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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1921
Page
1
Canvas and ribbon gift bags are popular this year with new coarse canvas styles trimmed in satin ribbon. Baby ribbon threaded through canvas interstices allows woven borders, and flowers cut from cotton or linen are applied and edge stitched. cases for holding cards and versatile bags suit both men and women.
Paper tape petals coated with colored wax create fade less flowers for Christmas décor. A vase coated in wax holds a bouquet pleasing for living rooms or dining tables, using a small alcohol frame as the brush.
A half dozen glasses filled with jelly preserves and marmalade are arranged in a wicker basket. Lacquered tin lids feature white letters and colored sealing wax to indicate contents like apple and currant jelly, with decorative fruit blossom sprays.
A vintage description showcases candle shades made from gay silks or crepe paper with silver tinsel accents. Two pictured samples feature one plain paper base with green and white crepe ruffles and paper daisies, and another shaded with a decorative motif at the right.
Oil cloth table sets with borders of flowers and fruits offer attractive options for dining rooms. The sets include a centerpiece, plate doilies and smaller doilies, with natural color fruit and flower patterns on a deep cream background.
Melt butter and mix sugars molasses and cream. Boil three minutes. Add grated chocolate and cook five minutes. Remove from heat add vanilla. Stir rapidly at first then slowly.
A simple method adds one heaping teaspoonful dry cocoa to each half pint of cream before whipping to yield a chocolate flavored whipped cream. The result provides a pleasant variation from plain whipped cream with a distinct chocolate taste.
MU removes ink from linen or colored muslins when acids would ruin them by soaking until the spot is faint and then rubbing and rinsing in cold water.
A feather quill decorative pen serves as a charming guest book companion. Natural feathers with varied markings, including ostrich feathers, can be tinted to brighten the look and suit any grown up gift recipient.
Santa recalls babies and presents their belongings in new styles. This year nighting gales and bonnets are improved over prior versions. A matching set is shown, crafted in fine flannel, trimmed with satin ribbon, feather-stitched, and finished with a lace-edged cap frill.
A description of decorative doll hangers for children. Two hangers feature girl and boy doll representations, while a third is ribbon adorned. Made from celluloid doll heads, skin ribbon, wire hangers, and simple sewing, the pieces form charming gifts.
Instructions specify stirring constantly until the mixture thickens then pouring into a buttered pan and chilling in a cold place. The steps emphasize continuous agitation during cooking and cooling to set.
Instructions advise forming buttonholes at bonnet ends to attach strings instead of sewing them on. Small flat buttons are sewn on each side beneath the cap so soiled strings detach for laundering, avoiding washing the entire bonnet.
Blanch and pound a half pound of almonds to a paste. Mix with a pound of pulverized sugar and the beaten whites of three eggs. Work well with a spoon. Dip hands in cold water and roll the mixture into small balls. Set in a cool place to harden.
Instructions advise pouring boiling water on oranges and letting them stand five minutes so the skin will peel away easily. A simple kitchen trick to loosen rind.
Paris designers unveil longer skirts and sleeves as the season’s standout. Evening gowns drape with extended waists and high collars to elongate the silhouette. Velvet, duvetyn, and broadcloth feature in elegant gowns, coats, and Russian blouse inspired jackets with varied trims and bold color notes.
United States Department of Agriculture guidance outlines preparing chicken houses for winter, moving pallets before laying begins, cleaning and disinfecting floors and walls, and using lime wash and carbolic acid for sanitation. Ensure drafts are controlled, allow limited ventilation, and separate pullets from hens to curb egg production.
Paris introduces various scarfs as replacements for hats offering style and practicality. Hair nets stay useful for comfort and tidy looks, while scarfs appear in evening, motoring, and tennis forms. Different fabrics and arrangements showcase taste and judgment in hair styling.
The upstanding ruches at low waistlines of new dresses attract attention. They are made from narrow strips of sideplaited silk or shirting, placed where the skirt joins a slender bodice, giving a distinct characteristic touch to the frock.
The article notes a fashion shift to Roman sandals among dancers as American shoes remain common, while midinettes move in exaggerated stumps.
The article notes that hogs on pasture fed corn alone show slower gains and lower efficiency than hogs receiving additional protein rich concentrate. It emphasizes protein supplements improve growth and economic return.
Ducks need ample daytime water but must have dry quarters at night. No other fowl is more quickly harmed by dampness, so proper shelter is essential to prevent illness and keep birds healthy.
A census report shows nearly one third of U.S. farms had at least one automobile on January 1, 1920, with Iowa leading in total autos and Nebraska highest by percentage. Motor trucks, tractors, telephones, and water piping into homes also increased, while gas or electric lighting appeared on 7 percent of farms.
Nebraska College of Agriculture finds spring is the favored season for sowing sweet clover. Of 1188 farmers surveyed, 49 sowed in April, 16 in March, eight in February, nine in May, and six in fall. Most plant for pasture, while others aim for soil improvement or hay.
Instructions on preparing geese for Thanksgiving and Christmas markets describe wrapping in thick cloth after scalding to loosen feathers, plucking wings and tail feathers before steaming, and using powdered resin with hot water to remove resin and down together.
Guidance on preventing sprouting in stored seed potatoes by maintaining 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit and adequate airflow to remove excess moisture from the tubers.
A mother from Altoona, Pennsylvania reports Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound saved her baby after multiple infant deaths. She states six other children died early, then her next baby survived four months, and she credits the remedy with improving health. She sends a photo and consents to share the letter.
A humorous court exchange features a Pennsylvania lawyer arguing for a Hungarian client and a judge joking about nationality. An advertisement promotes Cole’s Carbolicative cream claiming rapid relief for burning skin and itching with prices 80c and 60c and 3c for a sample package.
In a briefExchange a father urges his daughter Dorothy to throw her doll on the bed and hurry, while she answers with a playful sentence about her mother. The Boston Transcript notes the scene as a light domestic moment.
A dense fog contains droplets ranging from twenty thousand to one million per double inch, depending on droplet size.
A traveling fair and village fete drew farmers and tradesmen to a small town. A shopman bought confetti in the city and wired his wife to watch for it. She replied asking how to cook the confetti, creating a humorous miscommunication.
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