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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
6
William A. Radford describes a two story seven room sun parlor house with an 85 by 27 ft plan designed for maximum space at low cost. The article details exterior lines breaking the box like form with trellises porches and a central hall layout linking living room sun parlor dining room and kitchen across two floors.
A veteran paper expert explains why lining paper is advised on newly plastered walls before wallpapering. It prevents sticking and edge misalignment as the wall dries and shrinks, reducing gaps and keeping patterns matched on fresh surfaces.
The article describes a built-in furniture arrangement with a bookcase on each side of a window group connected by a window seat. The seat can enclose a low radiator and, when near a fireplace, creates a cozy, intimate effect.
Proper built in features should blend with the room’s woodwork. Mantels bookcases and window seats must match the finish whether enamel paint stain or varnish is used. Treat built ins as integral to woodwork not as mere furniture for a cohesive interior.
The article discusses wallpaper from ancient Greece and Rome to the Renaissance and its ongoing popularity. It notes painted friezes and borders once common in wealthy homes and claims wallpaper offers a rich range of designs and colors, often using 12 colors for effects in cottages, apartments, or country houses.
A newspaper reader is advised that lining paper absorbs excess moisture, prevents paste stains on delicate wallpaper, and helps papers flatten when backed. The wall paper man prefers hanging lining paper first to ensure a thoroughly satisfying job.
Architects in the last five years have made two definite achievements: making homes more livable and nearly self running, and reducing costs to fit the average middle class pocketbook. People demand better homes for happiness.
The rise of auto use has elevated garage building in construction. Garage doors are vital to the garage, and door efficiency relies on proper support. Manufacturers have introduced types of hangers that ease operation and keep costs reasonable.
A Paris fashion note in the New York Herald Tribune outlines the shift from tubular lines to manish tailleurs and chic ensembles. It describes dresses and coats unified by fabric and trims, with three quarter to full length coats, printed silks, georgette, and new plume of influences shaping spring style.
A fashion overview contrasts tailored tailleur with the fringe ensemble for spring. The tailleur favors short jackets and skirts with bold contrasts and novel details while ensembles push longer lines and refined fabrics. The piece highlights hybrid risks, fabric choices, and the rise of kasha in Lanvin daytime and afternoon wear with polka dot accents.
Geese hatching increasingly uses incubators though traditionally hens’ eggs dominated. Key points include higher cooling needs early, moisture at the end to prevent shell sticking, and small temperature adjustments for goose eggs. Slow hatch under hens, patient handling advised for shells and goslings.
Women choosing their own lingerie styles will find an expansive array this season ranging from white pieces to delicate nightgowns. Fabrics include silk georgette and crepe de chine with lace, embroidery, and nets, featuring Irish lace and Parisian embroidery for refined edges and inset net detailing.
In Paris a red reign replaces beige trends with scarlet ensembles for women. Tailors and dressmakers showcase bright one piece dresses buttoned down the front with very narrow skirts. Tomorrow's frocks are shorter and the scarlet suit ends about a foot from the ground.
Footwear now features saddles in stocking shades while vamps and heels use contrasting colors. The shift pairs shoes with stockings for a coordinated look across multiple styles.
Buyers on the eastern market bid 80 to 88 cents per pound for capons boosting breeder profits. Capons outpace turkeys in market appeal with larger birds and faster growth. Caponizing instruments cost 2.50 dollars and up and good results come with proper care. Capons weigh about two pounds more than their natural state and returns multiply three to fourfold. Market outlook shows little risk of oversupply, encouraging breeders to consider this outlet.
Winter protein shortages endanger egg production with overfat hens and spoiled meat. The article lists three protein sources: ground or dried animal scraps from rabbits or dead stock, skim milk or buttermilk, and meat scraps when other supplies are scarce. A steady supply is essential for consistent laying.
A rhapsodic urging frames roads as the true global force, greater than kings, courts, or armies. The road is described as a constant, never-sleeping legislature and army guiding nations toward prosperity, unity, and reform.
A skeptical view of see-saw farming notes it thrives only in rising and falling markets for crops and livestock. The text argues that farmers shift between wheat hogs cows and breeding stock to chase profits, yet rarely lasting beyond two or three years.
Soybeans should be planted shallow for hay or green manuring. Plant in rows 28 inches apart with about forty pounds per acre, or in rows seven inches apart with six to eight pecks per acre. For seed plant 28 inch rows and use a soybean planter attachment when sowing with corn for ensilage.
USDA findings show no link between cattle breed and tuberculosis susceptibility. From 1921 to 1924, 1.424 million pure bred and 4.496 million grade cattle were tested, with 4.7 and 4.8 percent infected respectively. Local infection levels vary, but management, sanitary conditions, and animal resistance drive infection more than breed.
The article advises planting strawberry plants in early spring with good care to maximize fruit in the second year. It notes fall mulch using straw or similar material for winter protection, warns against heavy mulch, and mentions August planting as an alternative though with lower next year yield.
Farmers neglect potato patches in spring until weeds choke the crop. Cultivation starts with a weeder or spike tooth harrow, teeth set backward to avoid pulling seed pieces and harming young plants. Regular shallow passes continue until rows are visible for deeper cultivation.
The text explains that cattle feeding profit hinges on both gains and selling price. Finish largely sets selling price, so feeders must maximize rapid gains cheaply. Gains vary in cost and profitability, requiring use of definite data on feed value and combinations to maximize overall profit.
Plan to use one to kill the other as gardeners and farmers manage weeds and pests. Old home gardening notes emphasize radish as a staple, and winter insect control advice. Barley yields, seed quality, crop rotation and soil fertility are discussed, with manure and clover testing, plus learning from seed time mistakes.
Woman from Wyandotte Michigan credits relief after childbirth and says a doctor supported use. Another letter from St Paul Minnesota praises relief from back pain bearing down and dizziness after using the compound and Liver Pills, offering to answer others.
For years druggists have watched the remarkable record of Dr Kilmer Swamp Root the kidney liver and bladder medicine It is a physician's prescription strengthening medicine It helps the kidneys liver and bladder do their work It has stood the test of years Buy Swamp-Root from druggists or order a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and mention this paper
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