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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1923

Page

4

Joint Statement Seeks Harmony Between Science and Religion

A newspaper release from Washington quotes 40 American leaders, including Secretaries Hoover and Davis, bishops, and scientists, denying irreconcilable conflict between science and religion. The statement, prepared by A Milliken of the Norman Bridge Laboratory, argues science and faith meet human needs and jointly advance humanity without prejudice. It lists signers such as Bishops Lawrence and Manning, Bishop McConnell, W. Walcott, Yale’s Angel, and the University of Chicago’s Horton, among others.

Abitington Hoover Davis A. Milliken Norman Bridge Laboratry of Physics Pasadena Del William Lawrence William Thomas Manning Episcopal Church Wishop Francia J. McConnell The Methodial Episcopal Church Charles W. Walcott National Academy of Science Prea Ident Angel Yale Horton University of Chicago W. T. Mayo

Canada seeks plenipotentiary at Washington in wartime stance

Ottawa discusses appointing a Canadian minister to Washington with plenipotentiary powers. The plan has lingered since Borden era, faced opposition over status as deputy to the British ambassador, and is tied to Dominion attitudes and postwar diplomacy.

Washington London Ottawa Sii Robert Borden Canada G&k Robert Worden Ito Odes Iminiater United States British Commonwealth

Warship remains backbone as aviation reshapes Navy

Semi official Navy News Bureau statements forecast congress funding for 12 to 20 ships in each class including cruisers and submarines, while aviation rises as a vital branch. Secretary Denby and Admirs Coonta Rodgora Moffatt back aviation though battleships remain essential for fleet strength.

United States Navy Navy News Byrglos General Board Denby Asalamut Roosevelt Coonta Rodgora Moffatt Congress Ditter-ondera Aurfaca Dea Cition

Motor Tourists Seek Uniform Traffic Rules Across States

A conference of state motor vehicle administrators from Ohio Pennsylvania Maryland New York Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont and Maine pushes to standardize traffic rules to improve safety and efficiency for travelers. The effort targets driver behavior at intersections turning and speed with aims to reduce confusion and accidents amid diverse regional practices.

Tden Cruttlelawa Ohta Paonsylvania Maryland New Duracy New York Conneechicut Massachisetta New Slamopshire Vermone Malan ACU Galton Tootvelsts Iainy

Free Speech Prisoners Plea Gains Notable Signers Across East and Midwest

A public appeal demanding the release of all imprisoned free speech defendants gathers signers including William Allen White, Dr. Richard Cabot, Herbert Swope, Jolly Dalathroap, and many college presidents. Governors Williams Sweet Davis Dixon Walton also join, asserting the U S should resist despotism and uphold liberty of belief.

Ovigheinors Anita eatiCork Harding Elvil Uher Tno Munda Americ Palldes Mipa Jolly Darthroap Timeis Charles Welseher Tlenigt Daownpapers Mer@Cracken Vassar Mary O R. Wooley Moutt Holyahe College Artois Williamsw

Femme Fatale Archetypes in New York Financial Frauds

The article surveys two decades of women linked to major swindles in New York. It profiles Madame Humbert Ellen Peck Hertha Heyman and others, detailing how they used deception and social manipulation to hoodwink wary businessmen. It notes delusions, bold claims, and lavish schemes that kept eluding detectives and courts.

New York Cig Tatic Madame Humbert Ellen Peck Klunehly Hertha Heyman Manhattan Bertha Ingo Soe OA Stmcan STOO Humbert Genevirus Paddleford Ben Toat Europe Mme. Humbert Paris Trousseau Tin Justice Parla America Crawford Hlumberta Mme Umbert Oras Jason Marks Thomas Byrnes Julius Columbani Pambert Ellen Peet

Stinging Bees Deemed Cure for Gout in Italian Practice

A misread journal piece claims Italian doctors practice bee sting therapy for gout and arthritis. It notes farmers and Italians believe pain relief comes from targeted bee stings on swollen joints, with reference to German doctors and prewar observations.

Rome Tralhin

Mexican Chinese merchant charged with fatal injury

Mexicali report says chop Kinching for hlaidahen atuye Lee Chuck a Chinese merchant struck with a splinter of wood in Mex fen ward piercing the eye and brain and causing instantaneous death.

Mexicali Lower California Hlaidahen Atuye Lee Chuck Mex Fen

Lays Three Eggs In Thirteen Hours

A chicken at a Geneva farm laid three eggs in thirteen hours while a broody hen tended her brood. The report notes the hen’s whiteness and the birds’ calm behavior as observers record the surprising production.

Geneva

In Luxembourg a mysterious student aid tale emerges

A garbled report from Lux embourg hints at a Central Society of Agriculture linked issue. The text mentions students receiving free instruction and an odd claim about cures using bee stings, unclear in origin or outcomes.

Luxembourg Society of Agculture

Yukon Sliver Find Sparks Rally After Birthday Ball

A chaotic celebration near Dawson, Yukon Territory, turns when word arrives of a new mineral find on Happy Creek about 40 miles south, sparking renewed interest in the Blythe region and mining prospects.

Yukon Starte Fush Dawson Victorian Ftappy Creek

Art of Receiving Gifts Taught to Young Girls

A Portvian school teacher adds a course titled The art of receiving pros vata to girls aged twelve to fourteen. The lesson trains how to show appreciation when receiving gifts, reflecting concern that the current generation handles gifts poorly.

Portvian Prine

Scientists Clash Over Einstein Relativity Theory Debate

A division in scientific circles forms around Einstein relativity challenging traditional views of time and space. Palnav, a mathematician and politician, contends the earth may not turn and presents a new universe mechanics theory. Langevin of the College of France advocates a strong belief in Einstein while Balland at Paris Observatory notes science remains unsettled.

Parla Einstein Palnlove Pulnlove Hug Langevin College of France Ballland Paris Observatory Ike Diogenes

Certified Seed Increases Yield Across States

The U S Department of Agriculture notes rising use of certified seed by potato producers with yields significantly higher than ordinary fields. In New York certified fields averaged 223 bushels per acre vs 103 for ordinary. Minnesota shows 60 bushels more, Pennsylvania 368 vs 100. Michigan tests in 1921 show strong gains. Iowa and Ohio also show gains though varied. Last season’s good production lowered prices, making certified seed affordable for growers and buyers alike.

United States Department Agriculture of White United States Department of Agriculture New York State Minnesota Pennsylvania Michigan Corn Belt Iowa Ohio Delaware Seth

Alfalfa Cultivation Offers Limited Gains Says USDA

The USDA notes little yield gain from cultivating alfalfa if stands are healthy and growing well. Occasional benefits occur with crusted soils, irrigated fields, or weed pressure, especially using an alfalfa harrow. Spike-tooth harrows suit light soils, disk harrows can cause harm on heavy soils.

United States Department of Agriculture

Legume Proves Satisfactory Crop for Poultry Flocks

A legume is a highly satisfactory crop for land used by poultry. Clover or alfalfa are ideal green feed sources. A half acre sown with either legume can feed about a hundred or more chickens.

Deep Cultivation Guides Early Corn Root Control

Deep cultivation when corn reaches 18 inches in height will cut many deep roots and curb growth. Cultivate deeply early in the season and shallow later as plants grow larger to limit root spread and promote better development.

Broadcast Condition of Highways on Saturday

Radio service provides 60 minute highway condition updates each Saturday evening at 6 90 o'clock. Automobile association presents the trunk line status with timely information for motorists on Maasn ehasatta bordering atategla and nearby routes.

Maasnehasatta Atategla Lewat Nadoclition Ulshwiyd

Ylang Friends of Farmer Encourage Beneficial Birds

Practically all song birds and game birds such as quail and grouse are described as friends of the farmer and should be encouraged to multiply. They consume large quantities of dangerous insects and wood seeds.

Clean Drinking Fountains Spark Health Concerns Among Chickens

reports show that dirty fountains expose chicks to disease, as farmers note the habit of pecking corn cobs and poor water access. proper sanitation and regular cleaning of drinkers are urged to prevent illness and maintain poultry welfare.

Easy to Prevent Weeds in Gardens and Lawns

The note emphasizes stopping weeds early by avoiding sowing weedy seeds. It argues prevention is easier than removing established weeds from any garden or lawn.

Head Lice Control Through Simple Home Remedies

The note suggests identifying head lice and treating droopy chicks with mother hens nearby. It advises greasing the head with lard to destroy lice, a crude method once used in rural settings.

Asparagus Crop Notes From Early Spring Report

The report highlights asparagus in two of three seasons as tender shoots emerge. It notes the delicate balance of growth and yield with early spring conditions affecting denser crops and edible spears reaching market readiness.

Lot of Good Feed In Fail

Soybeans planted with the corn will yield good feed when hogs are turned in next fall, providing a strong return on mixed crop strategy.

Let Grass Get Good Start in Graze Your Stock

A region report notes how proper grazing helps stock keep pasture quality. The article emphasizes turning cattle or sheep onto fresh pasture to improve forage and overall pasture health as seasons begin.

Ear Tag System Is Practical for Flocks

Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture this article describes a practical ear tag system for sheep and cattle. An aluminum tag with a number identifies each animal with dam based numbering for offspring, enabling quick tracking of bloodlines and grades through generations.

Untten Weaten Department of Agriculture Cooper Curtice United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Industry Vienna

Eradicate Weed Plants by Preventing Growth

The article advises methods to eradicate noxious perennials by halting leaf growth after July 1. It suggests pasturing, continuous cultivation, hoeing in crops like corn, smothering with straw or dense cover crops, and frequent close mowing as practical approaches.

Lack of Cleanliness Causes Calf Disorders

The United States Department of Agriculture states most calf disorders come from filth in feed pens bedding pails or utensils. Use only clean milk and sterilize pails. Clean boxes daily and remove old feed to prevent bacterial growth and disease.

United States Department of Agriculture

Best to Dehorn Calves When but Few Days Old

Dehorning young calves is best done when the calf is a few days old. Clip the hair where the horn will appear. Rub the button with caustic potash until the dead skin comes off and it bleeds. Moisten the stick and hold with a cloth to avoid burns. If delayed, the button can be cut off and caustic applied.

Charcoal Access Improves Pig Health and Feeding

A historical method describes making charcoal from burning corncobs, smothering the flame, and then letting pigs forage in the burnt husks. It claims pigs gain by frequent access to charcoal and will eagerly consume remaining bits once cooled.

Orchard Intercropping and Tree Growth Principles

The text discusses intercropping in orchards from planting year onward, using space between trees for early years to boost profit. It notes that farming between the rows aids tree cultivation and implies a secondary proposition for land use during establishment.

Boll for Sudan Grase

A brief note on Sudan grass noting it tolerates hotter weather and drought better than corn. It is suited for stowing corn and may be favorable for dry conditions.

Sudan Corp

Profitable Farm Trio Boosts Farmer Incomes

A cow, sow, and hen trio delivers steady income for many farmers, increasing profits and household earnings through diversified livestock yields and reliable returns.

New Legume Dalea Tested at State Experiments

Dalea, a new legume, undergoes tests at several state experiments stations to evaluate its agricultural potential and adaptability.

Valley Junction Junior High Project Underway in Colfax

Work starts on the new Valley Junction Junior High as Colfax city council approves school construction. The report lists related local actions including road paving, park land offers, and bond sales across multiple Iowa communities.

Valley Junction Colfax William Gasper Granville Spirit Lake Russell Kline Orleans Banks Perry Cherokee Conrad Sioux Rapids Frank Lewis Glick American Legion Marshalltown State Department of Agriculture Rice Lake Winnebago County State Board of Conservation Elbert Hall Redfield Iowa Washington Des Moines Shriners Joe Williams Sara Barbara Thursdale Des Moines United States Employment Service University of Iowa American Red Cross Jasper County Beula Rogers Kathryn Bolibaugh Eddyville Europe New York City Burlington J. P. Mullen Ottumwa Hamilton County Iowa Fleece Wool Growers Association Farmer-Labor Movement Carl Vrooman United States Department of Agriculture Iowa Farm Bureau Federation State Highway Commission George Merrill Guthrie County Merrill W. 8. Kupfer American Dressler Tunnel Kilna, Inc

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