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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1922
Page
1
A fashion column praises the coat dress as a rising spring staple for American women. It notes its warmth, tailoring flair, and versatility across fabrics from twill to satin and duvetyn, with the style suited to city outdoor life and doable by clever dressmakers without a full tailor.
The passage describes a satin dress with a bateau neckline faced in duvetyn and two shiny dark blue buttons, a matching dark blue satin hat with a white flower trim, and a trape colored wool velour coat dress that drapes around the figure. The style emphasizes solid materials with restrained accents and a snappy hat trend.
A detailed survey describes a coat dress with surplice line and rolling collar, ending in draped hip accents with a green buckle. It features striped gold and green silk, naive sleeve design, and functional ease with minimal fastenings, alongside French and English tweed coat dress variations and bold embroidered sleeves.
A readable feature on a compact frame bungalow with brick steps and front porch, detailing a 17 by 25 foot living area and two 9 by 12 foot bedrooms. The piece argues small homes curb fiat dwellings and promote home ownership amid rising rents and scarce building supply.
The article notes shell color depends on breed, with brown eggs common in New England and white eggs favored in New York and Philadelphia. The Lamona breed, developed by the USDA, lays white eggs despite red ear lobes. Markets seek size, meat quality, and yellow skin, guiding producer choices.
Separate skirts gain favor with sport wear, plain skirts outpacing plaited models across silk cotton and wool. Plain silk skirts showcase trimmings like French knot motifs and chenille borders while high color tones such as poppy and Chinese red appear in outfits for sweaters and blouses.
Some of the choicest black satin gowns are trimmed solely with Paisley bands, highlighting a fashion detail noted for its distinctive decorative border.
The Ames animal husbandry department explains sow milk is rich in protein minerals and that proper feeding supports pig growth and sow condition. A suggested ration mixes three parts wheat middlings with one part 60 percent tankage, with coal and salt optional, plus self feeding and pasture when possible.
The article advises providing milk to farm stock daily or every other day as a nourishing feed. It notes milk helps growing stock and older fowls, but warns to limit the amount given at once to prevent spoilage and contamination.
A wealthy young East man visits a small town and meets a stylish aunt figure. She tumbles from an outdoor hammock as the gate creaks, he rescues her, and she vanishes from sight. The vignette reflects era gossip and social satire with a Chicago Tribune citation.
For twenty four hours after farrowing the sow is fed no feed and given plenty of warm water. Then a thin slop of bran or ground oats ground barley and tankage is started and increased over ten days to full feed. After ten days or two weeks feed twice or three times daily until the sow cleans up.
The African lung fish nests by digging an 18 inch mud chamber and sequestering itself in a slime filled burrow during the dry season. It breathes air and water, can regrow lost limbs, and juveniles may be shipped abroad in blocks of mud that reanimate in warm water.
An inquisitive citizen asks why elevated men seem tired. Mr Godspur comments that the weariness may come from the effort of rising to prominence or from meeting many people after advancing in the world. The Birmingham Age-Herald quotes him.
A clipped dialogue reflects concerns about propriety and gender roles. The speaker disputes sweetness and questions access to a romantic companion while asserting men’s rights are upheld yet privileges eroded.
The article states that valuing skim milk as pig feed is hard. For 100 pounds fed alone, multiply the live hog price in cents per pound by five. When fed with corn or barley, multiply by six.
A whimsical exchange between two birds prompts an amused uncle to comment on their chatter. The Louisville Courier-Journal records a lighthearted scene highlighting playful dialogue and neighborhood observer wit.
USDA analysis of cow testing data shows cows that freshen in fall and early winter yield the most milk and butterfat, delivering the highest income over feed costs in many regions. The figures indicate season of calving significantly influences profitability for dairy farmers.
The guide suggests transplanting tomato seedlings twice if feasible to reduce leggy growth. By delaying final placement and moving plants to new pots, shoots strengthen and root systems develop, resulting in stockier, sturdier plants before permanent quarters.
Mrs Hoyle asks about moving while Mrs Doyle explains the couple cannot agree on changes. The dispute centers on a kitchenette versus a cellarette as the husband and wife discuss the apartment. The exchange appears in the New York Sun.
A playful exchange compares making a mountain from a molehill to drafting a summer prospectus. The dialogue hints at exaggeration and planning, with light humor about creating documents for a seasonal project.
The Fiji delty revered shark god Daquwaqa or Dakuwaqa as a fearsome guardian of seafarers domain. Boatmen and fishers feared his anger and performed sacrifices of yanggona root to appease him, while myths often depict the deity as a giant Jew fish or angel fish rather than a shark.
A Birmingham Age-Herald clip notes the Wisbys are awaiting their daughter's name. Reportedly they seek a name that will photograph well for the screen, reflecting a poised, cinematic image.
A doctor orders daily cold baths for a patient as treatment. Willie notes the patient is in a weak state and the remedy seems harsh. The exchange appears in the New York Sun.
Eggplant seed must not be kept too wet when germinating and should not be allowed to get cold. They require less moisture in early growth than other vegetables.
Advice warns against dry grain diets for hens as it can lead to obesity. Encourages scattering grain in a deep litter to stimulate scratching behavior and natural foraging.
Breeding Rhode Island Reds for exhibition color requires a red breasted sire free of shafting lacing or wing blacking and a rich red in fluff. Mate with females having dark red hackles and red undercolor to produce exhibition cockerels. Sunshine is essential for garden success.
Poultrymen face losses as many chicks die in hatching while others inspect incubator devices periodically to correct faults and recover from setbacks, aiming to protect the rest of their flocks.
A farmer notes that giving the flock a variety of feed prevents indigestion from a repetitive ration. Patched com provides an excellent supper option for the flock.
A poultry feeder's skill to convert feed into eggs rather than fat marks a successful poultryman. Turnip tops provide greens rivaling mustard, with early sowing of turnips thick then thinned to yield greens.
Green manure crops such as Sudan grass millet and rye offer soil enrichment when dumug is desired. Alfalfa often fails to establish due to sour soils, a key factor in poor stands.
Early snap bean planting risks frost. cover crops with straw or soil until danger passes. Plan to Save Money emphasizes manure savings as a practice. spreading manure is recommended as a best method.
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