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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1922
Page
12
The essay argues that success comes from pleasing others and aligning work with another’s plan. It contrasts the mystique of genius with the plain plodder who stays grounded, obeys authority, and communicates truth pleasantly, enabling growth and lasting value through all seasons.
Pineapple Sponge: heat three cups crushed pineapple, dissolve half a package gelatine in half cup cold water, fold in four beaten egg whites and heat until thickened. mold and chill, serve with whipped cream or custard. Steamed Sponge Cake and Pineapple Sauce uses angel food or plain cake cut in portions and steamed.
Instructions describe Cream butter until creamy then add sugar until white. Flavor with vanilla and drained crushed pineapple. Mix pineapple cookies with shortening sugar egg soda hot water pineapple and flour. Drop spoonfuls on sheet and bake in hot oven.
A poem about choosing a name for a baby girl. Family members debate Raymond Clarence George John Eugene Edward James Arthur Paul Asa Saul William Benjamin Peter Matthew Luke and Mark before finally naming her Charlotte May.
John Blake cautions against trusting crooks and celebrating dishonest success. He argues most crooks are caught or fail, while honest dealing and keeping promises yield lasting reward. He notes one corrupt businessman earns vast sums but warns such success harms many. Do not envy or imitate their path.
The piece argues for taking a balanced middle path among conservative liberal and radical options. It warns against extreme caution and reckless risk, praising measured progress and reading signs along the way to avoid detours. It emphasizes cautiously pursuing reasonable chances for happiness and success.
The article traces why iron, the new moon, and the horse converge in the horseshoe. It notes ancient beliefs from Egypt and Phoenicia spreading to Britain, linking crescent shapes, iron’s commerce role, and horses to luck, suggesting superstition amid practical value.
A brief cartoon caption shows a man warning another about a guest in a blue dress described as a lemon who distracted him by stepping on his feet and a stranger claims the woman is his wife. The gag hinges on mistaken identity and social mischief at a party.
A cautious mother warns her daughter to know true love before marriage. The girl challenges the test, arguing she must marry James to learn if she can stay loyal despite mistreatment. The exchange highlights youthful defiance and parental concern in a domestic moment.
A timorous passenger asks how high they are flying and the captain replies five thousand feet. The passenger worries but learns the air lane is well worn and familiar to the crew.
A fragment from a humorous page depicts banter about marriage and old flames, a cranky motorist complaint about one way signs, and quips on ideal men and kisses. It ends with a joke about a Swiss guide and crowded language.
In a rural vignette two town children venture to the countryside discovering a jar of old tin churns and a cow nest. A humorous exchange follows as one boy calls out the find to his companion Jack. The scene blends sibling wit with rustic curiosity in a short anecdote.
A light dialogue scene shows a family banter about reading material and marriage, with quips on divorce and fashion. The daughter reports a suitor asking if life at home is pleasant, while discussions touch on gossiping and social expectations.
A columnist quips that affluent readers prefer baseball over football, arguing a diamond rivalry may symbolize luxury. The dialogue playfully contrasts sports and social perceptions of prestige.
A passenger notes a cook has left the household while Mr. Chuggins explains they treated her kindly yet her nerves were frayed by his driving. The brief exchange hints at domestic tensions during travel.
Fashion writers note cotton dresses will dominate the coming summer, closely imitating silk crepe looks with new prints and embroidery. Designers and manufacturers push cotton fabrics that resemble crepe and georgette, with varied trims and bold color combinations to match interiors and gardens.
Paris fashion features capes paired with suites and dresses for resort wear on the Riviera. Designers mix contrasting materials and colors, such as gray plaid with rust trim, plaid panels on dresses, and capes lined with plaid. Samples include kasha and zennm fabrics and a full kasha ensemble with a navy blue cape.
Advice warns that stockings loosen with use and washing and should be discarded. Loose stockings cause irritation and may lead to inflammation, corns, and calluses by bunching and rubbing tender feet.
The season highlights a bouffant party frock for young girls with a modest round neck tight bodice and short sleeves. This style emphasizes fullness and a simple elegant line suitable for dances and socials.
A fragment recalls Helen a Shortridge High freshman proudly wearing her pow ring bearing the school. A waiter mishears Shortridge as a dining order while Helen asks if he hails from there, revealing playful miscommunication.
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