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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1903
Page
4
A Housekeeper writer advises on cushion use matching rooms and decor. The piece argues cushions should be well placed and styled to suit the room, advocating two tone combinations like tan and brown or blue or green, while avoiding other colors.
The piece advises using open wire coverings for glass flower dishes to support stems and create variety. Mirror mats, multiple sizes of dishes, and four individual silver candle sticks with colored shades are recommended for economical table styling. Color pieces in pink white red green and yellow expand decor options. detached candlesticks offer better value for frequent entertaining.
An east end girl repurposes a large embroidered linen sheet bought in Paris for her grandmother. The piece features a deep hem, a drawn-work band, white linen embroidery of flowers and vines, and a family crest with motto at center. She made a matching long roll pillow cover with similar embroidery and drawn work.
A historical bread recipe describes mixing milk water salt and flour in a pitcher then warming in a kettle for three hours until light. It then combines flour lard salt yeast and warm water to form a soft dough, rises in a warm oven, and bakes slowly in greased pans.
Do not allow children to eat fruit skins as they often harbor microbes that thrive in stomach conditions. The peach skin commonly bears a downy bloom likely to contain microbes. Wash all fruit before serving. grapes can be cleaned by holding bunches under cold running water.
A Washington Star line prompts about monopolies and space for the small among vast ocean of powerful capital. The speaker questions if there will be room for him as giants like J P Morgan own the earth.
The text portrays a speaker advancing along a rugged path with arduous steps and a slow climb. Images of pain, effort, and restraint accompany the ascent, illustrating a devotional or reflective mood characteristic of Southey.
A Philadelphia Times article celebrates feminine touch in decorating, praising East Indian inspired corners. It highlights Merut prints priced 20 to 35 cents a yard and panels at about 1.50 each, with Kus Kus fans and Moradabad or Benaras ware as decorative accents.
A home craft note suggests a dainty bed drapery for a young housewife on a budget. Use one length of chosen material passed through a wood or brass ring hung from ceiling or cornice rod. Ends drawn aside in curtain fashion and held with bands or chains for an elegant headboard effect. Cretonne rods in one length can also create this style.
The article describes extending use of moldings at windows with a short sheer valance in figured design falling from the molding across the frame. Straight hangings reach the floor on both sides, while the sash area gets short plain tint curtains that harmonize with the hangings.
An assortment of catalog style notices touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as gentle laxatives, Plymouth twine praised for uniform thickness, Sun burners claimed durable, and various health and household products including a Sleep Aid and Family Tea. The Wing family announces a St. Louis World’s Fair reunion.
Auction set for July 25 at 2 PM at the undersigned’s office. Highest bidder will win the lot described as an 80 by 160 with house barn and good well all in good repair. Right to reject any and all bids reserved. Inquiries to A Matthiessen.
Mrs. Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana says Dr Kings New Discovery cured her terrible night cough and consumption after other medicines failed. Three bottles at one dollar each restored 58 pounds. The ad claims cure for coughs colds grippe bronchitis and lung troubles with trial bottles free at Soetje's drug store. Prof Irwin Rautenstrauch of Washington University seeks a court name change after dislike of the name Rottenstraw.
Catarrh of the stomach results from overloaded digestion and decaying food irritating the mucous membrane. J R Rhea of Coppell Texas credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for relief after years of indigestion. Cosmopolitan editor John Brisben Walker buys Berkeley Lake area in Colorado and plans improvements.
A 25 cent box of Dr King’s New Life Pills is advertised as transforming weakness into strength and energy into mental power. The ad credits O. H. Soetje as the seller. It also notes Alberto Spalding at age 13 as the youngest professor in Bologna’s conservatory.
A Colusa man boasts 15 years of rheumatism relief after using Electric Bitters, praising it as the greatest medicine. The ad also touts liver and kidney benefits and a 50 cent price with guaranteed satisfaction from O. H. Soetje. Navy surgeon Thomas A. Berryhill claims open air treatment cured his consumption in two years.
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Care as the remedy that enables digestion and nourishment, claiming it calms stomach disorders and transforms foods into nourishing blood. It asserts Nature heals with Kodol and notes it is sold by all druggists. Dr. Emily Dunning is noted as the first woman ambulance surgeon in New York.
An Alabama reader from Verbena F A Guiledge recalls a severe piles case with 24 tumors. Bucklen's Amica Salve cured him when all else failed, promising relief for burns and pains. Available at Boetje's drug store for 25c.
August 1 to 14 offer reduced round trip fares to Portland Seattle Tacoma Victoria and Vancouver with California options. For full rates and train service details contact Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway via local agent or write to F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
An endorsement from H. A. Tisdale of Burnett, South Carolina, touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for bleeding, itching, and protruding piles after twenty years of failure with other remedies. The testimonial notes two boxes cured him eighteen months ago with no return. Sold by all druggists.
To induce healthful sleep and increase the appetite so you will enjoy everything you eat, drink A, B. C., Family tea. A package argument suggests a tonic tea blend marketed for restful nights and stronger hunger.
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