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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1922
Page
8
The piece explains concrete storage cellars as a long term method to prevent decay or sprouting in fruits and vegetables. It includes building specs such as north-facing entrances, vented moisture control, reinforced roofs with steel bars, concrete mix ratios, and material quantities for a 20 by 12 by 7.5 foot cellar.
A Virginia county agent reports rapid shift to registered bulls with 16 farmers disposing of grade or scrub bulls since January 1. National data show purebreds outperform common stock by about 40 percent overall and nearly 48 percent for dairy cattle, with some holdouts remaining in the county.
The article outlines four essentials for farm buildings: ventilation to remove moisture, ample sunlight to disinfect, easy to clean walls and windows, and convenient layouts to minimize labor. It also advises rye patches as a nutritious green feed for hens after frost.
The article argues a content hen proves more profitable than an unhappy one. A poultry house should be a true home for the hen to boost laying records during winter months.
Report notes farmers waste thousands of dollars yearly by not properly handling manure from livestock, reducing a top quality fertilizer source. The piece emphasizes improving storage and use techniques to recover value.
Selecting curing and testing seed corn yields larger heavier ears and better crops. Through careful selection farmers improve corn while curing protects against low vitality and germination tests avoid sterile ears ensuring profitable returns per Wisconsin College of Agriculture quote by R A Moore.
Fall cattle care notes describe chapped teats from cold weather or wet hands during milking. Affected cows show discomfort and restlessness. Treatment includes washing with warm water, softening, and applying glycerin or tannin, followed by vaseline after each milking for several days to cure the condition.
Potatoes should be kept in an open bin in darkness away from freezing temperatures. Cabbage should be pulled up by the roots and stored with the head down on the cellar floor.
Immature pullets display wild, vicious behavior and frighten hens easily. At the slightest pressure they panic and scatter, disturbing the flock.
Poultry kept in trees roosting during snow periods curbs profitable egg production. The article notes this practice reduces yields and emphasizes the need for proper housing to maximize profit.
The best practice is spreading manure when fresh, but if that is not possible the next best option is to store it in a sheltered area to keep it from weather damage.
The guidance states that fowls that have died for any reason must be burned or buried immediately with burning preferred as it disposes of the issue completely and permanently.
Rogers Hornsby of the St. Louis Cardinals baffled National League hurlers who tried every delivery to curb his batting. After a game vs the Cubs he collected four hits and a walk, with Grover Alexander noting Hornsby has no apparent flaw and is difficult to retire on any pitch.
Joe Tinker recalls a Florida State League catcher famed for accurate throws to second. He supposedly wore a small ground dip behind the mound where the ball would hop on impact. After rain created a mud puddle, the catcher insisted a pie tin be placed there to keep the hop in his routine.
The article notes growing popularity of baseball and tennis in Japan among universities and the general public. American teams visiting Japan face strong local squads from Waseda and Keio, with Indiana failing to win more than one match on its tour. Tennis also draws crowds, with Japanese women becoming major spectators and the Tennis Association offering prizes for women.
The second national tournament is set for fall 1923 with many girls' schools adopting the sport. International player Kumagne and national champion Nomura have conducted exhibition games to inspire the girls. About 200 Japanese girls competed in a recent Tokyo meet.
Veteran umpire Tommy Connolly, long time American League official since 1900, expects to return to the job in 1923 after two years in the National League, which would give him 23 years of service in the major leagues.
Galveston management will not train its ball club in Galveston next spring. The Sandcrabs will be sent to the Gulf coast for their preliminary training.
College and professional sports mix in notes from across the scene. Highlights include Indiana coach Strehm’s stomach surgery, Finnish runner Kolehmainen breaking the 30 kilometer world mark, and Clemson surprising with a 91 0 loss to a minor college. Zinn Beck moving to Greenville in the South Atlantic league, Princeton adding four new players, and Tottenham Hotspur beating West Ham in a charity game.
Ray McKee of San Francisco in the Pacific Coast League stole third with the sacks jammed against Salt Lake City on June 21, 2017. The umpire did not call a balk on Salt Lake pitcher Tom Hughes, allowing the run to score and McKee to reach third.
Percy Haughton, in a new football book, condemns persistent crowd chatter aimed at players. He notes fans call tackles “rotten” and blame players for misses, urging recognition of skill and credit where due.
Cornell begins 1928 baseball preparations in Ithaca with candidates after registration with Coach Carney. The open battle for most positions follows player graduations. J Franklin Baker declares this his final season and will not join the Yankees next year.
May Life Color Ban discussed by Its Constitution and Dempsey Wilsh contest notes unlikely support. The New York commission may change ruling to permit mixed bouts between ordinary boxers, despite low favor.
California welterweight Dave Shade vows no peace for rival Jack Britton after two drawn bouts and press for another shot at the title.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a gentle healing vegetable remedy for kidneys liver and bladder. It urges immediate treatment and offers sample bottles by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York, with purchase options at drug stores.
In Wansis City, Riley Rezal complains of rheumatism during a political talk while Thomas Ratt urges a return to Old Party principles. Squire Ramabottom recalls a ten dollar debt from six years ago tied to the convention visit.
Cautionary note urges mothers to inspect each bottle of Castoria for the familiar in use for over 30 years slogan and to ensure it bears the correct signature. The advertisement warns against imitations and reinforces Castoria as a trusted infant remedy used for generations.
Report describes a large Gollith biplane used in the Paris to London air surveillance carrying combined music telephone and telegraph equipment of 85 watts with an 180 mile range at 000 meters wavelength The complete radio setup weighs 125 pounds and is powered by a six volt generator and storage battery A three bulb amplifier handles reception across 800 to 1000 meters
An Atlantic Monthly account by WI Ham Beebe describes a heroic ant clash in Guiana. A quartet of giants fights, losing abdomens while countless workers swarm, culminating as the hero drags a foe and collapses into a nesting hole with the mass of attackers.
The racers belonging to Mr J. B. Cosden have earned a handsome sum of $125,380 since the commencement of the 1922 racing season.
Former Cardinal rower Jake May, who once trained south, is slated for a spring Yankees tryout after returning from the Pacific coast. Toronto to open a new rowing course near Hanland Island, signaling a major local sports development.
T. W. Burgess, who swam the English Channel 11 years ago, is now fifty and intends another attempt before cold weather sets in. He seeks new training and adjustments to his plan as he prepares for a second crossing attempt.
Rising pitcher Fred Johnson, who drew attention with San Antonio, has been sold to the New York Nationals.
The report notes cross country is the newest sport at West Point. The Philadelphia Golf Association, founded twenty five years ago, now includes 88 clubs within 50 miles of Philadelphia and serves 15 000 members.
The Quaker City public course Cobb Creek reports 4458 licensed players this season. Local officials note steady participation at the municipal course with strong turnout across age groups and memberships.
Twenty polo clubs operate across Argentina, reflecting a robust winter season for the sport. The network supports regional play and competitive events as the country maintains a strong polo culture.
An old California bird, the lane runner or chaparral cock, is noted for running along roads and deserts. It roams from Kansas plains to central California but is declining, built like a heron with short toes and limited flight, and prized for its speed as a ground-dwelling bird.
The text contemplates the virtue of clear intention and proper alms. It contrasts grand schemes with weak foundations, noting that many pursue lofty towers without investing in sturdy bases. It evokes Goethe on understanding one’s aims and the value of decisive effort.
A humorous exchange highlights Millicent's fatigue from a newborn baby at their home. The neighbor, Human Radio, teases about late night broadcasting keeping Millicent awake, capturing a light domestic moment.
A fragment from the Livery segment notes odd street car traps and mockery of girls. The piece mentions a taller race and a speaker urging better diction and style in the street scene.
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