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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
7
An examination of camouflage from warfare to nature, detailing tanks, trenches, and decoys mirroring animal mimicry. The piece argues deception shapes modern fighting and cites examples from white arctic to tropical patterns, and the blending of soldiers with terrain.
Australia is cited as the main wool supply source with South America sharing similar sheep numbers around 100,008,000. The text states that Chinese cultivation rearing and weaving methods have remained largely unchanged for centuries, with ancient prints indicating continuity of practices 3,000 years ago.
A wartime interview features a tense exchange about timing and victory. The dialogue centers on how long the conflict will last and when triumph may come, highlighting public concern over war duration.
Patience tells Phil she gave him a lock of hair and he reacted with enthusiasm. Patrice quips about switching shade again, noting the need for a fresh look.
Hongkong experiences rapid growth in motorcar use as government builds roads for health and recreation. Wealthier Chinese residents lead demand for garages and private cars, with 125 cars and 118 motorcycles licensed, up from 105 cars and 91 motorcycles in 1916. Dealers report 25 to 30 new cars ordered from the United States, including several high grade models, despite freight costs.
The article notes strict Swiss laws on possession of rare plants as a penal offense, recalls Camerarius on plant sexuality from 1691, and reports Detroit Bishop Wenderson urging all Methodist churches to fly the Stars and Stripes during the war. It also describes a proposed signaling system using a bugle with a portable soundboard to transmit coded dots and dashes.
Joppa, the port of Jerusalem, hosts mosques churches convents and gardens and exports oranges corn wine and soap. It played a notable role in the Crusades and Napoleon captured it in 1799. The population is estimated near 40,000.
A new electric egg stamper prints names dates or inscriptions on eggs as they are inserted. The piece notes higher gasoline costs driving demand for electric vehicles in the United Kingdom. It recalls April 12 1889 when Vedalia beetles escaped in southern California and rapidly controlled the cotton scale pest.
A wartime exchange shows Bacon asking about his son at college and Egbert replying that the boy is at the front, highlighting a clash between concern for education and active service. The dialogue hints at family tensions during deployment.
In France a commentator asserts that over 3800 women work for the railways as stationmasters. The counterpart argues many women live above their station, prompting debate over gender roles in rail employment.
An American buyer in New York who handles $128 million yearly for women's clothes argues women now have more money to buy quality garments. The piece urges supporting designers by embracing slim silhouettes and durable fabrics, noting demand for cheaper materials waning and urging economical fashion that aids broader society.
The New York Evening Mail notes a fashion shift toward simple street frocks with fur trims while silver and gold brocade flourishes appear in formal wear. It suggests war psychology drives restraint in daily attire yet fuels extravagant brocade for special occasions.
A note on crocheting and knitting being popular in current times. The article praises the merits of a recently attached or attached item and suggests wide recognition among crafters.
The passage describes turquoise matrices used in diverse jewelry forms. It notes their presence in silver settings, necklaces, drops, bangles, and pendants. It highlights Italian, especially Florence, markets offering these pieces with filigree work and moderate prices.
Paris reports suggest popular straw hats will feature jet beads as trimming. The recommendation urges collectors to assemble jet ornaments or beads, either set in their original garniture or as individual items for future use.
Pongee and natural color shantung headline the new Southern wear line with smart tailored frocks. Ginghams and infancy checks remain popular for winter dresses, continuing a several season trend.
A small metal device fits on the forefinger tip like a thimble and eases guiding thread. It replaces the common practice of wrapping thread around the finger, simplifying the stitching task.
Carroll County Mississippi farmers and town residents launched a women led cooperative shipping scheme for poultry and eggs mirroring hog and cattle programs. The plan, aided by the county agent and Prosperity Club, funded by a 1 percent deduction, built 60 chicken coops and 400 egg cases and produced a total shipment value of 1956.20 dollars to Tennessee. Officials from the US Department of Agriculture praised the approach and planned to extend it to other counties.
Carroll county reports cooperative shipping of farm produce expanded by the county agent to shops timber and other commodities. The effort has spread prosperity across the community with a visible upbeat mood. A visitor urged officials from the agriculture department to see the scene. Are communities collaborating on war work?
Sheer white French organdie remains a popular moderates priced neckwear fabric. It is often embroidered with small white dots or edged with net or lace. Colored blouses gain vogue with combinations of satin and georgette crepe, often in a single tone.
A new device attaches to a telephone receiver allowing hands-free operation by lifting the instrument slightly from its hook and ending in a horn beside the transmitter. This accessory enables users to speak while their hands are free, enhancing convenience and efficiency in communication.
The piece notes Jegharo lata to be dotted with jer beads or a collection of black sequing in diminutive dials. It also mentions fect used for pump bows butterflies and other decorative effects.
Blue dominates evening wear with shades from turquoise to hyacinth blue. A stunning gown features hyacinth blue meteor fabric with tinic drapery in silver gray georgette and a blue beaded panel. The train hides a silver tissue panel embroidered in blue beads.
The sun parlor gleams with cerise painted watering pot a printed tin flower basket and vibrant pots of paper flowers. Sand colored paper and white tints curtains frame a lavender pink Scotch heather plant in a red pot with other blooming color notes to please futurist eyes.
The bureau of chemistry of the United States department of agriculture has undertaken a special study on the use of potatoes for drying and for starch production.
Potato growers in a Minnesota county formed a cooperative selling in car loads to cut costs by 60 cents per bushel. The arrangement benefits growers by reducing handling and transportation expenses and pooling supply for better market power.
The guidance stresses regular feeding for calves with very young calves needing three feedings per day to promote growth and health. It emphasizes consistent schedules and adequate nutrition for early development.
In a special drive to conserve vegetables by better storage demonstration pits were placed in central spots across several towns in a Massachusetts county. Many growers have adopted the methods recommended by the county agent.
Soy beans and cowpeas are relished by horses and, when accessible, will serve as a useful addition to grain for mares in foal. They are relatively rich in protein and combine well with corn.
An All Arizona luncheon at the Phoenix state fair showcased local farm produce and home demonstration work by state university agents. Counties represented included fruits vegetables dairy and grains with coffee from Hawaii the only non state grown item. Agents promoted home gardens and use of kafir corn as wheat flour substitute and corn syrup and honey as sugar substitutes.
A federal report notes the ten year impact of the food and drugs act shows improved milk safety for imports and interstate shipments from Canada, reduced pollution in oysters, curbed decomposed canned fish and beans, and less use of dangerous preservatives and lead or arsenic in baking powder gelatin and confectionery.
A fixed, unalterable purpose to meet Germany's challenge with a thorough understanding of the struggle and willingness to make sacrifices is seen as essential for an early victory. Secretary Houston emphasizes decisive steps and national resolve.
A gasoline engine is found on almost every well managed farm, reflecting forethought in equipment selection.
In rearranging the kitchen efforts focus on making it perfectly sanitary, convenient and attractive, ensuring practical layout, hygienic surfaces and orderly design for daily use.
Plan simple kitchen furniture to minimize dust. A plainer setup reduces surfaces for dust to settle and makes cleaning quicker. Keep cabinets uncluttered and choose easy care finishes to maintain a tidy, low maintenance space.
The note advocates using honey and syrups as a substitute for sag to accelerate victory and reduce delay, implying practical measures to achieve faster success.
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