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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1926
Page
3
Frederick I. Evans has been named head of the new Bureau of Internal Revenue division known as the administrative division. The sector consolidates appropriations, incentives, and supervision of supplies in the depots, with Evans overseeing the transition and duties.
The foot rot group of wheat diseases causes notable annual losses in the U S. Foot rot includes take all caused by Ophiobolus staminis and a disease by Heminthosporium sativum. Bulletin 1847 details study, diagnosis, and multi method control including seed treatment and clean seed. Copies available from the U S Department of Agriculture Washington D C while supplies last.
To reach satisfactory egg output this season, maintain dry mash in open hoppers continuously. A home mix can use bran riddlings corn meal ground oats and meat scrap with salt and marl or ground limestone. Feed a scratch grain of wheat and cracked corn, with oats if available, and substitute barley for half the corn if possible. Include small amounts of alternative grains up to 10 15 percent of the ration.
Article urges farmers to build south facing makeshift animal sheds before winter storms. Simple poles and straw cover cost effectively protect cows hogs and sheep by shielding them from northern winds, ideally on southern hillside brows for extra shelter. It condemns neglectful farmers who ignore livestock welfare in cold nights.
Treating oats to prevent smut is described as simple. Mix one pint of formaldehyde with one pint of water to treat 50 bushels of grain. Spray as grain is shoveled, ensure even mist, and cover the pile for five hours. Sow immediately or air dry before storing, and disinfect sacks and bins with the same solution.
Farmers should produce the best cream quality as graded payments approach. Emphasizes that clean farms and equipment are vital, butter depends on good cream, and all milking and processing tools must be maintained. Fresh skimmed cream should be cooled to 50 degrees Fahrenheit in scalded caps.
There are two ways of handing a flock of sheep the merits of either method depending upon individual circumstances. Early lambs born from February to March 15 are preferred as they are out of the way before spring work. Such lambs, to yield the most profit, should be ready for market by late May or June. This method also helps them avoid stomached worms and hot weather.
The article discusses Annam as a French protectorate with a rich court life under a distant emperor, describing geography customs and religion. It contrasts Annamese habits with Chinese and Korean norms and notes increasing French influence in law education and infrastructure.
A 19th century musing: true revival comes not from human power but by the Spirit of God. Without the Spirit, conscience courts a law or philosophy as idols, while the heart lacks God.
The gospel stresses small acts over large deeds and values quality of effort. It teaches God looks at how we do things more than how much we do, per J I Clarke.
The piece surveys odd facts from history and science, mentioning tomatoes once deemed poisonous, starfish digestion, and earthworms bristles. It notes a Kern County 200 acre tract made a national monument and lists various eclectic items from early telephones to pioneering women in technology and politics.
Not feasible to extract a coherent news item from the provided garbled text. The fragmentary lines lack identifiable people, places, dates, or events to form a factual card.
Fragmentary note reflects a newspaper aside urging married men to heed wives letters and social opinions about marital duties. The terse garbled text references sighting and mentions important letters from wives, implying domestic guidance.
Community members discuss a shared chance to advance prosperity without requiring earnings. Organizers in Milwaukee urge collaboration among local leaders to seize a one path to economic improvement.
The piece questions whether agricultural colleges and experiment stations err in promoting silos. It argues half a million stock farmers across the states may be making a mistake by using the silo and considers the business case for borrowing to invest in equipment yielding about 1 to 14 percent.
The speaker contrasts everyday men with world leaders, noting that greatness does not always align with scholarly prowess. He recalls that Hebrew patriarchs had small libraries, suggesting scholars are not the sole source of influence or wisdom.
A fragment recalls inviting Abraham to dine with men of Tet ters next Saturday, expressing that his company would honor the gathering and illustrate a complete idea of manhood.
Proverbial lines celebrate speech as beauty and value. They cite sayings like a word fitly spoken is like apples of gold and keep thy heart with all diligence as guard against life’s issues.
A quip contrasts a young stock tipster with his current role as a waiter, noting he still collects tips while his profitable speculations have faded. The remark from the Boston Transcript illustrates the shift from hopeful speculation to ordinary service work.
A reader notes a new sales man may not be fully effective. The reply suggests the worker could be lazy only in winter, likening him to a bear that hibernates.
Be cheerful when we do nothing else for those who ground us we can at least keep from showing them a gloomy countenance. There are faces that throw a shadow wherever they appear.
Nesta hummingbirds craft the most delicate nests while the finest examples are the American orioles and the weaver birds of Africa and the East Indies, noted for their remarkable structures.
A businesslike woman visits a barber and asks how to cut hair. She answers with a curt request to use the selsgora, revealing a brisk, playful exchange in a small-town shop.
Fragmentary phrasing notes that everything occurring globally is part of a divine scheme guiding history through time. The text emphasizes a universal providential order without specifics.
A concise reflection on truthfulness in deeds and speech as core to moral character. It emphasizes honesty guiding personal conduct and ethical leadership, asserting consistency between what is said and done. The text underscores integrity as foundational to trust and public life.
A reflective note contrasts tranquil pleasures with burdens of great joy, pondering how serenity can overwhelm those unprepared for intense happiness. The fragment offers a mood piece on inner calm and emotional balance.
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