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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1922
Page
16
A discussion on the difficulty of human endeavor and the art of pleasing others. It argues success comes from writing or working to please readers or employers, aligning with expectations, and maintaining common sense. It notes the value of straightforward effort and listening to authority to unlock potential.
A fragment outlines pineapple based desserts including whipped cream with custard made from egg yolks milk and sugar. It lists steaming sponge cake with pineapple sauce and pineapple drop cookies with shortening sugar egg soda water grated pineapple and flour.
A group of relatives debate among many names for a baby. They propose 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 argues that a fair world would remove unfairness yet crooks still prosper. He warns one successful rascal does not prove honesty unneeded and notes most crooks fail. straight dealing and keeping promises yield the best outcomes.
Walter L J Robinson argues for balance between conservative and radical approaches. He notes three options in any endeavor and warns against extreme caution or reckless leaps. The piece endorses measured progress, reading signs, and cautious experimentation as the key to happiness and success.
The piece traces ancient ideas linking iron to luck and commerce, noting Egyptian Phoenician and nearby civilizations in a shared belief that iron’s form and utility granted favorable omens. It explains how a horse, crescent, and iron combine in one symbol called the horgeghoo, illustrating enduring superstition among early cultures.
At a Yonkers party a man warns a stranger that a woman in a blue dress is a lemon after she allegedly treads on his feet during dancing. He reveals she is his wife, prompting a tense exchange and caution about dancing with her.
A mother warns her daughter to know love before marriage while the daughter jokes about proving devotion by allowing her fiancé James to treat her poorly. The dialogue reveals tension between caution and romantic trial.
A fragmentary humor column features a veteran passenger asking a captain about altitude and the captain joking that high travel is normal. Jokes follow about a husband marrying an old flame and the “endless cycle” of fretting. The dialogue moves through light exchanges on signage and an “Ideal man” refrain.
A playful exchange unfolds as a giddy girl jokes about male attention and a chum quips about men choosing the line of least resistance. A Swiss guide notes the abundance of land and mountains, humorously claiming it was “put in heaps.”
A rural vignette recalls two town youths finding a field cache of condensed milk tins and mistaking it for a cow's nest. The dialogue touches on truth, ego, and plans of domestic life interrupted by practical rent demands.
A reader questions the status of Bendana Joren’s marriage as discussions of divorce surface, reflecting ongoing gossip in social circles. The exchange hints at public curiosity regarding her marital life.
A fashion note suggests that simple styling matters less if a pair of nifty stockings is included. The line implies stockings can elevate an outfit and reduce decision fatigue for women seeking quick wardrobe choices.
A terse dialogue depicts a daughter reporting a young suitor asking if her parents are pleasant to live with. The exchange suggests parental concern about suitability and potential pressure from a marriage prospect.
A witty quip questions luxury in sport by contrasting baseball with football and joking whether a diamond is a greater luxury than a gridiron. The exchange hints at elite leisure norms and the era's sporting preferences.
An incident aboard a flight ends with Mr. Chaggins confirming passengers fled and show kindness to the cook, who fears the way he drives a car. The dialogue reveals the cook’s nervousness and the tense exchange over responsibilities.
Fashion correspondents note cotton dresses dominate the coming season with Crepe roumaya inspired fabrics and georgette like textures. Designers urge simple yet vivid embroidery and girdles to blend with color. Garden and country house themed cotton frocks trend with matching accessories and bold black and white accents.
Parle guides a Paris Riviera wardrobe with capes and suits in bold material and color mixes. Contrasting fabrics appear in capes, trims, and dresses. gray plaid with solid panels and plaid-lined capes showcase chic restraint. Knit kasha ensembles pair with zenana accents for coordinated looks. Stockings should fit to prevent irritation and corns.
The season favors a bouffant party dress for young girls with a small tight bodice short sleeves and a modest round neckline as the current style.
A freshman named Helen at Short Edge High recalls her ring with school insignia. A restaurant waiter mishears Shortridge and asks about food options. Helen asks if he is from the school. The moment blends memory with a mundane dining moment.
A fragment from the Salem News defines a flap per as a young girl with no education and marked aversion to work who seems to attach herself to men. The piece notes tools deliver kisses in person rather than via distant means.
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