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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1926

Page

12

The Falling of the Trusted and the Mighty Fallen

Commentary on how mighty figures fall and the limits of human strength. It argues that only God, not man, provides lasting security and that faith must rest in Christ rather than in worldly achievements. The piece urges looking to Jesus for true guidance and emphasizes God as anchor and savior.

Saul Jonathan David Christ Jesus Jesus Christ Heaven Earth Moody Bible Institute God

The One Talent Servant Warning in McFadyen Quote

A Joseph McFadyen line warns that poverty with a pauper mindset dwindles blessing. He contrasts the poor with the five talent servant, stressing spiritual danger for the one talent recipient.

Jesus Joseph McFadyen

An Excuse An Excuse Is But An Acknowledgment

A brief saying from the Baptist Record notes that an excuse is merely acknowledgment that one has not done his best. The quote emphasizes personal accountability and effort without blaming others.

Outlook of Missions Reflects on Life Value

The piece notes the difficulty in accepting Jesus' valuation of life due to centuries of worldly love for pomp and display. It comments on the mission outlook and the challenge of aligning material grandeur with spiritual worth.

Jesus

Faith Is Tested by Words of Gods Herald

A fragment reflects on testing faith and seeking God’s gift of faith to overcome weakness. The note urges conscious awareness of personal limits and reliance on divine grace as part of spiritual growth.

Graceful gowns mark new wedding dress trends for brides

The article surveys 1930s era wedding gown fashions from French and American designers. It highlights moire antique and lace, velvet and lame fabrics, and elaborate embroidery. Gowns range from regal, heavily trimmed styles to youthful, simplified designs.

New York Times Paris Tyne Phillippe Et Gaston Velvyet Weil Brussels

Belt and hat styles dominate late fashion notes

The text details belt trends with sport coats using soft and glazed leather, gilt braided belts studded with semi precious stones, and coordinated banding on neckpieces and hats. It notes gilt banding in hats, velours tassels, reptile skin accents, and gilt lines. Boutonnieres remain stylish with beaded glass flowers and jeweled forms in vivid colors.

New York

Velours for Hats Across Beavers Namesake Fashion

Velours is the dominant note in today’s millinery as beaver pelts influence headwear. The beaver gave its name to the glossy hats once worn by a proud grandfather and grandmother.

Velvet Revival Shapes Evening Wear With Rich Trims

Velvet fabrics and beaded embroidery redefine evening coats and capes. Designers favor deep silk fringe edging to finish the dramatic silhouettes.

Gallstones and the gallbladder in health and disease

This article explains the anatomy of the gallbladder and biliary ducts, how gallstones form from thick bile, and why stones cause severe pain called biliary colic. It notes that stones may block the ducts causing jaundice and discusses surgical relief through drainage and stone removal.

Acne Causes and Simple Home Care for Pimples

Acne among teenagers stems from oily skin and clogged oil ducts. External cleansing with mild soap, warm water, and soft cloths, plus cold water rinses, is advised. Avoid scrubbing, overuse of products, and internal medicines. a clean routine helps the skin regulate itself.

Pantry White oilcloth for pantry shelves

Oilcloth from Pantry White offers a practical shelf covering. It can be fastened with thumb tacks, which are easy to remove for scrubbing shelves.

Farmhand compared to Senator Bunkem on the fence

A Cincinnati Enquirer snippet quotes a farmer questioning why a new farmhand was dismissed. The reply notes the man was “too much like Senator Bunkem,” being constantly on the fence about issues. The brief exchange hints at political parallels without further detail.

Senator Bunkem Cincinnati Enquirer

Speed of Thought Speeds Nerve Impulses Across Brain

The article notes nerve impulses travel at 404 feet per second and asserts a complex idea requiring 100 nerve messages to cross the brain can be completed in under a tenth of a second.

Look to Your Manners

A concise moral urging proper conduct as a reflection of character and obligation, stressing that good manners and morals support a community’s well being and personal integrity.

Velvet in Favor for Winter Wear Advances in Fashion

A Kansas City Star fashion writer notes velvet dominates winter wear with versatile draperies and wraps. Furs are dyed in rainbow shades and pinks while silhouettes trend varied waists, extended boleros, and clever corset and waist treatments to accentuate lines and curves.

Kansas City Star Eve Lus

Evening Gowns Feature Two Fabrics and Velvet Accents

Fashion notes from the New York Times describe evening gowns combining two fabrics and colors. A Patou gown forms a black and white ensemble with white velvet bodice, black velvet skirt, crystal head banding, and a white ermine cape like collar. An ensemble for a queen is highlighted.

New York Times Patou Rumanta

Suede Calf Leggings For Blustery Winter Weather

Suede calf leggings designed for outdoors on chilly days feature deep pile suede calf with a soft texture and rich appearance. Some garments show reptilian effects and trims of other leathers with buckles bone buttons or zipper-like fastenings. They come in tan brown gray green blue and black fabrics.

Fur Trimmings on Coat Add Note of Distinction

Fur trimmings on coats are the rule this season with restraint and discretion. Even lavish use remains distinguished and in good taste. Some models omit fur and rely on skilled cuts and meticulous finish with tonal stitching as ornament.

Use Coconut Oil Soap to Soften Hard Water

The hard water problem affects many U S sections making cleansing suds poor. Using any soap made from 100 percent coconut oil softens water, produces quick generous suds, cleans thoroughly and rinses easily. Coconut oil soap is better than relying on unsanitary cisterns for soft water.

United States Sean

Descriptions of Evening Coats with Metal Brocade

The article details evening coats crafted from small-patterned metal brocade with straight lines. White fur appears in wide bands on the sleeves, and the collar matches the fabric and remains small and close fitting.

Paris Buckles Highlight Fashion Footwear Trend

In Paris both high end and boulevard shops feature buckles as a key accent. After selecting expensive boots, shoppers head to a buckle showcase to pair the finish with their shoes. About 60 percent of models in cheaper stores include buckles.

Mage Paris Parisienne Boulevard

Milady Hat Styles Reflect Crown Emphasis and Velvet Textures

The article reviews hat design influenced by Agnes with small velvet crowns that rise yet drape softly for a flattering fit. Green tones dominate with dark reds and blacks close behind, featuring tiered folds, geometric color patches, feathers, ribbons, and jeweled accents while maintaining contour.

Agnes

Feather boas surge after fur boas gain favor

The market reports a rise in fur boas as feather boas are introduced and gain popularity. The new styles are described as about a yard and a half long, full in the center and tapering toward the ends, signaling changing fashion trends.

Fiber Maire introduces novelty silk from fiber

A new melted silk made entirely from fiber debuts among novelties. It comes in a wide range of colors and is described as unbelievably fine and lustrous in texture.

Nylon faith and debt in Copper’s Weekly quip

A Copper's Weekly quip satirizes a parson declaring plans to embrace nylon, churchgoing, widow care, and debt payment. The exchanged lines mock hypocrisy as the speaker treats sin and finances as business. The humorous dialogue centers on moral expectations versus practical self-interest.

No explicit headline in fragment

A fragmented dialogue shows a romantic argument about mistaken affection and unseen actions, hinting at a tense moment between two individuals. The exchange emphasizes confusion and a sly remark about a hidden or obvious issue.

Arboreal Pup Quips on Game Strategy

A playful exchange features a dog described as arboreal that trees game. The conversation notes the dog’s bark and occasional rooting behavior and mentions leaving and branching off if nothing is gained.

Oculist Helps Woman With Cinder In Eye

A patient visits the oculist as a small speck of ash or cinder is treated. The scene centers on the care given and the calm, attentive procedure described in intimate terms.

Conversation over tea cups reveals airplane joke

A light exchange about an airplane starting on the fifth leg of a trip prompts a question on whether a figure of speech can have five legs. The reply notes it is a figure of speech.

Quite Is Good Exam Question About Fly Eating

A cadet in a military exam compares a fly’s feeding to an elephant but notes it is not quite the same. The exchange prompts reflection on animal behavior in a humorous classroom moment.

Army

Typist Returns to Typewriter in Good Humour

A light exchange between a typist and a boss signals workplace morale as the typist begins a spell at the typewriter. The boss expresses delight and compliments the typist on spelling, noting spirited energy in the office.

Chewing Chow Chosen by Reader in Rhyme

A playful verse notes a chow named Chewing Chow who bites bedroom shoes. The speaker jokes that the chow, despite being small, chews with notable zeal and affection.

Chow

Pleasing the Pew Stenog Delights Visitor at Grieve Roy Show

A visitor requests a view of the bossa and then observes Roy Grieve as he entertains the pew stenog. The moment captures a playful interaction amid a bustling event.

Bossa Roy

Unclear Dialogue Cited From Incomplete Text

Fragmentary quotation shows a character complaining about sailing and hugging the shore, with names Mr Wiliehoy and Pharida referenced in a garbled context. The readable portion hints at a nautical setting and possible inside joke about land versus sea. No clear event or outcome is established.

Mrs Brown Reveals Husband Frets Through Week

Mrs Brown explains her husband’s work pattern as a fret-worker. He frets the first two days of the week and the rest of the week.

Mrs. Sinfith

Nobody Sees Doctor’s Wife Again Today Says Weekly

Fragmentary dialogue notes a risky encounter and a health pun about apples. The source conveys a gossip tone from Everybody’s Weekly with unclear setting or names.

Fragmented English Exchange Shows Domestic Dialogue

Dialogue fragments reveal a wife commenting on her husband’s expectations for early mornings and breakfast. She muses about partnership and routines, hinting at domestic strains and daily life dynamics within a marriage.

Descent to Hell Cited in Whispered Plea by Delighted Mistefan-T

A cryptic note references a figure named Delighted Mistefan-T and mentions a descent to hell, paired with a greeting to San and a nod to Pd’s favored stance. The fragment hints at a personal or clandestine exchange without clear context.

San

Husband’s Luck Prompts Insurance Policy Offer

A onetime agent for a company approached Mrs Stone after her husband’s death offering a life or policy on her own life saying her husband had luck with it. She expressed belief in the idea, noting her husband’s past success while considering the proposal.

Fusure Anee Company

They All Do It Fal Cient-Should Lo Marry A Man

A fragment from a fortune teller column questions marriage norms and gender roles with cheeky remarks about choosing a spouse and maintaining tone. The piece hints at societal expectations and personal choice in a humorous voice.

Salts touted to cleanse kidneys and prevent trouble

An old remedy claims lemon juice grape juice and lithia salts purge body wastes and purify blood through the kidneys. Regular use is said to relieve dull kidney pain and bladder symptoms, though profits rest with the supplier of Tad Salts.

Neoman Worman

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