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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1927
Page
3
Obscure notes on cattle fatting, walnut timber decline, and walnut forests in Michigan. Observations on ant production, nest building by Morocco on steel masts, and a sandstone block in Helfshaven linked to Highm Fathers voyage. Oddities include English folk dance Abbatis a Hlarn with skulls and antlery implements.
Edward EB, a Marine veteran, secures the first loan against a bonus certificate. The fingerprint division of the Naval department and Sergeant Lock oversee the issuance, marking a landmark in bonus certificate financing.
The article reports Bishop Pascnal, secretary of the Mexican Catholic episcopate, detained by government agents on charges of sedition and sent to Vera Cruz for deportation. It notes official actions against church leadership and mentions the political climate surrounding clergy.
United States Navy nurses, including Those II and Walker, are shown wearing the new dress cape and cap recently prescribed for military nurses by Uncle Sam.
Alexander W. Gregg, a 27 year old Washington lawyer, leads the government’s tax case over profits from Ford Motor Co stock blocks. He aims to regain 34 million dollars claimed from Treasury duties, naming Senators Couzens of Michigan and other heirs along with Henry Ford, John and Horace Depew as key figures.
The wild boar distribution spans Spain Austria Hungary and Germany with presence in northern Africa and central and northern Asia. The species remains widespread though local declines are noted and some regions report extinction in areas such as Barghiod.
A humorous idea compares automobile registration with marriage licenses suggesting a complete record on licenses. The Shoe and Leather Reporter notes the notion and ponders broader registration ideas.
A reader imagines a gadget that cuts all phone and doorbell signals when a person is alone in the house and steps into the bathtub. This mechanical dream seeks uninterrupted solitude by preventing interruptions during bathing.
The article traces the origin of stud books to Joseph Butler who, about 150 years ago, oversaw famed racing stables in Rogland and conceived the idea while managing horse breeding operations.
A dealer boasts a dog is the best bred in the world and insists the animal will not eat his dinner without wearing its collar, in a curio of wit from Bits.
Reports of Amazon ants attacking other ant nests and forcing captured colonies to rear their broods. The invaders reportedly dedicate themselves to warfare while their captors are compelled into servitude.
The first speed laws were enacted in Fredericksburg Virginia in 1787. The statute fined free men for galloping on Main Street and ordered 20 lashes at the public whipping post for slaves.
The piece reflects on marriage timing as a balance between love and practicality. It suggests delaying nuptials until personal growth reduces selfish tendencies and prior commitments stabilize partners for a lasting union.
A brief item from Tropical Sun in Florida notes a motto urging self improvement to lift example and boost orders. The line stresses personal betterment as a model for others in business.
The article notes a variety of facts from science and history. It mentions a method to preserve elderberry, agar from seaweed used for capsules, studies on insulin and diabetes, and water supply innovations. It cites Japan graduates seeking jobs, mining practices, Roman coins found in Egypt, and an arc-welded water pipe 22 miles long delivering Vallejo’s water.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture this article argues that crop rotation must fit soil type and site conditions. It notes that uniform soil is rare, that hillsides and flat fields require different rotations, and that market and pest pressures demand adaptable plans.
Ontario Variegated alfalfa is proven as hardy as Grimm and has grown in prominence in New York state seeds. Professor Dalton notes Grimm remains costly and some Ontario Variegated seed is sold as Grimm. Farmers should buy from reputable seed men and insist on Ontario Variegated.
A long conflict involving nine nations began with Bohemia's revolt and pitted the Protestant union against Ferdinand II's empire. Gustavus Adolphus led Swedish forces before death at Lutzen, Wallenstein and Tilly clashed with crushing campaigns, and France and England joined as peace finally ended the devastation in 1648.
Moisture is the key factor in selecting soil for raspberries. A silt loam is excellent due to water holding capacity, while sandy soils can work with adequate humus and moisture reserve. Even lithestone soils perform well if strongly held. acidity affects related crops but is not a direct factor for raspberries.
Calves confined in pens or on pasture frequently suck each other’s ears. This habit harms healthy development and can lead to chronic indigestion. It begins soon after weaning and lasts while calves are kept together. Calves raised on the bottle are especially prone to this behavior once they learn to drink.
A study on dairy cows at the Beltsville Maryland federal farm shows cows with unrestricted water access produced 5 percent more milk than those watered once daily. More frequent watering yields greater gains, with water needs rising 80 percent in hot weather. Beet pulp reduces overall water use, and cows drink more if cold weather water is warmed.
Farmers advised to keep border cows until later. Smut in wheat causes losses and defeat. Prune overgrown fruit trees by cutting back to upturning branches. Woodlot weed trees should be removed to improve future stands. Nebraska trials show pigs fed cracklings and corn gained over 0.5 pounds daily, needing 48 pounds less corn per 100 pounds gain. Cracklings came from a packing house.
James atom of Dayton Ohio asked for a human leg to graft onto his stump after losing a leg in a railroad accident. He received offers including one for 150000 dollars and another quip about selling a leg. Scourges say the operation is impossible.
A Krakatoa eruption in 1888 sent shockwaves across oceans the explosion was audible in Ceylon about 2000 miles distant and created a sea wave that splashed ashore French warships at Madagascar illustrating the vast reach of the volcanic disturbance.
The article explains that one inch of rain translates to roughly 100 tons of water per acre, highlighting the immense volume carried by a single rainfall. It notes practical implications for agriculture and urban drainage, emphasizing scale and impact.
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