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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1919
Page
7
The article notes statues honoring emancipation exist in Norway England and other nations as well as at home, highlighting the global recognition of freedom and the cast of public memory across regions. It discusses varying artistic expressions and locales where these monuments are displayed.
The article surveys Abraham Lincoln monuments worldwide from New York and Chicago to Edinburgh and Oslo. It notes two Washington DC memorials, a Lincoln park statue in Chicago by St. Gaudens, and a Forking spread of busts, parks, colleges, and even a Mount Lincoln in Colorado, all honoring the Emancipator.
The piece compiles two vintage tributes from Robert J. Burdette and Long Island aborigines. It contrasts a mother's sacrifice in Civil War hardships with a blunt humorous death notice, both highlighting communal memory and honor through words.
A collage of notes cites unlikely facts from a bygone era including a man-to-person height ratio, Norway’s war shipping metric, the last Civil War veteran's death forecast, a canary funeral in Moorestown, a Warm Springs dam plan on the Malheur River, Kingston Jamaica’s floating dock revival, Anaconda Montana’s smokestack height, a Swiss electric locomotive using electromagnets, Egyptian bells, auto sand tires, Liverpool’s colossal clock, and a giant clock tower.
A London Chronicle note describes a pioneering clock that runs without winding for at least 1,000 days. It operates in any orientation, even upside down, and remains accurate until the battery renews for another 1,000 days.
A French battalion member recounts how a shell fragment was used to repair a phonograph, with cogs fitted and the device entertaining troops for about two weeks. The Birmingham council approved a costly electric station project at Nechelis for permanent station construction. Switzerland starts electrifying a railway section through the St Gothard tunnel linking to Italy. Mrs Rose Nelson in Washington reports a $2600 loss from her stocking. The Red Cross grants $20,000 to Belgian lacemakers to form a cooperative with 40,000 women owning stock shares.
New York reports on evolving hat trends as millinery blends historical influences with modern flair. Perforated suede designs, Alsatian bows, copper and chestnut tones, and transparent crowns reshape spring headwear.
The article offers playful table decorations using a wooden bridge from blocks and wooden plates for serving. It suggests rubber themed motifs for the eighth anniversary with rubber invitations and plants, plus tin anniversary accents with a tin funnel centerpiece and ribbon streamers ending in small dishes of nuts or candy.
The article surveys fur wraps and coats popular for winter. It notes cara cal and gray squirrel garments with wide shawl collars edged in squirrel, full length gray squirrel wraps with taupe fox collars, moleskin coats with high military collars, and sealskin pieces with hoodlike collars and fur belts.
American brides adopt European peasant style with lace cap bows. The Alsatian flat bow of point lace secures the bridal veil, reflecting allied war time fashion influence on weddings.
The article surveys feminine apparel detailing white organdic ruffles on sleeve cuffs and finishes. It notes red velvet and gray angora as a pleasing mix and highlights heavy tassels on new silk handbags. The monk's collar remains visible on refined outfits.
An Alabama private who complained of being kept in a northern camp during holidays contrasts with southern conditions. He declares if discharged he would "take distance" and leave quickly. The remark reflects wartime mood and regional frustrations.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a long standing Holland remedy for kidney and bladder disorders and other pains. It promises relief for backaches joint stiffness headaches and various ailments with a money back guarantee if relief is not found and urges obtaining the genuine brand from drug stores.
An Australian correspondent shares a list of battery horses with quaint names such as Nugget Pudden Molly Cohen Tony Angelina Jimmy and others. The list includes unusual monikers like Tur moil Windsucker Misery and Canary-legs along with two unnamed mules.
An advertisement claims Garfield Tea alleviates coated tongue vertigo and constipation. The ad presents the product as a health aid offering quick relief.
A light exchange features a doctor informing Mayme she suffers acute indigestion. The response laments any cute framing of the remark, highlighting a blunt, wry tone.
A quirky exchange about sensational headlines and trust in what you read. A policeman recalls detaining a man with a suspicious bottle wrapped in paper, only to find it contained horse maiment after verification.
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