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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
10
A naturalist surveys the snapping turtle Chelydra serpentina and the painted turtle Chrysemys picta in the Ottawa valley. He describes habitat, size, diet, nesting behavior, egg counts, incubation, and a skunk-driven nest destruction, noting the snapper’s role as a potential aquatic menace and its unappealing temperament.
Andre Tridon views Gerhart Hauptmann through the lens of a murderer of Germany and a chronicler of bohemian struggles. The six plays cited trace artists and writers under duress before obscurity, highlighting Hauptmann’s experience, humor, and satire in depicting the conflict between art and reality.
A 1915 fashion column notes frills comeback in two-in-one collar style blending comfort with formality. It discusses jabot remnants, high collars, and the shift to colored linens and organdies, with pale purples and lavenders, gray shoes, and flowered crepons gaining popularity.
An old tale explains the phrase there is a skeleton in the closet. A mother visits a closet showing a human skeleton to her son, a rival’s wife declares she endures sorrow night after night to kiss the skeleton, implying ongoing unhappiness.
A historical discussion reviews carbonic acid as a plant nutrient. Experiments by H Tischer in Germany show foliage and flowering rise with excess carbon dioxide and tomato yield doubling while cucumber yield rises 12.5 percent. I F Kidd in England finds that high CO2 can retard seed germination but not injure seeds, suggesting natural CO2 from decaying matter may have a similar role.
The article explains the deathwatch myth tied to a small beetle of the genus Anobium. It notes several varieties share the same name and sound, describes the insect as up to a quarter inch long with a rounded head and arched thorax, and suggests the ticking is usually heard at night when silence makes it audible.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger recounts a tale of a great explorer captured by natives, presenting a rugged adventure framed around mercy and endurance. The piece emphasizes peril, cultural clash, and the explorer's fate within a colonial narrative context.
Instructions claim equal parts of ammonia and turpentine will remove stubborn indelible ink. Saturate thoroughly and rub hard to lift stains.
The chief offers a marriage ultimatum to the explorer to spare his life. The princess has a striking, convicting appearance as the proposal is considered. The explorer notes things could be worse and they ultimately live happily ever after.
The article notes upcoming tennis attire changes with longer skirts and new fabrics such as cotton poplin voile crepon and soft piques. It observes a shift toward color in dress and anticipates further developments as fashion embraces sport.
A dainty fern holder using a circular wood disk with three copper wire loops enables a ceiling hung display. The wood is covered in dark green silk with a gold edge and a central gathered tassel, sized to fit the plant pot.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports the red winged blackbird eats mainly weed seeds and injurious insects, causing little harm to crops. It nests in marshes, breeds in colonies, and moves with migration, while weeds and weevils form key food items and grain damage is minimal.
Describes affordable bead necklaces in multiple colors to match summer outfits. Notes lavallieres with glittering stones for dances and advises choosing a string of pearls when unsure about taste. Highlights French pearl necklaces with gold clasps as appealing and inexpensive.
The article discusses choosing a separate coat to cover morning, afternoon, or evening dress. It notes the difficulty of finding a garment that is right, fashionable, and versatile when budgets are tight or a single coat must cover the whole day.
The text catalogs a variety of color names and swatches including Popular Colors, Tipperary green Killarney green Exposition blue Dead grass winter grass Tramping brown Natural pongee Dregs of wine Palm beach Delaware peach Rocky mountain blue Belgian blue Amazon gray Tuxedo tan Tapestry Battleship gray Bisque Mastic Taupe Reboux pink Georgette navy Armory blue and notes Cinnamon as an important product in Annam.
Millet yields two to three tons per acre when cut in bloom and has feeding value close to timothy. If allowed to seed, it depletes soil phosphoric acid. Sow one bush per acre. plant from June 1 to 15 for best results.
A simple method to curb persistent chewing by horses involves painting the neck and pole with kerosene. This treatment targets the habit and claims to stop chewing in the majority of cases.
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