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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
6
The article notes June 21 as the day when the sun is directly over the equator and asserts that for several days around that date there is no observable change in the sun's position or in the hours of rising and setting. It describes it as the longest day of the year.
In a brief domestic aside at the boarding house Mrs Hashleigh protests a bad egg, while a resident suggesting alternatives jokes about the other end as a light moment. The scene reflects daily life with a touch of humor.
A fragment shows a soldier named Tomkers arrested for desertion provoking a wife to ask if she should choose between her husband or the army. The terse dialogue hints at tension between personal loyalty and military duty.
Cuticura offers soap and ointment to cleanse and heal itching skin and scalp with free samples by mail from Boston. Advertises soap 25 cents and ointment 25 and 50 cents. St Paul railway terminals will be enlarged soon at a cost of 1 million dollars.
A publicHealth style alert argues infant mortality is high in civilized nations and foul narcotics in children’s drops cause deaths. It asserts Castoria with Chas. H. Fletcher signature is safe and free of opiates, implying it can prevent many infant deaths when properly used.
The article notes Minnesota becomes the latest state to bar alien teachers, citing a heated exchange about addressing a cold as a backdrop to the policy change and its impact on staffing in schools.
A terse exchange hints at Simpkins being a bluff man and the speaker noting that those chasing money often end with little. The dialogue underscores moral about wealth and perception in a compact, wry line of observation.
Century old remedy promoted for kidney and bladder troubles. Claims gentle cleansing, vitality, and prevention of relapse. Advert reads as import from Holland with guaranteed refunds and three sealed sizes, urging immediate purchase at drugstores.
A church usher recalls placing Mrs. Stuckup in the back door days ago and scheming to seat her where a stained glass window will cast red light on her nose. The rebuke is shared as a confidant anecdote in a humorous exchange.
A playful exchange features a child asking about Germany’s national air and a parent joking that it is the aroma of Limburger cheese, capturing a lighthearted family moment with regional humor.
The Department of Agriculture urges rapid pig raising to boost pork and fat supplies for workers and soldiers. Farm and suburban residents are urged to join pig clubs, use self feeders, and utilize free USDA bulletins for guidance. Contact state colleges and county agents for localized advice and publications such as Swine Management and Breeds of Swine.
The bulletin lists various agriculture and hog industry publications including Pig Clubs and the Swine Industry Movable Hog Houses and Hog Hous es. It stresses meat production as directly important to the battle effort.
The United States holds the most purebred beef and dairy cattle, per the agriculture department. After the war, Europe will need varieties to rebuild herds, with dairy cattle in demand in continental Europe and beef breeds sought by Russia. Disease-free stock will be crucial for postwar trade and consumer needs.
Early to late summer is best to begin sheep raising and acquire stock. Start with grade ewes and a purebred ram to build breeding experience, as bred ewes are rarely affordable in large quantities. Experienced breeders should handle purebred stock and ram sales for best results.
A wartime guidance urging immediate veterinary action against hog cholera. It stresses prompt serum use and trained operators to save hogs, claiming serum effectiveness when administered in time and endorsing USDA specialists. It emphasizes wartime losses and the need to protect hog herds quickly.
The text urges reporting new weed appearances to federal or state authorities to prevent loss and trouble from species like Russian thistle, field hawkweed, and Canada thistle. It emphasizes prompt precautions to stop spread.
Five states in 1917 enacted improved measures to shield flocks from dogs and more states consider similar laws. Protecting sheep promises more mutton and wool for farmers.
The guide suggests adding a small amount of mill feed to milk when the calf reaches two weeks old, then gradually increasing the quantity. It notes gradual adjustment to the calf’s intake to support growth.
Guidance notes that a concrete base supports the separator, but a rubber or wooden board between the base and the machine provides elasticity. It recommends bolting down the board to absorb vibration and protect the equipment.
Officials warn that every pig, calf, lamb and kid should be raised to bolster the food supply. Sulphur mixed with salt is recommended as a tonic for sheep. Farmers are told to keep harness areas clean to prevent horse injuries as lice threaten hog vitality.
For those who favor mutton, the Southdown breed stands out as the top choice. Its meat quality and productive traits are highly regarded by breeders and farmers seeking efficient, reliable sheep.
A discussion of rising land values across Western Canada driven by grain yields and railway proximity. Notable cases include O F Malmberg near Blackie Alberta with 3100 acres and 11 500 more, Peter A Klassen near Herbert Saskatchewan purchasing land for 12 000 cash, and Canada wide average farm values rising from 41 to 44 dollars per acre. The piece notes continued general price increases until market limits, urging readers to act on available inexpensive tracts offering strong yields.
The Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta prices show land available at low rates. These low prices enable farmers to acquire land in Western Canada and expand from small plots to larger operations with higher crop yields per acre.
A Virginia workmen's compensation bill faced a veto as lawmakers debated responsibility and safety measures. The remarks contrast luck with judgment after a homeowner's fire incident underscoring the role of prudent coverage.
Maj. Frederick Palmer of the Paris military press bureau hears a weary friend vow to fight the Hun. The suggestion: join the front as a tank operator despite smoking and drinking habits.
The Waldorf hotel now employs women as elevator operators, marking a shift from male workers in the role and illustrating changing employment norms during the era.
Heat waves strain digestion this summer and calls for a light diet. The ad touts Eatonic tablets as a quick remedy to absorb gases and relieve indigestion, promising relief from heartburn and sour stomach and urging use before meals at a cost of 50 cents with money back if unsatisfied.
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