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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
6
Paris fashion correspondent notes early autumn trends to guide wardrobes for the coming cold season. It urges readers to study evolving gowns and adapt original schemes, refining their ensembles rather than leaving style to chance.
An analysis of French and English fashion, emphasizing personal adaptation to figure and personality, notes shifts in silhouette with declining hip fullness and continued love for the chemise dress. Sleeves, skirts, and lace gowns dominate debates on fall styles, with Parisian reports highlighting longer sleeves and simple evening gowns.
Describes Cherub fashion’s creation of two afternoon dresses from between-seasons. An orange crepe de chine gown features silver embroidery, paired with a black chantilly lace drape over cream satin. A second lace frock in chemise style has a square train resting on the shoulders, sweeping to the floor. its skirt is notably short with black lace over white satin and the lace train matching the gown.
London reports Captain Otto Sverdrup’s account of leading a relief expedition to the Kara Sea to rescue 87 crew and passengers aboard the Solovei Boudmirovitch. The Swintogor icebreaker, aided by Kanada, navigates thick polar ice to reach the adrift liner, delivering food and coal before the volunteers begin the long return voyage to Archangel.
A braid appears on bolero outfits arranged on two sides in a novel fashion. The design choice creates a striking asymmetry and visual balance for performance wear.
Styles originate in unusual ways with many carrying personal stories. A children's designer explains starting her business from a simple tile dress for her daughter and notes fabrics like cretonne shifting use due to shortages. White serge with broad gray stripes is a new day wear model.
A collar of some sort must turn over the dark tailored coat to give it the correct up to date air. The note stresses a pop fashion detail, emphasizing practical style and current silhouette. The guidance suggests ensuring the collar provides structure and finishes the garment with a modern finish.
Sunbury Pa Mrs Williams Penster macher sixty claims her husband deserted her a year after their marriage forty years ago and seeks an absolute divorce in Northumberland county court. In other news Charles H Smith sixty eight and Mrs Sarah Herb sixty six of Ashland were granted a license to wed. His bride to be has been married twice while Smith, a building contractor, was wed once before.
London reports the discovery of Mayflower hull timbers in a barn beside Old Jordan's hostel at Chalfont St Giles. Dr Rendel Harris of the English Speaking Union plans to disclose conference details in Plymouth. Beams show wear and possible rivet marks, with local rumor of a Quaker shipbreaker selling timbers.
In Vreeport a 700 pound tuna fashioned as a horse mackerel was landed from a pond net and sent to Fulton market, expected to bring $200. The tale mocks fish lore as a windlass attached to the prize aided its capture amid village doubt. Nearby Newport sailors report whales disturbing their watch off Sileta river and keeping the Fre mont crew from sleep.
Rev Grant Stroh of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago discusses character testing in English Bible teaching. explores how ethical traits shape interpretation and application in ministry and education.
A sermon-like reflection on Jesus being tempted by Satan in the wilderness and tested by Nazareth’s rejection. It stresses battles with desire, the necessity of Scripture, prayer, and Holy Spirit leadership for victory. Concludes that faith in Christ conquers the world.
A memory without blot or contamination is described as an limitless wellspring of renewal. The quote attributes the idea to Charlotte Brontë and frames memory as a pristine inner treasure offering continual refreshment.
Quote by Ruskin on great deeds. It asserts that no superb achievement comes from effort alone and that true greatness comes naturally from a great person acting without strain. The message contrasts laborious striving with effortless excellence.
A fragment references the Delphic oracle declaring someone the wisest of the Greeks while another notes that Socrates knows nothing. The remark highlights the paradox of knowledge in ancient philosophy with Toulone and Soernates cited in the quotation.
A brief exhortation cites a biblical verse urging charity and consideration for others before self. The fragment emphasizes neighborly care and ethical living drawn from scripture.
A reflective motto notes that people grow poorer as they focus on unfulfilled wants rather than their current possessions, suggesting dissatisfaction scales with desire. The saying emphasizes proportion between wealth and longing, not actual shortages.
A reflective query asks what fame truly means beyond wealth and status, echoing Carlyle's view that money can purchase value but not the essence of renown. The piece weighs ambition, virtue, and public perception as criteria forming a man’s reputation.
An extracted line notes that books are always disengaged, claiming timeless freedom to study at any time. The speaker, invoking Cicero, frames study as unbound by schedules or obligation. The fragment highlights a mindset valuing perpetual access to literature.
A garbled excerpt shows characters in a domestic social setting discussing courtship and rumors. The dialogue reveals mischief, curiosity, and teasing about visits and hidden motives, with several names and places partially legible, suggesting a serialized domestic vignette.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble and may not know it. Symptoms include back pain, headaches, fatigue, and nervousness. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is advertised as a remedy. readers are urged to obtain a sample by mailing ten cents and to mention the paper.
A young man recounts a church luncheon mishap where he started drinking soup before the meat was served. Amid a loud cry from an upset attendee, one observer rushed forward crying about the gravy turning the moment into a comical scene at the gathering.
An old advertisement promotes Bayer Aspirin as safe and effective for headaches toothaches and more. It stresses genuine Bayer packaging and trusted use by millions for over twenty years and notes small 12 tablet tins and larger druggist packages.
A quirky exchange shows a rent estate agent touting a “latest model improvement” stairs to reassure a prospective tenant while a buyer notes creaks. The misfit dialogue shifts to an up to date salvage ship’s equipment including searchlights line throwing guns and rock drills.
In Otsego New York forests will be used to cover county operating costs. Twenty four townships will plant 100 acres of trees to generate profits to pay running expenses and reduce taxes. The article notes bats and baboons distribution in Africa amid unrelated text.
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