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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
3
A fashion sketch advocates tweed short skirts and practical office outfits for women. It describes fabrics, paneling, neckwear options, and underlines comfort over starch while noting affordable stocks and versatile styling for summer and rainy days.
The article advises careful powder use to protect skin, noting freshness matters and offering recipes for dry and liquid powders. It warns against stale powder causing irritation, suggests glycerine rose water bases, and describes how to make a liquid powder with oxide of zinc and rose essence.
The article notes many new skirts feature deeply slashed hems or open overlapping seams to aid stepping in narrow designs. It predicts continuation of short jackets for tailored suits and a practical 26 inch length. Front lengths may rise in fall winter models as dressmakers adjust for practicality.
The article advises gentle handling of white hair, daily washing of brushes, and avoiding drying washes. It suggests egg white mix for scalp cleansing, lukewarm then cold rinses, and cautions against heavy oils. Lemon shampoo and careful dressing are recommended for a silvery look.
Recipe steps describe melting butter, stirring in flour, adding milk, then folding in chopped eggs parsley and onion. Season with salt and pepper, shape the mixture, roll in crumbs, and fry until brown.
London reports three major notices on suspected human plague in East Suffolk with an epidemic in rats. Dr Newsholme notes cases since October 1910, rat-to-human transmission risks, and that infected rats were linked to foreign grain imports. Certain districts show spread, while widespread rat destruction faces noncooperation.
Charles J B Hayden and F A Pennington observed a male wild pigeon in Jackson Park amid months of skepticism about the species extinction. A $500 reward remains for authentic proof of a nesting pair, with experts urging caution against misidentification and vigil for the elusive bird.
Dallas ranchman Bob Slaughter boasted of hunting antelope using a car and a lariat with the rope tied to the steering post. He claimed six antelope caught without a puncture, citing trophies and a recent letter to his brother as verification.
In Youngstown D. Judge Brandmiller will decide if M. J. Strawtarski may collect board for a goose that wandered onto his premises. He fattened the bird in anticipation of a meal, but the owner M. Susman later claimed it.
Jesse Chadwick riding home to his father was attacked by three wild cats on the outskirts of Tacoma Washington. He protected himself with his bicycle and escaped. The bicycle was later found with its tires chewed off.
In Kingston Coal Company workings near Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania workers heard eerie noises from an old shaft and found a cow belonging to Mrs Patrick Fogarty had fallen into the mine during a cave in. After guiding the cow back to the surface the animal escaped with only a broken horn.
Quotable warning from Mme C Sevigno urges readers to shed hatred as a burden. The note frames resentment as a heavy load affecting judgment and well being, urging calmer, compassionate conduct.
In Frankfort Kentucky Miss Nannie Dun can a school teacher was kicked in the head by a horse but her life was saved by her rat. The incident highlights a startling act of animal aid from a household pet.
Rev H B Minton performed a three town telephone wedding joining George Prentice at his Northboro home and Miss Mary DeWitt at hers in Blanchard Coin. The couple answered questions by phone and heard the minister pronounce them husband and wife while each party listened remotely.
Neil Blanding, a Williams Valentine employee, discovers a mysterious telephone connection with a girl whose voice he admires. After chasing the number through misrouted lines, he learns Broad 6587 is the president’s daughter, Maryette Williams, and their daily calls blossom into a romance with a hopeful future.
Paul Gill, a lumber man, put faith in a breathless employee report of a man killed in his yard. In reality a inebriated man bled from the nose and, after fighting, was found with two wooden legs unbuckled and asleep in the yard. The police discovered a lively corpse when he woke.
M. Brisson who presides over the French chamber of deputies intends to propose that when the house meets again the bar shall be closed at 7:00 p.m. as he believes that evening meetings require earlier finish.
A brief quip centers on a mother’s note asking for funds for a logarithm table and a friend suggesting the college should provide furniture. The exchange highlights humor about college expenses and support.
A stretched session report notes 62 days of activity with quantified liquid intake and food. It lists 84 barrels of beer and hundreds of pints across multiple beverages, plus 2,306 pints of syrups and large food provisions. It also references about 600 deputies.
In a dialogue between editor and reporter the policy of restraint is highlighted. The exchange notes that phrases like taken a partner for life may be bromide yet the paper avoids extravagance or dogmatic statements.
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