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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1919
Page
7
A detailed vintage display shows two ribbon sewing sets to hang on a wall. An embroidery hoop holds narrow satin ribbon with bows and long loops, plus a thimble, thread spool, emery bag, and needle case. A cloth kitten with a bow carries pins and needles, and a silver bell dangles from the neck.
A Christmas gift pair is described a waste basket and a matching case for papers. The waste basket uses light board with rose tapestry and dark-green braid with matching tassel handles and a brass bound tapestry medallion. The paper case is designed to match the basket.
The caption outlines handmade baby gifts: narrow ribbons, white celluloid rings, and safety pins used as bells from a ring and bow. Another pincushion clock shows hours for feeding, with beads and a silk floss crochet band for carriage use.
Exquisite handkerchief case crafted from handsome ribbons. Made to fit a queen and ideal as a Christmas gift. Brocaded ribbon exterior, satin lining, fine lace frill, double ribbon quilling, rosettes at corners, and a center ribbon rose enhance its magnificence.
A twine basket dipped in shellac dries after shaping. It is decorated with yarn flowers and lined with silk to become a pretty bag. Silk flares above the basket and gathers at the top with a ribbon for a luxurious gift.
A girl demonstrates crochet lace craft to express devotion through gifts. The picture shows a lovely Irish crochet yoke and crocheted cap, with other items like caps, trim ming, and neckwear for nightdresses and bags.
Ribbon garters feature satin or decorative ribbon set over elastic with lace edges. Designs shown include chiffon rose decorations, rosettes, and bows with small blossoms. Rosettes and flowers are displayed separately for crafting reference.
Two small linen bags embroidered by hand are designed to carry money or jewels safely around the neck while traveling. They are strong, washable, and their delicate embroidery adds a thoughtful, gift worthy touch.
The author asserts truth as the final test of lasting power in art and conceives beauty as emerging from truth. He argues beauty cannot be grasped without sensing the enduring stem of truth, citing Ruskin’s idea that genuine perception comes from the core structure rather than surface petals.
Robert first sees his real baby and studies the infant with awe. The baby begins to cry loudly and Robert smiles, remarking that the child has plenty of pep in the cry.
In Sumpter township Michigan Anna Bobrowski is slain by husband Martin Bobrowski. Their seventeen year old son Theodore admits fear and partial involvement as the father claims his wife poisoned him with a witch’s brew. He and fifteen year old Celia testify against their father as he sits in county jail.
Sheriff Coffin heard a statement from a man claiming his mother did not poison herself and noting the coroner's jury verdict that Mrs. Bobrowski died from blows with a poker by her husband. The battered body was buried in Belleville after the man washed it and dressed the victim in her best dress. He then took his son to Detroit seeking a burial permit.
In Fort Dodge Iowa a wounded black man, now hospitalized in Cherokee, is suspected of breaking into A H Woodard’s residence. Woodard fired when awakened, pursued the intruder, and a mouse in the kitchen trap delayed him, allowing the burglar to escape. A separate Ramapo report notes a rattlesnake killing a cat after a four foot strike.
Margaret Boyd eleven daughter of Alexander Boyd Lonaconing Md garroted by a window sash at a cottage on the south branch of the Potomac near Springfield W Va. The family had been at camp for a week. she was frolicking and tried to climb through the window when the heavy sash fell and caught her neck.
A Paris fashion forecast declares coats the season’s star with morning and afternoon dresses gaining renewed attention. Blue serge, duchesse fabrics, leather trims, and velvet vie for emphasis as designers showcase short sleeves, bold cuffs, and high necklines in a Milan and New York style parade.
Moody Bible Institute prose notes that God tempts Abraham to test his faith after prior events. The trial is described as unexpected, unexplained, and seemingly unreasonable, yet faithful obedience proves trust in God. Abraham’s prompt, unconditional obedience fulfills divine purpose.
A boa may be curled by a sharp instrument, like a knife or scissors. Curl in the same way as a paper rose with light, quick strokes.
A fashion note extols two color hats for fall, highlighting black with champagne, navy velvet with watermelon pink, and burgundy black combinations. Descriptions include a satin antique brim, navy toque, blue velvet binding, and a burgundy velvet picture hat with contrast trim. The piece praises colorful, feminine silhouettes and the season’s stylish contrasts.
A recent fashion feature showcased a moleskin short coat with natural squirrel trim. The standout is a rope like girdle made entirely of wooden beads, ending in a decorative tassel, outlining the pointed front panel cuffs and collar.
A short quotation by Bowe extols great minds that delight in doing good, noting they are pleased by acts of kindness even if recipients fail to reciprocate. The verse frames moral virtue as its own reward regardless of gratitude.
A reflective meditation urges readers to notice sunlight over clouds and to avoid dwelling on darkness. It cautions against letting care and trouble become obstacles that hide God, joy, and the glory of life.
Quote attribution to Goethe on daily ethics contrasts grand goals with the challenge of small sacrifices. emphasizes personal discipline and moral consistency in everyday actions.
Beecher argues that indulgent parenting corrupts offspring by teaching them to scorn labor and seek riches, leading quickly to vice, ruin, and damnation.
A Charles H Brent saying extols daily gladness found on the way. It urges to pluck immediate happiness as both a current delight and a future memory in life’s storehouse.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a harmless tonic for bowel relief. It claims they flood the bowels with digestive juices, restore regularity without griping, and work while you sleep at a low cost. It contrasts Cascarets with harsher purgatives like salts and bile removers.
The ministry reports a near 700 million dollar haul from war material sales including tin tacks to tanks, reflecting a massive revenue boost from the war effort.
An old Bayer advertisement promotes genuine Aspirin in a Bayer package with directions for Headache Cold Pain Neuralgia Lumbago and Rheumatism. It touts 19 years of physician use and a handy tin containing 12 tablets for a few cents, noting Bayer as the trade mark of Bayer.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions names and phrases but lacks a coherent event or factual detail to summarize into a news item. No identifiable person, place, organization, date, or outcome can be confirmed from readable content.
An old ad claims the first dose unclogs nostrils and relieves headache fever sneezing and congestion. It touts instant relief for colds with multiple doses every two hours and urges readers to insist on Pape's Lady (Pape's Cold Compound) at drug stores.
Experiments at the Pasteour Institute in Parla show an average of about six quarts of alcohol can be produced from every 100 pounds of seaweed. The finding suggests a potential new source for fermentable material.
An advertisement urges readers to protect kidney health and purge toxins with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. It promises rapid relief from backaches, nervousness, and fatigue and directs buyers to seek the Gold Medal brand with three sealed sizes and a money back guarantee. The oddly tacked closing line features a garbled quote about an estimate of someone named Brown.
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