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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
7
The narrator and Bates arrive at Glenarm House built on lakefront land. He enters a vast candlelit hall by a grand staircase and is awe-struck by shelves of books and a chandelier. Bates explains the grandfather’s fondness for candlelight and his dream of a thousand lights.
The narrator explores a richly furnished library and archive filled with architectural, Latin, and Italian works. He admires the catalog, sketches, and a cathedral-like chair before Bates summons him for a meal in the room Mr. Glenarm calls the refectory.
The narrator confronts Bates after a shooting through a window. A rifle bullet is found, and Bates suggests it was likely local duck hunters. The scene shifts to the refectory as the narrator recalls his grandfather’s architectural passion and plans to investigate the lake beyond the woods.
A tense moment unfolds as Bates serves coffee and steps away, a cigarette case in hand, when a sharp crack from the window breaks the scene. A bullet whistles past, hits the wall, and lands on the table near the narrator, leaving a flattened mark.
The Brant Rock wireless telegraph station conducted tests with a small vessel among the Massachusetts bay fleet. Fishermen requested current Boston market prices and received replies relayed back to shore, marking a claimed entry of wireless telephony into deep sea fishing.
A fragmentary note depicts a chaotic moment with a burning house and a tense exchange. Characters include Mrs Pacekill and Wiliar Lite arguing about items, while a reference to hand green ades hints at a decorative detail amid the disaster.
A narrative from the period of the judges in Israel follows Ruth as she joins Naomi and adopts the Hebrew faith. Boaz, drawn by Ruth's selfless devotion and steadiness, contemplates her as harvest time nears and Ruth silently earns his regard in Bethlehem.
The text promotes pongee silk waist fashion emphasizing durability washability and dressiness. It notes five dollar cost and detachable collars with a high turn down linen option. Mercerized batistes in white creams and pastels appear in one piece or princess styles with lace tucks and Valenciennes embellishments for gowns suitable for city seaside mountains and social events.
Sermonette notes Boaz’s quiet admiration for Ruth the Moabitess, praising his pure, nonbiased love. It contrasts Bethlehem’s view of Naomi and Ruth with one man’s deep appreciation of virtue over wealth, status, and suspicion. The piece extols recognizing true goodness in humble lives.
Daz reaches home to a flood of village talk about Naomi and her Moabite daughter-in-law Ruth. Neighbors recount Naomi’s loss in Moab and Ruth’s loyalty as the two women face poverty and scrutiny in Bethlehem.
The Cologne Cathedral bell, forged from French cannon seized by Emperor William, was consecrated with grand ceremony. Cast by Andreas Hamm Frankenthal, it cost over 5000 pounds and bears inscriptions praising the German empire. A St Peter patronal motif appears with a quatrain and a German sextet on the sides.
Wealthy London residents employ trained nurses for their lapdogs at higher wages than those caring for rich children. The article notes the rise of professional dog care among the affluent and contrasts it with domestic staffing for children.
The piece outlines popular veil styles for brides including box plaited coronets and high Parisian waves. It notes Miss Morence Flower Barbey wearing a maline veil with a diamond tiara and offers a low cost method to decorate plain suede slippers with knotted ribbon rosettes, with step by step instructions.
A thrifty young woman devises a method to provide herself with satin suede slippers in white or colors, fashionable yet costly for many, by making a homemade rosette solution to match different gowns and reduce expense.
A reader from Alberta explains a pieced sample of a quilt that has attracted inquiries. She notes she had not sent it earlier despite writing about the topic and believes ladies will find it notable.
The new footwear fascinates with a high sandal that blends boot and shoe features. The back and sides resemble a boot while the front shows many strap decorations such as bows buckles and beading. Tan and brown shades dominate, pairing with all color costumes.
Weekly fashion notes highlight sheer frocks and blouses built over striped taffetas. Neutral tints with color accents create pleasing effects, such as pale ecru voile over columbine pink and white stripes. A pretty model features voile skirt with satin duchess bias trim and a waist gathered with small plafis. a voile coat showcases narrow silk soutache, embroidery, and a short ball fringe.
Paris reveals the airship hat in soft straw braid as a season’s craze. Sailor hats remain popular with large brims, many hues of leghorn straw, mossy cavelirs in toques and turbans, smooth chip, milan, and Neapolitan blends shaping a stylish spring and summer line.
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