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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1911
Page
2
A 1930s analysis explains why mobs form and appeal to lynching. It reviews psychological and sociological factors from Coatesville to Durant, noting mob hypnosis, crowd psychology, and the enduring lure of vigilante justice despite few convictions.
Taft urged broad reforms to extend the Interstate Commerce Commission. The law now lets the commission set rates, regulate classifications, and act on its own initiative. Shippers gain advance rate knowledge and protection, while cases move under the justice department.
A short quotation from Stray Stories contrasts a student of occult topics and a plain speaker on the word psychic. The exchange highlights the mystery and spelling oddities that surround the term in curious discourse.
A humorous remark notes that a woman's hat with a front turnup could compel her to reveal her age each year. The quip implies that the hat’s appearance affects social judgments and potential refusals based on perceived age.
A New Rocheller sought lawn hose in a New York store but was directed to the hosiery department on the second floor by a courteous young lady in charge.
In Harnar's Weekly a rumor swirls about Billie Longears facing multiple arrests, each time jailed at the pound, highlighting a volatile clash with local police and mounting tensions within the community.
An eighty year old New Yorker who spent seven years on the streets and was sent to the poor house may die due to the luxury of his new surroundings. He is old to alter his way of life.
Uncle Eben quips that a man who expects to get something from poffin risks time and trouble unless it is worth considering. The line reflects his cautious humor about effort versus reward.
A saying on greatness notes that true greatness requires convincing neighbors and implies neighbors are slow to recognize it. The quip reflects on social perception and virtue.
A discussion between business figures questions whether a picture dealer truly stated Rembrandt signed the artwork. The speaker suggests the painting might be only indorsed or attributed rather than personally signed.
Dialogue captures a London street scene where a lady questions the umbrella’s return while a vendor promises to exceed repair costs by ensuring the item comes back. The exchange highlights trust and bargaining in petty trade interactions.
A reflective note on the spark of divinity in humanity stating that depravity rarely erases the innate respect for truth and justice. The passage emphasizes inner moral awareness and the enduring pull toward ethical conduct.
A brief reflection on regrets about not asking questions of earlier generations. It notes that many friends from the past could have answered easily and would have been pleased to be asked.
In New York an objection arises over drowning stray dogs amid fears that sunken barks may obstruct navigation and welfare concerns are raised by the Christian Advocate citing need for humane treatment of animals.
Taft receives wholehearted endorsement in the far western districts with the mountain region showing keen approval. His Pocatello address reinforces his trust policy and defense of the courts, delivering a more vigorous, convincing performance than earlier stops as the west and the president celebrate their mutual affinity.
The Massachusetts Republican state convention nominated Louis A. Frothingham for governor and adopted a platform backing Taft administration and endorsing tariff reduction but rejecting a haphazard Democratic revision.
A call issued for the Republican National Committee meeting in Washington on December 12 to fix the date and venue for the 1912 Republican national convention. The move sets the stage for organizing the party's presidential nominating process.
A Washington man has devised a tool that combines a fork and shovel with a scoop forming the shovel portion being removable. The invention aims to provide a versatile implement for digging and lifting in one compact device.
A Danish scientist has developed a device to measure nocturnal terrestrial radiation of heat. The instrument aims to quantify infrared energy emitted by the land at night, potentially improving understanding of heat loss and climate processes.
The line speaks of a process where initial beauty attracts and delight grows as gentleness finalizes the appeal. It suggests a design ethos where first impressions give way to enduring charm through refined, caring finish.
Washington reports highlight the exhaustive inquiry feeding the tariff board and its forthcoming evidence on foreign wool production costs. Critics warned against the wool bid from the special session as experts compile data for a scientific revision. President Wilson tours the West to present administration aims and stress government of the people.
The president, in a strong Pocatello address, reaffirmed support for the Sherman Act, pledging enforcement to clear the law’s intent. He warned against the small anti regulation faction that seeks to repeal or weaken restraints amid business depression, urging a legitimate, enforced basis for commerce.
The piece notes New Jersey Republicans fear a Republican legislature would hinder Governor Wilson's presidential bid. Democrats urge party members to unite to secure a Wilson win, acknowledging past Republican aid aided Wilson's last year victory and questioning future GOP support amid the race.
Julia Bottomley notes the fall fashion emphasis on rich ribbons and brocade for hats and bags. Wide ribbons, satin and velvet bows, rosette forms, and metallic thread accents define the look, with durable, elaborate but not extravagant pieces including lace nets, buckram bases, and oriental embroidery.
Fashion note discusses varied sleeve styles for winter including kimona inspired cuts as separate bodices or integrated with the sleeve. Designers favor comfort with peasant looks and some retain fuller man ish sleeves for evening wraps while deep chiffon cuffs and wide revers diversify coats.
The president defends courts as essential to a democratic republic. While acknowledging imperfections and criticisms of judicial decisions, the piece emphasizes the importance of the just and fearless judge and the rule of law as the foundation of liberty and progress. It urges the president to discuss courts’ historical role.
The remark suggests Mr Bryan is more peeved than judicious as he calls for verbal endorsements from Supreme Court nominees, indicating his strong stance on judicial selections.
A comic exchange has wife noticing her new coat makes her husband’s old hat seem shabby. He replies he will switch to his old coat, signaling a lighthearted domestic gag with a pun on clothing.
European military strength summarized as vast, with armies able to reach a fixed point in about nine and a half days marching eight miles apart, two abreast, at a wide salvo.
A terse exchange features Mr Meekton declaring his wife desires two voices not one, prompting intrigue about motive and meaning behind the unusual question and answer.
Experiments tested fish and chemical analysis to compare filtration materials for sewage. Results indicate natural turf provides the most effective filtration among tested options.
Fashion notes predict a chic winter season with satin shine for evening wear and pale lace on day and night gowns. Astrakhan fabrics, worsted embroidery, and bold beadwork enliven suits and wraps while laces and chiffon frills detail longsleeves. A new wired chiffon sleeve and affordable lace gowns offer stylish options.
A method to render children's dresses nearly fireproof is described by dissolving one ounce of alum or sal ammoniac in the last rinsing water or in the starch used to stiffen the garments. Treated clothing resists ignition and, if it does ignite, burns slowly without flame.
A simple fez pen-wiper can be crafted from a scarlet cloth remnant stuffed with loops of black Berlin wool. The piece is cut in two sections forming a practical desk accessory.
A compact guide describes sewing a cap top and lower band with a small button and black silk tassel. It notes stuffing loops of wool to shape the wiper, with a final flourish of color when displayed on a bazaar stall.
Smart little trotting frocks of French serge look brisk in motion. One piece garments designed to be worn with furs. Some are attractive with bright touches of broderie d usine.
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