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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
10
John Blake argues that cross roads symbolize decisive moments where wavering leads to disaster. He urges quick, truthful choices, likening indecision to standing in a shell zone or on railway tracks. Staying at such splits invites danger from internal weaknesses and external pressures.
The article traces the origin of the outdoor feast term pleaic from nick and nick a practice where guests brought dishes for a communal picnic. It notes the word’s emergence from folk customs and cites a 1618 birthday party for the Prince of Wales where guests supplied meat dishes.
A reflective lyric poem speaks to a former lover who pursued distant ambitions. The speaker questions if the beloved still recalls their shared passion and gentle hours, while affirming unwavering faith and a lingering, prayerlike call into the night air. The piece closes noting copyright by Dodd, Mead & Co.
Fashion authorities emphasize outdoor wear as essential for the American woman, noting sport frocks and de luxe sports clothing are core pieces. These informal outfits offer comfort with minimal corseting and less dress-up frill, shaping a lasting presence in fashion.
The article describes the rise of semi formal sports clothing for daily wear, favoring practicality and comfort. It highlights calico and gingham dresses, patterns and prints, coordinated bodices and skirts, and the shift from sweaters to coats for afternoon wear, with advised footwear and stockings to complete the look.
In a woodland tale from 1923, Mr Woodpecker and his wife discover a Squirrel asking about renting their nest. The Squirrel steals four eggs, claiming the home as his own. The Woodpeckers plot retaliation by indebting the thief to a rival, Reddy Squirrel, stealing the hidden food cache, and forcing the intruder to abandon the hollow.
The author urges readers to reject chronic complaint and lethargy. By embracing hard work, study, and solitary effort in youth one can avoid a hollow, empty life and tap the world’s opportunities and honors. Encouragement to act now and seek lofty ideals.
A recipe excerpt from Maynerd 1923 notes sea moss from New England coast as a gelatin substitute. It details washing, soaking in cheesecloth, cooking half an hour, flavoring with orange or almond, and serving suggestions such as peach pudding with coconut and marshmallow cream.
A historical note discusses Edward Harwood actions in revising the Bible to a modern English style. It cites altered phrases such as Young lady arise and The Creator of the world burst into a flood of tears, and mentions symbolic advice about luck and love dated to April with fashionable superstitions.
A fragment notes April as a lucky month for youths and mentions a young woman being courted. No further context or details are provided in the readable text.
A fragment states that rags will always appear when they have a right to do so to Doctor Johnson, implying a recurring pattern or saying about attire or appearance in relation to the doctor.
Fashion editors note the season favors small to medium hats for convenience and charm, with large picture and mushroom brim hats inching toward popularity as summer wears on. Variations include poke, cloche, helmet, turban, and beehive crowns, with brims often uneven or rolled, reflecting a lively, reader-friendly view of millinery.
Antonio Moreno is a Madrid born actor who trained mostly in America. He worked in stock theater and vaudeville before entering films and has appeared in notable productions with well known players. He aspires to become a director.
The Australian brush turkey builds a fifteen foot high heap of decaying vegetation and lays eggs five to six feet deep at the top of the pile. The eggs hatch by the heat generated from the decaying matter.
The piece traces the name Ninon from Chananch to Hannah to Annette and Ninon de Lenclos in Louis XIV era France. It notes Ninon’s fame as a court figure and its spread as a symbol of charm. It links Nina to luck in love and a husband’s affection, with a Sunday lucky day and number.
A column warns against discussing immoral or unconventional topics in polite society and cautions readers to avoid such subjects to preserve social standing and mental health. The piece urges restraint and notes well bred people steer clear of taboo conversations to protect social prospects.
A brief verse by John Kendrick Bangs, with lines on sorrow and the healing power of sympathy. The poem suggests sharing others' burdens can ease one’s own pain and offers a reflective, moral insight typical of syndicated verse.
The text explains how rare palm lines indicate travel or danger related to journeys. It notes marks such as spots or islands linking travel lines to the lifeline and describes outcomes like migrating to another country or ending life away from birth land.
Quirky verse parodies a boastful suitor as he fawns over trivial details. The speaker contrasts his flashy manners with his insistence on sameness, noting mornings spent fussing over boiled eggs and a cautious view of ocean bathing, ending with a wry prescription for a bride to tolerate his predictable rituals.
A compact survey notes how shooting stars are space rocks heated on entry and rarely reach Earth. It cites the Thrace event in ancient times and a July 20 meteorite near Holbrook Arizona that shattered, leaving 481 pounds recovered from over 14 000 fragments.
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