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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
9
A reader argues shade trees raise property value and comfort. He cites five houses with plantings yielding hundreds of dollars more on sale. Articles cover pruning, topping, tree structure, six forms, and which species best suit lawns and streets such as American elm and sugar maple.
A Collier’s Weekly reflection on men’s footwear critiques dull, utilitarian men’s shoes. It argues leather from deceased animals, factory trimming, and lack of personal care depress male style. It notes football season embellishes boots, while women advance shoe fashion and men lag.
Jean Kenyon Mackenzie recalls an albino woman among brown neighbors in a remote African clearing. The narrator describes longing for a visit from a white woman, who stayed with the officer’s wife and never called on them. The piece reflects exile and sustained dream of contact.
A neighbor accuses Wille of pestering his father with questions and jokingly imagines him as a cyclorama of inflation, highlighting a humorous family dispute rendered in cryptic, period diction.
A U S Department bulletin argues dogs are true friends only under proper control and care. It warns dogs spread rabies and other parasites to stock and people, cites foot and mouth disease transmission, and urges owners to restrain dogs to prevent nuisance and danger.
The article surveys winter millinery trends with satin, black velvet, and metallic net hats. It describes reversed Russian turbans, Chinese mandarin influences, and high brimmed evening styles using crystals, embroidery, and pink tulle, aiming for poised, dramatic looks.
Kansas State College agronomy instructor Ray Gatewood warns against cooking livestock feeds for swine noting most experiments show reduced digestibility and higher costs. He adds exceptions for certain tubers and seeds but stresses the need for special equipment and labor.
Dr C C Lipp from South Dakota Agricultural College outlines broodmare care for foal development. He cautions regular exercise for heavy mares, avoids strenuous or risky work, ensures proper shed and dry conditions, and emphasizes ample feeding free of ergot contaminated hay or straw.
Farmers advised to feed beef scraps to hens to supply protein. Scraps should be well aired and clean and contain about 50 to 60 percent meat content for best nourishment.
Advice urges persistent milking to keep cows in milk and ensure every bit of milk is collected. Warns against entrusting milking to careless or inexperienced hands to avoid losses and inefficiency.
Missouri experiment shows self feeders boost hog gains rapidly. Shoals weighed 121 pounds start, reached 228.9 pounds after 60 days, gaining 1.79 pounds daily. Diets included corn shorts and tankage with measured intake and conversion costs.
The piece extols thrifty farmers who cultivate neglected nooks and corners to boost land value and attract buyers, highlighting the satisfaction of turning barren spots into productive crop areas on idle acres.
Wash water used in the churn should be about the same temperature as the buttermilk or within two degrees of it.
The article notes collars and cuffs expanding in size toward an 1830s look with cape collars nearly waist high. A neckwear set in sheer batiste features plaited net frillings and an open V neckline. Long cuff ends gather into a jabot while elbow-length cuffs are fastened by crochet buttons.
The description notes jackets mainly 28 to 30 inches long or hip length. It identifies a basque bodice look with a yoke top and two side flaps near the front resembling breast pockets, indicating early tailoring styles.
Instructions describe creating an empire effect in a chemise by crocheting a bent insert along the front at the high waist. The piece is sewn across the front with a ribbon threaded through, tied in a bow, producing a high-waisted appearance and a delicate finish.
A simple two ounce blend uses cornmeal arms root and ground cinnamon to create a fragrant dry shampoo. Dust the hair after brushing, wrap in a towel for five minutes, then brush again to leave hair clean and perfumed.
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