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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
3
A compact meditation likening the body to a wartime city, detailing how matter cycles through nature and the body. It argues two opposing forces build and break down cells, notes aging and decline, and warns against self abuse through excess and poor diet.
Dr Clarke describes street procession in which two participants wear women's clothing and carry symbols of Ceres on a wagon while crowds shout their confirmation that a harvest queen is being chosen.
The Aquila Creek quarries about 40 miles below Washington supplied sandstone for the White Mouse capitol patent office and the Lew mansion at Arlington. Opened in 2084 they continue to furnish stone for many important buildings.
The report notes a powerful beacon projecting light that can be seen up to 235 or 30 miles away, guiding approaching aircraft. Observers describe the beam spanning vast distances, aiding navigation.
Charlestown West Virginia founded by a Washington family member figures as a historic site linked to treason trials and notable early events. The piece recalls settlers and roads named after early families and local landmarks tied to colonial and antebellum eras.
Fragmentary report notes thieves caught with oysters near New York area. Incoherent text references an oyster opening scene and possible deluge of work with unclear details and dates.
Fragmented text describes a figure named Astron facing neglected problems and fragile attempts to save someone named Mat. The passage references clones and life, with actions by a person identified as Himself and a relation to Polos and Gagheer. The excerpt lacks clear context but signals a narrative about responsibility and failure to address a mounting risk.
Fragmentary report notes Treland’s bid for a local legislature as part of a broader movement in British polities. The text references national identity tensions and calls for autonomy without detailing concrete dates or outcomes.
Fragmentary text notes that in an early period every man in England was required to bear arms or contribute to expenses, highlighting compulsion and military obligation. Remaining phrases reference a standing army and related duties.
United States Department of Agriculture notes ongoing growth in a federal state program for livestock improvement. Enrollment averages about two hundred new participants monthly, with many breeds represented including Jersey Guernsey Holstein Shorthorn Chester White Poland China and Leghorns Plymouth Rocks. Cooperating owners receive a barn sign upon written agreement to use pure bred sires and follow systematic breeding methods to raise herd quality and sale value.
Farmers in Ohio and nearby states monitor corn borer cleanup efforts while the Midwest seeks machinery, resistant corn varieties, and altered field practices. Northern Indiana reports limited pest presence, with farmers burning stubble to reduce infestation risk.
A Western U S dairy division study shows prompt cooling slows bacterial growth in milk. Samples from a cheese factory were plated and observed, revealing reduced bacterial proliferation with rapid chilling.
The United States Department of Agriculture notes that more people left farming areas than moved into them during a period discussed, highlighting a notable rural to urban population shift. The data underscores changes in employment and land use affecting agricultural communities nationwide.
A fashion authority traces how silk gowns shaped early American dress and notes today silk dominates wardrobes. The piece contrasts the lone prized silk gown of colonial times with modern abundance, where silk dominates daily attire and even undergarments. It highlights the rise of the sports frock, suit, and ensemble as key summer outfits and the widespread use of crepe and taffeta in varied weights for formal and informal wear.
A detailed survey of season gowns and wraps from Paris designers highlights feminine silhouettes, embroidery, and novel trims. Describes sports suits with crepe blouses, gold galloon accents, and white black two tone ensembles, plus gala race fashion at Longchamp Chantilly and St. Cloud.
A New York Herald Tribune fashion piece notes the youngest sisters, ages five to twelve, now dress with adult-like sophistication. Skirts are short, waistlines defined, and hems wide. outfits include morning, afternoon, and formal wear with sandals, patent pumps, and buckles. Embroidery, smocking, and decorative pockets appear on party frocks alongside lace collars and yokes.
Article provides a dated pest control method for onion maggots involving bait plates and a wire mesh covering to block flies and birds. It describes a resinous syrup lure, arsenic solution preparation, and guarding measures to reduce maggot attack on onion sets.
The text notes high mortality among young pigs lowers potential profits in hog raising. It suggests some loss is inevitable, but emphasizes saving more than half of the crop is possible with proper care at farrowing and in the days after to improve pork production.
Fashion notes describe plisse aprons appearing in softer gowns and afternoon dresses in French collections. Frocks use straight torreau with iron-front sections and basque effects, while crepe fabrics feature varied borders and sash details. Novel patterns include modernistic designs, two-sided crepe effects, and floral boutonnières. color tones emphasize natural hues and waxy luster. Europe's longest river is the Volga.
Lettuce green seeded faille gown trimmed with black and white Chinese embroidery. Leghorn hat features flowers stitched in the same green shade.
Soft greens and tan hues define silk day time frocks with three tone green schemes. Hues like pistache gooseberry green and palmetto imitate spring foliage. Tans include Ughtecru Mother Goose and monkey skin a pink beige. Cornsilk yellow appears in silk dresses by leading designers. Black and white pink skirts pair with Castilian red jumpers for sport wear.
A home crafts and cooking column offers dessert ideas including ice cream in an angel food cake, chocolate waffles with a marshmallow sauce, mixed fruit salad with whipped cream, and an angel food Marquis. It advises on pantry tips, jelly making with pectin, mushroom salad ideas, and practical notes on saving leftover paraffin, fruit quality after rain, and decluttering to simplify home life.
The article describes jackets as key pieces in this year's wardrobe, ranging from knitted sweater coats to sheer satin overlays. Sleeved or sleeveless, these jackets mix and match with frocks, altering character or adding charm, with cardigan closures for knitted styles and slim pockets for satin versions.
Ostrich feathers used in Paris are heavily decorated with diamonds this year. White and gray feather bows are bulky and tied with ribbon around the neck, featuring a brilliants cabochon at the center and tiny brilliants on the stems. Frosted ends imitate dewdrops, and ostrich feather gowns and fans are also trimmed with diamonds. Some fan sticks are encrusted with jewels.
Cravat silks with small conventional patterns inspire a vogue for smart one and two piece frocks. Dark and light backgrounds feature multicolor or single tones. Designers achieve chic by varied color tones and clever fabric use, with simpler frocks as starters.
A historical note traces how sports attire evolved from early dust coats and accessories for motor travel to golf and now to everyday wear. The piece argues that a comfortable, sport appropriate outfit often suits most daytime activities outside athletics.
Stripes crossways in spring sweaters stand as a key fashion manifestation. They appear in a large share of blouses on two piece sport dresses to Parla, signaling a notable trend in current attire.
The article advises choosing business summer attire with cool colors and practical fabrics. It favors neutral tones like beige and gray over warm reds and oranges, notes white can glare in sunny offices, and praises crush-resistant linen and cotton blends. Emphasis is on tasteful color, ease of laundering, and office-appropriate designs with minimal prints.
Hymen the god of marriage is depicted as a winged youth holding a nuptial wreath and a torch. The term Hymen originally meant a bridal banner or symbol of marriage.
Using molasses as fertilizer the Mauritius sugar cane output rose by nine tons per acre on island plantations.
Claude Bowers describes Alexander Hamilton in the work as five feet seven inches tall slender and well poised with blue eyes good complexion and reddish hair powdered and drawn back from the forehead. He is noted as a handsome man in the portrayal.
A succinct quip from the Shoe and Leather Reporter questions how a man can feel as foolish as a high hat's appearance. The remark frames a lighthearted take on self image and style.
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