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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1913
Page
3
A stylish visiting gown features a separate skirt and a lace waist with colored chiffon, a crescent panel front and back with covered buttons, and a matching little coat with brocaded satin trim. Colors like rose, melon, olive green, and light brown suit day wear, with white gloves and a hat elevating it for day functions. Light crpe finish or smooth faced cloths complete the look for versatile wear.
A beauty expert warns against leaving cold creams on skin overnight as it can cause injury. Wash the face before bed using a gentle rub and remove all traces with a clean towel. Soap is valuable for cleansing pores if rinsed well and followed by brisk rubbing to promote circulation.
The article describes wide or narrow net bows placed at the side or back as popular for evening hairstyles. It notes gold passementerie worn like a headband, tied low with butterfly bows of black tulle or velvet. Wide bows in black velvet are called theater cap, covering half the head and featuring a jet buckle.
A needlecraft note explains that if shoulder seams are always turned toward the front when sewing, and not pressed open, the back will not appear puckered. It warns that the edge may be tighter than the back, causing a puckered look.
A guide to collar styles highlights jabots and jabot collars over frills. instructions cover tulle and Brussels jabots with mercerized cotton embroidery, finishing edges with Valenciennes lace and lawn binding.
A sequence of children's hats shows refined styling with bold trims. Rosette bonnets use stiff cords and red silk, plain white straw bonnets feature orange accents, and other hats pair narrow brims with color garlands or embroidered roses. One design includes a large round crown and upturned brim with Bulgarian striped silk and stuffed silk balls along the edge.
A woman in town speaks proudly of her husband and hints at his political influence as she discusses community affairs. Her remarks frame domestic life as a base for public standing and local power.
A writer recalls building a simple cold frame from sash and scrap materials over six years, detailing costs and construction. The piece urges beginners to avoid hotbeds as a delusion and snare, noting hotbeds work for experienced gardeners but not novices.
In dairy farming the product butter or cheese removes value from the farm through added fertility. Feeding forage and grain raises the farm value annually, improving farms, buildings, and overall prosperity. Dairying lowers costs and increases farm worth, driven by growing demand for high grade dairy products and improved farm conditions. The practice also uplifts families while children learn about animal care. An archaeologist claims the sphinx head was bored to uncover a hollow interior, redefining assumptions about Egyptian sphinxes.
A durable yard gate design is described with firmly set posts, strong braces, and a hinge system. It uses bent bolts through posts, a strap iron eye at the bottom, a Wagon tire as hinge and brace, and a top bolt lock plus a latch and cleat to secure the gate.
Experiments show field water capacity of arid soils ranging from 14 percent in sandy loam to 18 percent in clay loam, averaging 16 percent. Each 12 inches of soil holds about 2.25 to 2.65 inches of water, averaging 2.45 inches, enabling roughly 29 inches of water in the top 10 feet. This exceeds annual rainfall in better dry farming areas, supporting storage of one to two years of rainfall with proper tillage.
The text explains that a cow in milk needs one ounce of salt daily beyond her body salt. It warns that small daily salt allowances are preferable to a weekly overfeeding, emphasizing steady intake for dairy production.
Be gentle with the heifers as they may be nervous at first. Offer something to eat during milking to keep them calm and focused away from the milker.
Farmers report feeding straw dampened with a molasses mix, about one cupful per five cattle, using water to create a black strap solution. The practice is praised for making cattle eat the feed readily and satisfactorily.
The article advises purchasing rams only from long established flocks with strong breeding lines and a generations deep reputation. Such rams are likely to prove reliable and impressive sires.
A brief urging to buy live stock as it grows while you sleep and increases crop value. It claims oats and wheat on the hoof are worth more than when stored, stressing the value jump of live stock versus grain.
The article urges farmers to run simple side by side fertilizer tests to determine land needs. It notes thousands of dollars are wasted yearly when the wrong fertilizer is used and encourages practical, self conducted experiments over trusting agents.
Farmers could realize more money by keeping more sheep during periods when foodstuffs are high in price, rather than waiting. The note argues for steady sheep rearing to balance supply and income.
Breeders claim eggs from free range hens hatch better in incubators than those from confinement stock.
A brief advice note explains raising dairy calves by feeding whole milk. It emphasizes adjusting milk amount from two to four quarts depending on the calf’s physical condition and growth needs.
A note highlights birds such as chickadees feeding on canker worms, with a single bird capable of consuming thousands of worms in a day. The text promotes these birds as welcome helpers in orchards.
Mrs Anna A Lew of Hilltop Kansas recounts a two year skin outbreak that spread to blotches and intense itching. After trying various salves she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, washing and applying twice daily, and within weeks healing occurred with no scar. Cuticura ads promote free samples and 32 page Skin Book.
A small boy told his teacher he would move to Chicago and live just seven blocks from where the Cubs play ball, showing his intense excitement about the relocation.
The Rev. Edmund Heslop of Wigton Pennsylvania suffered a year with dropsy causing swelling and fatigue. After using five boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills the swelling subsided and he felt restored. He confirms continued faith in the remedy and invites correspondence. Ad promotes Dodds Kidney Pills at 50 cents per box from Dodds Medicine Co. Buffalo New York and offers free household hints music and recipes.
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