Irish patterns. Irish lace now branded as Irish in the U S boosts demand for jackets, hat trims, and handbags. A new trend combines Irish and Venice in a single article.
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