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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
3
The 1917 gross value of farm production reaches 19.444 billion dollars, with crops totaling 13.611 billion and animal products 5.883 billion. The department cautions this reflects gross income, not cash or net income, due to duplication and rising costs.
The passage notes Dr William Morton who introduced ether anesthesia in dental operations in 1844 and mentions Dr Maynard, inventor of the breech-loading rifle patented in 1851. Morton died earlier, while Maynard died in Washington in 1891.
The Lake Division News republishes Uncle Sam's Ten Commandments adapted by an Ohio chapter for service members. The list forbids evicting soldiers for nonpayment, stops foreclosures, protects life insurance, housing, taxes, and court actions, and urges honoring service members while barring predatory charges by lawyers and creditors.
A second lieutenant in France appealed for athletic gear to outfit five teams. Clark Griffith sent aid through his Bat and Ball fund delivering about 48,000 balls 12,000 bats 4,000 masks 4,000 mitts 4,000 chest protectors and 4,000 first basemen's mitts. The text notes a special war tax on parcel post with 25 cent minimum postage for packages.
General Pershing sent thanks to Clark Griffith for coordinating baseball gear and athletic goods shipments to American Expeditionary Force camps. The effort supplied bags, gloves, guides, sweaters, boxing gloves, shoes and other items to keep soldiers physically fit abroad.
The War Tax Act of October 3 1917 imposes a stamp tax on parcel post packages. A tax of one cent is charged for every 25 cents of postage on parcels transported within the United States when postage equals 25 cents or more.
The piece describes the historical origin of the salute as a sign of fellowship among knights and its modern form in raising the cap vizor to meet another. It notes military regulations require officers and soldiers to salute, with juniors saluting first, and ties courtesy to pride.
European forests suffer heavy cutting as war demands rival preservation. In Britain 6,000,000 tons of lumber may be produced annually by mid summer with new regrowth slower than prior selective methods. French and American regiments sweep forests as replanting lags, prompting calls to protect private woodlands from fire and waste.
Edward Maynard, born in Madison New Jersey 105 years ago, became the first dentist to fill a nerve cavity with gold and invented many dental instruments. He aimed to be a soldier and attended West Point before resigning for health. He graduated in 1838, practiced in Washington for 55 years, and conducted dental experiments.
A planned alcohol factory from sweet potatoes in the Azores is noted. An electric etching machine for tools and metal objects is announced. A bedstead bracket to support a table for invalids is described. A European plant produces about 200 tons daily of artificial rubber from coal tar. Serbia leads nations in centenarians, followed by Ireland and Spain.
The piece notes that candle making, not usually viewed as art, is elevated by Italians into a craft. It highlights the distinctively Italian votive taper crafted by hand using pure materials.
A collection of quick humor sketches and puns features a blind pianist's praise debunked by a sharp observer, a Cold Springs luncheon quip about Germany, a family-friend jab about Reginald as a son in law, servant and mistress gossip, and light wordplay on heart weakness and bore wells.
United States Department of Agriculture urges raising the best heifer calves to replace low producers. Cow testing associations track milk and butterfat to guide culling, feeding, and sanitation. Last year 472 associations maintained records for 261,831 cows, boosting butterfat output by about 60 percent.
A description of a beeswax compound kneaded tempered and mixed with a secret additive to slow burning, using special Egyptian cotton for wicks.
The 3,458 nautical mile Pacific cable from Vancouver to Fanning Island shows the need for relay stations on transoceanic runs. Nations compete for small islets to host relays, explaining German and English island acquisitions during past conflicts.
The text explains how cream churning temperature affects butter granule firmness and texture. It notes seasonal changes, typical ranges from 62 to 60 F in summer and 58 to 60 F in winter, and warns that temperatures too low or too high cause undesirable results such as tiny granules and brittle butter.
Dairy cows can use large amounts of low protein rough feed if the ration is balanced with protein from another source. The guidance emphasizes supplying adequate protein to complement the rough feed and maintain proper nutrition.
The calf that grows quickly yields the most meat from the feeds it consumes, indicating efficiency in feed conversion.
A guide advises consulting the cow before offering a balanced ration. It emphasizes evaluating her appetite and needs to ensure proper nutrition and avoid overfeeding.
At the Waikato Beekeepers Association meeting in Hamilton an assistant director reported 4 891 apiaries registered in New Zealand representing 60 528 calories of bees. One beekeeper yielded 80 tons of honey sold for 487 dollars per ton, with some at 780 dollars, underscoring a prosperous industry.
The state advances a forestry reserve with tree planting progress pleasing those supporting the project. Earlier fears of Pennsylvania becoming a treeless state are dismissed by recent developments showing commitment to reforestation and conservation. A noted remark cautions that many speakers fail to say the right thing at the right time.
A vintage advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as quick relief for backache kidney bladder and rheumatic pain. It claims cleansing of kidneys blood purification and near cure of related ailments with a money back guarantee from pharmacies.
The Iceland government promotes extensive potato planting this year due to short summers and Arctic climate. Officials aim to install potato milling machinery to reduce reliance on imports as shipping shortages threaten wheat supplies and famine-like conditions.
Health note warns many people suffer sore throats this spring and warns against delaying treatment. It advises half hour salt water gargles to soothe irritation and recommends a rinse of equal parts Listerine water and peroxide for antiseptic relief. A glycerin paste rubbed into the throat and covered with warm flannel is suggested for tickling.
More than 400,000 women work as elementary school teachers across the United States. The figure reflects the scale of female participation in public education and highlights the gendered makeup of the teaching profession.
The mayor of a Brussels suburb was ordered to deliver 40 fat cats to the Germans. The directive was issued during wartime measures and involves animal requisition amid occupation.
More than 100 firms partnerships and individuals doing business in Pennsylvania under assumed names have registered the real names of their owners. It is noted that women were not only managers but owners of stores factories and other industries.
An advertisement promises removal of freckles with Othine double strength. Apply nightly for best results and expect money back if it fails. Includes a humorous cartoon quip about workers and illness.
A Literary Digest note mocks female behavior while the Frankenfurter Zeitung reports on female residents near POW camps contacting imprisoned officers. Police will impose severe penalties and public exposure for such actions, treating all social classes equally.
A judge notes the baby resembles the father and Mrs. Jackson-Dat and Mrs. Johnsing-He confirm the likeness, calling the infant a regular carbon copy.
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