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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
6
William A Radford answers readers questions on farm building with a practical small house plan 80 by 40 feet containing nine rooms. The layout includes living and dining rooms, a large side dining room, sun parlor, kitchen near the entrance hall, and a washroom with toilet connected to the rear porch.
The second floor houses five bedrooms and a bathroom with unusual closets designed for space saving hangers. Attic space behind a high roof with dormers expands sleeping or play areas, while a basement adds extra bedrooms as needed for a large farm family.
A Northside Indianapolis homeowner watched large ants about a quarter inch long carry insects much larger than themselves on the lawn. One ant hauled a grasshopper twice its size, repeatedly regrasping after obstructions and reconnoitering before entering the ground nest.
In Tuscany a small plant with whitish rose flowers grown on walls is gathered on Ascension day and hung until Septembers eighth to gain the Virgin’s protection from evil. If it fails to blossom the omen is bad. The word whisky derives from a Ceitle word meaning water of life.
Henry IV of France presented the archers guild with gifts including a gold chain with a hawk and a finely adorned gold scepter bearing the guild arms. The scepter, dating from about 1609, is carried at important functions by the king of the archers.
A fossil dragon fly from France measured 16 inches in body length with wings spanning 28 inches, unearthed in coal deposits. The find highlights a large prehistoric insect and its impressive wingspan.
A grasshopper struggles at the entrance while an ant carrying food investigates then severs the grasshopper legs. The insect is quickly dragged underground to an ant larder, ending the chase.
A village tailor explains his business dips only from the vicar and his lines shift to London for hats and sermons. The vicar jokes that he goes to London for a hat and a sermon, implying a satire on local talent versus London.
A humorous exchange from the Birmingham Age-Herald features a man lying on his back in a bunk with a fishing pole, quipping that he is fishing for exercise while another replies that only his imagination is being exercised.
A witty exchange shows a husband accusing his wife of marrying for money and the wife replying with a sly, affectionate retort about his finances, capturing a lighthearted domestic moment.
The Belgian patriot Burgomaster Max urges Boy Scouts to seek manly virtues and civic duty. He emphasizes self denial, discipline, fraternal solidarity, and the open air, noting the need to defend country as heroic scouts did in war and to live by the Scout Law through courtesy and service.
L McDonald, national camp director of the Boy Scouts of America, reports about two thousand troop and council camps active in the United States. More than 150,000 boys enjoy life in the open under capable leadership and proper equipment, with camps strictly following the national camping department rules and the scout law guiding every camp and camper.
Thomas K. R. Robinson, a 13 year old scout from Camden New Jersey, lost his life saving a fellow boy who could not swim. He endured exhaustion and sank just as the rescue succeeded. Robinson had told friends he desired to be a hero and earn a Boy Scouts of America medal.
Henry Stewart a 74 year old veteran traveler who has visited Palestine Turkey Egypt Russia Spain Italy Switzerland Austria Hungary Germany Norway Sweden and England plans to settle in San Diego to begin boy scout work. He says scouting is the next most interesting thing in the world to traveling and will decide his future later.
Under Chamber of Commerce supervision the Wearney Nebraska Boy Scouts repaint and install signboards along the Alfalfa trail from Glenwood to Miller. This boys life excerpt notes a humorous exchange with an immigration officer about plans and movement.
A USDA guide explains calculating crop production costs using labor and material costs per acre for corn silage wheat oats and hay. It shows steps to estimate total operating expense and land rent and provides an example for corn silage on an Iowa farm with costs and yields.
USDA guidance advises spraying celery with Bordeaux mixture every 10 days to 2 weeks, starting in the seed bed and continuing through the growing season. Use home made Bordeaux of 4 pounds copper sulfate and 4 pounds lime to 60 gallons water, with thorough, thready spray coverage. Rotate soil, sterilize old beds, and plant disease free seed to prevent winter carryover of leaf spot disease.
Advice on preventing illness in young flocks by avoiding crowded night quarters. Check plumage condition as a sign of space. soiled feathers indicate crowding and floor roosting. Inspect after dark to ensure all birds have roost space and ventilation for healthy growth.
United States Department of Agriculture and state colleges continued supervising boys and girls poultry clubs in seven states last fiscal year. 1 186 clubs with 29 480 members reported 12 786 outputs totaling 731 709 chicks hatched and 510 478 product sales valued at 94 791.82 dollars. 882 277.87 dollars in stock on hand 712 exhibits and 5 615 exhibitors earned 9 681.11 dollars in prizes. A notable progress feature was improved quality of fowls bred by club members.
Drainage is the key factor in correcting alkali soils. When drainage is secure a heavy application of horse manure helps restore soil, with fertilizer high in potash as needed. Corn is not ideal for alkaline soils. oats or rye perform better until soils normalize.
The guidance notes a moist mash for young geese and ducklings made from ground grains and by products mixed with water. It emphasizes a soft consistent feed to support early growth and hydration.
A fragment from the Louisville Courier journal quotes a general store keeper at Ulak Corners offering social counsel. The piece mocks city methods and the habit of saying goodbye, noting tensions with locals over perceived loafers and manners.
A student and professor exchange brief questions on rate and proportion. The dialogue centers on defining proportion and rate with a playful cryptic twist. The Villanovan appears as a readout or byline in the quirky exchange.
Chaotic lines show a strained conversation with mismatched phrases and names. It references a Polo home, a faker label, an Alps trip, marriage, colors, and a shoulder scene, with interruptions and side remarks per character dialogue.
Discreet Statesman remarks that Senator Snortsworthy seems to have the gift of oratory. A rival notes the gift was acquired under protest. The exchange suggests Snortsworthy would rely on sleuthing and secrecy, avoiding public speech if possible.
A boy questions the meaning of a lobbyist and learns the role of linking large interests to influence legislation through persuasion rather than merit. The dialogue sketches how lobbyists shape bills after complex negotiations behind the scenes.
A fragmentary note mentions Lenny Carr and a joking line about an engine and a missing can opener at a mall venue. The readable text suggests a light, quirky moment without clear actions or outcomes.
A satirical exchange touches on gender talk, social expectations, and inflated valuations. Characters discuss love and talk of imagination causing anxiety, with references to a board of trade and imaginary wheat, hinting at profiteering notions.
Sweet clover struggles on acidic soils and rarely yields profit there. Two tons of ground limestone or two to three cubic yards of marl per acre are typically required for a good crop on poor soil. Proper inoculation is important. The average U S cow yields about 3 200 pounds of milk and 120 pounds of fat annually.
After farrowing a sow can be fed what she will eat. Keep gardens weed free to save crops. For horses, besides good feeding, use elbow grease with curry comb and brush to keep coats sleek and comfortable.
A long ladder is presented as farm equipment that will pay a good dividend in convenience. Keeping chicks growing from the shell is urged for good results.
Buttermilk improves laying hens and helps baby chicks prevent bowel trouble. The article notes grain feeding for pigs on bine grass pasture yields higher profits and less labor in the long run.
In an interview, Mr. Stormington Thirnes notes players resisted discussion of a closed shop during rehearsal, with none wanting to pause work to talk about labor terms. The exchange highlights tensions over professional preferences and union structure in the cast.
A humorous dialogue notes a dealer touting a 200 year old chair at a high price as wages have risen, while a customer balks at the cost. The exchange reflects price pressure and aging goods in a light, period voice.
A politician explains why he stopped quoting poetry in speeches. He notes constituents would read the poets at home instead of listening to his remarks, sparking debate about rhetorical choices and public engagement.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a top remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. The text claims quick mild effects and urges buying two bottle sizes or sending ten cents for a sample from Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
A garbled note references hay fever and a claim about its impact on intellect. Names such as Webster and others appear in broken passages, with mentions of school and mutual obligations amid unclear context.
A domestic comic note recounts Mrs Shapeleigh and Teri amid changing dress codes. The speaker laments rising bills from dressmakers while claiming to date the best and keep only about half of former wardrobe favorites.
A quip from Be Mery C Chamberlain, a noted Shlengo dietitian, jokes that dyspeptics are alike. He recalls a millionaire at a loop restaurant after the opera saying he can pay for anything but can eat nothing, ordering lobster Welsh rarebit cherry pie with roquefort and banana ice cream.
A New York bridegroom fainted during his wedding ceremony reported in the Boston Transcript. The brides and guests paused as he collapsed, with medical staff tending him as onlookers gasped at the abrupt disruption.
A garbled exchange references telegraphy without wires and a push to exercise will power. The quirky banter mentions a wife, ships, and a wood start, with unclear speakers and humor amid distorted words.
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