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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1926
Page
6
A 1926 recipe collection offers inventive ways to repurpose stale bread into desserts and dishes. Blueberry pudding Rhubarb pudding Pineapple pudding Spiced pudding Spoon bread Honey mousse Butterfly salad French sponge cake Nut omelet and Leeks au gratin feature in a varied menu with step by step methods and sauce ideas.
A lighthearted Farm and Fireside quip notes the futility of anger when slippers vanish. The speaker jokes that morning chaos proves slippers are rarely where they were left, suggesting patience over frustration.
An inspirational note from Margaret urging perseverance and balance between restless thoughts and restful confidence. It emphasizes inner strength and new thoughts guiding success.
A quoted proverb on belief contrasts accepting astronomical figures with testing a simple wet paint sign to see if it is accurate, illustrating human tendency to verify trivial claims while doubting grand ones.
The passage notes more than thirty provinces states and agencies in British India with an area of about 1 802 57 square miles and a population of 818 042 480 across the territories.
North Carolina State College researchers report pigs fed peanuts or other oily feeds and followed by hardening feeds can yield hard pork suitable for market. Trials with 125 and 68 pound pigs show weight gains of 75 and 72 pounds, with hardening feed ratios linked to oil intake. Size at slaughter affects hardness, with softer bodies seen under 150 pounds. Brewer's rice used as hardening feed.
The article explains that plowing corn land for grain is beneficial if done in fall or with enough work in spring to make a good seed bed. It argues spring plowing delays seeding and favors early sowing, recommending disking as the preferred method to sow early on corn land, with double disking and disk drilling.
Bermuda grass is fairly good in parts with low seed germination and costly sowing. A cheaper method is to plant Bermuda roots by uprooting an existing stand, harrowing out roots, cutting them into pieces, and broadcasting or row planting on prepared land.
Farmers in infested western Ontario faced extensive crop losses last year as unburned cornstalks and long corn stubble left before May 15 allowed European corn borer to persist. The notice urges full burning and breaking standing stalks with a heavy pole to facilitate control.
Sweet clover makes good pasture and soil improvement. Many old weed seeds sprout after 20 years buried. tests show 60 percent germination. Gopher control now protects next year s alfalfa and potatoes. Egg and fruit shipping should rely on sturdy containers. Ear quality may mislead without germination tests. Red clover imports vary, Italian variety worst. Egg market outlook dim due to 1925 prices. Care in grading and marketing helps poultry. Premature birth in young animals stems from avoidable accidents. Running brood sows with large stock risks abortions. Gather small garden tools now to a rack to keep them handy. Birds are vital garden helpers. select shrubs and plant bird-friendly features. Bird houses and baths can be decorative and useful.
Public advisory by William A. Radford outlines a two story house plan suited for a growing family. The design features a first floor with bedroom and bath, 27 by 11.4 foot living room with a fireplace, dining room, compact kitchen, and a rear access. Second floor offers two large bedrooms with full closets and a central hall. unfinished space allows future expansion.
The sleeping porch benefits from quiet restful colors on walls and woodwork such as soft greens and delicate grays with light pink or cream furniture. Concealed beds are rising in use, allowing daytime paneling and more porch space. Floors should be well varnished and the ceiling lighter than the walls to stay bright.
The article notes a shift in home design, from wealthier estates to affordable options for small houses. Wood paneled walls, once exclusive, are now available to a broader market, enabling tasteful, refined interiors without high cost.
The text notes that a rearrangement of floor space could relieve a serious inconvenience for many people. It suggests using unused space at one end of the hall to adjust layout without significantly reducing room sizes.
The article discusses choosing bedroom colors that are restful yet cheerful without being dull or overly bright. It argues rooms should reflect the occupant’s personality and notes distinct styles for men and women, favoring simple, solid comfort for men and lighter, daintier touches for women.
Hydrated lime improves workability density and water proofing and is now specified in many large construction projects.
An offcloth covering is described for a window setup. Shades are preferred over draperies, suggesting a minimalist, light admitting interior treatment.
The heating plant deserves the same care as room layout and exterior decoration. Neglecting it leads to poorly heated rooms and inefficient furnace operation, reducing overall home comfort and system performance.
Statistics from the New York Paint and Var nish association show white as the most common house color nationwide. Red ranks second, especially for small homes, followed by green as the third best seller among decorators and homeowners.
The article notes that standardized panels offer low cost and easy installation comparable to plastering. They promise long-term savings as wooden walls are permanent, removing redecorating expenses and ongoing upkeep costs.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a dated event described as a howl act and bullaing with unclear details. The readable parts mention the number eight and a sense of performance or ceremony. Further specifics are not present to identify people places or organizations.
The Rockingham mansion near Princeton once housed John Berrien and hosted Washington during his return from the war. The Blue room where he wrote his farewell and delivered his address survives, now cared for by the Washington Headquarters Association with a trove of letters and memorabilia.
Omaha novelist Fitzhugh Fothergill recounts a London New York story where rival gallery gangs hire audiences to boo or clap. The booers tire, the clappers blister, and the leaders secretly agree to swap tactics for the rest of the show.
The Boston Globe notes an English sparrow that arrives daily between 4 and 4:30 PM at the Westfield station bugginge room. If the door is closed it taps a window to signal the railroad men and is allowed inside to roost for the night. In the morning it resumes its routine.
An American maker crafted a low piano for an Indian ruler who sat on the ground to play. The ruler found it hard to reach the keyboard, so the piano was returned and legs were cut off. Reworked, the instrument drew acclaim and the maharajah continues playing it contentedly.
Cactus Joe states there is no principal industry in Crimson Gulch and describes the town as loafing, waiting for a real estate boom to bring wealth. The dialogue reflects a skeptical view of immediate economic activity.
A 1926 fragment questions marriage and divorce in the style of Life magazine, captioned Towne to marry your daughter and asking if divorce can be handled in the manner she has been accustomed, reflecting social attitudes of the era.
Sir Joshua Reynolds, famed portrait painter, became deaf from a cold in Rome in 1794. Despite various treatments, he never regained his hearing.
A fragment from the Japan Advertiser notes children debating cows with humor about Holstein and malted milk breeds, reflecting playful ad copy style. The line contrasts a best Holstein cow with a malted milk cow in a domestic scene.
An ad touts Tanlac made from roots and herbs in the Tanlac formula. It promises rapid health and strength for those who are weak, undernourished, with sleep or appetite issues, stomach troubles, or rheumatism. It urges readers to buy at their drugstore and try Virtable Pill for constipation.
A motorist recalls a hill incident where a man appeared to be flying and was dragged out by Lum Drumm of Sippery Slap. Drumm explains the man was his brother staying with him for two months and describes firing a shot as the man fled. The exchange ends with a remark about the guest’s speeding departure.
A brief aphorism attributed to Cowper notes that conversation of quality should be valued as a gift rather than treated as mere craft. The line reflects a view of eloquence as generous and thoughtful exchange.
An advertisement claims ALLENRHU, touted as conquering rheumatic pain, will stop agony and shrink swelling or money back. James J. Allen of Rochester, the inventor, guarantees results and instructs druggists to offer refunds if relief is not achieved in every case.
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