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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
6
A fashion piece outlines handbag choices for different body types and occasions. It notes that slender figures may carry almost any bag while recommending umbrellas for the stout, and highlights bags designed for sieved use as shoppers pursue bargains. It surveys styles like watch bags, striped suede, alligator, carved leather, and cretonne, noting utility and fashion appeal for busy women.
The article explains crafting silk artificial flowers requiring a light artistic touch and keen eye. A five inch diameter rose needs about 30 inches of taffeta or satin cut on the bias to form a four inch wide band and a three and a quarter yard length, folded and scalloped along the edges.
A new style of candle shade uses two wire circles forming an umbrella shape. A cretonne cover edged with glass bead fringe fits over the frame and attaches inside, while a mica shade rests independently on the stand. Bead fringe and wire frames are inexpensive and require no fiddling seams on the underside.
The article details making artificial carnations from shiny material and ribbon, using wire stems and green leaves. It describes petals formed like crepe flowers, a calyx for vases, and finishing touches with silk and wire, noting shading and varying band sizes for different decorations.
The piece recalls antique hues revived in quilts and textiles. It notes prune resembling wistaria, magenta like mulberry, a brownish pink like rose leaf potpourri, and lavender once tied to mourning and second matrimony wear.
Instructions describe setting color in wash fabrics using salt and hot water. large garments are soaked for at least an hour and then wrung and washed as usual. Reheated solution can be reused for similar fabrics. The text also notes land reclamation sales are expected to repay $60,000,000 spent by the federal government.
The excerpt surveys Habakkuk the prophet linking his name to struggle and favor. It notes debated lineage, situates his ministry around 610 BC, and praises the book’s poetic style, especially the third chapter Psalm. It recounts Habakkuk’s questions, fears, vigil on the tower, and the command to write the vision for future fulfillment.
A sermon urges faith through Habakkuk as the tower of prayer. It argues that seeking God lifts doubt and reveals future glory, and a Christian warrior must trust the shield of faith to withstand attack and gain final victory.
The piece reflects Habakkuk’s burden over Israel’s sin and looming punishment, his plea to God for deliverance, and the moment God reveals his plan to raise the Chaldeans as an instrument of judgment through the prophet’s anguished supplication. The tone mirrors a devotional meditation on faith amid darkness.
Bishop Potter, visiting the Episcopal convention in San Francisco, gently corrected a guide who joked that the Crocker residence was Mr Crocker’s Pottery. Potter quipped that the house belonged to him, Bishop Potter, turning the moment into light humor reported by Harper’s Weekly.
A first klang has been born in the wild asses’ house at the London Zoological Gardens. The klang, native to Thibet and Mongolia, is the largest wild ass species.
Upton Sinclair discusses wealth and its perception during a Lake Placid talk. He recalls a poor author who becomes rich after an aunt's death and notes wealth brings true friends who esteem you for your own qualities. He reflects on the pleasantness of wealth and its social value.
A wedding at Craigenputtock near Pingle Dumfriesshire, scene inspired by Thom as Carlyle's Sartor Resartus. Bride Mary Carlyle, grandniece of the writer, weds a farmer's son from nearby Ecclefechan birthplace area noted by the London Standard.
Spohns Distemper Cart claims to cure distemper pink eye and related horse diseases in all ages and prevent spread in the stable. Also advertised to treat chicken cholera and dog distemper. Available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents and one dollar per bottle. Agents wanted, Spohn Medical Co Goshen Indiana.
A collage of ad copy and quotes appears, including lines about fear and passing, cigars, a Winslow product, teething guma, Allen's Foot-Ease, and farm rent notices. Names like Dickens Mia and locations such as Peoria appear amid miscellaneous advertisements and literary excerpts.
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