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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1923
Page
6
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming it relieves catarrh and deafness by treating the mucous surfaces. It mentions an internal tonic and an ointment, with the claim the product has been used for over 40 years and is sold by F. J. Snenes & Co. in Toledo, Ohio.
A humorous exchange notes Mrs. Moses-Yes expected a girl named Victrola but a boy arrived, prompting the new name Rado instead. The Christian Advocate records the playful baby naming tale among readers and families.
The text presents fractured phrases from Isaiah and Psalms about the Lord’s strong arm and Israel. It references divine strength and support, with garbled punctuation and stray words. The passage intones biblical imagery and the Psalmist’s cheer for deliverance.
The piece describes spring wardrobes with emphasis on long embroidered coats, the versatile three piece suit, and evolving hat styles. It notes tailored lines, embroidery, fur trims, and varied hat shapes from poke bonnets to felt and lace hats, outlining how these pieces mix for a season of refined, practical wear.
A fashion writer notes the prominence of printed fabrics in Paris collections. Patou favors red prints with navy or beige accents, while Agnes highlights green. Embroideries blend with prints, creating surfaces that read as relief, especially in afternoon dresses. Printed squares yield blouses, dresses, mantles, swings, and a novel pajama set with matching bandanna.
Fashion notes highlight new dresses with ecru lace and batiste undersleeves. Tiny bishop sleeves add delicate detail to the neckline and bodice in current styles.
Gertrude complains about a fearless girl who asks her father for a new dress while he figures the dressmaker’s bill. Myrabelle questions the notion of nerve as the exchange highlights a clash over decorum and money.
Rules protect game in Alaska with new limits taking effect April 1 1028. No deer hunting on certain southeastern islands except Kruzofs is preserved. Mountain sheep and goats remain banned east of the Kenai Peninsula until April 1 1925. Deer season remains closed west of 141 degrees longitude.
A small jar of preserved fruit can become a quick dessert with Plymouth Rock Gelatine. One box makes four pints of jelly and can be flavored to taste. Ad copy promotes this easy treat.
Dialogue reveals doubt about affection as Tom asks why she dislikes him. He recalls telling her he is an only child after she claims two fools exist in every family. The exchange hints at insecurities and family dynamics in a Michigan Gargoyle context.
A dialogue fragment shows two passengers debating air quality in a car. One loves fresh air while the other worries about it bringing poison, highlighting a humorous clash over comfort and safety in travel.
A theater or fashion vignette presents a Paris gown claimed as exclusive with limited availability in the United States. The dialogue emphasizes rarity and prestige, suggesting high fashion status and consumer appeal amid prestige branding.
A Department of Commerce report notes China increasing frozen meat imports from Argentina, while Chinese taste shifts toward frozen products. Consul General Sammons cites gradual acceptance and predicts broader use. Australian butter sells well in China and Japan as canned fruits from Australia rise in demand.
Parity crowns Aphrodite with the most beautiful woman in the world after awarding the apple. Tommy-Wilse guards swap an apple for a peach, a common tale variant echoed in this concluding mythological yarn.
A playful exchange blends idioms and mispronunciations as a parent and child discuss phrases like masked battery and beasts weather. The dialogue showcases humorous language use in a cozy, rainy setting.
A light salon exchange unfolds with a daughter anxiously awaiting Mr. Mordaunt’s visit and a mother urging a quick answer if he asks. Rosie and Marjorie compare dressmakers while debating whether one religion or dress is as good as another in a witty London Mull moment.
A Boston Evening Transcript excerpt quotes a man recalling his wife’s anger after a flood incident. He notes she refrained from speaking for an hour then expressed it all at once, illustrating household strains during disaster conditions.
A Pennsylvanian college scene recalls a student who invited the peanut gallery to witness a Merchant of Venice performance. The second collegian explains it was to gain his dramatics professor's attention.
A humorous exchange unfolds as Walter faces a dissatisfied guest over the bill. Comic dialogue highlights social misreads, scandalously courting payback with a quip about boiling the bill down. A joking claim of damages surfaces in a mock court of romance.
A collection of anecdotes and quips about prominent figures, including Lord Dunraven and Jay Gould in Paris, alongside humorous tales about politicians and society. The clippings reference anecdotes from American and European social circles, plus a Chicago Tribune remark on public perception.
Mrs Leonidas W Vian Quentin recalls memories of Ade lina Patti and Bel Canto, while admitting she cannot remember earlier eras as older music critics claim. The Kunsag City Star quotes her reflections on past opera stars and the shifting memory of musical history.
A terse remark on speech patterns contrasts blunt slang with formal tone. The speaker notes one person’s rough, unpolished dialogue and calls out inconsistent phrasing.
While World War II raged in Europe a Kentucky rural woman visiting in town recounted a fragment about her niece who died in the war. A hostess asks if the niece is the Cross nurse as the narrator clarifies the lieutenant is a soldier.
The fragment from an entertainment page presents a playful exchange about preferences between a female speaker and a male or unnamed partner. It suggests light dialog from a column or feature about social tastes and behavior.
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