The Old Year And The Birth Divine
A pair of verse pieces reflect on the Old Year’s blood and woe and the hope for peace and pardon in the coming year. The poems contrast war’s scars with prayers for blessing, forgiveness, and divine peace.
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
7
Goodbye Old Year Poem By Theodore Boice
A nostalgic verse bids farewell to the year, praising its faithful presence through joy and hardship. The speaker recalls a bright, hopeful start and steady companionship, then notes the year’s aging and departure with a bittersweet farewell.
New Year Ode Urges Hopeful Start and Action
Ray Hopppman calls on readers to welcome the New Year with optimism and resolve. He urges leaving past sorrows behind, embracing a brighter road, and acting with effort, noting the future depends on personal deeds and a running start. The piece doubles as a rallying cheer for renewal and perseverance.
Little New Year Promise in a Poem
A festive verse greets the new year as a small blue-eyed child promising joy health and responsibility. It urges wise living and self discipline while new dreams and future paths await beyond the grown up shore. The New Year offers guidance and challenges as it drives through life’s sands with hopeful eyes.
New Year Greetings by R. T. Hart
A New Year poem from R T Hart reflects on long separation and cherished memories. The verse thanks a loved one for brightening years and hopes for blessing and happiness in the coming year.
Contentment and envy set in a humorous chat
A reflective piece by S. E. Riser urges restraint and self improvement, urging readers to stop blaming neighbors and to focus on personal merit. A humorous dialogue snippet follows, featuring Hyker Magegius and Pyker, plus a short exchange about politics and drink.
Glittering generalities speech by the candidate
A brief dialogue notes the candidate’s speech being full of glittering generalities and shows uncertainty about commitments. It mentions a remark that George Washington was a great man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Well! Well! Mulligan’s valet tale stirs memory
A brief humorous exchange recalls Mr. Mulligan and a valet, noting how social status shifts with time and adding a bend of irony about recognition and class.
Theater talk and the nature of artistic praise
A quoting exchange notes that a performance described as highly artistic is often tiresome. The dialogue contrasts public praise with personal reaction to the show's artistic merit.
Indoor Gowns Redefine The Home Wardrobe With Warm Coats
New York fashion notes describe indoor gowns that blend velvet, net, and chiffon with warm coats to suit home and social wear. Designers hollow in thrift use bold textures from past eras such as imperial capes and Napoleonic blouses, with metallic belts and crystal accents marking a shift toward practical elegance for indoor use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pasture for Hog Production in Northern States
An USDA article outlines profitable hog production using green spring feed and pasture. It covers suitable crops like wheat oats rye barley rape Canadian field peas and hairy vetch plus timing for sowing planting and grazing to maximize gains and soil humus. It notes young hogs benefit from grain alongside pasture and that 15 pounds gain per bushel of grain is achievable when pigs are on pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Washington
Oregon
Siates
Rapus
Smart touches that count in the fashion week
Fashion notes emphasize snug long cuffs on ready made frocks and remodeling to fit. Wear washable white kid boots with care including shoe trees and cleaning. The piece mentions materials like georgette chiffon crepe de chine and faille plus hand embroidery with dull Jet beads.
Fashionable Waists Feature Trim and Sheer Fabrics
Crepe trims appear on waists with hemstitching, combinations, and a mix of sheer and heavy fabrics enhancing a chic look. The article highlights trims as key detail in stylish waist designs.
Parisian High Collar Fashions for Sleek Silhouettes
A Parisian high collar in black taf feta ties at the back with a flaring bow over a circular white collar. The style forms a fetching, tall and slender look favored by tall women. High collars are smart though not easy to wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure Newspayndicaote
Paris
Chenille Fringed Negligee Description
A loose hanging negligee features deep chenille fringe along a large shawl collar and wide Japanese sleeves in French rose chiffon velvet with fringe matching the trim.
Black Velvet and Ermine Evening Dress Declares Style
A new black chiffon velvet frock features a high empire waist and long sleeves. Its sole decoration is a narrow roll of ermine outlining a round low cut neck.
Colony houses provide cleaner poultry housing
Poultrymen should avoid overcrowding in large houses and use colony houses for pullets. Move colony buildings near the main house, align them closely, and ensure maximum daily sunlight. Colony houses stay cleaner with disinfecting and spraying and regular cleaning.
Treating Cuts and People Hurt on Stock
First aid guidance emphasizes quick healing with minimal scarring and warns against dust or lime to stop bleeding. It advises cleaning with warm water and disinfectants, avoiding overwashing, and using iodine for deep wounds while seeking veterinary help for serious cases and potential tetanus prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Backua
Sow management before farrowing yields higher litter value
Nebraska Agricultural College advises sow care before farrowing to maximize litter quality. Avoid overfeeding to prevent fattening. separate breeding stock from fattening stock. Recommend bone and muscle building rations including corn, shorts, alfalfa hay, and tankage or oats for balanced nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska Agricultural College
Much Less Preventable Disease Losses in U S Animals
Diseases of animals cause losses of 212 million dollars yearly in the United States. Much of this loss is preventable through better controls and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Josh Wink
Charlotte Fiske Bates
Goodby
Theodore H. Boice
Ray 1. Hoppman
Horatio N. Pewatn
Freeman E. Miller
Katherine
FAITH
Ana
New Year Greetings
R. T. Hart
S. E. Riser
Hyker
Magegius
Pyker
Aimee
Cholly
Johnny
Bradstreet
Fountain-Head
Venice
Italy
Colony House
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