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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1926
Page
8
George von Elin learned golf in his back yard and began when eight. He won the Utah state championship at fifteen, defeating rivals and later claiming four Utah golf titles. He grew up in Salt Lake City and trained at Salt Lake City Country Club.
Ten year old Prene Paginrini crowned women’s state amateur horseshoe champion of Minnesota. She won 18 straight matches defeating veteran players to claim the state title.
Cornell sprinter Henry A. Russell, a New York Athletic Club member, returns from Europe and plans to pursue Olympic competition in 1928. The lanky Cornelian rose to prominence by winning the 70, 100 and 220 yard events in indoor and outdoor Intercollegiates, and starred with the Cornell Princeton track team on a tour of the Oxford Cambridge combined teams last July.
Ruth, the Yankees star, is pictured in action at the plate as he winds up for a powerful swing. The narrative notes his balanced stance, full body drive, and versatility in hitting to all parts of the field with no preferred bat.
Ranger southpaw Eppa Nixey of the Cincinnati Neds is noted as one of the few MLB pitchers with at least 20 victories in three of the last four seasons. He logged 25 wins in 1922 and 1928, plus 21 wins in a later season, with several strong years including 1916 when he posted 22 victories and 10 losses.
Paul Waner emerges as a stellar young star for the Pirates by blasting six hits in six at bats including two doubles and a triple. The outfielder, once seen as merely a contact hitter in the Pacific Coast League, now cements a hall of fame rise with a breakout display of power and contact.
LeBourveau nicknamed Bevo earns praise from Toledo fans as one of the greatest Mud Hens. He tops the American Association in batting and stolen bases with a strong throwing arm and high fielding marks. Reports say he has been purchased by the Cincinnati Reds.
Seaming takes center stage in the display featuring Chanel Paquin Molyneux Lanvin Jacquet Worth Jenny Cyber Doeuillet Lelong Ber hard Henri Vergne and Langin coats and ensembles. Models showcase horizontal banding fur borders tiers and radiating tucks with raglan sleeves and back yokes emphasizing decorative seam work.
A French imported beige felt hat for sport wear features a wide grosgrain band and decorative plaiting. This stylish autumn accessory highlights refined craftsmanship and versatile styling suitable for casual and dressy outfits.
A wide autumn vogue centers on an extraordinary range of beiges and browns with green as a key winter color. The New York Herald Tribune notes blue schemes return, patterned fabrics gain prominence, and snake skin and hard skin accessories influence textiles.
The new autumn styles emphasize three standout features. Sheer fabrics dominate evening dresses while a wide range of red shades draws attention. Ostrich trim reappears, used in both trims and millinery, marking a notable revival.
Steel beaded bags in metal and pastel shades appear more in evidence as they become more affordable and fashionable. Variations in size and shape mirror current vogue, with new bags mounted on mother of pearl.
A New York Times fashion critique highlights fall mohair ensembles featuring white and colored mohair fabrics. It notes printed mohair coats with border bands, basket weave textures, and bold collar details, plus embroidered reps and varied needlework inspired by Rhodesian and Hungarian styles.
A Russian blouse remains a recurring fashion motif for the season. Originating with the peasant, the blouse is adapted to smart costumes in a two piece outfit. A velvet blouse with winged sleeves sits over a plaited crepe skirt, its design featuring metal ribbon bands and mole trim on the skirt and collar.
The piece notes scarfs as essential accessories for every party, praising their variety from small to large, painted or printed styles. It highlights china squares in plaids and stripes as the most novel designs currently trending.
Long lounging robes of heavy black satin feature tufted borders in orange peacock blue and emerald. The rich borders create a graceful swing to the hem while sleeves remain long and flowing.
A brief item notes the prominence of fastidious black embroidery and black lace on a fine white kerchief, highlighting its decorative detail and distinctive style.
Fashion notes describe a Paris influenced collection including claret velveteen trimmed with gray, wool tailored dresses with Eton or choker collars, gold bead bracelets, rubberized crepe de chine raincoats in bright colors, colored net scarves with lace ends, and crystal hatpins. The trend emphasizes mannish crepe de chine blouses and washable silks, with floral patterns on cotton and silk crepes and rayon alpaca fabrics marking autumn decoration.
The scarfs share material with current dresses and are worn loose not tied. They hang long behind the neck and sometimes trail to the skirt hem to create the effect of panels.
Satin for fall offers versatile appeal with black and new rich shades of red, blue and dark green. These dresses bridge summer frocks and pair well under winter coats for the season.
The article outlines fall coat trends with emphasis on practical, straight silhouettes and high quality fabrics. It highlights polo and sport coats, dolman and bell-bottom styles, fur trims, and neutral browns, noting versatile wraps for day and evening wear and advancements in materials like cashmere blends and duvetyn.
A long selection of practical salad recipes and dressings including Tomato Jelly Salad and Pear and Tomato Salad. Also covers Bacon Apple Dessert, Oyster and Celery Soup, Ice Cream In Case, Braised Tongue, Sponge Cake with Jelly, Chicken with Vegetables, Graham Bread, and Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts with step by step directions and ingredients.
French designers use corded stitching in three inch squares on whole garments. Worth showcases a taupe velvet jacket suit with georgette waist tucked into square panels. The blue fox collar and velvet trim enhance the dramatic effect while a taupe velvet neck strip and tassels finish the georgette blouse skirt setup.
Fashion notes that Buttons Favorite Trimming Fashion shows interest in mussel shells used to make buttons. Buttons remain a top trimming feature this season. Designers use striped patterns on plain fabrics with close rows of contrasting buttons and foutard dresses favor mother of pearl buttons. Some bodices feature button accents hung like medals.
Coats use extensive fur trim, notably red fox and dyed skunk, creating a strong visual effect. The overall style combines fur detail with chosen fabrics to achieve a distinctive look.
A compact travel tip advises inventorying your trunk and salt supply as you prepare to travel You can then locate what you need by consulting your list and avoid unpacking everything An organized approach saves time and effort on the road
The text discusses the surname Vessey as a locus name meaning wet or fenny land near water, tracing its origin from Vesey and linking it to Corvish British roots with possible long or short pronunciations.
Fifty years ago new genus were discovered as a description notes a jagged scene of the tin race with a rabbit in a brush pile, a dog at one side, and a boy with a shotgun on the other side.
The Presbyterian Hospital dietitian in New York places Great Value Tomatoes at the head of all foods for reducing weight. The claim labels tomatoes as the swiftest and surest remedy for obesity.
A note urging reflection on Washington's six years of unpaid service, advising citizens to consider public duty when called for a brief jury period. The tone emphasizes sacrifice and national service.
A Pilgrim Mother statue was unveiled at Plymouth Rock Massachusetts honoring pioneer women. The text links her to household duties and long hardship endured for the nation and notes the advertisement for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with a Massachusetts testimonial from Mrs J W Ortreuser Cambridge.
An advertisement touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a remedy for gas heaviness and stomach distention. It promises to strengthen the stomach and improve digestion, with a money back guarantee if it does not help. The elixir is sold by local dealers and druggists.
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