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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1925
Page
8
Old Man Negley visits Colonel Prouse to train a six month collie. He shows lie down and shake hands, then guides the pup through a waltz circle and down cue with praise and food. He emphasizes gentle, steady discipline over temper and warns against spoiling a dog.
The Royal Oak near Staffordshire served as a shelter for Charles II after the 1651 Worcester fight and became a revered local symbol until hunters finally destroyed it. The romantic legend notes the king resting among its branches for a day during his escape.
A Frenchwoman visiting England is shocked by rising butcher prices and asks why they are dearer now than when engaged. The item ends with a whimsical quip about wild geese shedding feathers in summer, all at once.
Popular Mechanics notes apples grown in Ceylon trees are said to resemble Eve’s apples in Muslim belief and are poisonous despite a pleasant blossom. The fruit looks like an orange on the outside with a deep crimson interior and a bite marks dented surface. Naturalists cannot explain the phenomenon and the Mohamdan belief sees the markings as warnings against toxicity.
A Royal Oak acorn planted by Charles after the restoration developed into a thriving tree and remains standing in Hyde Park London, noted by the Kansas City Star.
A humorous exchange follows a marriage settlement with playful banter between the man and the minister as they discuss the practical steps of starting a life together. The bride quips that theory and practice diverge, suggesting a modest dinner for two to commence.
An international conference to discuss measures for protecting wild birds has been called by the Swedish government. Appeals have been sent to Germany England Holland Belgium Denmark Norway and Finland. The meeting aims to address the threat to waterfowl from an open season in Norway.
A fragmented note hints that the original potato resembled a walnut in form and texture, suggesting an unusual shape origin. The readable bits imply a comparison rather than a confirmed botanical designation.
United States Department of Agriculture outlines plans to store ice for preserving milk meat and cream through winter. It details ice house construction placement insulation drainage and tool needs plus milk and cream cooling quantities per cow and practical steps for harvesting and handling ice from ponds and streams.
Guidance on labeling storing and fumigating home grown seeds. It covers container types paper and cloth labels dates and place grown methods to fumigate with carbon disulphide safety precautions and ideal storage locations to protect seeds from moisture heat and pests.
Agricultural researchers say crank case oil from automobiles and tractors should not be discarded. It can be watered down with fuel oil and refined by standing to restore lubricating qualities. Used oil serves for farm machinery and scour surfaces, with minor insect-control uses on water bodies.
The best seed corn ears come from sturdy erect healthy plants of average height with a strong pendant shank and ears that ripen slightly earlier than average. A dozen parent plants of this kind supply enough seed for an acre and reward farmers who select them from good varieties in full stands.
The feasibility of finishing market poultry hinges on feed availability and prices plus market outlets. If you can secure a good outlet for four to five pound birds you could fatten Vyandottes in crates and profit by purchasing a fattener. The best plan is crate fattening of the birds.
Agricultural engineers at Pennsylvania State College led by R A Blasingame announce a farm power experiment to cut costs. H B Josephson oversees operations with a four year crop rotation of corn oats wheat and hay. They cite power and labor composing 65 percent of corn production costs and seek substantial reductions through the project.
The article explains that peas improve soil by fixing nitrogen, increasing root growth and tilth when roots decay. A field grown with peas makes the next year’s plowdown mellow as the finest garden soil and raises the yield of hay cereals or corn.
Water is essential for dairy cows and makes up about 87 percent of milk. The piece urges installing watering systems now to ensure cows get ample water during the long winter months.
The article advises applying barnyard manure to the rhubarb bed this fall and plowing oat and corn land now to reduce future spring work. It discusses egg production dependence on food and lighting for hatched pallets, and notes potato stem borers are best managed by thorough cleanup and burning tops after harvest to prevent infestation.
William A. Radford explains that the best dairy barn houses cows in dry warm clean conditions and minimizes owner labor. The article details a model barn with central drive, four stall sections, a tall central silo, overhead feed carrier, gutters, ample light and ventilation, and loft space to reduce chores.
All women understand first impressions and note how quickly they judge a person. They often overlook the reception hall as the entry to their home and its impact on guests. The hall should feel formal with a card tray table chair lamp and a good mirror.
Planning notes describe a sleeping porch built on three sides to ensure air flow and ventilation. Windows are arranged to shut out storms yet admit full air supply, improving comfort and safety for occupants.
Steel is increasingly used in constructing small brick buildings such as two apartments and residences. Builders install steel columns and floor girders instead of wood due to comparable investment and improved steel distribution, making steel available in towns of reasonable size.
The piece highlights how modern plumbing enhances health and happiness in American homes. It notes shifts from rustic baths to white tiled bathrooms with advanced fittings, regulators, heaters, and filtration, reflecting rapid wealth growth and changing daily comforts.
The text states that inside floors should use %-inch stock and argues against using %-inch material to reduce costs. It adds that outside floors should be made from 14-Inch material, reflecting prescribed thickness standards for different floor areas.
The article notes that grand halls from earlier eras are now rare except in wealthy homes. Inside modern houses the hallways are small or nonessential, serving only as private transition spaces to preserve privacy.
Good wall coverings enhance living pleasure and home value. A house showing neglect appears old regardless of its actual age.
Former premier Clemenceau resides on his rural farm where cows occupy one wing and people the other in a traditional French farmhouse setting.
A Paris fashion writer argues that timid negativism has dominated fashion but four vital changes are reshaping trends. Flare silhouettes replace static lines, youth is redefined, elaboration counters simplicity, and decoration increases, especially for evening wear, while sports styling faces a counter move.
The piece surveys the shift toward greater formality in autumn fashion with sleek sports influences. It highlights Captain Molyneaux and Renee ensembles, describes brick red velveteen looks, brown satin dresses, and Chantal models, and notes Poiret gowns, built-in ornamentation, and Paris Exposition influence. It mentions Waorth coats with godets, fur trims, and a range of fabrics like satin, kasha, and suede.
Steel buckles lead the latest shoe ornament trend with trims for all but sports boots and Oxfords. Finely cut steel buckles are noted as pretty and not inexpensive, while steel beads form square oblong or oval buckle shapes. Beaded designs imitate beaded bags and colorful beds and embroidery enhance the look. Rhinestones emeralds and sapphires frame jeweled heels once reserved for stage dress.
Travelers returning from the Orient bring silk belts and garments. Honan pongee, band woven, is especially favored. Popular colors include white, eltron, turquoise, smoke blue and jade. Buyers often purchase extra fabric to cover cushions matching the gown.
The text notes shoes with the new buckles that pair silver and enamel with brilliantly colored cubist designs. It highlights a trend where women add color to their appearance through these fashionable accessories and mentions colored accents on their feet.
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