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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
3
Smithsonian researchers report a connection between solar activity and weather changes, noting the relationship is complex. They propose multiple observatories worldwide to improve data and forecast accuracy, with Abbot and Clayton predicting near-term city temperatures from solar observations.
London notes subdued rainbow hues and pale gray to fawn derbies for hot weather. Irish tweed 80 spinning nearly transparent in dust color and French gray with pale blue and green stripes becomes popular for elephant-leg trousers. Backless waistcoats double breasted with braces, paired with tightly fitting jackets. Silk shirts in off color shades are preferred for their lightness and cost.
Observations in New York City indicate a weather anomaly where warmth in the eastern region rises even as solar heating decreases, suggesting atmospheric or environmental factors at play rather than direct sunlight.
Berlin authorities push to restore traditional German military bands once common in daily life. A monster concert at the Stadion featured 20 bands playing under Prof. Oscar Hackenberger with over 20 000 attendees.
Misa Frances Erdman of Turlock California has been named national champion in the second national meat story contest from about 13100 high school entrants. The National Live Stock and Meat Board with home economics instructors awarded a $300 prize.
Italian inventor Michall reports in Turin that wireless energy transfer converts alternating current into extremely short electromagnetic waves one millionth of a centimeter in length. The system claims far reaching applications from electric traction to radio communications with stable synchronization and independence from line transmission.
Norwegian whaling fleets dominated 1925 gains with about 410000 barrels of whale oil from South Georgia and surrounding seas, 54000 from South Orkney, and 22000 off the Mexican coast. Total world catch 663000 barrels, up 60000 from last year, supported by 4000 sailors, radio-equipped vessels, and new tankers globally.
Dispatches from Cracow report heavy toads driving thousands from homes across central and western Galicia in Poland. The crisis impacts numerous towns and prompts emergency relief efforts.
Supreme Court Justice Seeger refused four permanent injunctions sought by Rye park owners to block police interference with Sunday amusement park operations. The blue laws rooted in Revolutionary era were affirmed as the legal standard for weekend public recreation in White Plains New York.
William Grah am, financial secretary to the treasury, said in London that England spends about 85 million daily on social services. He cited local authorities facing funding gaps as state finances shift.
A British meteorological blue book reports 16,000,000 yearly storms and about 44,000 flashes daily. It notes the immense energy of lightning, suggesting the earth’s water power as a measurement and stating a single flash releases vast energy.
A fragment notes higher energy output than global Winter-nower stations over six months, suggesting a dominant local source delivering greater half-year yields. The report emphasizes comparative production and potential impact on regional energy supply.
Historical note describes burning hardwood sawdust to generate smoke used for curing meat in Chicago packing plants. It notes older practice smudging wood to produce smoke, which touched meat, but this method has since been discarded.
Iowa reports strong commerce with 300 riders on Des Moines first one man street car and 750000 in planned Muscatine improvements. Growth seen in auto registrations 7200 in Story County and 1500 prize awards at the state fair. Bundled items include bank debits, specialty shows, public works, and state education efforts.
William A. Radford describes a moderate sized Dutch Colonial residence with a two car garage and sun parlor option. The design emphasizes efficient space use, central hall layout, front porch, sun parlor, kitchen with pantry and ice box, and two upstairs bedrooms with a balcony and optional sleeping porch. The piece notes space efficiency over large older homes and the role of autos in reducing internal space needs. The Turkish government plans to build a giant radio station at Angora.
Lighting and electrical equipment should not be economized in a home build. Hire a reliable electrical contractor and involve him early. Let him advise on switches placement to avoid insurance trouble or underwriting denial.
Construction guidance urges painting lumber, especially rough stock, immediately after the job is finished to protect wood and improve durability. Officials stress timely treatment to prevent weathering and extend material life on sites.
In extreme cold, fires rise and overworked chimneys push boiler stress. Local department cautions a furnace too small leads to forced operation, wasteful fuel use, and higher costs. A properly sized furnace handles workload without forcing, saving money and reducing risk.
The text explains how proper painting reduces moisture damage and warping in lumber. It notes cypress as costly for homes, mentions trellises and fences often neglected in painting, and estimates painted lumber can last from 20 to 80 years.
Helpful hints stress wall plugs for electric cleaners curling irons electric shaving mugs and extra lamps as useful and affordable. Saw tools for filing and setting saws are needed in a progressive builder's mechanical department. Refrigerators are important in the modern home and housewives want them economical in cost and maintenance.
A note emphasizes that correct equipment installation includes accounting for fuel requirements. It outlines that proper setup reduces risks and ensures safe operation. The guidance targets technicians and managers ensuring adherence to standards and efficiency.
When buying a homesite check county treasurer records to see if the property has been posted for tax delinquencies in recent years. Realty firms provide title, but private sellers may push property with unpaid po taxes.
United States Department of Agriculture analyzes cow testing data from Grove City area bull and cow testing associations. 18 daughters and their dams are tracked, showing daughters average 9,212 pounds milk and 804 pounds butterfat per year versus dams 8,785 pounds milk and 855 pounds butterfat. Daughters outperform dams by about 5 percent milk and 11 percent fat, evidence that bull associations improve herd quality.
New Jersey agricultural experiment station tests in New Brunswick show leg weakness in hens tied to deficient mineral content in mash. A diet with 20 percent commercial meat scrap and ample greens prevented weakness, while vegetable proteins or high grade meat scrap caused issues unless supplemented with a basic mineral mix. Enzymic feed additives show uncertain effects on egg production and need more data, though some pens fed vegetable enzymes showed production differences.
There is no best breed of milk goats as all three main types in the country are fine milkers. The Nubian is the largest easiest to keep and yields the sweetest richest milk. Saanans are large whites heavy milkers but low butterfat and sometimes poor flavor. Choose the breed you prefer and manage like dairy cows with the same feeds. A brushy browse pasture suits goats best.
The experienced farmer should cut oats and all small grain at the hard dough stage when stems turn bright gold. Cutting too early yields underfilled grain and weight loss. delaying causes lodging from scattered straw. Cut within the narrow window between too green and too ripe for best yields.
The text instructs cleaning the incubator after removing the last hatch. It advises cleaning the machine, draining fuel and water tanks, and scrubbing interiors with hot soap. It discusses disinfectants including a 6 percent carbolic acid solution, cregol dips at 2 percent, and coal tar dips from a druggist, noting carbolic acid is corrosive and costly.
Those who use legume pasture should avoid turning cattle onto clovers wet with dew or rain. Start cattle on legume pasture only after a meal, give hay or grain first so intake is gradual. Do not feed salt at weekly or ten day intervals to prevent large single meals.
South Dakota college poultry department reports milk can substitute for meat mash in chicken feed. Head Poultry Dept U L Stevenson notes milk fed to chicks promotes health and may replace meat mash if cost is lower. Experiments with three flocks show similar egg output. combining meat mash with warmed milk or diluted buttermilk offers health and cost benefits.
Penstate Pegis Hattie, a Penn State Jersey cow, set top marks in the four year old class with 834.7 pounds butterfat and 15 505 pounds milk in 865 days earning state champion status and medals. Earlier 805 day period yielded 701 pounds butterfat and placed her as state leader among Jerseys of all ages. Sophie Etherta exceeded one Pennsylvanian record.
Farmers should note cowpeas can be used for pasture but carry bloating risk like clover or alfalfa. Begin with short grazing, avoid dew, and feed a full ration to reduce greed. With gradual adaptation, bloating danger declines as cows become accustomed.
Poultry experts urge early marketing of surplus cockerels not saved for breeding. They note weight beyond two pounds costs more feed per pound, lowering price per pound as roosters grow. Broilers fetch best prices and largest profits in this market.
The excerpt surveys crops and farming practice including Swiss chard as a warm weather vegetable, the prevalence of farm co operatives with 10 160 associations in 1924, shifts to cooperative egg marketing, fly repellents for livestock, seed quality, and weed control via cultivation. It also discusses poultry breed differences, duckling feeding, parasite control, and the importance of proper chick nutrition for early production.
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