21 Jun 1923
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
1
John Blake argues rulers used contentment to curb reform while true happiness comes from independence. He cites Epictetus to warn against settling in poverty and urges the poor to strive for better conditions, noting contentment can halt progress and praising ambition as essential to human progress.
A reflective essay questions the worship of wealth and urges duty over pursuit of money. The piece contrasts the lure of gold with time worn wisdom, noting aging and self realization as money and possessions fail to offer lasting value.
A reflective piece notes that affluence comes from inner virtues rather than wealth. It emphasizes grandeur of character, generosity to others, and acts of kindness as lasting riches guiding humans through life’s dark journey.
A lyrical meditation laments a cherished spirit-thing crushed by neglect. The speaker recalls years of devoted care and the lover’s tearing away of petals, leaving beauty wasted, fragrance gone, and memory mourning what once bloomed in the heart.
A fragmentary domestic recipe lists ingredients including tomatoes green peppers sour apples onions seeded raisins and sponge cake. The text appears from a kitchen or cookbook portion with unusual wording and incomplete amounts.
A dated treatise links finger soreness and crookedness to dramatic skill. It notes a wide open hand signals independent thought, grip details signal inspiration, and long thumb phalanx equals intellect. It also mentions mounts and vagination as actorly traits.
A McClure Syndicate panel urges readers to maintain a cash account to track every penny. It argues daily totals prevent waste, build a large bank balance, and protect health and wealth through disciplined spending.
Recipes for Munsee green tomato relish and ground cherry preserve describe cooking and sealing methods. A brief note covers Glasgow University founded in 1450 as Scotland’s oldest, beside St Andrews.
A Paris fashion correspondent lauds liberated dress codes and broad prints in New York. Lace dominates, wide skirts return with crinoline influence, and beadwork plus silk embroidery stay in vogue. Drecoll showcases blue ensembles with lace motifs, Langin offers black white and silver lace dresses, and Philippe Gaston favors cape backs and conservative elegance.
The article surveys gowns and suits featuring blue serge, foulard prints, and lace dominated ensembles. It highlights Jenny and Agnes creations with snake braid, soutache, mousseline, and Ariane black lace, plus Crepe de Chine drapery, organza effects, and two-plait hip emphasis. It notes short jackets from Chanel, Patou, Beer, Lanvin bows, and Lanvin white satin evening dress with silver embroidery and a large back bow.
The article notes a vogue for velvet trimming on straw hats and a rise in cotton crepe ratine and eponge in street dresses. Multi colored embroidery on cotton crepe, pale pastel palettes, and violets return to favor. Short sleeves, various neck shapes, normal waistlines, and affordable fur neckwear, including platinum beige fox, are discussed.
William A. Radford describes a 92 by 84 foot frame dairy barn with concrete floor and four foot wall, featuring 86 cow stalls, a central driveway, steel stall partitions, individual drinking cups, pressure water, litter alleys, and a track system for hay and cleaning. The gothic roof design is highlighted as an attractive yet practical choice.
The narrator recalls a long-ago journey on a Western railway train to Switzerland where a boy reads Henry Kingsley’s Ravenshoe. The memory, written in National Review, links a youthful reading moment to enduring affection for the novel.
A compiled note highlights Asia as home to over half the world’s population and cites a health bulletin advising against finger-to-lips contact. It playfully suggests a shin kick as a more effective way to stop talking.
Milwaukee and Buffalo women report health recoveries after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs. Hatin Warron of Milwaukee says back pain eased and work became possible again. Mrs. J Grace of Buffalo credits improved appetite and strength to the remedy.
Maudie and Bud try to calm Fido who barks aggressively at a guest for their mother. Maudie scolds the dog and tells him to behave like a gentleman, noting his disregard for their greeting.
An advertisement argues laxatives injure and promotes Nujol as a harmless natural lubricant. It claims Nujol acts like the body's own lubrication to ease bowel movements without gripping like medicines and notes use in leading hospitals.
A Dallas News inference notes that polygamy appears less common as Turkish men and women move away from traditional customs. The remark suggests social change linked to women abandoning the veil and its wider cultural implications.
The quote pairs reveal a contrast between Blaine’s quiet demeanor and a comment from his wife cited in a light exchange. The exchange underscores perceptions of Blaine through spousal testimony.
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