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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1924

Page

8

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ Sermon Excerpt

Moody Bible Institute sermon argues the exclusive sufficiency of faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. It links the jailer’s question to personal soul salvation and contrasts simple belief with Jew and Greek objections, urging readers to act on the gospel demand.

Christ Jesus Christ Paul Silas Jesus Lord Jesus Christ God Socrates Vato Peter Saul of Tarsus Gate of Damascus

Veteran Benefit Checks Signed By Bureau Official

Z. L. Beta headed the veterans bureau signing thousands of checks daily using a signograph argus, with payouts reaching about 100000 dollars each day to World War II veterans and other beneficiaries.

Intriguing Global Snippets From Vague Reports

A selection of brief, fragmented items notes a mahogany bridge in Mexico, Japan’s national debt near 4.41 billion yen, Tallahassee as a Napoleonic family linked city, and an agriculture ministry exhibit plan. Additional notes cover army shipping with dogs, a bell heard underwater, clergy equality in Norway, radioactive waters, and Dr. Retch’s manuscript reading skills.

Mexico Japan Department of Finance Tallahassee Florida Napoleon Bonaparte Charles Louis Napoleon Achille Mu Arganting Ministry of Agriculture Re Lously Alregon Norway United State Bureau of Standards Nathaniel Retch University of Pennsylvania Museum

Apricot Leather Training Food in Damascus War Camps

A Damascus man packs apricot leather in cases. During the war this preserved food served armies in Syria. It is nourishing and keeps indefinitely. with water and heat it becomes jam or can be eaten as is as shown.

Damascus Syria

Roosevelt Nominated for New York Governor by Republicans

Col. Theodore Roosevelt Jr assisting secretary of the navy was named the Republican candidate for New York governor.

Col Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Secretary of the Navy New York

Sleepwalking Brighton Man Walks Five Miles in Pajamas

A Brighton man in pajamas with a red stripe and a banjo-like parcel walked barefoot in sleep to a village five miles away. He was found safe, having endured the long nocturnal trek.

Brighton England

Not the Same Idea Quote by Bishop Whately

This fragment presents a quotation highlighting the tension between asserting truth on site and a sincere desire to align with truth attributed to Bishop Whately. It reads as a philosophical remark rather than a news item.

Bishop Whately

First Lighthouse of Egypt at Alexandria

The Pharos of Egypt, a colossal beacon built by Ptolemy in 282 B C, stood about 400 feet high. Its light allegedly guided mariners up to 60 miles at sea, securing safe passage near Alexandria.

Toa Otis A. Porter Indianapolis Wilbur Wright Field Dayton Ohio Porter Egypt Alexandria Ptolemy B. C

Nature's Protection Baffles Birds by Butterflies Flight

The zigzag flutter of butterflies makes it harder for birds to strike midair. Researchers note evasive flight patterns reduce predator success and contribute to butterfly survival.

Iron in the forge shapes a trusted craftsman

The saying compares heat to a blacksmithing act and suggests God best uses warmhearted Christians. It states that glowing, eager metal mirrors a devout helper, unlike cold, indifferent men who resist molding.

A Fine Place This Old World Must Be Fine Place

Theme line quotes a religious reflection on life as a training ground for souls. The Forward motto frames joy sorrow work and burden bearing as great teachers guiding human existence and endurance. The passage emphasizes enduring trials as purposeful in spiritual formation.

Christ Leadership Unity Among Expositors

The Expositors differed in approach yet agreed on Christ's leadership guiding service to God. Inspiration remains the enduring thread cited by all as essential to faith and ministry.

Christ God

Three Important Facts Quote by Thomas a Kempis

A reflective line cites three essentials: a path, a truth, and a life. It attributes the meditation to Thomas a Kempis, emphasizing the need for direction, knowledge, and existence to sustain living.

sWithout Thomas A Kempis

Man Seeks Power in Faith Based on Christ

The Living Word notes that humans gain strength through the power of Christ, urging believers to draw on divine authority. The message emphasizes personal faith and spiritual empowerment within Christian practice.

Christ

Must Sacrifice The Friends Of Christ Must Sacrifice

A brief call to sacrifice and preach the gospel attributed to a Forward source urges believers to devote themselves to mission. It emphasizes personal and collective commitment to Christian outreach and faith sharing.

The Friends of Christ

Gambrel Roof Dairy Barn Designed to Accommodate Herd of 75 Cows

The article presents a gambrel roof dairy barn designed for a 75 cow herd. It details layout with 74 stalls on the first floor, four stall sections, twin silos, a central alley, overhead carrier track to the feed room, drinking cups at stalls, and a suction ventilation system. The frame building sits on a concrete floor with ample mow storage.

Woodwork Harmony Shapes Home Beauty and Value

The article discusses choosing woodwork colors and finishes to harmonize with rooms. It covers hardwoods waxed finishes soft woods natural or flat varnish, filler for open grained woods, and direct finishes for close grained woods. It also stresses solid foundations and durable walls with concrete and stucco facing for long lasting homes.

Good Construction Pays When Building A House

The article argues to invest in substantial materials for durability. It favors a smaller, well built home first, with expansion later, over a larger, cheaply constructed one. It cites lifespans of 30 to 100 plus years and contrasts modern costs with long term value.

Europe

Linoleum As Decorative Harmony For Home Interiors

Interior decorators increasingly recommend linoleum to harmonize general decor. The material offers hundreds of patterns and tones, lasting nearly indefinitely with minimal upkeep. Proper waxing enhances brightness and reduces cleaning, while skilled installation ensures longevity even in living rooms and dining rooms.

Stucco Homes Drive Cement Use Across States

The rise of stucco houses boosts cement demand with California leading per capita consumption at 2.23 barrels. Arizona is second at 1.69 barrels, Michigan third, and Delaware 154 barrels per capita. Florida in the South uses 0.80. The national average is 1.00 barrel.

California Union Arizona Michigan Delaware Florida United States

Sleeping Porch Open on Three Sides for Outdoor Comfort

Estelle Nt Reis in American Builder discusses open three sided sleeping porches. Benefits include hardiness and wellbeing from outdoor exposure. air flow and wind reduce heat while rustproof screens and sliding windows protect in winter. A second floor porch offers privacy, insects control, and lower noise. A double deck over a first story veranda provides a simple, inexpensive option.

Estelle Nt. Reis

Better Have an Architect for Home Building Plans

The piece advises homeowners to hire a competent architect and insist on a complete checked plan before starting construction. Building from amateur sketches leads to costly changes and unsatisfactory results, making resale difficult.

Survival of Shrubs Through Winter Dormancy

Homeowners who discarded seemingly dead shrubs may find they recover with time. A harsh winter and late spring kept many plants in winter sleep, leading to defeated hopes. With patience, these shrubs can emerge strong stock able to endure future severe winters.

Ulfe

Fragmentary Note on Plant Substance Regulating Sugar Use

A damaged line notes a plant containing a substance that regulates sugar use similarly to insulin in humans. The text mentions effects on living beings and animals, but details are unclear and names are unreadable.

Plaid and Stripe Fashion Dominate Fall Styles This Season

A New York Times fashion note surveys advance fall silhouettes embracing bold plaids and wide stripes. Straight line frocks and coats lead, with tunics, borders, and checked fabrics in kasha, wool, and blends from Rodier, Premet, Paquin, Cherub, and Doucet, creating vivid, tailored street and sports ensembles for women.

New York Times Varls Premet Paquin

Paris Tunic Forerunner of Today's Popular Mode

A New York fashion correspondent traces the Paris tunic's rise five years ago as a one piece frock and liner element for informal wear. The piece evolves with a single hem change into varied tunic styles using silk poplin satin georgette chiffon and crepe de chine in combinations with slips and skirts.

Paris New York Nimes Pone Couturiers

Velvet Flowers Return Trimmed for Victorian Gowns

Velvet blooms with delicate petals reappear in fashion, placed in bouquets and sewn in sparse clusters on evening skirts, echoing late Victorian ornamentation and decorative tassels on towering gowns.

Tunic Blouse Grows Longer and More Elaborate

A tunic blouse extends well past its original length and becomes harder to distinguish from the full frock while gaining more elaborate design. The style remains flattering mainly for slim figures as it lengthens and refines.

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