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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
4
In a late night meeting near Archemus, Moses encounters travelers seeking him and recalls a divine vision that Shiloh will come from above. He questions earthly rulers while a guiding light and faith unite him with Thermutis and a new Egyptian ally who embraces the Hebrew future.
The article advises women to care for arms neck and shoulders through daily massage and rubbing with coton butter to whiten skin and tone it. It describes neck massage using the two middle fingers from ear to collar bone and above and below the collar bone with light pressure and skin foods. It details a shoulder development method by shrugging to improve posture and strength, noting the deltoid muscle aids lifting the arm.
The article explains when a reply is required to announcement cards for marriages and how acknowledgments should be sent. It notes that a plain marriage card is not an invitation, but if an "at home" date is added a reply is expected. Acknowledgments go to the card senders, not the bride.
The article recalls American volunteers at Bunker Hill praised for accuracy. An 18th century Virginia diary describes how Colonel Washington ordered 500 riflemen drawn by aiming at a chalk nose on a board at 150 yards. many missed while the nose was blown away.
A historical home remedy details a lip salve using Lano lin almond oil sparmacetti white wax and carbolic acid with specific weights. Melt oils then add acid after cooling. It advises not to moisten lips in the air and to stop lip biting habit for best results.
The passage argues that physical training benefits not only the body but mental and moral development. Gyronastic movements enhance digestion respiration and vigor while sharpening thinking, memory and perception. Regular exercise builds confidence and grace, improving reaction time and endurance for the future.
A guide from the N. S. World on keeping houseplants healthy. It covers watering needs by species, soft rainwater use, spraying routines, and appropriate room temperatures. It warns against overwatering and drafts, notes insect problems like green fly and red spider, and advises soil refreshment and careful disease prevention for winter bloomers such as ferns carnations Persian violets primulas begonias hyacinths narcissi lilies and more.
Dainty sleeve protectors crafted from large handkerchiefs are in fashion for businesswomen. A single handkerchief folded diagonally forms a pair with a French seam finishing raw edges. Angled cut pieces attach as cuffs, here in pale blue with darker blue butterfly decoration.
The piece discusses identifying underlying causes of a muddy complexion. It advises addressing the root issue rather than relying on laxatives or special foods and suggests drinking water while limiting tea and coffee intake.
A belt is described made from three pieces of white kid leather each about an inch wide. They are studded at different intervals with cut steel nails. A large cut steel buckle holds the pieces together at the back.
In Dahila on the Delhi to Bombay road a car's tire bursts after a deep rut. The vehicle crashes into a Jain temple door amid a crowd and clamor. The occupants rush inside, rescue a fainting sacrifice, fight off priests, then escape amid a volley of missiles.
The piece notes weekly extras for European armies including sugar in England and France, two gallons of beer in Russia, half a gallon of wine in Italy, three pounds of fish in Spain, and five ounces of butter in Belgium.
The article notes Sir Oliver Lodge rose to business at age 14 and gained fame for work in psychical research, highlighting his early start and enduring renown in the field.
A Cleveland Leader excerpt shows a woman marrying Jack Rounder despite his blackball past. She believed marriage would keep him at home evenings, noting his ban from clubs in town.
A satirical quip from the New York Press comments on legal loopholes and clever financial practices that evade enforcement, implying the gulf between law and entrenched moneyed interests.
Chief Rabbi Meir of Trieste marked sixty years in office with jubilee celebrations in all synagogues. The chief burgomaster delivered personal congratulations to the honored rabbi.
Burtsell Roe of Bowling Green, born without ears, received a pair of artificial ears at Bowling Green hospital in Toledo Ohio. He always had the sense of hearing.
An editorial argues for a federal pure food bill requiring makers and retailers to reveal exact ingredients. It cites examples like sugar syrups and olive oil and urges readers to write their congressmen and senators to support enacted protection and consumer choice.
The notice urges readers to cut out the bill text, sign with name and address, and mail to their congressman. It advises buying multiple publications, keeping a copy for reference, and sending copies to a state senator. Encourages asking friends to participate to boost chances for passage.
A proposed federal act requires every food package to display a complete ingredients list in plain English with maker name and address, and prohibits altering or removing the statement. It outlines penalties up to $1000 and up to one year in prison, with enforcement by the Department of Agriculture and district attorneys, and sets effective date October 1, 1906.
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