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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
3
A reflective sermon retells Genesis 18 1 5 and Hebrews 13 2 focusing on Abraham hospitably hosting three strangers in Mamre Hebron. It explores spiritual insight misreading earthly delays and God revealing plans about Isaac while Sarah and Abraham wrestle with belief and laughter.
America now makes 132000000 gallons more beer annually than Germany as total U S output leads.
Chicago May 22 Complications arise in the Teamsters strike threatening peace talks. The Teamsters Joint Council rejected a settlement favored by employers and union leaders and voted to continue the strike. The Employers Association terms were: date for end, reinstatement plans, removal of security staff, no discrimination, wages and conditions unchanged, no signed agreements, and coverage for department stores and other firms.
Three diamonds valued at 90000 were stolen from Tiffany & Co in Union Square on May 4. Ten stones cut from the Excelsior, weighing 971 carats rough, formed the loot from the famed jewel in 1893. Detectives on two continents search for the gems with workman implicated in the misplacement.
President Roosevelt plans to bring immigration policy before Congress and the nation as he warns of a record influx of steerage passengers. Estimates for the year ending June 30 place arrivals near 1,000,000, surpassing 1908 and 1904 figures, with 1905 projections between 900,000 and 1,000,000.
William E. Cramer aged 68 editor in chief of Evening Wisconsin died after a two month pneumonia illness. He directed Wisconsin for 57 years and remained active in publication despite hearing loss and kindness. Empress Augusta Victoria injured in fall at Wiesbaden delaying royal departure to Berlin.
Mary Shepard, born December 25 1800 in County Kilkenny Ireland, died at her home in Poughkeepsie New York at age 104 after being in good health until a month ago.
Glad stone Dowie son of Zion prophet John Alexander Dowie and Judge Barnes arrive in Mexico City to complete details for taking over 700 acres to establish a Zion City like colony in Mexico, signaling intent to found a new settlement paralleling Zion City Illinois.
Detroit May 22 P J Mc Ardle of Muncie Indiana was Saturday elected president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers on the second ballot in a Detroit convention two ballots.
A Farm and Fireside sewing note describes making a sponge and soap bag from art-linen and rubber-lined fabrics. Instructions cover cutting sizes 6 by 16 inches for the sponge bag, lining details, ribbon binding, and decorative stitches. A separate soap bag 4 by 5 3 4 inches is explained, plus a brush bag size to cover a standard brush and an outer pocket for a comb.
The maid serves all dishes with the left hand of each guest, starting with the guest to the host's right. In ceremonious dinners the host does not carve, and dishes aren’t set on the table. finger bowls are placed near each plate during dessert. Host and hostess should be ready 15 minutes before the meal, introduce guests to their partners, and use place cards to designate seating.
Shaded ribbons trim modish hats while lace and lawn chemisettes sell for a quarter. All wool crepe albatross in all shades at 39 cents a yard. Violet crepe gown trimmed with rich yellow lace. Two toned crepes attract attention on the counters. Checked voile at 75 cents a yard. Shirred taffeta belts in black red brown and dark blue priced 39 cents. Alice blue gowns in silk to muslin. Summer wear dresses in handkerchief linen. Mercerized gingham in black and white shepherds and plaids offered at 22 cents a yard.
A Brooklyn Magle writer advises gentle eye care and flirting with lids and surrounding skin rather than harsh makeup. Tips cover jewel tones matching eye color, avoiding overdone lids, slimming the face, reducing eye puffiness through warm compresses or hunger, and resting the lids to keep them healthy.
Percival Hardy recounts a near-fatal attack by a sea toad while collecting sea life along Long Island coast. He describes a small reef, the sea toad’s cavernous mouth, and a struggle to free his arm as the creature clamped jaws and fins around him. A government official aided his release after a chaotic fight for breath and safety.
Wrinkles may reflect poor nutrition or irregular facial muscle activity from scowling. Daily bathing and massage with pure cold water and soap improves complexion. Massage the face for ten minutes each morning, rinse with cold water, and maintain good sleep and nourishment.
Description notes yellow and mauve together appear in dresses and hats, highlighting color pairing in period attire. The text emphasizes the mix of these two shades across women's outfits and accessories.
Embroidered tussore silk creates a breezy summer frock that charms with delicate texture. Lightweight fabric and fine stitching highlight the garment’s graceful silhouette and cool wear for hot months.
Poem set in exotic landscapes and sensuous imagery describes roses, orient perfumes, Indian skies, pearls, and ivory in lush lines. The narrator, a Buffalo News contributor Mary Killilea, writes with dreamlike, climate-filled vignettes of wealth and longing.
In a World’s Work vignette a girl at central relays a humorous message about a telephone in a baby’s cradle and another note promising to ring in 15 minutes to remember bread in the oven. The tone is light and observational about rural use of phones.
A night train message system alerts Central to ring subscribers half an hour before the 2 17 train in the morning. Central operators track train times and delays for about 80 daily call subscribers before alarms and clocks. A farmer greets the writer at the gate with coffee after Miss Rankin telephoned ahead about his visit.
The renowned actress recuperating in the country planned a simple DIY task, buying lime from a dealer while a photographer watched. A weight dispute arose but she dismissed it with a quip about getting the lime light, sharing the moment with a press agent.
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