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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
10
Mary Dean describes popular spring coats and tailored costumes with emphasis on conservative lines. Parisian influence favors cutaway fronts and waistline emphasis, while materials range from serges and tweeds to silk taffeta and corded surahs.
A simple white velour toque fits snugly with a white silk beaver crown and a white brim. Front trimming is restrained yet stylish, offering home DIY potential to save on costly plume or aigrette. Satin ribbons form green leaves and pink roses for an airy, elegant look.
New parasols feature inlaid colored silk in each fold and plain sticks with hemstitching. Few are in the market yet, mostly concessions to curiosity. The display highlights less expensive thin goods for Lent home sewing, madras resembles previous seasons, narrow front plaits on ready to wear shirts, accordion plaiting on summer skirts, and aeolian silk gowns with chiffon and silver net. Silver and gold lace are fashionable but tarnish outdoors. A touch of gold trims turbans on simple hats.
Oblong napkin rings with squared ends appear among table furnishings in silver and gold with engraved or repousse oriental patterns, carved ivory, or painted celluloid. Circular types are narrower and sparsely decorated, lacking old rolling rims. Filigree silver rings are fine and delicate, resembling frost tracery. they require careful handling during cleaning.
A columnist suggests inventive place cards for gatherings. Ideas include a narrow card with a tilted hat portrait and hidden name, a small messenger bag grip revealing the name, a fan or pansies as motifs, and stag dinner cards featuring guest occupations. Home crafts using white cards and cartridge paper are described, with a tiny silk bag of artificial flowers as a combined place card and favor.
Describes a dainty nightgown style with fine nainsook fabric and deep embroidered yokes. Details include ribbon run embroidery separating fabrics, Cluny Irish crochet or Saint Gall edgings on yoke and sleeves, and a petticoat trimmed with two rows of six inch embroidery flouncing with a central ribbon beading join.
A reflective quote contrasts virtue with pleasure, suggesting virtue brings satisfaction yet may limit moments of fun. The line hints at moral choices shaping happiness and lifestyle.
A compact historical recount of U S presidential inaugurations from Washington to Taft, detailing how each era’s ceremony unfolded in Washington D C New York and Philadelphia. It covers Jeffersons simple rite Jacksons mob scene Harrison and Lincolns dramatic protection and later presidents Clevelands Roosevelts and Tafts weather fiasco.
The article reflecting on Jesus dining in Bethany with Lazarus Martha and Mary emphasizes Christs humanity and divine trust. It contrasts Marys fragrant anointing with Judas Iscariots avarice, notes the poor always with you so social distinctions persist, and urges steadfast faith amid death and suffering.
A concise quotation emphasizes the core traits for effective citizenship: knowledge, association, and courage. It frames civic duty as rooted in informed collaboration and brave action to serve the community.
In a discussion by W. R. Gilbert the tapeworm plague is blamed for 30 to 40 percent sheep losses in many flocks. Early detection, vermicides, and a shift from arsenic to preventive salt treatments are urged, noting lamb infections may occur at eight to ten weeks. Pasture dogs near towns show high tapeworm infection rates.
A farm note argues for spreading manure directly before spring planting rather than piling it for winter storage. It cites reduced handling, less fuel loss, and better preservation of nutrients through freezing, asserting winter piles waste effort and value. It also describes a farmer who shifted from large heaps to smaller piles to ease spring scattering.
A cautionary note warns readers to beware of dishonest agents and unreliable nurseries. It urges scrutiny of sellers of nursery items and advises dealing only with trustworthy, reputable nurserymen.
Cheese makers must judge curd stirring carefully before packing as it affects texture and body of the finished cheese. The point requires good judgment and study to ensure the right consistency.
The guidance states that only trees with normal healthy growth should be set out and warns against choosing plants that are unusually vigorous or weak. It emphasizes balanced growth as essential for successful transplantation.
Article from U. I. T. West Virginia Experiment Station extols lime to reform clay soils. Lime reduces adhesiveness of fine clay particles, improves aeration and water movement, and enhances root growth. Recommend two to three tons of burnt lime per acre for lasting benefits through cultivation and manuring.
The guide states rose soil should contain 8 to 12 percent clay and be rich in silt with the finest sands. Allocation of these three components should total more than 73 percent.
The text notes steady work for horses grain hay and help as a key reason for farm teams to have daily work when weather allows field cutting. It emphasizes consistent labor on the farm during favorable conditions.
Farmers see higher margins in selling dairy cows and keeping sheep. The switch reduces investment in stock and buildings while leveraging ongoing sheep revenue.
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