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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
10
The article explains how submarine telegraph cables are laid and repaired across long ocean routes. It details cable design from shore ends to deep sea sections, testing for faults, and the repair procedure using grapnels and ship instruments to locate breaks and signal repair status.
A vintage home craft feature shows a cushion centerpiece with a central glass dish for flowers or hairpins. The article also describes a cable ship method for locating faults and recovering a cut cable, plus a DIY fern-centered fabric decoration for a table ornament.
A fashion note highlights box jackets as plain yet smart for summer wear in white serge, sorgo, or gabardino. Describes a tailored box jacket with plaited or circular plirts, high neck, upstanding collar, long sleeves, and buttoned trims, projecting youthfulness and refined military touches.
The iris inspired the French royal emblem linked to Louis IX, becoming the Fleur-de-lis. The flower, or blue flag, is tied to the lily of France and is said to store life in its large rootstocks, providing insurance against future hardship.
Pall Mall Gazette notes King Victor Emmanuel proclaims the most comprehensive official title among European monarchs. Officials claim sovereignty over Sardinia France Spain England Italy Jerusalem Greece Alexandria and Hamburg along with grandiose epithets such as Ruler of the Midway Sea and Master of the Deep.
A British scientist reports that diamonds exposed to radium become highly radioactive and stay dangerous for years. The finding highlights potential health and safety concerns for handling irradiated stones.
A cranky bachelor and a spinster from Hartlepool long at odds survive a German raid as their adjoining houses are leveled by a blast. The pair, found prostrate on their floors with the partition wall gone, are spared but forced into close proximity by fate.
The Sandakan consul notes tobacco farming declines as rubber expands. About 20 rubber estates, averaging 26,360 acres and valued at 11.97 million dollars, now operate with 19 producing rubber. Within three years most estates export crude rubber and in five years tapping-ready trees will multiply. In 1914 cultivated rubber output reached 1,373,000 pounds.
An ancient origin of auctions traces to Rome as a method to dispose of spoils. The text notes a fear of a pest that destroys the mulberry tree and threatens silk production.
A Boston Advertiser remark notes that sociability is fine but warns against mixing odd pairings such as lobster with watermelon and ice cream.
France prohibits import of cut flowers from Italy during the period May 1 to November 2 each year. The policy restricts flower trade seasonally, affecting exporters and retailers in both countries. The measure aims to protect domestic industries and align with trade controls.
A French surgeon allegedly invents a technique for planting eyebrows and eyelashes. The humorous aside questions how such procedure would withstand local poultry interference from neighbors' hens.
The article details taffeta wedding gowns with full skirts, including single and double layers. It highlights a smart black taffeta gown with a double skirt, fine tuck bands, and bouffant projection, paired with a fitted bodice following the natural figure.
A New York woman in the August Woman's Home Companion explains how to transform faded millinery into fresh stylish hats using a small amount of oil color and benzine. Mix color with benzine, strain, and apply thinly with a flat brush to sunburned straw hats to restore color that resists sun and rain. Faded flowers can also be revived by dipping in the same dye.
The newest suffrage regalia is a suffrage veil with a border that spells Votes for women in black on white mesh. Most wearers will opt for a smart conventional veil of filadora or trellis mesh with a simple border, while Panama or sailor hats remain popular for easy wear.
In a Toledo Blade clipping a speaker aboard a car prefers a brass band to a phonograph, quipping that the band runs out of wind faster. The remark captures a period habit of comparing live music with mechanical players in casual discourse.
A reflective line notes that once girls reach sixteen they discover their mothers know far less than expected, implying growth, independence, and shifting family dynamics as adolescence unfolds.
The article suggests painting a border on plain white shades to echo wall paper design and recommends chintz curtains for plain paper or plain fabrics when the paper is figured. Sunfast materials, though costly, offer durability and attractive colors for curtains, with yellows and rose tones in sunfast silks. Light control and wear resistance are noted, and denim or repp are advised for strong light or seaside cottages due to fading resistance and dampness tolerance.
The article notes a new fashion idea featuring visible hoop skirts with hoops covered by ribbon placed between outer and inner skirts. The noticeable outer covering enhances the dress and may be adopted in future lingerie styles.
A Virginia horse dealer argues that a horse becomes safely suitable for women and children only after nine years. He recalls lessons from forty years in business and suggests that “family broke” horses must combine experience with horse sense to handle urban sights, noises, and city driving without risk.
A farmer advises on lamb care from birth to market focusing on mothering, feeding, and early weaning. He argues lambs reach best market value as grass-fed, with grain only after 3.5 to 4 months, and notes hothouse lambs offer high profits. He blends wool and mutton aims, urging strong breeds for both wool and carcass value.
The Sorrel Horse is described as highly heat resistant with a silky coat. It is praised for sound feet and limbs and notable endurance, with many horsemen claiming unmatched qualities.
A claim proposes curing cribbing in horses by nailing wool on top of the crib with the wool side out and sprinkling cayenne pepper. An alternative is using just the wool without pepper, tried at the start of the habit.
Breeding should consider individual characteristics and known pedigrees. A strong pedigree alone does not guarantee the best merit in offspring.
Practical advice on poultry diet balance by D J Loutz. It explains that flavor matters, shows protein to carbohydrate ratios for different flocks, and outlines nutrient composition in fowls and eggs. It emphasizes a balanced, healthful ration supporting life, growth, and egg production.
A short tip suggests naming each cow and using the name consistently to elicit quicker responses from the herd. The idea emphasizes simple training cues and attention to animal behavior.
A cautionary note warns that feeding pigs sour milk during their early eating phase is a mistake. It emphasizes careful feeding practices to support piglets' development and appetite.
The article extols the dairy industry, asserting that dairying yields constant, immediate returns. It highlights steady income from dairy products and argues for supporting dairy farming as a reliable economic activity.
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