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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1922
Page
7
The report praised the US Navy as highly American with 99.7 percent native or naturalized sailors. It details numbers by birthplace, race, and status, including counts from New York and Massachusetts, and notes about age distribution, prior sea service, and conduct medals.
A government reorganization plan could discharge one of two surplus cabinet members by merging War and Navy into a single department and Commerce and Labor into another. A new Department of Public Welfare may be created to house agencies like Public Health Service and the Bureau of Education. President Harding is expected to settle remaining disputes to push reform before Congress this session.
Massachusetts horticulturist Dr. J K Shaw reports a new leaf test to identify apple varieties. In a 3000 tree nursery survey 10 percent were mislabeled, including common misidentifications like McIntosh and Wolf River, with 200 varieties studied and 1100 trees tested.
The United States Veterans Bureau introduces a policy shift to concentrate veteran training at Chillicothe Ohio’s new vocational school near Camp Sherman. The facility will house up to 2000 students with modern workshops, hospitals, and dormitories, replacing previous training at scattered universities and colleges. Colonel Symmonds will head administration and the project aims to provide comprehensive trades education for disabled veterans.
Representative Meadden of Pennsylvania endorsed using foreign bonds to fund or distribute soldiers bonuses. McFadden proposed selling bonds for cash bonuses or gifting bonds to ex-service members. Opponents warned of sales taxes, while proponents argued the plan avoids new taxes and provides safe investments without disturbing U.S. financial balance.
Paris fashion reporters note a shift in tailored suits from severe masculine silhouettes to softer lines with coquetry. Russian blouse styles, fur trims, and tunic blouses gain popularity among Parisiennes. Designers introduce bold color shades like Madeleine blue and green, with decorative braids and quill trims accompanying new hat styles.
The piece surveys spring fashion focusing on hat and handbag pairing, Rodier fabric girdles, and the rise of full bouffant skirts influenced by Paris and American stage trends. It details silhouettes, drapery, and materials including taffeta, rose-colored fabrics, and metal accents, with notes on designers like Lanvin and Cherub.
USDA garden specialists describe hotbeds and cold frames as inexpensive, easy to operate ways to extend the growing season from spring to fall. Instructions cover pit depth, manure layering, soil preparation, sash placement, ventilation, and using cold frames as a supplementary or standalone option.
Garden experts advise starting eggplant indoors in warm sunny places. Transplant seedlings to pots or shallow trays, feed with rich soil and occasional very weak liquid manure, and protect from cold. The little flea beetle damages leaves. dust with lime or fine tobacco dust. Harvest by removing large fruits to prolong fruiting until frost. Black Beauty and Improved Large Purple are leading varieties.
Dotted veils in bright colors gain popularity with chenicle designs. A taupe mesh features jade, henna or sapphire dots as top choices, reflecting vivid accent trends in accessory wear.
Feature notes on sets of separate sleeves and ornate gloves for women. Sleeves with lace, jet accents, and banding transform short sleeves into fashionable frocks. Gloves in soft kid leather show scalloped edges and petal-inspired colors, often gauntlet style to match sleeves and dress.
The text notes metal girdles are favored belt finishes for everyday wear and more elaborate dresses. It emphasizes belts echo the dress intent and enhance overall attire.
Farmers face varied corn prices as Purebred stock reportedly yields best returns. The article notes feeding hens at noon with whole grain, scratch material, and careful portions to keep birds productive, while many dispose of crop at weak prices.
Advice on promoting exercise by letting horses run on pasture. If they stay near the barn offer pasture feeding to entice movement and improve activity levels.
An advertisement claims Tanlac helps hundreds of crippled thin men and women across the United States and Canada by aiding digestion and increasing weight. It asserts Tanlac strengthens the body, enriches blood, and restores energy, with claims of universal benefit and sale by druggists.
A mother gives Judy, age three, candy and asks for polite words. Judy hugs her mother and blurts out a cheeky line claiming she is telling the world that her mother is “some kid.”
Uncle Hiren remarks on people’s slow learning from experience noting the persistent surprise at January’s cold weather. He emphasizes repeated winters teach little, despite annual forecasts and signs.
The Boston Globe offers guidance on pronouncing Cannes with a Bostonian broad a as in dance and to rhyme with aunts rather than ants. The note familiarizes readers with regional vowel shifts and emphasis.
Dallas Bishop at the AAAS meeting in Toronto warns the ox warble costs the United States about 50 million dollars annually. He explains how grubs cause irritation and hide damage, and urges cattle owners to inspect stock every 30 days, squeeze out and destroy visible grubs to protect hides from grading down to No 2.
The Canada field pea is praised as the best early pea for green feed or manure. It is hardy and can be sown early when ground is dry and warm. For solo sowing use two bushels per acre. with oats, six pecks of peas and two bushels of oats per acre.
The article argues that thorough cleaning and grading of all seeds planted yields higher returns than spot cleaning. It notes removing weed seeds and lightweight seeds prevents poorer plants from reproducing and stresses starting with properly prepared seed for a successful crop.
Advice to place new fowl stock in quarantine for about two weeks to determine health status. Proper isolation helps prevent spread of illness and avoids serious trouble for the flock.
Turkeys remain a strong market option for farmers with high prices expected at market. The notes emphasize turkeys as top fowl selections for profitable sale.
A concise note argues for choosing a well paid position over one with a low salary. It emphasizes financial security and long term benefits of higher earnings.
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