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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
3
Panama hats are praised for beauty and practicality for men and women in hot weather. Initial cost may be higher, but long life makes them a good investment. Native weavers resisted changes but eventually produced women’s designs with sailor shapes and drooping brims. Minimal trimming with a band or scarf suffices, though wear over time may need tweaks to refresh the crown.
The article notes Panama hats stay current over time with flexible brims that can be turned up or down. When worn down they look best with a scarf or trimming as shown. Hats are durable but should not be abused. Pins are discouraged. secure fasteners inside the head band protect fibers, and new pins with guides may be used.
The newest linen tailor-mades appear chic with tailored severity. Skirts for street wear are narrow and faced outside with varied bottom trim. Back box plaits front gores and shaped flounces define lines while walking skirts clear the ground by inches. Contrasting facings color the ensembles.
A delicate piece of rich old embroidery can be transformed into a handsome tea tray by mounting it on linen to prevent strain during assembly. The guidance stresses careful handling and stable backing for a durable finished piece.
A crime report notes an offender used a pin to pierce a delicate weave at a single spot, triggering a case scene and investigation. Details specify the act of damage and ensuing legal action under local statutes.
The article describes making chiffon scarfs from three to four yards of fabric by shirring across the width in groups of pin tucks, then lining with soft silk and finishing edges with marabou. It also suggests adding braid or a colored fold to coat edges of white serge suits to provide contrast, with trimming adjusted for body type.
A practical tray designed to fit inside a work-box or basket. Made from stout cardboard covered with silk on both sides and bordered with silk cord. A centered strap holds scissors bodkin knitting needles while an elastic loop holds a thimble. Ribbon loops on both sides allow easy lifting when items under the tray are needed.
The article emphasizes adding ample light and even ventilation in farm barns to reduce disease risk and improve worker and animal comfort. It argues for multiple well placed windows and distributed vents, plus a ground plan to obtain cost estimates from ventilating equipment manufacturers.
The article explains that linings beneath sheer gowns are thin and closely fitted yet not tight. It notes mousseline muslin rather than chiffon and how the lining is completed before outer material drapes. Underarm seam may be left open until final sewing.
A French lace restorer urges keeping ecclesiastical laces in dry conditions. She recommends a dry closet or drawer and padding with tis sue paper between layers to protect laces from dampness and preserve their quality.
A dealer guides choosing two handles for a tray suitable for framing embroidery. Select glass or ebony to match the frame wood. Inspect the glass over the embroidery for any flaws that would mar the piece’s beauty. The embroidery displayed this way will please many observers.
S M Mitiuer argues for careful management of tame grasses to boost permanent pasture productivity. Mixed grasses outperform single species like clover and timothy, reducing weed intrusion and improving forage quality, with balanced rations and diverse seeding key to higher hay yields and livestock health.
The text praises the separator as a method to keep a dairy creamery clean and pure. Sunshine and fresh air aid purity, while hand separators have saved many dairies. Rail access enables farmers to benefit from a local creamery and a steady engine-powered machine ensures uniform cream quality.
The text explains that nitrogen rich soil favors wood production over fruit, while poor soil boosts fruit at the expense of wood, harming vitality and potentially causing premature death.
A historical note praises honey as the purest and least harmful sweet. It claims honey require no flowers to be raised for pasture, while bees aid fertilization of fruit trees and smaller clovers, presenting a beneficent view of apiculture.
Smart little black Pomeranians out in bright days wear neckbows in cerise old blue or tilleul to match miladi's hat shade. The ribbon is sometimes borrowed from the milliner or sourced by milady's maid for exact tint, making the dogs charming lap companions.
A devotional exposition explains that true religion is joy and spiritual health present here and now. The kingdom of God begins within the heart when Christ is allowed in, making heaven a present experience through peace joy righteousness and love.
A preaching note that the true gospel lives in believers as Christ within. It argues that deeds outshine texts, and every Christian writes a personal gospel through actions. The world reads our lives as witness, revealing or veiling Christ to others.
A diverse public meeting in China organized by civic leaders and education inspectors promoted an anti gambling league. Chinese and missionary participants showcased postive recreation without vice, signaling a broader shift in public morality influenced by Christian ideals.
Keen observers forecast a major land boom in Wantland Colorado a new town at the Little Snake River Valley Routt County An irrigation system will water 60000 acres of land Water rights cost 35 per acre payable in ten years Land sale price is 60 cents per acre Possible industries include sugar factories flour mills and canneries Information available from Routt County Colonization Company 1734 Welton Street Denver CO
After a fuming crowd of five men upset with a woman in the nickelodeon left, rain drove them to seek shelter under her hat. The scene shifts from anger to unlikely friendship as they share cover from the downpour.
A cryptic exchange hints at a fortune teller’s warning about a slim blonde woman entering Mean Mah’s life as his wife travels to Europe this summer. The bizarre setup suggests a personal, possibly romantic development ahead.
A narrator recalls a momentary confusion before swiftly gathering his wits and proceeding with a small task, noting the quick resolve that followed. The exchange hints at a tense or formal setting where timing mattered and prompt action was expected.
A guest questions the lease on his hotel, asking how long it runs after paying cash. The clerk responds by denying a formal lease exists, prompting a humorous exchange over a mistaken payment.
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