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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1896
Page
5
A lyrical verse depicts a weary bee and bird seeking rest. The wind, stars, and breeze promise soothing cradle scenes in nature's Clover bloom and trees, with gentle night surrender.
In Brussels lace shops Englishwomen buy elegant Brussels lace while France levies duties on braver travelers. The Misses Wylie, two adventurous sisters, jam lace onto bonnets to dodge taxes but are caught by a German traveler who reports them. He later sends compensation lace and a friendly postcard, leaving the sisters to forgive his ploy.
Four Little Hints presents practical tips from the St. Louis Republic on tasks such as curling ostrich feathers with whalebone, cleaning japanned trays with oil and cloth, flavoring stone dates with hot oatmeal, and preventing stove odor with salt or coffee grounds. It notes Brazil imported 68,700 pounds of salted meats from the United States last year for $3,786.
Agricultural hints explain a dry, evenly tempered dairy refrigerator with air circulation to keep butter and ice dry. An ice box with a tight metal floor directs airflow, a ten inch board adjusts temperature, and a two-sash window provides lighting for the unit.
Mrs. E. J. Rockwood argues that catering to private customers for dairy butter is worthwhile. She notes loyal, courteous patrons from all social levels, and outlines practical presentation tips including parchment circles, salt tops, and inked crock tags.
Moss on trees invites pests and weakens health, whitewash helps remove moss, and fruit trees should be pruned early. Turn hogs into the orchard when apples drop, manage wild canes as weeds, and prune to avoid future large limb removals. Pruning should start when trees are young to prevent bulky cuts.
Report explains filled cheese as a lard cheese with no butter fat. It uses 70 percent skimmed milk and 30 percent neutral oil from hog leaf or unrendered lard, with coloring or flavoring added before rennet and curdling. Cost to manufacture is about 414 cents per pound.
A public speaker urges better road management and the adoption of modern road machines and gravel. He notes marked improvements over recent years, argues for state responsibility to ensure upkeep, and defends a cash based funding approach as the practical path forward.
George J. Menger argues in the Journal of Agriculture that state and county fair associations should offer premiums for wagons with the lightest draft and best road preservation. He proposes controlled trials with standard and four inch tires, water on tracks, equal loads, and equal trips to prove broad tires protect road surfaces and ease farming transport.
A Gardening Illustrated correspondent presents a Belgian method using wires to train fruit trees in espalier and pyramidal forms along railway sides. The plan suggests arches over walkways and favors pears and apples, urging better streets and public works. Consult neighbors for varieties rather than agents.
Iowa county assessors report 1896 livestock totals with cattle 2 262 957 head valued at 17 818 72 per head 7 66, horses 1 294 204 valued at 15 290 654 per head 12 72, hogs 2 865 708 valued at 4 726 709 per head 1 68. total stock value 88 176 156. State banks show similar condition to last year with some growth in state and savings banks. Building and loan associations struggle to meet new law requirements, risking reorganization or shutdown after September 4. A Sioux City horse trader William Ferdig attempted self harm multiple times, later hanging after a razor attempt, presumed dead or missing.
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