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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
6
The Houston Post reports Earnest Dowdell, a former courthouse employee, excitedly recounts a Monday morning incident. He says a couple, an old man and an aged flapper, just married by Judge Overstreet shared a notable kiss.
A debate on religion contrasts Mr Think who relies on speculation with Mr Know who bases faith on commandments and biblical certainty. The author emphasizes Bible conviction, final judgment, and the need for steadfast belief over shifting opinion.
Richard Sibbes argues that God wills the highest glory in mercy and will endlessly satisfy believers' desires. He portrays God as a living fountain never dry, capable of ever greater deeds beyond what He has done. The text reflects a devotional assertion of ongoing praise and divine generosity.
The quote argues that longing for happiness through others leads to anxiety and disappointment. It criticizes the belief that friendship and human contact alone can fulfill deep needs, noting that seeking companionship for pleasure is misguided and will fail.
A fragmented religious meditation references faith helping bear monotony and pain in daily life, exploring spiritual resilience amid routine hardship. It frames endurance with Christian perspective in a devotional tone.
A Gospel Herald note asserts idle words fail to awaken or uplift, urging readers to seek words that cheer comfort or strengthen. The quotation encourages mindful speech and purposeful communication in daily life.
Fragmentary text references living with wolves and a Spanish proverb. Mentions heirs saints and joint desire. Includes disjointed phrases about consent and losing interest, and a meeting troubled by impatience and distance.
The article critiques fashion emphasis on accessories over main garments. It praises a tailored suit paired with playful touches like a yellow tulip boutonniere, a net edged wristlet, and delicate handkerchiefs. It warns against overdecorating and suggests balanced styling with select pieces.
A fashion note counsels restraint in decorating a boyish suit with few touches. Crepe hand painted roses may accent a white frock, but avoid overloading. A handkerchief tie boutonniere scarfs and bracelet clash. prefer a single bright flower or small hat ornament for a refined look.
The article notes the popularity of fur neckpieces amid a tailleur trend. Shops display dyed fox pieces in bright greens and brilliant yellows alongside dyed ermine skins, signaling a shift toward bold colors while conservative tones may still prevail.
Beads of every color appear in shops with blue beads catching the eye. A shopper desires a deeper blue set with a silver chain and ornate coverings. Square beads form corner to corner strings, resembling multi sided clear boxes.
The article advises readers to study how other women express style by observing well dressed individuals at events and theatres. It notes that style is best learned by analyzing outfits, accessories, and how costumes suit occasions, with actresses often guiding trends through designer gowns and stage fashion.
Designers showcase playful children's coats in soft wool and bright colors. Some feature shawl collar embroidery and velvet trim while others use a Chinese inspired cut with side fastening. Matching hats complete the outfits.
A new umbrella blends a Scotch tartan pattern with a heavy silk cord. It features a shoulder worn knapsack fusion and a distinctive military style for rainy day use.
The article notes a shift toward softer color notes in shoes and clothing with blues greens and reds fading from last season. Vamps shorten in sport shoes and straps gain popularity while handkerchiefs hose and swagger sticks match or contrast outfits. Black and white remain stylish for spring before colors and cooler effects return later.
The article notes fur enhances the new ing hats with stylish fur trims. Cloche shapes from Bangkok feature leopard cut bands and decorative ornaments. Some hats show brown suede bands studded with antique nails for a striking, vintage look.
A neckline description highlights a very deep oval shape filled in with tucked crepe or net. This style is presented as one of the popular necklines of the moment.
Olive Marsh and Ruth Weston mobilize Carr Creek residents to build a seven room schoolhouse and a dormitory for orphans. They run a free lending library of 2,400 volumes, a clothing sale, and a community center with five elected locals. The center owns twenty acres and has created a mountain trail and two new footbridges to ease access to school for isolated children.
Laura M. Bragg steers the Charleston museum founded 150 years ago by the Carolinas pioneers. She blends science and outreach, transforming exhibits from antique furnishings to ancient prescriptions while building a robust educational program for children and adults alike.
A described method uses a secret process on natural gas to produce liquid helium at 317 degrees below zero then draws off the helium.
An immense dam is being built across the Dix river near Burgin Kentucky and will be the highest dam east of the Rocky Mountains when completed. Two auxiliary structures are under construction to generate more than 125000 turbine horsepower.
A fragmented reading suggests a preacher jokes that heaven has no divorces because no lawyers exist there. The oddly phrased line hints at satire or sermon humor about earthly courts.
A fragment recalls a southern poet who wrestled with keeping body and soul in different places. The quote suggests ongoing artistic struggle, with the speaker in Texas and the soul in Tennessee, reflecting a broader theme of divided identity.
A quip from the Brown Jug quips that a cynic is a man who has never enjoyed paped pleasures with anything but a co ed and who claims all women are alike.
Prominent judge A. P. Tarbox of University Place Nebraska says Tanlac kept him on his feet for two years. He describes chronic indigestion since before the Civil War and credits Tanlac with restoring health and strength. He urges readers to buy Tanlac from reputable druggists. over 40 million bottles sold.
An antique dealer in Roubaix bought 15 old canvases for a few francs. One 10 by 7 inch painting showed Rubens on cleaning, depicting Sleeping Venus. Professor Tuguyne of Brussels confirmed the signature and authenticity beyond doubt.
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A dialogue from The Nation's Health warns that sucking pencils is a dangerous habit linked to disease risks. It cites a boy attempting to think by biting his pencil, noting no pencil with toothmarks signals unsafe use and potential accidents.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a leading remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims rapid mild effects and broad consumer trust, offering two bottle sizes and a test bottle for ten cents from Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
A promotional druggist notice advertises Emerald Oil as a full strength two ounce bottle to treat varicose and swollen veins. It claims visible improvement in days with continuous use until veins return to normal and offers a money back guarantee.
Bishop George Kinsolving of Texas, son of Bishop Kinsolving of Virginia, wore a large sombrero, prompting a Richmond boy to ask if he was Buffalo Bill. The bishop replied, No, I’m Texas George.
Scientists from the New York Zoological Society report a bright red frog found in jungles of British Guiana. The scarlet animal reportedly charms locals and is used in a ritual where captor divides it among warriors to rub on arrows for weapon effectiveness, per Popular Mechanics Magazine.
A woman speaks in Eupgush County Court declaring a quarrel with her husband is two sided and that he has not dared start trouble. The remark echoes the courtroom's tense mood as testimony unfolds.
A terse note indicates certain men must be notified or summoned twice daily. The fragment suggests routine disciplinary or administrative measures, but lacks clear names, places, or a defining event to specify who is affected. Further readable details are required to identify individuals or context.
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