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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1927
Page
10
The sermon frames the new year as an epochal time set by God not human effort. It contrasts fatalism with Christianity's interruptions of daily life through faith, trials, answered prayers, and the hope of Christ. It urges readers to mark epochal moments, seek renewal, and greet a blessed year in God’s grace.
A fragmentary quotation notes an old English preacher and Christmas Evans praising steadfast prayer. The line compares faith to a bell on a belfry that rings heavenly. The source fragment presents a poetic, reflective view on prayer and hope.
A religious reflection asserts that truth and meaning come from Christ permeating life including work, play, possessions, and friendships, shaping real existence through faith and hope.
A reflective line emphasizes faith guiding a person through life, likening devotion to walking with God for a hundred years. Echoes of piety highlight endurance and spiritual steadiness.
A fragment suggests a meditation on resisting minor temptations to build strength. The brief line implies personal discipline and growth through steady practice.
A quoted fragment echoes a call to self improvement through spiritual discipline. The passage frames life as construction under a divine standard and uses metaphor of a plumb line to measure moral alignment. No events or persons are named.
A Paris fashion note outlines spring dress goods including banana and apricot yellows, silver gray, verdant greens, and wine tones. It highlights kasha and silk blends like hindikasha mouslikasha and toillikasha, new flower embroideries, bold floral patterns, heavy iridescent silks, flamengo coatings, and shot color silks, with crepe de chine borders in gown widths.
As the social season peaks velvet dominates wardrobes with rose and red shades or black with white and crystal accents. Blue tones appear strongly and green velvet makes occasional appearances. Formal afternoon dress inspires richer fabrics while soft woolens and furs remain in coats, yet velvet usage grows overall.
Description of a white wool suit by Jenny featuring a knee length coat white knit fabric with orange leather edging and buttons. A short white wool skirt is worn beneath with orange accents and puttee knit stockings.
Chiffon scarfs long and wide appear thin and airy when spread, fringed edges weigh some down while others feature square corner metal cloth motifs. Light backgrounds highlight bold designs of modern art themes, tropical flowers, and pastoral scenes with deep red orange and green atmospheres.
Spring fashion centers on collared sports frocks with long flowing gay prints. The frocks appear in dark or vivid colors to contrast light base dresses. The forecast anticipates widespread use of ties and colorful accessories to complete the look.
Frocks described feature satin and taffeta in deep evening shades. Designs are simple, straight, and sheathlike with heavy beading fringe trim. Garments sparkle with gilt, silver, and crystal accents.
A new form of jewelry called mirror jewelry uses flat round disks of gold or silver linked together to form ornamental pieces.
Velvet dominates girls coats from infant to teen with elaborate junior party wraps in velvet brocade and fur. Silvery lame dresses with crystal embroidery pair with pale gray fox trims and pink rose sprays as headline styles for evening wardrobes.
A bag shaped like a miniature barrel made of calfskin trimmed with lizard bands is among the latest novelties. It comes in black or tan calfskin.
A black evening outfit gains a charming accessory with a lace trimmed tulle scarf. The delicate motifs of exquisite lace elevate style and refine the ensemble.
A fashion overview notes the southern resort season drives winter style with elaborate wardrobes for beach, ballroom, and outdoor sports. Travel ensembles center on jumpers and one-piece frocks, using wool crepes, silks, and fine tweeds in vivid colors and new patterns. Designers from Paris and New York emphasize lightweight, feminine fabrics and versatile separates for travel south and early spring in the North.
W. C. Fuller, coach of Helen Wills, dismisses fears Lenglen style she is gaining weight. He confirms Wills stands 5 feet 7 4? inches tall and weighs 148 pounds with figures stable for months, asserting her physique is ideal for performance.
Racing writer Peter Burnaugh argues in the Sportsman that turfmen are becoming more sportsmanlike as they can afford to, focusing on horse quality and historic fixtures over large bets. He notes frank discussions about horse quality and the evolving spirit of conduct in racing.
Modern fur lined coats return to fashion with leather outer edges and soft fur interiors. Colors range from subtle fawns and grays to bold red green and blue, designed for northern climates Canada and winter resorts. Suede gray coat with goatskin lining highlighted as a stylish travel option.
Cowskin becomes a fashion fad in England with yokes collars cuffs and hats in red and white leather. The trend includes bags and even imitation skins, mirroring lizard and leopard styles.
The latest mules feature embroidered satin in soft Oriental tones, trimmed with swans down, rabbit fur, or quilted satin. They complement the season’s lounge pajamas which remain highly popular.
Walter Quaristensen utility outfielder for Cincinnati has become a rising star. He was a contender for batting honors in the National League last year.
Olympia fields Chicago is touted as the world's largest golf club while baseball grows into a major force with upward of 10 000 players in the United States. Football foes await selection of the 1927 all American team as others plan honors in boxing horse racing and curling.
A condensed portrait of Charles XII, the 15-year-old king who seized command, defeated Denmark and Russia at Narva, routed Poland, then pursued an ambitious plan to dominate Europe. His campaigns, bold risk taking, and ultimate death in 1718 shaped Sweden’s decline.
A biological survey notes polygamous birds such as callinaceous and turkey owls seek new mates. It also lists mammals like badger and horned animals including deer and goat as polygynous. Other species such as fiawWhows and gouse are mentioned, with high mate turnover overall.
Fragmentary note describes weather vanes atop steeples and a Swedish belief linking cock crowing to warding off ghosts and spirits. The text suggests clergy vigilance and cautious reuse of materials in historical practice.
An Idaho newspaper reports a collision where the front end of a truck struck a young man in the face causing severe damage to the vehicle. Details on injuries or authorities are not provided in the readable text.
A health column recommends four ounces of Rad Salts or Jad Salts to cleanse sluggish kidneys. It links backache rheumatic pain and digestive symptoms to acid buildup and says the remedy neutralizes acids, stimulates the kidneys, and relieves bladder weakness. It also advises consulting a physician and drinking lots of water.
Dr Paul Dwight Moody, son and president of Middlesbury College, recalls his secretary’s absence for four months. A new typist mistook a mention of the Koran and Islam, prompting questions about Mahomet. The girl asserts their unfamiliarity with many Bible names.
Pain relief advertisement touts Cole's Carbulisalte as a quick healing burn remedy. Claims fast recovery without scars and urges readers to visit druggists or contact The J. W. Cole Co. in Rackford Illinois.
Sir Frederick Lugard reported on a 1910 Geneva discussion about cannibal tribes in Nigeria. He recounted emissaries eaten by the tribe Ile warned the chief, who replied he would like to taste a white man.
In Vale the Furlish ers' Weekly lists 706 religious books by American authors. The figure reflects the count of religious works preached in Vale.
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