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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
8
Advice on selecting trees for shade based on soil, damp lowlands, and hillside sites. Steps include digging wide holes, heeling in fall, preparing soil mounds, planting before surrounding soil is ready, and using manure and mulch wisely to ensure a tree’s first summer success.
Azaleas bloom late in winter and southern gardeners should plant sweets peas and trim roses. Make seed and plant lists early. Do not fertilize non growing plants and fight insects to exterminate them. Avoid showering plants on cloudy days and keep them out of the sun when wet.
The article advises planting evergreens in early spring when growth begins. Delayed planting to June or later risks poor establishment without frequent watering and mulching. August sales reflect nurseries’ pressures, but late plantings often fail. spring remains best with fall planting only for necessity.
Guidelines on watering feeding and crowding plants emphasize turning them to prevent drawing, papered cracks in windows, tight panes with putty, using large pots for foliage and small for flowers, ensuring sunshine for geraniums, moderating bulb moisture, storing non bloomers in a cellar, and avoiding lime water for azaleas while using alternative insecticides. Evaporation is slower from tin cans and glazed pots suitable for hot rooms. Time wasted now reduces future needs.
A historical sermon argues Jesus provoked offense beyond his humane virtues. It asserts his deity through "I and my Father are one" and virgin birth, then discusses the crucifixion, the cross, and the atonement. It traces how the Deity, sacrifice, and kingship sparked enduring hostility and rejection by many.
The article describes a shift toward demure colors in fashion led by Paris with black and muted shades. It highlights new tea gowns in black satin with medieval lines and rhinestone details, a bold orange velvet polonaise, green Belgian-inspired coats, and evolving evening sleeve silhouettes. Also included are home decor sketches showing washable cretonne chair covers with floral embroidery and practical diagram guides for construction.
Deckchairs are common and affordable but unattractive indoors. Paint the wood with quick drying enamel in a hue harmonizing with the room, then easily craft an indoor cover as shown in the illustration.
Predictions indicate no drop in demand for buttons as women’s wear trimming. Spring will bring continued need for all kinds of buttons including material covered and ivory buttons in broader color ranges. American manufacturers capitalize on European military demand with diverse ivory button designs and finishes.
A reflective piece compares plant rest in darkness to the soul’s need for night and silence. It speaks of a starlit heaven of peace where the inner self can hide from the all seeing eye and find renewal through quiet, solitary contemplation.
A green taffeta gown with hand painted butterflies in black and orange decorates a full skirt. The piece presents a lace frilled tile coat style jacket as part of the late Victorian ensemble.
Shirt waists cut along mannish lines are in strong vogue this season and suit the business girl. Three models appeared with chic high collars that button to the throat. One striped silk in black and white, two in dainty handkerchief linen with graceful shoulder lines.
After washing, hair is dried by pulling it up through the crown of a removed hat top. This keeps hair away from the head and neck for quicker drying.
A brief note suggests that fancy ivory buttons are attractive and compare well with imported novelties, highlighting their stylish appeal and perceived quality in the market.
Description notes a bodice of velvet with a deep cape falling from the shoulders, short at the sides and extending ten inches below the waist. The cape is cinched at the waist with a pompadour ribbon ceinture, with a banded cape and high turnover collar trimmed in skunk.
The jabot is returning to fashion with new-fashioned finishes. Neckwear features two small plaited jabots of net and lace at each side of wide collars or a single folded jabot on high collars. The jabot remains a soft pleasing finish.
Sharley Connell of Ohio urges frequent changes in sheep feed during dry periods to boost appetite and animal vigor. The advice covers varied daily fare, rotation not required, but diverse grain and forage to support flesh and wool while avoiding excess fat in mature sheep.
Practical guidance for hatchery shipping stressing customer satisfaction and safe handling. It covers packaging options like baskets and egg boxes, use of excelsior packing, labeling, and securing packages to prevent theft and damage. Emphasizes uniform egg quality, clean eggs, and prompt replacement for broken eggs.
The article explains how farm scraps including crop waste grain harvest waste and yard critters support poultry feeding. It notes these resources help reduce costs by providing food for poultry, maintaining stock without noticeable expense.
A basic remedy for an egg bound hen is to hold her with the vent over hot water, inject olive oil into the vent, and feed soft foods for several days. Overfat condition is usually the cause of the problem.
Farmers report using grit to strengthen hens shells and deter egg-eating. Improved shell quality and fewer soft eggs are observed as birds improve resilience and overall laying performance.
A veteran beekeeper argues against outside wintering cases and favors chaff or double walled hives on summer stands. He notes benefits from sawdust cushions, late brood rearing, proper entrances to prevent mold and deaths, and south facing hives to avoid ice.
One winter day offers a good time to rig a fanning mill and thresh small grain for spring sowing. Delaying this task increases costs. neglecting it entirely is even more costly.
Guidance urges separating roosting quarters if poultry roams free. Ensure birds settle indoors to avoid hawks and skunks carrying them away, reducing losses to predators and predators’ access.
Charcoal is essential in poultry farming as it aids digestion and overall health. Fowls readily consume it when within reach, supporting a healthier whale system.
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