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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1899

Page

6

Bible Mathematics Seven Candlesticks and Stars in Faith

A sermon by Dr. Talmage explores the Bible’s numeric seven as a divine sign. It contrasts Christlike candlesticks holding light with worldly churches and extols ministers as stars who reflect the central sun of truth. The page surveys seven candlesticks seven stars seven seals and related imagery.

Louis Klopsch Washington Talmage Ezekiel Isaiah Job Daniel Mark Christ India Heaven Jacob Rachel Pharoah Naaman Jordan Jericho Zechariah Canaan Rome Earth Cromwell St. Paul’s Cathedral St. Sophiayin Constantinople God Constantine Mohammed Edward Irving Horace Bushnell Albert. Barnes Wolseley Jesus Edward N. Kirk Congregational Church Stephen H. Lying Episcopal Church Matthew Simpson Methodist Church John Dowling The Baptist Church Samuel K. Talmage Presbyterian Church Thomas "de Witt Reformed Church John Chambers Independent Church St. John

Seals and Thunderbolts from a Sermon on Revelation

A preacher warns against seeking knowledge of the future and discusses the seven seals and seven thunders from Revelation. He portrays Christ as the only opener of the seals, contrasts prosperity, war, and famine, and condemns necromancy. He calls for dramatic action against social evils with seven thunderbolts, noting alcohol and fraud as core targets.

Nerva Trajan Antoninus Christ Atlantic Ocean Gibraltar Earth Heaven

An Benomien Occupation

Chicago Record quotes a liberal thinker Joe Scrimper claiming thinking costs nothing, reflecting public commentary on intellectual labor and political stances. The fragment hints at a satirical or critical tone toward opinion leaders.

Joe Scrimper

Debunking Troop Num bers Debate in Philippine War

Indianapolis Journal argues critics and aggressive editors push the idea that Gen Otis needs more than 30 000 troops to win in Luzon while press insinuations seek to influence the president and 1899 public opinion. It defends Otis and Lawton noting Manila reports show troops are adequate and Filipino forces avoid pitched battles.

Otis Washington Aguinaldo New York McWinley Gen. Otis Alger Philippines Grant Manila Lawton Indianapolis Journal

Secretary Cage Defends Civil Service Rules Changes

Secretary Cage defends the civil service order amid criticisms as fair and necessary. He argues exemptions mirror navy practice and deny political motivation, noting the merit system will strengthen guidance and reduce abuses across the public service. President McKinley is credited with correcting injustices and simplifying public business.

Cage United States Treasury Department McNintey Gage Navy Department Civil Service Commission War Department Navy Cleveland Parsons Palldelang McKinley Capt Troy Times

Jewelry trends for the up to date girl in Chatelaine style

The article notes that jewelry greatly enhances a stylish wardrobe with morning and afternoon stick pins in varied shapes and materials. It highlights chatelaines as formal yet miniature pieces featuring a central large miniature, flanked by smaller miniatures, each encircled with enamel flowers, plus a matching decorated enamel watch worn on the corsage.

Teach Her to Run As Proper Training For Girls

An authority from the New York World argues early physical training can save the American girl by developing strength and endurance. Begin at five with gentle daily drills to master form, posture, and breathing, building toward long runs and a trained heart through rational, nonviolent daily exercise.

New York Min Emerson Phil Ansele Bishort

A Democratic Teeter and Bryan Roundup at Pennsylvania Meet

A lengthy critique of the Pennsylvania Democratic state convention mockingly notes its empty platform praising the sacred rights of the people and the party faith under leader William Jennings Bryan. The piece contrasts the teetering platform with Bryan’s political image and cites editorials from Chicago and Boston for context.

Pennsylvania William Jennings Bryan Chicago Bryan Shim Chicago Tribune

Platform battle voices for 1900 election

A New York Sun editorial mocks Democratic platform promises as gloomy and impractical. It argues Republicans favor a platform of achievement highlighting overseas holdings and stable governance, while Democrats are depicted as incoherent and ineffectual in facing progress.

Chicago Democratic Party Progress Cuba Porto Itico Philippines United States Republican Party N. Y

Political Drift In The Nations Debates And Debacles

A compilation of editorials and quotes from the era criticizing monetary policy wage politics and bread making commentary. It captures cross city reactions from Troy Times Cleveland Leader Chicago Record Chicago Tribune and Albany Journal noting concerns over gold money silver questions tariffs and governance.

Troy Times Pennsylvania Cleveland Chicago Record Ind War Horse Bryan Chicago Tribune Atkinson Boston Vic Low National Administration Albany Journal

The Clothes Case Popular Bedroom Furniture Change

The article notes women favor closets and clothes cases over traditional bureaus in new homes. Clothes cases feature upward opening fronts and shallow sliding compartments, with sections for skirts waists collars and small items. They are sold plain wood or linen covered with padded silk, and can be custom sized with locking fronts and carved panels.

N. Y. World

Countess Henekel's Pearl Necklace Worth Fifty Thousand

Paris society figure Countess Henekel owns a famed triple necklace. One chain, the Virgin of Atoka piece, sold to a Spanish prandee for £12,000. Another belonged to the ex queen of Naples, sister to the late empress of Austria. The Eugenie necklace, worn at state events, sold in London for £20,000. Current value estimated at £50,000.

Countess Henekel Paris Atoka Naples Austria Eugenie London Countess Henckel

Approved Table Linen Styles and Care Notes

The article urges choosing pure white damask as the top table linen style for elegance and durability. It compares German damask as the heaviest and finest for wear, notes domestic options exist, and warns entrusted laundries must handle linen carefully to avoid damage. It advises against soda and strong soup, and suggests sun exposure with soapy water to remove coffee and tea stains.

Alwys

Treatment of Wounds and First Aid Advice

Severe cuts require careful treatment to prevent blood poisoning and scarring. Clean debris, apply adhesive plaster diagonally, use boiled water for dressings, and keep adhesive plaster and rolls of linen handy. avoid using unclean materials or unwashed items on wounds.

Correct Summer Fan Fashion Piece

A description of fashionable summer fans contrasts old palmetto fans with slim silk or pouzy mitering varieties. The piece praises elaborately embroidered and often hand painted frames as models to please fastidious tastes.

Dainty fan design with heliotrope tulle and steel details

A description of an ornate fan covered in heliotrope spangled tulle with light oriental carved sticks and fringe. It notes the steel designs on both sides and a delicate metal tracery edge, claiming the fan adds an expensive touch to evening attire.

Jelly dessert recipe from a pantry booklet

Instructions describe a light jelly dessert for a small family with options to double the quantities. Ingredients include velatine, cold and boiling water, sherry, sugar, lemons, an orange, cinnamon, spices, and fruit. The method entails soaking gelatine in gold water, adding spiced boiled water, then mixing in citrus juice and rind before folding in seasonal fruit for flavor.

Consoling Thought Geraldine-Life Song After Marriage

In Town Topics the couple exchange light banter about wedding plans. Geraldine jokes about avoiding a piano solo while Geraldine-Life foresees harmony in their union.

Geraldine Gerald

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