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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
8
The piece explains cicadas as noisy singers and focuses on grasshoppers crickets and related orthoptera. It outlines drum like organs in cicadas and fiddle like stridulation in grasshoppers and crickets noting temperature affects tempo and that female insects rarely vocalize. The article also links insect sound to courtship and observes crickets listening to performers.
The article explains how most insects lack true ears and may sense sound via tiny hairs and nerve endings. It details grasshoppers crickets and cicadas with earlike organs located on legs and abdomen and notes insects do not vocalize but hum through spiracles and tracheal systems.
The article describes covert cloth resembling khaki that could rival blue serge as daily attire. It notes its greenish tan tone, high necklines with black satin accents, and a fashion fix using white organdie trims. It mentions Louis XVI pocket flaps as a modern coat detail.
The piece highlights a green fall silk coat edged with dyed blue fox fur, noting its costly quality and tailored silhouette. It discusses coordinated outfits, including plaid skirts and collars, the shift away from tight covert jackets, and cautious use of plaid peltry on dark fabrics.
The article advises farmers to trim colt feet promptly to prevent injuries, fit tight shoes when needed, and breed work horses on the farm. It emphasizes shelter, ventilation, and space for brood sows, breeding stock, and cattle, plus winter feeding of home grown grains, roughage, and succulent foods like corn ensilage and roots for sows and ewes.
A Florida pond expedition details capture of banded water snakes Tropido notus facciatus and pygmy rattlers Sistrurus milarius with notes on size 12 to 18 inches, coiling behavior, and mutual restraint. The author reports nonvenomous water snakes feared as venomous by locals and mentions king snakes Ophibolus uretulus, plus occasional snake-eggs in hollow logs.
Acoma, New Mexico, is described as the oldest inhabited settlement in the United States, highlighting its status as an ancient Indian pueblo with long-standing history.
A tropical tuber called the daysheen is rapidly appearing in Southern markets as a potato substitute. It grows well in the South and Southwest and its young leaves serve as a spinach substitute when cooked. Do not eat raw parts. cooking neutralizes the irritant with a pinch of soda in water.
The Boston Herald notes readers should anglicize foreign place names with ease. It argues Cra cow Crack-off is unnecessary and urges Americanized forms like Prairie du Chien and Des Moines, while explaining Reims sounds like ran clid and Wien or Muenchen need not be spoken.
A satirical note from Puck recounts the officiant asking a clergyman if he would take the bride while Howland Hoopmore, pressured by many friends, yields with reluctance in a Statesman's Response style vignette.
Two Sikh soldiers described an encounter when they found a man with a rifle during a late excursion. They presented the rifle to their commanding officer and left with grave intent, though the fate of the man remains unresolved in suspense.
Mr. Gabb scolds his wife for not having dinner ready while Mrs. Gabb retorts that she used to be advised to nap for health. He concedes he knew she used to nap but jokes she now sleeps all day to stay awake and nag at night.
A compact soft wash leather case holds a silver-plated corkscrew for pocket use. The two-piece design forms back and front pockets with a foldover flap, bound edges, and a snap fastener. Size scales to the corkscrew.
Dressmakers forecast a make-over season with extensive use of fur bands in trims. Ermine, beaver, monkey and other furs appear on tunics, waist edges, and hems, while tinsel bands, lace, spangles, and beaded tassels adorn nets and gowns. Silver lace and jet edging feature on evening wear and tunics with fur piping.
A new flower named Ranunculus is described for corsages and decorations. It is a small red blossom with a dark nearly black center and a stem resembling that of a poppy.
The instructions describe how to use the diagram to lay the case flat, fold the flap over the handle, and secure it with a press button. A cork piece is placed on the screw tip to prevent cutting through the leather.
The text describes blue as a dominant fashion color across fabrics and accessories. It notes blue serge suits and blue accessories from stockings to handbags, blue net blouses, and blue hats. It highlights blue velvets and brocades as regal options for evening wear, with rich tones like king's blue.
Beaver fur gains vogue as collarettes and sleeve edgings adorn pussy willow silk and white cloth frocks. Broad beaver borders ripple tunics, but the lavish trim remains costly. Older women are advised to avoid beaver whose fawn tones suit youth.
Linen slippers offer comfort and easy care. Made from plain or embroidered linen heavier than doilies, they feature a scalloped buttonhole top and ribbon eyelets. Hamburg edging can be used for a neat finish. soles detach for laundering. Keep a fresh pair on hand.
A Washington Experimental Station article argues that all dairy cattle except exhibition stock should be dehorned. Methods include knife or clipper removal for adults, or caustic potash applied to calf horn buttons within days of birth, to prevent future horn growth.
Experiments show an insect-eating bird eats more than its own weight in insects each day. The finding highlights the economic value of birds to crop protection and farming yields.
Baby ducks fare better without swimming water until their feathers grow complete. The note emphasizes a period of dry conditions for juvenile ducks to develop feathers before swimming.
Winter days invite inspection of stables and yard for manure, which should be spread across fields immediately. Early spreading benefits spring plow land, and lucerne patches may receive a light coat of the fine plant food as manure piles grow. Do not leave small heaps. scatter promptly.
Hoard's Dairyman reports that per ton both hays offer different nutrient and protein profiles. Alfalfa provides 1044 pounds of digestible nutrients with 220 pounds of digestible protein, while timothy offers 926 pounds of nutrients with 66 pounds of protein. Despite similar nutrient totals, alfalfa delivers protein at a lower cost, implying it is cheaper as a dairy feed at about 26 dollars per ton versus timothy at 20 dollars.
Farmers note that straw spread thinly over fields holds moisture and snow, reducing loss and signaling improved conditions for the coming planting season.
Economic milk output depends on cows with large capacity and proper feeding. The statement emphasizes that only well fed high capacity cattle can sustain productive milk yields.
A compact guide praises whitewash to keep poultry houses clean and bright. It argues that liberal whitewashing enhances appearance and may deter dirt buildup in farm settings.
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