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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
10
The piece recalls Decoration Day with a lone Sunday mood and children in white, stars and stripes over graves, roses, and a lil y by a grave. It notes Riley's tender verse and mentions Hoosiers raising a $2,000,000 campaign for the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Hospital for Children in Indianapolis to serve youngsters statewide.
A fashion note surveys Paris driven shift in sport frocks now chic and utilitarian. Shorter hems dominate with Lanvin and Chanel ensembles for tennis and golf, while accessories like bags gloves and footwear emphasize a restrained but stylish spring mood.
An illustrated feature by William A. Radford outlines a modest bungalow with a central hall plan. The single story frame house sits on concrete blocks with flapboards and shingles, front gable porch, compact living areas, a dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, a linen closet, pantry, and a rear porch, highlighting efficient use of space and suburban comfort.
In Corliss Hooven Griffis description for the Philadelphia Ledger he recalls war torn France and Belgium at war’s end. He revisits Le Catelet Vaux Andigny Verdun Ypres Menin road Hooge and Wlooge with stark images of destruction and the courage shown by soldiers and civilians alike.
A Chicago Tribune verse pays tribute with two pure white roses for a departed person. The speaker recalls the loved one who bravely left, smiling through pain as they walked a lone path. The image of fresh spring rain on the roses conveys mourning and respect at the resting place afar.
The excerpt follows Allied troops moving from Cambrai through Belgium into France and recounts the difference between Belgium and France, the scale of destruction between Ghent and Menin, and the aftermath across Ypres Lille and the Scheldt river front. It contrasts rebuilt areas with shattered landscapes and notes postwar reconstruction progress and remaining tasks.
The memorial note honors the lads who have died for Old Glory. It emphasizes a single sentiment of remembrance and gratitude on Memorial Day.
J Martin, an eighty year old Civil War veteran from Ponca City Oklahoma, says he fought at Malvern Hill South Mountain Antietam the Wilderness Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg. He was wounded at Harper's Ferry and held at Libby Prison where he helped a sick friend escape. He recalls Cold Harbor losses of 3000 in ten minutes.
Printed silks fill spring and summer wardrobes with varied designs and subtle color effects. This season favors conservative styles with modern influences, featuring rajah and shanting silks alongside Chinese damask. Delicate bols de rose tones dominate, with navy, red, and white combinations signaling a fresh, youthful spring mood.
New jumpers for autumn are several inches longer, reaching the knees for practical velveteen and velvet daytime wear, while evening looks feature metal brocade. The longer silhouette defines both casual and formal outfits this season.
A fresh chintz style features substantial rayon in its surface, creating a floral taftelike appearance. It is described as decorative and affordable for home use.
Hardware choices, especially door locks, set the first impression of a house. Designers offer many patterns to suit different architectures. Consult your architect or contractor to choose a lock that harmonizes with the style.
The piece argues unfinished attics waste space and cost, noting that upper story storage or living areas affect overall home cost. It emphasizes that finishing the attic yields usable rooms and full financial value from the dwelling.
A home should reflect Colonial style with an open doorway and well painted stairway. Emphasize mahogany finishes on stairs and paneling while walls and front door stay white or ivory to create a quaint dignified foyer.
In Berne Switzerland a thirteenth century wooden foot bridge remains sound though its timbers sit in water. The dry Alpine air around the bridge is practically free from dampness, protecting the wood without paint.
The text advises inexpensive remodeling of upper unfinished spaces to gain extra bedrooms or playrooms. It highlights turning a wasted half-story into usable space, with a carpenter for stairs and a practical mechanic for finish flooring, to boost comfort and property value.
The National Timber Manufacturers association warns that veneered doors are not satisfactory for exterior use unless the veneering is very heavy A painted soft wood door is preferred for exterior use in exposed places and is considered more durable than a hardwood door.
Rubber tile tooling for sun porch bathroom and kitchen creates attractive effects in the dome. This flooring type is also suitable for restaurants stores offices and public buildings, offering durable decorative options.
A colonial door with paneling pilasters and a parquet floor adds charm. A hooked rug on the bar a needlepoint tapestry on the wall a grandfather clock and a Colonial bench complete the scene and essentials.
The article stresses that even with an appealing exterior and fine interior fittings, poor plumbing and poorly installed water supply, drainage, and ventilation systems undermine comfort, convenience, and health protection in homes.
Wood finished to its natural shade resists being worked into color schemes. Color, however, reveals the grain and enhances the beauty of most woods.
A visitor to a naturalist’s home teased an owl display by noting a toy cow beside the mounted owl looked odd. He remarked the owl was authentic but the cow resembled a doggone.
A husband quips about his wife’s memory and shares a joke. Another man adds his own remedy, claiming he writes important notes on a slip of paper and keeps it in his trouser pocket to remember errands or details. The quick exchange highlights practical memory aids.
A terse exchange questions the foremost achievement in modern chemistry. The remark “The blonde.” serves as a provocative punchline in this fragmentary text.
A rustic tale depicts a hen praised for perpetuating eggs while the rooster is eaten. The fable centers on gendered roles and the paradox of praising a hen’s fecundity while disposing of the male rooster.
Nina explains she journals every night and has kept a diary for about two years Knohrayne notes the practice has filled the diary’s first pages while the two discuss their habit in a casual exchange.
Two lines contrast old poets saying harps tell tales of love with a reply that harps were lyres. The exchange frames a literary riff on ancient stringed instruments and their symbolic meanings.
A witty quatrain notes rain falls on both the just and unjust but mocks the unjust for lacking an umbrella of their own. The verse plays with biblical phrasing and modern inconveniences.
The passage shows Archie asking who the minister is after his mother nods. She explains that the minister who married her is present, prompting Archie to wonder what his father is doing at their house.
A reader quote suggests the golfer is standing too near the ball to strike it properly, while a second remark counters that the error may be being too close after hitting the ball. The exchange highlights simple stance and timing fixes in golf technique.
In a domestic incident, a maid and Mary Ann discuss touching a radio and removing old wires, which are placed in an ash can. The minor dialogue hints at a curious cleaning action that may have sparked a later mishap.
Brown and Ethel remain deeply attached while apart, and she writes letters to her husband in Cottier’s absence, sometimes asking for money or favor.
The passage recalls a moment of proposition described as overwhelming and unforgettable. The speaker reflects on how the proposal left them speechless for an hour, and the response affirmed the happiness of that instant.
A quip notes Trotsky is a man of few words as Brown jokes about Papa Russhin here. The line suggests a sly comparison to restrained speech and reference to Russhin works.
Snippet reports a humorous exchange about a toddler stepping from a telephone box. The dialogue notes the child’s surprising age of ninety two, prompting astonished questions about the apparent long wait and the child’s origin.
A newlywed couple on their honeymoon frets over no letters from family, wondering why their first stop has not been communicated to their people and anxious about awaiting news.
The rough exterior of cement stucco resists hand brushing as brushes wear and slow application. A spray operating machine has proven most useful in overcoming these difficulties and speeding the coating process.
A cryptic exchange references a dog and a disguised figure near Green Onion. The fragment hints at a secret pollce operation and a hidden identity within an informal, puzzling note.
A Moody Institute sermon outlines four gospel facts: Christ died for sins, was buried and risen, the gospel is the power of God unto salvation, and faith grants justification to all who believe. It emphasizes salvation from sin through Christ’s death and resurrection for believers.
The text asserts that true peace is a divine reality in the heart, not a compromise with circumstances. Righteousness and holiness bring rest, and trust in the atonement of Christ yields tranquillity as deep as the peace of God that surpasses understanding.
A short doctrinal note on doubt and belief stating the true method is practical experiment. The observer tests by doing the will of the Father to know it is true, citing a scripture fulfillment. The language is archaic and displays typographical errors.
A quotation from Rev. G. Tl. Morrison on how death deepens bonds of family and friendship. It speaks of bereavement shaping life’s kindness in fathers, mothers, spouses, and friends, revealing a grief that gives new meaning to devotion and care.
Pastor Charles Wagner proclaims in sermon that Christ did not depart but comes forever, never to depart again, highlighting the gospel's enduring presence and faithfulness.
The text ponders divine sovereignty over a world under trial, suggesting that God may allow the Giant Despair to perish. A banyan image frames the meditation as a sign of providential order amid hardship.
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