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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
6
Doctor Squills reports a Welsh rabbit party as a success after his wife hosted last night. He notes receiving ten extra calls today reflecting strong interest and reaction to the event.
In 1916 a Terre Haute miner says coal dust settled in his lungs causing severe coughing pain and sleep loss. After outdoor climate and Milks Emulsion, his condition improved, weight returned, and he returned to work. The ad touts Milks Emulsion as a palatable tonic and remedy with a money back guarantee.
A short exchange between a young married couple ponders how long love can sustain a marriage. The reply suggests that duration depends on the vitality of the relationship.
A French fashion correspondent notes dansant and tango trends energizing Paris dress. Jabot styles and dramatic embroidered sleeves rise with black satin and lace gowns, while bright silks and chiffons redefine afternoon wear. Porto Rican blouses gain favor as box coats and straight-line frocks stay in demand.
The article explains onion planting methods using sets and seed in drills, with spacing 12 to 14 inches between rows and 2 to 8 inches within rows. It covers early and dry onions, transplant timing, weeding, curing, and storage, plus green onions from multipliers and tree onions. It lists varieties such as Southport White Globe, Danvers, and Bermuda types, and notes leeks and garlic cultivation similarities.
The piece notes chiffon garments revived with bold prints and bright shades. Designer Jenny uses printed chiffons with plain fabrics, creating striking spring models that elevate the overall look.
A fashion writer notes American styles favor short skirts and notably short sleeves with minimal trimming. Waistlines remain low on suits and dresses, belts often wide and crushed, Eton jacket outfits feature butterfly bows, and coats also show low lines as smock-era looseness persists.
Poultry farming is no longer a minor activity but a central part of farm plans alongside livestock and crops as demand and prices for poultry products rise. Increased profitability boosts the role of poultry in farming.
A general culture of fruits in home gardens and orchards would greatly benefit families by providing nutritious food at low cost. Toulouse geese are noted as the largest standard breed, with adults around 26 pounds for males and 20 pounds for females. For hogs, sleeping on concrete is poor policy. boards are preferred. Ewe udder should be trimmed before lambing time.
This guide advises starting quick maturing tomato seed eight weeks before planting, transplanting at 14 to 24 inches height, spacing 18 inches in rows three feet apart, and staking with careful tying. It recommends pruning to one or two stems for early crops and lists preferred varieties such as Barliana Chalks early Jewel Greater Baltimore Red Rock Globe Beauty Acme Stone for canning.
Veterinarians warn that feeding hogs carcasses of cattle that died of disease can transmit illnesses such as tuberculosis to swine. Offal from slaughtered animals should be burned or buried deeply to prevent spread.
The ad touts Triner's remedies as using effective ingredients of pure quality and fair prices. It promotes American Elixir of Bitter Wine for stomach issues, Triner's ointment for pains, and Triner's Cough Sedative for colds, tied to Joseph Triner Company Chicago.
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy to cleanse and stimulate kidneys and urinary tract. It recommends high water intake and a daily four ounce dose dissolved in water before breakfast for several days to relieve backache and bladder weakness.
A parliamentary member notes many scraps around the house and signals plans to post up the bit on prize fight rules, as reported by the Louisville Courier Journal.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a mild laxative that cleanses liver and bowels without griping or harsh side effects. It claims the product works while you sleep and contrasts it with calomel and stronger purgatives. The snippet also includes a humorous exchange about a clove in bread.
Farmers in alfalfa seed growing districts are urged to cut all standing alfalfa along fence lines ditch banks and other waste areas when cutting a hay crop and before planting a seed crop.
The article stresses even manure distribution for field soil and warns that clover seed is rarely pure. It suggests choosing the best seed available to avoid poor quality.
Fragmentary report notes Latin ceased to be spoken as the people's language in Maly abene by the year 58. The item records a shift in linguistic use within the community and hints at evolving regional communication practices.
An exchange captures a scene in Louisville with Tare Jett and Toamo, a geometry professor, as officers question parade participants about business during a public event. The dialogue hints at tension and confusion amid civic proceedings.
Aspirin created a sensation when introduced by Bayer and proved effective for relief of pain. The Bayer Tablets of Aspirin are for headaches rheumatism neuralgia toothache aching joints neuritis and general pain. Each genuine package bears the Bayer Cross and boxes of 12 tablets cost a few cents with proper directions. Druggists offer larger packages. Aspirin is the Bayer trademark.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as guaranteed to dye any fabric a rich, uniform color, promising success on wool, silk, cotton, and blends. It claims a direction book shows how to dye over existing colors and suggests checking a color card at the point of purchase.
A brief survey shows how community leaders connect through shared acquaintances. The piece names several men and traces how their networks intersect, underscoring influence built via mutual contacts.
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