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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1926
Page
8
A Cincinnati woman recalls a visitor surprised to find her reading the Old Testament. The guest quipped that it is out of date because they have a New Testament now, sparking a mild exchange about religious texts and trends.
Senator Sorghum jokes about recalling Jefferson quotes, noting the difficulty of remembering exact phrasing after mentioning the famous opening line. The Washington Star captures a light exchange highlighting memory gaps in famous quotations.
A fragmented note cites Grace facing rumors of scandal while recounting a bizarre claim that she uses cloves to hide breath. The text conveys gossip with a quirky, staccato tone. No corroboration presented.
Fragmentary lines describe a high stakes game with a million dollars involved and mention Fingeneral partnership and a white chip. The readable content centers on a large wager and the players' names are unclear.
In a packing room Pat, a newcomer, is asked to fetch excelsior to wrap a vase. He mishears excelsior as hay and learns it is the long sawdust used for packing, prompting lighthearted banter about the term.
A judge faces charges after an alleged dangerous act involving an in-law during a dispute linked to the Bec bile Lekby case in New York. Details remain sparse but authorities pursue secure handling and court action.
A businessman who says he has faced three fires since starting his venture is now considered well established. The quote highlights resilience and progress in building his enterprise amid setbacks.
A verse noting that a person with a wooden leg will have a lumbering gait and that such gait is neither strange nor odd. The poem playfully argues the practical effect of impairment on movement.
A Frenchman, a Spaniard, an Englishman, and an American express love in a concise dialogue ending with a marriage proposal. The exchange highlights cross cultural romance and a playful vow.
Aristide Briand, who would later serve as France’s prime minister nine times, did not enter active politics until 1902, beginning a long and influential public career.
In a diners-turned drama, Edith recalls delivering flowers she meant for a man serving time for a wife murder. She confesses the mix up occurred at the prison where the bouquet went to a bleary inmate accused of a restaurant hold up.
The Allston Recorder notes a short exchange where June says she met Jack and Jill confirms he met an old friend. The brief item captures a social exchange without further details.
A Washington Star quote recalls a successful author being told his manuscript was not wasted but would end up in the wastebasket after the average reader finishes with it. The exchange portrays a cold publisher dismissing literary value.
The snippet shows a playful exchange where one character notes a lack of figure on the beach while the other counters with curiosity about a bank book. The dialogue hints at social dynamics and attention to material wealth in a light, bantering tone.
A fragmentary quote advises graduates to take a job while others seek positions and to act like a freshman again. It notes the world is an oyster requiring practice, with a Boston transcript reflecting on Scime.men snatching victory from defeat and the overall theme of learning through effort.
A Paris fashion note surveys autumn openings with diverse couturier themes. The bloused back silhouette and high waistlines recur, while intricate details like tiers, tucks, and tunics dominate. Chanel leads with a higher waist and masked elaboration using black, velvet, georgette, and chiffon.
The article surveys autumn trends featuring elaborate waist emphasis, back slashes, beaded embroidery, laces and fringe trims. It highlights Patou's black bloused bodice and raised waistlines with straight silhouettes and tiers, plus velvet and chiffon fabrics, rhinestones, and color trends. O Rossen is noted as the Paris man tailor leading haute couture.
The piece surveys fall couture focusing on masculine tailored coats and salt garments, opulent trims like ostrich feathers, and the influence of Drecoll and Poiret. It notes raised waistlines, draped girdles, and long jackets, with black and gray as dominant colors and velvet, chiffon, and lace fabrics.
A quoted coaching piece highlights William Jennings Bryan and Gladstone as examples of growth through practice. R H Pattison Kline offers tips to improve public speaking including clarity, directness, eye contact, voice modulation, and avoiding fillers or jokes in serious talks.
Shades in deep wine tones dominate the fall forecast with grenadine as a new brighter claret-like option. New York shops showcase wine colored footwear hats and dresses while brown and black return to popularity across gowns wraps and accessories.
The text describes pink and almond green combinations as extremely smart for the season. It notes delicate shades and soft tones that resemble colors used in Italian scarves and shawls, highlighting their subtle beauty.
A fragment describes a large piece of light-blue chiffon arranged with a scarf at the throat and a matching chiffon flower. The wording suggests a fashion note or display detail in a historical textile context.
Jacob Epstein, famed American sculptor, spoke at a girls tea in Chelsea about beauty as the rarest gift. He argued a slim figure in a one piece bathing suit surpasses Socrates and Brillat Savarin, praising arched feet, round ankles, and natural hair curls as supreme virtues.
William Creighton of Princeton University reports he injected adrenaline between firefly segments to force muscular contractions and sustain oxygen to light organs. He finds high doses keep a firefly lit for a day but insects die. lighter doses yield three to four hours of steady light.
Dutch physician Van Leersum opened a six year old canned meat hash and found it suitable for human consumption. He attributed the key to canning as exhausting air from the can to prevent oxygen induced corrosion.
A 74 year old woman in Manchester died after living frugally on less than 2.50 a week for thirty years. She left an estate over 250000 dollars and died without direct heirs. Two cousins administer the estate after finding large sums of cash beside her deathbed. Her hoarding began over twenty five years ago when her father left her 50000 dollars.
Oh Shuckles Rosalind watches her mother husk corn then rushes to tell her mother that Oliver is about to shuck the chickens. The scene on the back porch captures a rural domestic moment with neighbors nearby.
In a police court case Miss Young Man claims she engaged herself to the unnamed defendant, who retorts that he was never engaged and that she pursued him. The exchange centers on vows and social expectations.
The Mesa Katsimo, a prominent table rock rising about 430 feet above the Acoma basin in New Mexico, was first sealed in 1807 and shows traces of earlier habitation.
A French coachman famed for a legal case had his entire torso inked with 120 illustrations detailing the trial. The unusual body art drew wide attention as the court proceedings unfolded.
A Paris fashion summary notes a shift from simplicity to lavish fabrics in haute couture. Designers like M. Rodter showcase ornate textiles such as Kasha Cloudor, Les Meaux d Or Kasha, and Les Emaux d Argent Kasha, with luminous weave patterns on georgette and chiffon. Lizard skin motifs reappear on velvet, and L Blanchini Ferrer highlights metal threaded silks and brocades.
The article highlights soft velvet hats with rippling brims and high crowns, noting extensive stitching and crushable texture. It mentions black velvet trending and two new models shown, plus a color range including garnet, Chanel red, jungle green, beige, blues, and tawny browns.
Enameled shoe trees feature flexible arches that hold pumps and oxfords in shape. Decorated with small French flowers they serve as inexpensive gifts and add a distinctive touch to a row of shoes on a closet shelf or shoe stand.
The article describes white coats as ultra smart with heavy knitted fabrics and novel woolens. It notes collars of clipped wool and discreet trims in white Pur.
The article details dresses with blouses and boleros, slim skirts, and bouffant styles. It highlights sleeveless boleros over fitted bodices, waist sash details, and beaded taffeta gowns in gold bronze tones. Organdie styles appear with blond shades over black slips and bows with streamers.
The article notes high front waistlines bloused at the back with hems just below the knee. It highlights elaborate treatments, side and length paneling, bolero waists, and skirt bodice contrasts. Velvet dominates fabrics, followed by black crepe satin, with black and blues leading color choices.
Imitation astrakhan of pressed velvet is nearly as popular as astrakhan itself with Jenny modeling sun dry jacket suits. The outfits feature a kasha skirt in neutral tones, tunic blouses with flounced lower edges, and a short faux astrakhan jacket gathered at the throat with one button.
The article describes how women wear flowers with various necklines and fabrics. It notes chiffon and velvet flowers for low-cut dresses, flat spreading mowers for color contrast, and stems with buds for shoulder corsages. Peony roses replace chrysanthemums and carnations, with pink mauve roses blending with fabrics. Rubber boutonnieres in threes suit tailored and sporty outfits.
The text notes a shift in color naming with black now called ebony, predicting strong fall footwear demand. Parisian shoemakers have introduced ebony kid models trimmed with black lizard, reflecting a fashion trend and naming shift.
Velvet coats top the Bernard lineup for daytime formal wear while metal and mo ke pieces suit evening use. The catalog emphasizes versatile textures and refined silhouettes for stylish ensembles.
Deuteronomy lesson summarizes Moses views the land from Mount Pisgah, the reason for God denying entry, the death and burial of Moses, mourning period, and Joshua’s succession. It praises Moses as a prophet and lawgiver and notes his intimate relation with God and his leadership.
The passage reflects on the expanding awareness of truth about oneself with experience. It questions why many resist knowing their own truth and warns of the grim possibility of self-knowledge delayed until death.
A devotional line urges followers to emulate Christ by acting swiftly to do good, recalling that the night cometh when no man can work. The remark attributes the inspiration to T. C. H. and frames urgent, faithful service.
An archaic sounding note speaks of a vessel named Faith Whaat that discovers worlds and bears a valuable cargo. It references Columbus era discovery and a ship called W. L. Watkinsrin, hinting at treasures and journeys across seas.
A fragment from a religious text quotes Jesus speaking about the poor and the mourners, promising the kingdom of heaven and consolation to those who grieve. The archaic spelling reflects a historic manuscript style.
A reflective snippet quotes Robert Louis Stevenson on the beauty of work and happiness. The excerpt envisions a future where effort and purpose align to create fulfillment for each person.
A brief exhortation states shining is superior to mere singing and aligns with Godly purpose. The piece notes shining as the best form of praise that drives the singer to meaningful action.
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