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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1926
Page
8
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a powerful remedy for soft corns and bunions claiming it ends pain and removes corns. It asserts relief from swollen or varicose veins and guarantees refunds if not effective, noting it enables greater foot comfort and activity.
William A. Radford explains how attractive farm buildings cost little with smart planning. A concrete U shaped barn with silos, grain bins, and horse and cow sections demonstrates efficient layouts, overhead tracks, litter handling, and good lighting and ventilation to improve life on the farm and enhance sale value.
For a small house yard, careful planning is key to avoid crowding with excess shrubs and ornaments. Aim for a middle ground between overdoing and underdoing, reached through thoughtful study of the project and site.
The Ideal wall built by Common Brick Manufacturers of America forms a hollow air chamber wall for insulation. It was tested and found satisfactory in Detroit, offering labor savings alongside improved winter and summer comfort.
Mix one quart best brown japan with one quart boiled oil to create a base. Add two quarts turpentine to thin the mixture. Break up the oil color with japan, then combine with oil and finally add turpentine. Test on new wood and adjust thinner for desired shade.
Instructions describe finishing cypress to resemble walnut. Begin with a thin shellac base for even foundation, then apply a stain mix of two pounds burnt umber and two parts additional color to achieve depth. The fragment notes a no stain method following the initial coat.
The article contrasts dining room and living room color schemes noting dining rooms must make a quick and strong impression. It suggests dining spaces are used briefly each day and thus should be bold and cheerful compared to the more lasting living room ambiance.
Built in mirrors in rooms enhance space and light. Door mounted mirrors show full outfits and brighten the area, a practical choice when dresser or wall mirrors are not feasible.
An arrangement of wired iron lanterns hangs above bookcases as decorative lighting. Old brass candlesticks are wired for lamps on a long table, shaded with dull gold silk and edged with twisted two color silk.
The text explains mounting mirrors on doors and walls as space-saving alternatives to framed floor mirrors. It notes mirrors as a practical option for small rooms and mentions France's export strength to Great Britain in pearls and precious stones, while the United States buys textiles and leather goods from France.
A New York Times fashion note surveys European resort wear with white gowns, two piece frocks, tunics, and capes. It highlights fabrics like crepe de chine, kasha, and satin, with styles from Paris including tunic blouses, bolero adaptations, and metallic brocade jackets.
National Geographic describes Liberia as a U S linked colony with Monrovia as its capital. It notes Liberian customs, currency, and a 800 mile coastline, the Schofield rifle association, Americo Liberian settlements, and the country’s three main tribes the Mano, Kru, and Pyeiests, plus coffee and palm oil exports.
Paris fashion reporters note a shift from a uniform small hat look to large hats with wide brims turned down over the face and up at the back. New styles feature bold colors, ribbons with metallic highlights, and floral or painted designs, signaling a move toward individuality in millinery.
Corsage flowers appear in vivid colors and large sizes. Carnations dominate with generous heads and delicate shading as gold and silver roses contrast with natural tones.
The article notes flexible glass as a European invention set to change daily life. It promises safer bottles and panes that can be smoothed back into place after heat or impact, reducing breakage and fragments in homes and cars.
A Huartford Courant quote notes the paradox of a U S president who can work a year yet still lack funds to buy a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. It reflects on economic disparity and access to elite markets.
A brief humorous line set at Christmas mentions Walter commenting on girls and stockings. The quip notes they hang stockings until they are large enough to hold many items, implying a playful stereotype about female behavior during the holiday.
A fragmented passage discusses evolution and identity as a nation preserving its appearance while constantly changing and destroying its individual particles. Draper.
A dense quotation attributes to Disraeli the view that self love is not a guiding principle but is richly present across the sensitive class of genius, illustrating how personal bent shapes action.
The flag design that became Texas state identity originated from a single star on a tag used during Texas struggle for independence from Mexico.
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