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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
1
A fashion writer notes dazzling summer fabrics from cottons and linens to soft silks, with restrained trims that blend into garments. Bright colors and white organdie pair with ginghams and Swiss embroideries, while lighter silks offer durable, washable luxury for country and city wear.
William A Radford presents a detailed horse barn design featuring a Gothic plank frame roof, 86 by 55 feet, 12 stalls and two box stalls, large hay mow, feed carrier tracks, and lightning protection. The piece discusses construction notes, space planning, and the barn’s value for farm work and dairy use.
A fashion article discusses the Directoire style appealing to debutantes and emancipated twentieth century women. It notes long straight lines, new drapery details, and the charm of Josephine era while embracing naturalness and comfort. Simple outfits gain distinction through small trims of color and texture.
The article explains Dante references Paris's Rue du Fouarre or street of straw where 14th century scholars held lectures. Students sat on straw to show humility, and graduation required proof of payment for two sons tied to the straw practice, with some straw discarded along the way.
An American Forestry Magazine note recalls a mountain lion attacking a porcupine and dying from quill wounds. The author recounts a Big Horn expedition where a lion found dead bore injuries from such an encounter, illustrating the lethal risk of porcupine defense for big cats.
The piece notes how what revolts audiences changes with eras, cites John Evelyn who argued women should be played by men, and asks what modern view would be on banning women from stage or film in 1921. It highlights shifting norms and the contentious nature of censorship.
A simple home remedy suggests giving children a small imitation phone attached to a piece of furniture and a book to use as a pretend phone book to keep them engaged.
A small boy visits the branch library and proclaims he will read every book he has ever read. He then adds with a twist that he has only read three books so far.
The United States Department of Agriculture advises corn as the most common grain due to availability and palatability but notes fattening risk if fed alone. It recommends balancing corn with meat and bran, and supplementing with nitrogenous feeds. Wheat offers safer fattening balance but higher cost. oat and barley variety aids exist though oats are pricey. buckwheat, rye, and buckwheat middlings provide alternative mixes with varying popularity and cost.
The United States Department of Agriculture praises sunshades over seats for riders and other farm implements as valuable and not a sign of laziness. They reduce fatigue, increase efficiency, and help laborers produce more without sacrificing comfort.
The piece notes that hens mimic a barnyard leader and will follow her into any vice she adopts, illustrating herd behavior among poultry.
Before farrowing reduce sow feed by one fourth to one third to delay milk onset. This safer plan helps prevent milk from starting too early and supports orderly farrowing.
In emergencies keep a replacement instruction manual for your binder tractor or engine on hand to save time. The note advises having a spare book ready to replace a lost guide and prevent delays.
The article notes head lettuce needs cool moist conditions to form heads while loose leaf varieties perform best in warm weather, guiding growers on cultivar choices.
The article notes that soybeans, when blossoms fade and pods form, are considered superior for hay. It emphasizes cutting timing as blossoms fade to maximize yield and nutritional value.
All potatoes should be treated for scab before planting and then planted in clean ground to prevent disease.
The United States Department of Agriculture highlights weed control as a farmer’s major task, listing publications on eradicating or controlling weeds. Farmers can request Bulletins 610 660 833 045 1161 1166 1002 and circulars 108 130 and Bulletin 511 plus multigraphed leaflets on specific weeds.
Cultivate potatoes weekly for about six weeks after emergence and mound soil to shield tubers from sun. Remove early hard shell bugs by hand. for soft shells or slugs use poisoning methods with arsenate of lead or a paris green lime dust. Apply during morning dew and target infested plants, rechecking every few days to prevent reoccurrence.
Sweet clover is described as a premier soil builder due to vigorous growth and deep roots that restore humus and unlock plant food as it decays. Being a legume it fixes atmospheric nitrogen, enriching soil, while long roots improve subsoil texture for other plants.
The article explains there is no universal rule for planting depth. It notes smaller seeds require shallower coverage and that soil type affects depth, with heavier soils needing lighter coverings than light soils.
United States Department of Agriculture specialists say it is best not to brood over 900 chickens in one flock. A smaller number would likely perform better for profitability and efficiency.
Nebraska College of Agriculture experts urge farmers to continue stock raising amid grain and hay surpluses and a domestic drop in stock numbers. A tested mash for chicks from the Ohio experiment station uses two parts ground corn and three parts hay plus one part fine meat meal.
A theatrical man recalls chorus girls as economical at heart. A Chicago broker recalls dating a chorus girl after a show and offers lobster but she declines, preferring a racing car instead.
An advertisement warns consumers to look for the Bayer name on Aspirin to ensure authenticity. It says Bayer tablets treat colds, headaches, neuralgia, rheumatism, earache, toothache, lumbago and general pain, with small twelve tablet boxes priced at a few cents and larger packages from druggists.
A London Answers feature notes that both women and men closely follow fashion. It argues women lead trends while men imitate them, highlighting social dynamics in dress and style.
Three young brothers near London staged a Napoleonic centenary game by dumping a feather bed in the garden to simulate snow. Their attempt to recreate a snowstorm disrupted the household and tested their patience, ending before parents returned.
Advertisement extols Cuticura Soap as best for daily use to clear the complexion, with Ointment for periodic use, and adds Cuticura Talcum for a fragrant finish. Claims include clean scalp and soft hands as benefits of using the trio.
A profane comment aside, Senator Elkins planned to officiate for pages, recalling his father Senator Stephen B. Elkins who showed keen interest in senate staff. He asked, “how are you getting along?” A young man replied he was studying for the ministry, prompting the senator to remark approvingly.
A Bal Umore American quip notes a man’s engagement to a woman described as “a girl with a million dollars.” The exchange highlights the humor of wealth and romance in public dialogue.
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