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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1913
Page
6
The article urges studying plant life to use flowers artfully. It favors irregular, balanced surface space, neutral receptacles, and cohesive color with green. It warns against stiff upright growths and mixing blooming plants with evergreens. It notes uniform schemes across rooms or distinct room variants.
A Paris gown features a tunic of brocade with velvet Chinese figures on pin stripes. The tunic adopts a Russian style over a silver gray lansdowne skirt that drapes to the ankles in Turkish fashion with modern suede boot tops.
A traditional Wisconsin guide describes constructing a durable farm gate. It covers post depth set in the ground, fastener placement, hinge positioning, brace installation, rail nailing, and a tightening rod to prevent sagging, with steps to predrill, bolt, and secure the gate for long use.
A sketch shows a small dressing-table novelty that serves as a combined watch stand and tidy. It is inexpensive and can be made from colored silk remnants with a cardboard foundation cut in the shape indicated. The piece stands on the dresser and offers a practical decorative item.
Shoes in the afternoon should match the toilette color when possible. If a black dress is worn, shoes should align with the trimming or belt accents. The text lists colors such as Russian green russet prune and other shades for footwear to coordinate with outfits.
A note suggests replacing a tiny ribbon frill with a silk cord if preferred. The guidance emphasizes an alternative tying option and mentions potential styling adjustments without detailing additional steps.
A new ebony material in a brownish red hue is featured for personal items. The line includes a hand mirror, brushes, nail files, shoe horns, and other dresser accessories with simple silver circles ready for monograms. It emphasizes easy cleaning over silver.
Local craftsman debuts revival of braided trims in multiple widths. The fashion trend reimagines classic plaits as modern adornments for coats and hats. Industry watchers note increased demand from boutique salons and DIY enthusiasts.
A seven acre alfalfa field at Ohio State University in Columbus shows a strong case for spring seeding with oats as a nurse crop. Seeded April 11 at 15 pounds per acre plus one bushel oats, oats cut for hay July 15 yielding over 1.5 tons per acre. alfalfa first cutting by Sept 10 produced 18 380 pounds on seven acres.
The article notes significant crop losses when crops are left too ripe. It stresses harvesting grasses and clover as seed forms and grain hardens. Early cutting preserves hay value and substitutes for feed.
A milk farmer admits omitting about one weekly feed of grain and judges milk by eye. The article notes that every missed feed is reflected in the milk pail within the next 36 hours, with weather and other conditions unchanged.
A modern account notes that several principals face tenure issues and alleged discoveries linked to a prior period. The piece references ongoing inquiries and possible reforms affecting district leadership.
A historical note describes curing meats with saltpeter on hams and shoulders after thorough cooling, six to eight weeks in salt, washing and smoking. It also summarizes a Scientific American description of D M Marken's draft equalizer for trucks, using multiple levers and springs to balance leverage across one to three animals.
The piece argues cockerels fed at one to one and a half dollars yield profit similar to keeping until March and selling for an extra dollar each. It notes lusty growing cockerels eat well, but warns against overfeeding birds that have been inbred too long.
A variety of practical farm hints on soil pH, manure handling, silo maintenance, weed control, seed saving, pasture management and protective gear. The piece emphasizes alkaline soil, dry conditions, and livestock for fertility, with tips on tools and snow removal.
Fresh supply Mrs. Austin's Bag Buck wheat now on hand at your grocers. Adv. Some of the blame for the lies we tell ought to be charged up to the people who ask our candid opinion.
Timed sale booklet pitch offering 16 sizes of packs priced from 86 dollars to 3650 dollars. Aimed at farms or large communities. Short blurb ends with a quip about arrogance and knowledge.
Papa takes Harry to grandparents in the country near the village where the train stops. As they near the home Harry begins to run and then struggles to speak. He gasps that his breath is all out of place signaling a troubling incident for the boy and family.
Mike O Conner visits a clairvoyant posing as a Hindoo. The reader asks for a palm read but receives the bill instead. The Hindoo-tinged insults fade as the manswitches to polished English swearing, prompting Mike to quip the seller from Indiana Avenue.
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