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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
8
In a five year after Otis death tale Rigby a young boss rival imposes odd rules at an acid works. He bans beer drinking and whistles and coal handling prompts chaos as workers ignore orders and the old shipyard wheelbarrow tale ends in comic disaster.
A boss mocks Rigby’s orders as Brown is urged to post a tribute. The tale ends with Rigby gone from Otis’ office and rumors that the old man killed and ate the boy in a frightful display of wrath.
A buffoon husband taunts his statuesque wife with a joke about sand soap. He presents a package while she questions the gift and the gag. She cites a beauty doctor’s claim of a marble brow, reacting with disbelief and mild indignation.
The piece traces the evolving meaning of impertinent from “not belonging to” in Wycliffe’s time to “irrelevant” in Shakespeare and later to “absurd, silly, idle” about two centuries ago. It notes shifts in sense tied to social masters and linguistic drift.
Colorado Springs marked the centennial of Zebulon Montgomery Pike's ascent and westward exploration with ceremonies and a monument plan. The piece recalls Pike's hardships in winter 1806 07, his later battles and death at York Canada, and notes the city as gateway to the Rockies alongside rail and tourism growth.
In a thunderstorm at an 82 acre field in Biggleswade the Ivel agricultural motor staged a night demonstration for a London party. Powerful acetylene lamps lit two reaping machines as the motor moved at four miles an hour showing rapid wheat harvesting despite wet conditions.
The article previews early autumn materials with many plaids and checks. It highlights a toré style hip-length suit in novelty tan and brown, featuring brown velvet collar cuffs and vest, with pale straw broadcloth trim and broadcloth strapping on the coat.
A discussion of the fashion for elaborate coiffures, high Spanish combs, mantillas, and ornate headpieces dominates current style trends. The article notes imported combs of filigree silver, gold, and shell, warns against counterfeit gems, and describes methods to achieve the dramatic head shapes using wires, nets, and transformations.
Home dressmakers can distinguish autumn gowns with four sleeve styles. The options include a tight mousquetaire sleeve with buttons and braid, a full sleeve with box plaiting and ribbon knot, an all over lace undersleeve with capes, and a three quarter length sleeve for coats featuring stitched cuffs and buttoned bands.
The article notes Russian rails place stations about two miles from small towns to reduce fire risk as houses are straw thatched, creating distance between depots and villages.
The Detroit Free Press notes a new infants dress style with a plain yoke of lingerie fabric, delicate hand embroidery, and narrow Valenciennes trim at the neck and wrists. Skirts are lightly fullness and princesse inspired, with garlands or panel embroidery along the front.
A fashion item introduces a bright ivory silk braid over silk muslin to create a light yet striking gown. The ensemble includes a quaint coat over a short-waist skirt, ivory dotted muslin, and a net hat with a braid border. The belt uses interlaced braid as a corselet.
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