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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
10
The article discusses Comet B, 1916, discovered by Professor Wolf, likely to become large as it nears the sun. It may become visible to the naked eye by May, with Earth, Sun, and comet alignment currently favorable.
The 828 foot bridge across the Tiber in Rome is the world’s longest reinforced concrete arch. Other notes include new telegraph links to Ceylon, titanium cutting glass, money examination devices, and various innovative products and activities across the globe.
Yonkers Statesman notes a boast about American mountain sheep as top skip pers while Greene dismisses the claim and invites a future listen to the speaker's engine.
A Louisville Courier Journal item notes a recurring critique about an idea or plan being outdated with a colloquial jab about druggists using screens. The quip implies skepticism toward progress and lingering issues.
A Fort Worth Star Telegram quote notes people claim honesty yet admit temptation to hide neighborly wrongs when benefits appear, reflecting social hypocrisy.
A past chat recalls a man who fell from a window while eating mince pie, juxtaposed with a retort that the speaker has also been knocked out by mince pie, highlighting a lighthearted bit of banter.
The Paris design trend foresees longer skirts and low shoes for spring as leather shortages push up prices. American buyers worry if France keeps longer hemlines and costly footwear, while Fifth Avenue firms push tailored black satin options.
Dr. C W McCampbell urges thorough winter feeding for farm horses. He cites bran and alfalfa hay as cost effective roughage, recommends grain mixes with straw and cane hay, and stresses ample exercise and shelter. He notes draft and colt development hinge on early, generous feeding and access to pasture.
The piece highlights a snug motor coat with matching cap and faux fur, praising its warmth, practicality, and fashionable design. It emphasizes innovative pockets as a key feature, predicting a trend of numerous pockets in upcoming spring garments and urging readers to embrace the new style.
The article notes that link buttons hold openings on a Russian blouse and secure fullness at the sides or back. A New York hotel ensemble features a gaberdine dress with sleeves slit and fastened by ink buttons. A velour one piece uses such buttons in front, with a velour hat showcasing three similar buttons on the cuff-like brim.
Attractive garters described in white organdic fabric feature hand hemstitched ruffies centered by shirred blue satin ribbon. Trim includes satin rosebuds and a narrow elastic through the double ribbon for stretch and fit.
The Nebraska Experiment Station reports manure from horses yields about 20 dollars per year per animal and cattle about 265, with nearly half the nitrogen and potassium in liquid excrement. Save it by using absorbent straw, hauling as it accumulates, or storing in a covered shed. Treatments for hogs include kerosene and machine oil, crude oil, or powdered staphisagria. apply behind the ears and in flanks, keeping beds clean and sprayed to prevent infestations.
By R C Ashly of Minnesota Experiment Station, a 150 pound hog with 92 000 blood drops and 1 000 lice each taking one drop daily would lose about 0.061 percent of blood per day. The question notes lice are worse in winter as hogs huddle in beds and breed rapidly.
Celery stores well in boxes kept in a cool cellar. Cover the roots with sand or dirt and water the soil occasionally. Do not water the foliage.
Practical advice for farmers stressing that good tools and regular repair keep farm implements in top working order. A repair shop on the farm is encouraged to handle upkeep and prevent costly breakdowns.
The article advises selecting sturdy, large framed cockerels that mature early for capons. Keep birds growing with a large range and run to prevent droopy sickness, and fatten them at least six weeks rather than waiting two weeks before market. Pack in clean paper and a clean box for a fancy price.
Cleaning the eave troughs allows proper drainage and helps prevent damage from heavy icicles during the winter season. It advises homeowners to clear debris to avoid ice buildup and related issues.
A ton of soy beans produces about forty gallons of oil usable in many applications. The fact highlights the efficiency of soybean processing and potential industrial uses.
A concise note links legumes with prosperity, signaling the cultural belief that growing beans and pulses brings economic or social gain. The fragment hints at agricultural themes and traditional views on crop success and wealth.
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