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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1927
Page
4
A collection of curious facts and garbled notes covering topics from chemistry and agriculture to transport and weather. Statements include Glyverin from petroleum, walnut weather speeding ants, pineapple leaf cloth from the Philippines, and a claim about farm losses of 150 million dollars yearly.
Cyrus E. Woods former ambassador to Spain and Japan has been named by President Coolidge to serve as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
A Rochester meet in New York once drew vast attention to an eleven year old healer named Abram George. Report claims he has cured many by healing with his hands and that press attention once left him exhausted.
An aged poet, whose long pursuit finally yielded success, reflects on fame while his wife masks attention to her neck with a string of pearls. The Ohio State Journal notes the irony of public acclaim accompanying personal restraint.
An Atchison Globe clipping remarks that famous writers like Byran and Euripides express disdain or attraction toward women, noting that poets and philosophers, like ordinary men, are drawn to slender graceful women who remain coy and reserved.
Article notes that palms are regarded as symbols of peace and rest by the people of Egypt and are held sacred in their tradition. The piece highlights cultural reverence and religious associations surrounding palm trees.
The quote notes that money harms some people and contrasts value with worth. The Boston Transcript records Unele Ezra saying money is not always good, implying moral concerns about wealth and character.
An old reflection on how humans created garments to shield from weather. It notes progress from simple protection to modern concerns about spoiling outfits and venturing outdoors in snow and ruin.
The article notes weather vanes shaped like roosters were originally built on church steeples to urge clergy to watchfulness. It cites Swedish tradition claiming the cock’s crow frightens ghosts and spirits.
Wabash Plain Dealer notes the perennial paradox in cookbooks as authors insist on ingredients not always on hand, prompting readers to improvise with substitutions and common pantry standbys.
A brief Seattle Times quotation notes misery loves company but rarely returns the affection, reflecting on social ties and mutual feelings.
An Akron school for bus operators has opened. Reports note global silver production at about 61 percent of usage and various scientific and tech advances including rail detecting magnetism and an all electric locomotive trial.
USDA advisory from Nn F Poole sweet potato specialist urges use of disease resistant certified seed. He warns that diseased seed causes high sprout losses and that Jersey varieties differ in disease resistance and yield across soil types. Growers should procure seed at digging season and stock up now.
Post mortem milking experiments at Bettsville Maryland show udders removed after slaughter contained 11 and 20 quarts, about 85 percent of normal production, supporting the view that milk secretion is continuous and not solely produced during milking.
Experiments with cod liver oil added to mash show increased egg production in winter, thicker eggshells, and reduced illness risk. The oil acts partly as a sunlight substitute and may improve hatchability, mineral assimilation, shell growth, and bone development.
The article notes guineas as peculiar domesticated birds with wild instincts that persist despite long domestication. They resist full taming, demanding larger freedom and retaining their unusual disposition and form.
The farmer should rotate crops such as alfalfa to avoid soil buildup and use green manure every few years. Cleanliness prevents disease, while proper housing and water access keep mares healthy. Machines should serve the farmer as efficiently as the demonstrator’s sales.
Recipe selections including Oatmeal Bread Nut Bread and Coffee Cake. Instructions cover dough rise shaping and baking times with variations for Almond Omelet and dessert ideas like Butterscotch Pudding Baked Apple Tarts Graham Pudding and Caramel Pudding plus Baked Savory Eggs served hot with toasts and sauces.
In autumn and winter of 1883 a vivid red glow filled the western sky for over an hour after sunset. The likely cause was volcanic dust and gases from Krakatoa's Sunda Strait eruption.
A patron confronts a second-hand dealer claiming the flute bought is full of holes and demands repayment. The exchange highlights consumer frustration and a dispute over a used instrument's condition.
A steeplejack must combine many trades and adapt to top lofts. He may perform masonry, slating, bricklaying, and carpentry while repairing tall churches and chimneys. The description highlights the broad skill set required.
A line in the Santa Barbary Daily News contrasts truth and deception in a terse reflection. A sniff may signify healthy blood or a bad cold, hinting at the subtle signs separating fact from fiction.
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