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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
8
A veteran columnist urges calm on dog fears and rabies myths. He argues August dog days are no higher risk, explains rabies rarity, and offers first aid for bites: wash with hot water, dry, iodine, then ignore superstition and fear.
A reader recalls rabies scenes from cages that paralyze bites and describes a town terror over mad dogs. The anecdote contrasts fear with practical control, noting humans may misinterpret disease risk and calling for restraint rather than hunting dogs.
A rough, incomplete excerpt discusses people being improved by something and some having their heads turned. The wording is garbled and unclear, leaving the exact subject and outcome unresolved.
Fragmentary OCR text references Piorina and early state claims with unclear quotes and punctuation. The readable portion mentions a speaker or source labeled Tt Me and a vague assertion about the state being as it was. The item lacks concrete facts.
Fragmentary OCR text references nobility of true love and phrases about living nobly. No clear event persons or organizations are identifiable. Context is unclear and may reflect a literary or ceremonial snippet with broken wording.
The article notes the Igorot tribe in the Philippines practices a severe inheritance tax where half the estate is sold to fund wakes. It describes a mummy like burial scene with feasting and sensual excess. It mentions American influence via the Philippine Scouts and a high marksmanship record.
A conversation between Mrs Teller and Mrs Asker reveals women shoppers saved money by buying cigars described as genuine old prewar stock. The clerk claimed the box and larger cigars cost only eight cents, cheaper than $4.45 items, prompting claims that women could save husbands money if allowed to shop.
A fragment quotes Margot Aequith describing the shift of many lovable men and women into standard chores. The line reflects social expectations and domestic roles discussed in the London Magazine.
New Mexico is described as the Egypt of America with as much mystery enchantment and unusualness per square foot as in Egypt. The text emphasizes New Mexico’s romantic and archeological allure contrasting with far eastern Egypt.
Among Florida flora the hibiscus poinsettia oleander bougainvillea al lamanda crepe myrtle flume vine Mexican coral vine orchid hyacinth fly canna and iris are listed as diverse offerings.
The line proposes that a man with humor might laugh to death if he read his own tombstone inscription, suggesting a morbidly witty reflection on mortality. The quip plays on irony and the inevitability of death.
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines salt and kerosene methods to kill common barberry to control black stem rust in grains. Salt around the base, with measures by shoot diameter, plus kerosene applications to the base, are described as effective though slow and potentially harmful to nearby trees.
Winter egg production hinges on well balanced rations and breed specific feeds. Experiments show general purpose pullets need 6.7 pounds of feed per dozen eggs while Leghorn pullets need 4.8 pounds. Simple mixtures are typically best.
The article warns that overcrowding is the great evil in winter poultry management. It advises at least three square feet of floor space per bird and suggests using a dropping board under roosts to keep litter clean. A 30 inch high board with a 6 inch width reduces darkness beneath it, and a north side window can help light distribution if draft-tight.
The article advises applying manure immediately after excrement is voided. It favors transferring manure directly from stall to spreader and hauling daily to fields, minimizing fertility loss and avoiding piles. The plan aims to provide earlier soil benefits and reduce odor and waste.
Selection is the quickest surest path to improvement in poultry. Focusing on quality over quantity leads to higher output. Six productive birds with a proven high producing female and a good male outperform a large pen of 200 females mated to unknown males.
Frost has killed most plants so prepare for next year by cleaning debris in and around the garden. Burn trash to kill eggs spores and adults and remove winter hiding places then apply fresh manure to the beds and till it in.
Warning from the United States Department of Agriculture urges scale users in stockyards to guard against winter scale errors. Cold weather, ice, snow, and water can alter beam action, causing large, hidden inaccuracies. Keep water and ice away from scales and pits. watch for changes in beam sensitivity.
Kansas State Agricultural College entomologists recommend early winter burning of infested grass to kill chinch bugs in hibernation. A back fire against the wind burns closer to the ground, destroying about 985 of 1,000 bugs and exposing the rest to harsh conditions. Fire method varies by area but should keep heat near the ground.
Farmers report rapid adoption of ground limestone to sweeten sour soil and grow clover and alfalfa. Many form small coops to buy limestone crushers, sharing cost among a dozen to fifteen farms. More clover on farms could boost feed supply and overall soil fertility for agriculture.
Barley serves as a winter cover to reduce soil wash. Limestone can be spread anytime but works best when dug in. Seed costs reflect long term savings. Corn shrinks about 16 percent from November to June, mainly in April May. Rabbits and mice damage fruit trees but can be stopped with protection. Cultivated orchards resist damage more than sod or chards. Chickens need balanced rations with meat scraps or tankage. salt is unnecessary. A good horseman cleans harness scars and baths the animal, while proper care includes eye and nose care and feet wet but legs dry. Short pastures will stay short next season without improvement. Manure boosts run-down grass. 10 to 15 loads per acre show benefits next summer. Good growth requires ample housing, range, feeding, and cleanliness. Many people pet horses by stroking the nose, though they prefer rubbing between the eyes and ears. Ventilation is crucial in poultry houses as hens need triple air per pound than horses or cows. avoid drafts while ensuring fresh air.
John Mostil of the White Sox completes his fifth season with the club after leading the American League with 81 steals last year. Beginning in 1918 he played briefly with Chicago, spent 1919 in Milwaukee, and returned to the White Sox where he has built a long outfield career and strong batting averages including a peak .325 in 1924. Max Carey of the Pirates led the league in steals the following year.
Purdue coach Ward Lambert says the team is in splendid shape as basketball season begins after football. The photo shows George Spaulding, captain and forward, a veteran leaguer with the Pirates. Spaulding started pro ball with South Bend in 1900 and joined Pittsburgh in 1910, remaining with the Pirates since.
Frank Bancroft, late Cincinnati Reds manager and Providence Grays patron, supervised a game where a young catcher bowing to the crowd after a spectacular foul fly catch allowed the runner from third to score and cost the team a win. Bancroft scolded the catcher and warned him he would be even worse the next day.
A mosaic of 1920s sports items notes boxing commissions in Ohio Yale plans a 1928 Olympic rowing crew Walter Johnson may buy Toledo club Hamilton College and Colgate renew football ties Columbia beats Haverford 59 to 0 in New York City The Royal and Ancient vetoes American golf balls Haskell Indians schedule 17 000 miles by rail Williams vs Penn replaces Columbia as old series Golf noted as hardest game to defend Siking debate Babe Ruth literature attention Davis Islands pursues Dixie championships in Tampa Blues captaincy at Cambridge University DetroitWashington Jefferson first meeting in 1921 Neal Ball back in Bridgeport Longest drop kick 61 yards by Mark Payne 1915 Atalanta Bont 1848 oldest US rowing club World Series players many from Southern Association CCNY football captaincy per game.
Spectators and coaches at the Brown Boston game in Providence praised the play system used to determine game length. Coach Charles L. Whelan supported adopting it for future Boston University games. Opinion is divided on universal adoption though, supporters see it as a future rule change.
Rev Charles H H Urban a Grace Evangelical Philadelphia pastor stars for the University of Pennsylvania freshmen gridiron squad Urban has two children a girl eight and a boy four He plays tackle and is six feet one inch tall 192 pounds Coaches Clark Craig and Frank Dewhirst praise his pass and finish skills Dewhirst says Urban may make the varsity next fall if he joins the team
The fall Big Ten roster features distinctive surnames such as D A mbrosia at Illinois Puckle wartz and Oosterhaan at Michigan Uridi at Ohio State Mittenwallner and Greathouses at Illinois Crofoot at Wisconsin Nydahl at Minnesota Rodawig Raffensperger and Krasuski at Iowa Threlfall and Merkobrad at Purdue Palmeroll at Michigan Apitz at Chicago Dykiusen Salmi Frucha and Yasser at Indiana Bovik and Kuipper at Northwestern.
Captain Billy Burch, center of the New York Americans, is shown in a dynamic action pose on the rink during daily practice. The team opened at New York at the new Madison Square Garden, highlighting the club’s debut at the arena.
Paavo Nurmi, who set numerous world records during his visit, says he could have achieved more if not for sleeping on too soft beds. In an interview with Uusi Suomi, Nurmi explains a stomach illness cut his Madison Square Garden 5000-meter race lead, and notes that sleepless, cushioned beds hinder athletic performance.
The Louisville American Association champions saw their top players courted by major clubs after a standout 1925 season. Canyon, the Colonels' Indian outfielder who batted over .800, is pursued by the Chicago Nationals, possibly Philadelphia Nationals, and others as 1926 looms. The note closes with a strange aside about the Statue of Liberty formed of bronze plates belted together.
Reverend Glover argues that Paul uses soldier imagery to describe the Christian life as a spiritual battle. He urges believers to endure persecution and endure hardship as good soldiers, warning that the devil schemes grow fiercer as the end times approach.
The quote argues that state improvement starts with inner conviction. It states that if the state is good, investigation yields comfort, and if bad, inquiry cannot worsen it, since conversion begins with personal conviction.
Fragmentary line presents a meditation on sin and self in poetic diction. The speaker compares sins to shadows that grow more apparent toward evening, suggesting hidden guilt and moral reckoning.
A concise aphorism attributes supreme freedom to perfect alignment with God’s will, stating that this conformity is the sole sovereign liberty. The quotation reflects religious-ethical framing attributed to D Aubigne.
The quote likens choices to forces that become habits and define character and fate. It emphasizes personal responsibility and the impact of daily decisions on future outcomes. The author Martha 0 and Babcock are cited in the fragment.
The line from Bayard Taylor celebrates courage softened by compassion. It contrasts the bravest with the tenderest, implying true valor blends strength with gentleness and humanity. The sentiment resonates as a literary tribute to moral bravery.
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