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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
6
Fashion writer notes that changes in dress lie in unusual self trim and embellishments rather than outlines. Hand crafted decorations from self material create elaborate effects, with panels, tabs, lenslike points, and tiny details finished with paint or metal beads. Mme Renee of Paris is highlighted as a lavish user of self trim.
The article notes silk and velvet trimming methods such as interlacing strips on a marrow colored crepe de chine frock and ladder like bands on a Margaine Lacroix gown. It highlights bright color relief on dark garments, green silk accents, scarf yokes, shawl trims, and new tinted metal cloths in violet and raspberry tones.
The article describes satin gowns with orange silk linings and beaded bodices, orange fringe shawls, and brocade slippers. It notes prevailing glistening trims, cloth appliques, and metallic threads, with jet stars on black dresses and rhinestone incrustations. Furs gain life from silver braids and gold shot materials.
Forecasts predict spring fashion will pair white with color, more popular than pure white. Textures lean toward coarser weaves like cord and mesh with ribbed surfaces. Trimmings use self materials with cut-out motifs or fringe hems, and some pieces feature Moka buck suede accents with printed greens and browns.
Paris newspapers criticize Georges Carpentier and Mile Lenglen amid rumors they may retire or have lost form. Carpentier faces questions over possible return and a cancelled London bout due to flu and injuries. Lenglen denies cabaret dancing rumors after a Forest Hills loss to Molla Mallory.
Frederick W. Memmett, former Erasmus Hall English head and baseball coach, guided Waite Hoyt to stardom as a leading New York schoolboy hurler. The piece notes umpire Bit Klem’s long World Series pedigree and proposes rotating umpires across games to give fans broader access and shared bonus revenue.
A discussion questions why umpires who prove competent in the regular season are not always chosen for the World Series. Ban Johnson argues AL umpires are fit for the series, while the National League selection practices appear different.
Soccer is growing at Princeton as the modern university seeks a bowl to blend athletics. The era features shifting aims with California seeking a two year pact with Illinois and Navy naming Vincent P Conroy captain for 1922.
Lift together three cupfuls of flour one cupful of cornstarch four teaspoonfuls of baking powder and three tablespoonfuls of sugar. Rub in one large tablespoonful of lard or butter then add one egg one cupful of milk one half cupful of currants and one tablespoonful of coriander seed. Roll out thin and bake in a quick oven.
A historical account recalls Mike Grady, once a catcher, filling in at third base. He misplayed a grounder, then overthrew from long distance twice, and dropped a throw allowing a runner to score. Four errors on one play are described as a possible record.
Single G. won over $20,000 this season pushing career earnings beyond $65,000. The great pacer shows yearly improvement and is expected to reduce his record in 1022.
Coach John L. Richards of the University of Wisconsin football team rejects rumors he will resign due to clashes with athletics director T. J. B. Jones.
Instructions suggest washing curtains and stitching from the top to create a frill that spans the entire window. The frill should be long enough to cover the piecing and may use contrasting color and materials as many interior decorators prefer.
Harvard proposes eliminating forward passing during the last five minutes of the fourth period to curb abuses and crowd appeal concerns. Backed by Yale and Princeton, the idea aims to curb dangerous use while preserving the backfield’s role, though passage of such reform by the rules committee is uncertain.
Doc White, once a famed pitcher now in business in Washington, salutes Red Faber for refining his mound craft. He notes Faber avoids overreliance on the spitball, mixes curves with spitters, and uses the spit only in key moments, while possessing a nimble fastball and strategic control.
University of Nebraska coach Tred Dawson says the Cornhuskers aim to schedule a game in the east next season with a foe such as Cornell Yale Harvard Princeton Dartmouth or Columbia.
Ralph E. Jordan of Bangor Ma member of the class of 1928 has been elected captain of Yale football for next year. He will lead the Bulldogs in the upcoming season.
Centre's football team will play Harvard on October 21 1922, a date set a week earlier than this year. The announcement confirms Harvard as the opponent and the game location at Centre.
Plans drawn for a new Triangle gymnasium at Williams College Wil lamstown Massachusetts. The facility will feature two basketball courts five squash courts two tennis courts an infield for baseball practice and a running track.
Yankees catcher Wally Schang muses that golf always outplays even when at peak form. He says shooting 70 should feel like 68 and notes players constantly apologize to themselves for near misses.
A novel bowling variant uses a shorter play area with a platform and four curved back pockets that collect rising balls. The invention aims to save space while offering a similar rolling action and pocket targets as traditional bowling.
Australian golf star Joseph Kirkwood reportedly cleaned up nearly 15000 dollars in exhibition matches in the United States this year.
Jim Vaughn may rejoin organized baseball next year after a suspension imposed by Judge Landis for leaving the Cubs last season.
The Columbia Yacht Club of New York City backs a speed boat race to Bermuda for next season. The proposed event aims to attract enthusiasts and showcase competitive craft on a transatlantic course.
England beat Ireland 4 to 1 in an international soccer match. The game featured goal scoring by English players and a decisive home victory for England.
A sermon overview argues that God offers immediate help in time of need through prayer and grace. It cites Pauls experiences to show God supplying needs and invites readers to come boldly to the throne of grace. The piece emphasizes prayer as the sole entrance to this help and assurance of divine aid.
R W Church notes the early church mission as a perpetual institution. Its aim to spread light, strengthen virtue, and battle wrong remains essential through all ages. He cites Acts and St Paul Epistles to frame the ongoing Christian mission.
A devotional reflection on ministry ethics and the use of truth in presenting the gospel. It contrasts renouncing deceit with transparent proclamation, urging steadfast shepherding under divine scrutiny. The passage emphasizes mercy received and visible integrity before all.
The excerpt presents fragmented dialogue and mock commentary on etiquette and dancing. Characters from a Washing ton Dirge style narration discuss proper conduct, with references to Aunt or mother figures and a tone of social critique about American dances and propriety. The passage uses distorted names and garbled phrases that suggest a satirical or parodic style.
Druggists have endorsed Dr Kilner's Swamp-Root as a strengthening medicine for kidneys bladder and ureters. The ad states it helps these organs perform nature's work and invites readers to obtain a sample by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co New York.
A quirky misquote from a humor feature sparks chatter as readers parse a garbled line about a cheese sandwich and a gasket. The fragment hints at a satirical piece on language and modern life, noting playful mishearings in everyday speech.
An old advertisement touts Cutlenra products to improve skin with a five minute routine using Cutter Ointment Wash and Cuflenra Soap. It claims benefits for poor complexions dandruff itching and rough hands.
Historical note reports Grubs Street in London being renamed Milton Street. The tale references writers who had not yet arrived and hints at cultural shifts affecting the hunts of needy writers.
A cryptic domestic riddle centers on Bert and a woman named Vonne. The excerpt hints at an unresolved tension and a stubborn attachment that resists explanation.
A fragmentary dialogue shows neighbors joking about their husbands Alex and Robert during a casual discussion. The exchange touches on dislikes for chicken and other odd remarks as they converse about their partners and everyday life.
A garbled excerpt records unclear remarks about marriage status and salary. The lines imply conversational snippets with names and phrases but lack coherent context or complete facts for a fuller report.
A compact religious note cites a verse from Psalm 4:8 about laying down in peace and safety. The line, attributed to Pe, 438, frames a quiet moment of trust and repose in prayer.
A devotional excerpt urging alignment with the Spirit in all acts. It emphasizes that humans, beings of spirit, are created in God’s image and should dwell, work, and pray in the Spirit. The passage calls readers to rest their hearts in God and to live as spiritual beings.
The text urges believers to exhort one another daily so none become hardened by sin's deceit. A paraphrase of Hebrews chapter three verse thirteen emphasizes ongoing encouragement within the community to remain steadfast in faith.
The essay traces the term canard from French for duck to a European yarn about ten ducks where one is killed and fed to the rest. As the sequence continues the last duck must have eaten the other nine, creating the notion of an improbable tale.
A Beaver Crossing farmer buys groceries as the night cashier overhears a strange exchange about flour and wheat prices. The grocer notes high costs while the farmer vows to hold onto his grain awaiting better offers. The anecdote closes with a reflection on cynicism versus happiness.
A mystic Steve drew attention by claiming to boil water on a cake of ice without heat. The phenomenon relies on powerful magnetic induction to generate current in vessels. Laymen remain mystified as water boils and eggs fry with no visible heat source.
The fragment discusses self description guidance from the Mobile Register and quotes Wisdom on assuring an obese person before attempting the prodigal son role. It notes that no change of circumstances can repair a defect of character.
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