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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1922
Page
6
A narrator recalls an old remark about Bolshevik excess and shares a joke about a man in a French restaurant puzzled by the menu. He touches each item, receiving plate after plate of soup, until finally the waiter brings toothpicks. The gag hinges on misreading a menu and escalating indifference.
The Kansas City Star recalls John Turdan as an eighty two year old man who lived quietly and harmed none. Timrod Tarpy notes he kept to the straight path yet some suspected a smooth game. Neighbors called him Uncle Johnny for decades, while he paid his dues and minded his own business.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura products for sore hands. It instructs soaking hands in Cuticura Soap hot suds then rubbing in Cuticura Ointment and removing surplus with tissue. It promotes all toilet uses of Soap Ointment and Talcum.
A three year old named Betty saved two boxes of victory snakes and a 16 cent sparklers pack a week before the Fourth. Each day she admired them, and on the Fourth morning she mused that she would be a millionaire and joked about shooting the entire sparklers box at once.
A brief Indianapolis item notes a man newly married, trembling before friends. When asked why he traveled to Chicago for the ceremony, he explains he enlisted in the World War there, giving a small wartime anecdote from a local social moment.
A club member jokes about a fellow member whose precise speech encountered a slip. The man allegedly dropped into the vernacular, bumped against a hard one, and split an infinitive in a light, witty aside.
A Youngstown Telegram snippet recounts a poolroom interaction where Winnifred greets a new patron. He hands a small round green object to a worker and explains it as a tip, prompting exasperation from the narrator Gwendolin.
The Boston Transcript quotes a man declaring his pride will not accept anything from a future father in law after marrying his daughter. The dialogue includes a challenge about providing a settlement beforehand and questions about livelihood.
The Ohio State Journal contemplates the millennium with a playful reflection on moral virtues and physical improvisation, noting that when the era dawns the good true and beautiful may redefine common sense with humorous imagery.
The Manitoba crop outlook remains strong with exceptionally good rye yields and a weed-free field, while Saskatchewan or Alberta report better conditions after recent rains. Prospects across Western Canada suggest a satisfactory and remunerative season with corn fodder potential and rising dairying interest.
Since January 1920 the allied commission of aeronautical control has destroyed 14 800 airplanes and ended the disarming of Germany in the air. Of 29 500 motors handled some were turned over to the allies but the majority were broken up.
A playful exchange remarks on a woman’s painted look, noting the drawn eye effect and how her art seems to spill beyond her cheeks into her overall appearance. The lighthearted line hints at public curiosity about her style and persona.
An agricultural engineer urges constant cleanliness in dairies to prevent milk contamination. He advocates impervious concrete floors, proper curbs, and proper tamping, with plans from agricultural colleges and manufacturers to avoid costly mistakes.
The article explains arsenate of lead use for chewing insects by mixing four to six tablespoons per gallon of water and applying with a sprayer. It also describes dusting plants with arsenate of lead mixed with air-slaked lime. Separate notes discuss making beet top silage using earth silos or stacked storage and advise on concrete walls in certain cases. It also comments on small farm incomes and the demand for infertile eggs for markets.
The piece urges continued cultivation despite heat and dryness, emphasizing light tending as weeds are absent. It likens soil care to a sugar bowl, with the lime spreader described as central to soil nourishment and balance.
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines storage rules for potatoes. Maintain 35 to 40 degrees, provide ventilation to remove moisture, exclude light, keep tubers dry and dirt-free, remove diseased or bruised tubers, and limit bulk depth to six feet with small floor areas or ventilating shafts.
Farmers in Illinois adopt storing bundled grain in the barn and threshing in fall or winter. Small outfits stay set up, work can proceed during slack times, straw returns to storage, and extra help isn’t needed. This method eases rush seasons and helps the big barn pay profits.
The best way for beet growers to store pulp is to spread it over the beet top silo. This seals the silage mass and the heat from the silage warms the pulp, hastening curing and reducing handling issues with frozen pulp.
Summer feeding for egg production differs little from winter feeding. A good grain ration uses corn and onts in equal measure, feeding little in the morning and most of the grain at night.
The text advises feeding hens the proper amount of feed and warns against letting hens self regulate which reduces laying. It notes artificial watering is needed in hot dry weather and stresses thorough application reaching the root tips.
Bronze Turkeys are described as very rugged and healthy with strong foraging ability and substantial growth to immense sizes when mature, showing low susceptibility to disease.
Moles primarily feed on insects and larvae rather to vegetation. They may occasionally nibble a plant in their path but avoid it whenever possible.
In Ohio tests shallow cultivation increased corn yield by about four bushels per acre compared with deeply cultivated ears. The study measured yields across conditions to evaluate soil management practices.
Gardener notes that starting with clean soil can reduce pest pressure and plant diseases. Proper soil prep boosts plant health and resilience against common threats. Practical steps include removing debris, choosing disease-free material, and maintaining sanitation to protect beds.
A theater group near Lakewood gardens asks Mrs Gould to tour her famed hothouses. Mr Gould deflects, Daly plays along, inviting the visitors to pluck apricots and peaches. The anecdote highlights Daly’s comic timing and the Goulds hospitality.
The article reports a heated division in Washington over bobbed hairstyles, with fears of widespread baldness among women. It explains that tight hats from bobbed hair may restrict scalp ventilation and hinder hair growth, with claims of crowning glory falling out as a result.
Experts at the Southern Pine association annual convention in New Orleans warn America lags behind in building programs by about 6 billion dollars. The discussion highlights national delays in construction finance and supply chains.
A Louisville Courier-Journal note mentions a photograph showing a man in a fez identified as the new king of Egypt. The caption reads Who Is that and Looks Wien Shriner. Tests note piano wire best acoustically at 160 pounds tension.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Betty withdraws gracefully after a tense auntie clash over a cone. A playful remark follows a child’s resolve to keep the treat, amid comic embarrassment. Nearby, a shy youth encounters a spider incident during a village dance, asking for introduction before helping.
The Sitterbys returned from their honeymoon to claim possession of their new home. Mr Sitterby muses that they are ready and truly angered while Mrs Watterby replies with a wicked smile and hints at a solution in the dining room. A separate note recalls the Princesa Bibesco’s bright reception for Mrs Asquith and a quip about fashion.
A humorous exchange hints at a postponed marriage as a duke’s wedding faces delays while a tile search is described. The dialogue alludes to tyranny framed as concern for welfare, reflecting satirical tone.
A witness testified about a prisoner drawing a revolver and shooting George Henry before both men ran. The account described their attempts to escape with their lives as the details of speed and reaction were questioned in court.
The Kansas City Star quotes Hostetter Smith describing yearly summer lapses in which he depletes his savings to escape the heat. He notes spending almost all year’s funds on a brief retreat to cooler weather each season.
In a Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt Sam recalls an engagement with his dentist last afternoon. Mr Grabeom questions the tall thin man beside him, claiming he was the dentist, while Sam confirms the encounter and plans to meet at the ball game.
A quirky exchange features Kriss and Kross arguing over a logic tie as they debate the binding nature of a marriage or contract. The dialogue hints at metaphorical bonds and the idea of life-long commitment amid playful wordplay.
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