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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
8
Albert J. Beveridge laments modern public discourse driven by haste and sensationalism. He contrasts today’s impatient, punchy rhetoric with calmer earlier writings, warning that public leaders risk pandering for publicity and losing measured judgment as opinions swirl without stable direction.
Reports note Transvaal expands citrus output while Bocas del Toro Panama plans an electrical plant. Canada opens a lead pencil factory to counter German goods and restricts using the British flag in ads. Montana coal dealers urge purchases and storage. Parcel post with Russia suspended. New York warns enlistment does not waive civil contracts.
The London Mail argues that governance relies on organization rather than narrow business acumen. It notes that wartime leadership often rewards the organizer rather than the traditionally titled business man, who may lack relevant experience.
A poultry raiser outlines simple steps to improve the egg crop and prevent spoilage. Key points include selling or confining roosters after May 15 to keep eggs fertile, providing ample, clean nests at a ratio of one nest per five or six hens, gathering eggs twice daily in warm weather, and using sturdy crates with clean liners to keep eggs cool and protected.
Guidance on storing eggs in a cellar or milk room until delivery to town, marketing eggs weekly, discarding dirty or weak eggs at home, and prioritizing sales to buyers who pay more for good eggs. Emphasizes immediate use for imperfect eggs and choosing higher paying buyers when possible.
The article advises proper shoe care to extend life and improve appearance. Keep heels squared to avoid deforming the counter. Do not let leather get wet. if wet and muddy, wipe off mud promptly instead of letting it dry.
A humorous exchange unfolds as Burton showcases an old vase to visitors hoping to impress. A sarcastic friend quips it once belonged to a famous general, but the joke undercuts the tale with a punchline about a General Dealer.
A witty exchange centers on insomnia and debts. A boastful youth proclaims his life is an open book while a speaker jokes that counting sheep worsened his anxiety by recalling a butcher’s bill.
The report lists a French expert on fingerprint mistakes, a crumb removing dining table device, a nan king forestry school, a Californian designed power lawn mower for motorcycles, London's soot decline estimates, a combined seat dam for water control, European wave engine tests, a Yale claim on stimulating foods affecting death rates, copper and gold finds in Central Asia, rope treaded canvas for mud recovery, sergamot orange oil regions in Calabria, a turbine spark plug for larger ignition, wireless radio efficacy differences Pacific versus Atlantic, a Brussels belt conveyor under a ship canal, and a general note that many a success dies pour.
The article advises rubbing in warm oil while leather is wet and allowing slow air drying. Avoid heat from ovens or radiators as extreme temperatures harm leather. Keep shoes clean and polished to prevent dirt and rotting. Rotate pairs with rest periods and use shoe trees to maintain shape.
Umpire Bill Byron says umpires are human and aim to call games fairly. He notes fans are improving, players often blame umpires for poor performances, and urges players to stop passing the buck while trusting fans to respect umpires.
Former Dean P G Holden urges farmers to use sheep to turn waste weeds into profit. He notes rising mutton and wool demand, cheap housing needs, silage and alfalfa hay feeding, and the economic case for breeding and fattening lambs with careful wintering and grazing strategies.
A caustic young woman notes a memory like a new notebook while Nellie and Elsie discuss a reporter who stared at Nellie. Casey and Mulligan chime in about wives cooking and the caller remarks on comparison to mothers and skill.
Doctor asks for changes before printing the second edition. The author plans to cut the appendix. A tense domestic matter surfaces as a wife accuses another of infidelity, prompting a courtroom vibe with the judge present.
A teacher from the American Humane Education Society tells children that everyday goods come from animals. Asked where wool comes from, the kids answer the store. The instructor guides them to realize wool originates from the back of the counter.
One hundred bee hives can rival an 80 acre farm in value and profit says Francis Jager of the Minnesota university farm. With low annual costs and minimal land rent, beekeeping yields about 10 000 pounds of honey yearly at ten cents a pound, leaving substantial net profit per worker.
Turkey roosting places may be built on southern barn sides and other outbuildings. Roosting poles should be two to three inches in diameter and placed eight to ten feet above the ground.
An annual U S crop loss from insects is estimated at 1.2 billion dollars. The text urges expanding a bird police force to help protect crops nationwide.
Milking Shorthorns range in color from red to white with roans and share a rectangular to angular frame similar to beef Shorthorns. They are a dual purpose breed, suited where milk yield and carcass quality both matter, though not as developed as specialized dairy breeds. Breed desirability depends on farm conditions, market access, and owner needs.
Instruction urges farmers to use every spare hour to cultivate and harrow the land for late planted beans and corn. It notes substantial gains in yield and cleanliness by working soil before plants emerge, rather than after.
Article notes a preventive method for chronic dysentery in dairy herds. It advises washing cows udders with a 2 percent coal tar disinfectant solution before calves are allowed to suckle.
A brief guideline states cherries require the least pruning among orchard trees, contrasting with other varieties. It emphasizes minimal intervention to maintain cherry tree health and yield.
A concise note stresses thoroughness as the key to spraying efforts. It emphasizes careful technique and consistency to ensure effective results.
Lucile leads a shift toward dignified gowns with long lines and modest decolletage as America moves through 1917. Paris and London influence, with Chinese touches in Mandarin coats and jade accents, shape a wartime elegance favoring practicality and restraint over prior frivolity.
Prophets of fashion predicted longer skirts last spring but stores resisted until midseason. Designers forecast long sweeping skirts for early fall, meant to convey dignity and grace for women over twenty. Street wear shifts from boot top to instep, with skirts growing longer and narrower, and trousered looks fading from novelty to acceptance.
The article notes bathing and beach attire bursting with color and variety. Highland suits pair plain-color blouses with tartan plaid skirts, checked stockings, and matching cups, while barrel silhouette swimsuits appear so common as to be routine.
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