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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
1
A one ton sixteen foot memorial candle honoring Enrico Caruso was made in New York. The candle will be placed in the Italian church in Rome where Caruso worshiped and lit once a year, expected to burn for eighteen centuries.
A compilation of misc facts cites costs of navy yard maintenance 1,500,000 a year, 1597 Korean naval actions, lighthouse work since 1789, cancer gender disparity, social work by Mrs Edward C Moore, a glass clock made mostly of glass, rubber crabs climbing coconuts, brontosaurus size, 1921 petroleum records, Willim Wheelwright in Chile, shore birds inland, Chinese poets female predominance, wireless Venus communication, ancient baldness remedy, and 1608 gas and ice fire link by John Mayo.
George Harvey, ambassador to Great Britain, told the American Circle of the Lyceum club in London that Europe faces the most despairing outlook in history. The remark underscores postwar uncertainty and global political tension as the Lyceum group discussed Europe’s future.
The text credits Leonardo da Vinci as a leading physiologist of his era, noting his anatomical drawings of dissected human bodies and his hands on approach. It highlights his fame as a painter and his pursuit of anatomical knowledge.
A correspondent asks if lengthy epic poems deserve punishment. The Atlanta Constitution suggests a judge might sentence ten years if required to read such verse, highlighting humorous legal stakes over literary length.
A Florida Times-Union quip suggests a better highway message. The joke envisions two fools meeting when drivers speed.
The brief note cites the Scientific American on bumper wires: a 15 pound pressure activates cluters and brakes, cuts ignition, and blows the horn. The Detroit Motor News praises it as capable of nearly every function except taking charge of the body.
A fashion column describes a shift to long fitted waists and full skirts with cuffs and fur trims. Gray fur and draped gowns dominate the season with velvet and satin fabrics showcased in afternoon and evening wear.
Mrs. Wood Rat devises a ruse to scare Tabby Cat by gathering an army of rats and their shadows under the moon. The plan succeeds as Tabby flees to safety, while the rodents celebrate with corn at the big rock.
The article describes new velvet evening wraps noted for extreme softness and drape. Many wraps feature fur collars, silver embroidery, and gray squirrel trim, with silver tissue and allied fabrics promising popularity in frocks and wraps this season.
The afternoon shoe types discussed include patent bronze brown or suede free options in velours calf. Brown is highlighted as especially favored. A snitortia shoe shown suits buckle trim with buckles in cut steel jet bronze. medium sizes preferred, extreme sizes rare.
A garbled note describes lace producers Tand, Margot, Trish and Irish Alt crafting decorative collars and trimmings. It mentions princess lace being effective and net edged designs.
Cora derives from Kore the maiden Persephone title, evolving through Corinna to Corinne. Poets and writers popularized Cora as a feminine rural symbol and iconic heroine. Her jewel is the diamond, her lucky day Saturday, and her lucky number 38, with the daisy symbolizing innocence.
The essay discusses shifting social norms on discussing sensitive topics. It notes the war era changed conversations and that today’s generation speaks more openly while older generations debated household matters. It cites doctors and nurses scarred by war preferring not to recount horrors in social settings.
The text argues that it was considered refined to avoid war discussions in Washington society. Social contact offered comfort, and the greatest danger was draining joy by dwelling on war news. It urges steering conversations toward constructive topics rather than depressing ones.
The article notes uncertainty over the origin of hats and cites Paris 1404 as the first modern hat by a Swiss maker. It adds that France adopted head coverings 49 years later and ends with a remark on a self centered man lacking friends.
Poem praises laughter singing and gratitude for blessings spread across paths of life. Narrator vows to laugh and sing as a soaring bird and to share gratitude for benefits received from the highways of life.
The article highlights Gallaudet College in Washington DC as the sole institution worldwide dedicated to deaf and dumb education. It praises its first grade program and mentions the scholars as fine looking and intelligent.
A wedding trip leaves the groom with only $2.60 to his name as reports describe him as a tightwad. The article highlights his parsimonious habits and public reaction to the frugal aftermath of the marriage.
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