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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
8
Read as a vivid account of a September Hallowe'en party hosted by Sylvia Hall for thirty-one children. The event featured pumpkin lanterns, a life size witch on the lawn, blindfold games, candle boats, a peanut carry, candlelit bean bag contests, and a dramatic reading that ended with the witch’s head taken to the attic, leaving the guests delighted and tired.
The article discusses long-standing evidence that modern humans existed in western Europe during glacial epochs. It notes alternating glacial and interglacial periods with snow lines 3,000 to 4,000 feet lower in glaciers and about 1,000 feet higher in interglacials, implying warmer interglacial climates. It cites Penck's view of early existence at the start of the last glacial period and suggests a span of at least 20,000 years since the last glaciation, with the Heidelberg jawbone linked to about 200,000 years ago.
A Suburban Life note explains clothing's power to transform mood. Wearing fresh, dainty attire can lift spirits, turning a tired blue day into a rosy, smiling view of the world as if a fairy wand touched the wearer.
G W Lucas notes maguey grows abundantly on the Mexican mesa and provides aqua miel for medicine and pulque as a beverage, with pulque distilled into mescal or tequila in San Luis Potosí. The plant also yields tough flexible fiber for weaving baskets and clothing.
In rural Ireland the cultivation of land within earthen circles or raths is strongly opposed. The inside of these fairy rings is treated as sacred as a cemetery, often used for pasture and rarely tilled. The belief persists and, in some areas, supersedes English law.
The gag line features a quip about domestic cooking during a crisis. It presents a humorous exchange between spouses highlighting improvised meal prep in a tense moment. The joke relies on a mismatch between expectation and reality of emergency readiness.
The president's Iowa speech argues for conservation over destruction and for law against passion. It cites Supreme Court decisions and anti trust aims as enough to curb abuses without harming prosperity, urging cross sectional cooperation and trust in a government of law, justice, and reason.
The president aims to shield the country from socialist drift by aligning government action with interstate commerce regulation. He supports a permanent tariff board to adjust duties without harming enterprise, insisting hostility to reform is wrong and that progressive policies require clear intent and safeguards for honest business.
President Taft leads a cooperative push for sharper efficiency in each department. Every cabinet officer has worked to improve service while cutting costs and maintaining protections for the public.
Andrew Carnegie praises President Taft as the only Republican candidate for a second term and predicts Taft will win re election. Carnegie backs Taft's peace treaty position and notes Republicans should keep Taft in national leadership.
Henry C. Emery, chairman of the tariff board, says investigations extend from mill costs to the consumer, contrasting with vague congressional hearings. He notes the board will report detailed figures to ground tariff decisions and rejects reliance on political compromise.
The piece argues the reciprocity measure pretended to compensate farmers but would not. It accuses leaders of admitting its deceptive purpose and lists flaws including higher duties on some items and unchanged tariffs on raw materials. It blames Taft for illustrating boots and shoes issues and warns the bill harms manufacturers and protection principles.
A historical reflection on the 1912 election excitement and the idea of restoring political control to the people. It contrasts eager candidates with a steady president who governs honestly, bravely, and without pandering, appealing to common sense.
The speaker blasted Chairman Underwood of the ways and means committee for miscalculating wool bill revenues by about 85 million dollars and failing to read daily treasury reports accurately. He criticized attempts to push a new tariff based on these errors.
Champ Clark argues the Democratic leadership misuses politics while warning that tariffs are a serious national issue impacting policy and party strategy.
The piece extols Theodore Taft as a steady capable leader favored by ordinary Americans over sensational political theatrics. It highlights a shift from candidate chatter to the measured judgment of everyday citizens who deem Taft’s conduct modest and constitutionally faithful.
Plumes tassels rosettes and cockades crown trend as clever milliners edge hats with chenille rat-tail fringe. Narrow silk fringes cover crowns in layered bands while silver and gilt fabrics add sparkle. Models shown in black and white may be produced in other color mixes.
A decorative guide suggests creating soothing boudoirs with blue tones blending into mauve and white accents. Suggested elements include a blue carpet with mauve touches, blue chintzes, white paper, Sweet peas, a satin wood or inlaid mahogany bureau, and plush seating. Another boudoir features deep chintz chairs on a white Bokhara carpet with dim red and black accents, sage green walls, and red faded window treatments.
The article describes refined white broadcloth hats with black velvet crowns and white chenille fringe in bright or scratch felts. It highlights high crowns suited to youthful faces and a soft black velvet hat with a white satin piping and rice-net crown. A plume and fringe wire stem finish the model. The scene mentions pink tones, shelves of books, flowers, curios, photos, and a chestnut wood boudoir reflecting its owner.
Rumor speaks of a silk fashion shift this winter with gros-grain and brocade favored. Worth may adapt his designs to coronation era fabrics Ottoman silks to feature as collar facings Tevers in cream white yellow and coronation red pair well with navy or black serge. Uncut velvets called velours epingies appear in Paris.
The article argues fur fashion may shift toward smaller, cheaper garments as bolero styles and short coats threaten the profitability of large loose peltry. It notes higher initial cost for roomy coats, buyer limits, and faster wear on tight seals, possibly boosting demand for replica, affordable pieces while hurting furriers of bulkier models.
Silk serge is praised as an ideal fabric for all around coats and there is a new crepe de chine with a thread of worsted. Both fabrics are light weight durable and come in many colors with enough body to protect against early fall breeze. They are lined and interlined and will be used through winter for dress coats and suits.
A fashion critique notes heavy fabrics like silks velvets and velveteens dominate current gowns. The writer wonders if women aim for dresses that stand out on their own reminiscent of earlier eras and hair cloth styles.
Venise in heavy raised and flatter point types is widely used in design says the Dry Goods Economist. Demand for these hand crafted laces has boosted the lace industry as workers gain experience and improve both quality and output.
A girl should study colors most becoming to her and fashion several velvet bow knots to pin at her throat as a fastening for jabots and frills, creating a distinctive neckwear style.
Description of fashion trends with skirts that are gored and plaited in clusters near the foot, paired with thre e quarter length tailored coats. The text notes these styles as current dress attire.
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