31 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1916
Page
1
In this discussion of courtship the speaker argues that bold yet considerate suitors win hearts while speechless lovers create doubt and frustration. Women tire of silence and crave plans for wedding day, living arrangements, and family approval to gauge real commitment.
Arthur Ruhl reports in Collier's how Turkish censors trimmed letters from America by reading only the first and last pages while discarding the middle. An Oxford Turk who spoke English described how a wife’s long tale could be reduced to a brief excerpt, leaving recipients separated by miles with gaps in correspondence.
A new desk calendar concept displays 18 weeks at once with dates carried on a reel and a background highlight makes a chosen week stand out. A Danish fish freezing patent claims liquid immersion preserves fish better than air freezing by avoiding drying and ice crystal damage.
A white dotted voile negligee features a butterfly wing design over the shoulders forming sleeves. It uses two oblong voile pieces, a V throat, long pointed ends, bows at the back and front, with dull blue silk tassels at the deep points.
Botanist James Rodway curator of the British Guiana museum asserts plants possess at least three senses Feeling, taste and smell and says tropical trees detect water from afar and move toward it Some non tropical trees display similar behavior A Scotsman notes roots from a tree 300 yards awayworm into a waste pipe beneath a mansion floor and reach the pipe after miles of growth
Johns Hopkins specialists promote smiling and light minded diversions as a way to prevent appendicitis linked to worry and poor chewing. They argue mental depression contributes to side pains and urge the public to avoid hospital visits for surgery by maintaining a positive attitude.
The article extols rice as a wholesome food for children and urges mothers to use intelligence to keep up with world trends, advocating more frequent servings and greater variety in meals.
Recipe describes boiling rice and green peas separately, frying onions in butter, mixing with peas and rice, seasoning, and serving hot. Also offers a raisin rice dish tied in cloth to cook for two hours with hard sauce on the side.
A simple stovetop method cooks onion in butter until light brown then toasts rice until colored. Add chicken stock and simmer in a double boiler until the rice is tender, yielding a creamy, savory dish.
A small mold of plain cooked rice served with sliced fruit or berries and cream and sugar creates a satisfying dessert. The combination pairs well with peaches and pears and avoids overly acidic fruit for a balanced finish.
The passage highlights a nearly human instinct and relentless perseverance in overcoming obstacles, suggesting extraordinary resolve and mental fortitude shaping persistence.
A brief fashion note argues mustard and green make a seasonally sharp contrast. It describes mustard’s light shade with green undertones and the green shade needing yellow balance for harmony.
An Ohio newspaper notes the contrast between a woman’s poised use of the finger bowl at a fashionable hotel once a year and a husband who is fortunate if he does not knock the bowl off the table, highlighting social etiquette.
Senator Sorghum dodges a direct forecast while asserting he will strive to push the election toward his preferred outcome. The exchange highlights political bravado and campaign theater in a tense race.
Johnny Evers describes a taunting crowd in St Louis that drew a sharp retort to umpire Rigler during a Cubs vs Cards game. He recounts a ninth inning confrontation when Rigler ordered him from the game after a taunt, noting the fans cheered as he left and the incident reflects his distrust of umpires.
A simple rice preparation combines cupfuls of cooked rice with half a teaspoon chopped parsley and salt and red pepper to taste. Moisten with half a cupful of stock and cook for 15 minutes.
Roil together a cupful of sugar a cupful of molasses and two tablespoons of water. When nearly done add a tablespoonful of butter and a quarter teaspoonful of soda. Form a soft ball in cold water pour over three cups puffed rice spread in a buttered pan to cool.
The article notes that cramped feet often come from too small stockings rather than shoes. It urges consistent sizing across stockings and shoes, recommends sticking to a reliable shop, and cautions against footwear that is too large. Emphasizes careful care of feet for appearance and comfort.
The latest Australian census shows 52,951 residents who are naturalized British subjects. This figure highlights the size of immigrant communities and their integration.
The data lists 380 piano factories in the United States and a projected 125 000 divorces for the year. It notes California with 10 057 factories employing over 200 000 people and U S output of 3 868 152 short tons of sulphuric acid. It cites Sweden's five year bread consumption at 1 126 000 tons yearly and 2014 U S manufacture of 515 154 talking machines valued at 15 200 491 dollars. California factories pay 140 943 000 dollars in wages annually.
A quotation presents a debate on Darwin's theory with a reply about evolution and human speech. The speaker characterizes mankind as prone to repeat folly, likening progress to a cycle where speech can both reveal and mock human nature.
An estimate suggests about seventy million wild animals are killed each year for fur. The figure highlights the scale of hunting for fashion and industry.
Advice on lawn care from fertilization and mowing to control weeds including crab grass. Recommend mower with horizontal sickle for stubborn stems and wide wheel clearance to avoid border damage. Also notes mole control by rolling or trapping and carbon disulphide for ant hills. Ends with remarks on indoor color harmony and year round blooms.
The article advises lighting corners with light colored flowers set in clear glass, Bohemian glass, or simple flowing bowls. It warns against ornate vases and emphasizes natural lines and stalks, recommending daffodils for sunshine and Japanese frogs to support blossoms. It stresses color harmony and thoughtful placement over showy containers.
A unique specimen is the bird of paradise or strelitzia named after Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg Strelitz. It belongs to the South African scitaminaceae genus with four or five perennial herb species, notably reginae. The flower displays orange upper leaves, a blue-purple pencil-like middle, and a large light green lower portion, resembling a tropical bird.
The article advises removing cobwebs from trees to deter fall webworms and using torches as a remedy. It warns about mosquitoes lingering in standing water and rain barrels, recommends pruning weak fruit while allowing strong ones to grow, and urges keeping weeds like burdock under control. It also suggests replacing old barbed wire fences and watering seedlings during drought and after planting.
Vance Waldren leaves New York to care for his ailing uncle Peter Bond in Chicago. He repairs the old man’s ramshackle home and helps expand the property into ad space, securing a lucrative rent contract. A chance meeting with Lorna Bell leads to romance as Bond’s fortune and health improve, with plans for a new home and marriage.
Popular Mechanics notes builders in major cities are erecting fully convertible flats. One design offers one room adaptable to dining living and sleeping uses, two and three room suites transforming into seven rooms with day and night configurations. Each unit includes kitchenette and bath. main room features revolving walls with integrated storage and ventilation.
A New Republic essay compares ragtime to Russian folk song arguing that popular created art, though unrecognized by schools, carries vitality. It cautions critics against condescension and urges composers to listen to urban American folk music for artistic renewal.
Prof Charles Henry of the Sorbonne Paris perfected an electrical aging method now used in Burgundy wine districts. Wine is placed in a receptacle with two high tension tubes 60000 to 120000 volts. Bacteria and impurities collect in the tubes stopping fermentation. Process is rapid and costs under two cents per hundred gallons. Similar work is ongoing with beer and essential oils.
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