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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1915
Page
10
An extended guide explains how consumers can understand beef cuts by lean fat and bone content, compare prices, and select shops. It urges shopping in person, asking butchers for alternatives, and planning portions to save money and improve meal quality.
A varied roundup notes a hand held sundial accurate across latitudes, salt water preserves rubber tubing, Costa Rica locust swarms broken by cannon and sand, a spill proof flower vase for corsages by a French inventor, automobile dust linked to pulmonary disease in the Philippines, a noiseless alarm with a wrist strap, English wheel finishing machine, woolen burial shrouds to boost cloth manufacture, Princess Sbchakovskaya as a WWI aviator, a Brockport doorway grotto fungus with lace collar and green ball, New York inventor patents a doll shaped child muff, sheep heavy Australia and Argentina pasture claim.
The Celilo canal finished on the Oregon side of the Columbia River adds Idaho to states with a seaport. Stern wheel river steamers can now travel from the Pacific Ocean to Lewiston, Idaho, at the Snake River head of navigation, a distance of 480 miles.
Quotations emphasize motivation as the core driver of creativity and mastery. The idea recurs that inspiration fuels effort, shaping pursuits and elevating skill in art and science alike.
In addition to the compulsory education law, Florida has adopted a system of medical inspection for schoolchildren under the direction of the state board of health.
A summer visitor converses with an old farmhouse resident. The visitor asks about the old lady’s son and labels him a pedagogue. The old woman responds, noting her son taught school and did well, suggesting the role is not new to him.
Fashion observers note two sea sons of debate as American and French dressmakers clash over skirts and coats. The pull towards wider circular backs contrasts with Paris house Promet’s short wide skirts, a trend that faced public skepticism before gaining acceptance.
A veteran breeder discusses brood mares value and colt potential, detailing earnings from birth to four years, milk influence on foal quality, and the risks of using aged mares. Emphasizes sound, well bred, non worn-out mares as core to profitable horse production.
The article explains sheep fencing need not be heavy or elaborate. A woven wire fence 30 to 42 inches high with 5 to 9 horizontal wires and 16 to 20 stays per rod suffices, provided posts are spaced 14 to 16 feet. For 40 inch woven wire add one barbed wire on top, or two to deter horses and cattle as well.
To sustain clay soil fertility, add substantial vegetable matter by using all available manure and by turning under a second crop of clover or other legume. Natural clay soils lack humus and phosphorus, so supplement farm manure with phosphate fertilizer.
A method to pluck fowl uses boiling water and steam rather than scalding. Place birds on sticks over a boiling wash boiler and let the steam loosen feathers. Turn the birds to remove plumage without soaking, but do not steam too long.
An estimated 250000000 chickens and other poultry are consumed annually in the United States.
Poultry keeping is more profitable than dairying for men who prefer poultry over cows, according to a farmer quoted in a local note. The insight compares income possibilities and underscores poultry as a favored enterprise for certain producers.
The trap nest has disrupted the hen’s rest and happiness, causing concern over its impact on the farm.
Practical remedies for chick leg weakness and swelled head are outlined. Include bran in soft feed, quinine water, bone meal, charcoal, and daily green food. Swelled head from drafts is treated with turpentine and sweet oil, plus a one grain bromide of potash and quinine pill and chlorate of potash in water. Indigestion cases use middlings, charcoal in hash, and regular charcoal feed.
To lay a poultry floor start with firm earth, tamped if possible. Spread two inches of coarse sand, wet it thoroughly, then apply a three fourths inch thick concrete mix. It will endure for all purposes except vehicle driving.
Farmers advised to provide hens with road dust sifted coal ashes to wallow in during winter to maintain comfort and health. The note emphasizes preparing a dust bath to help birds cope with cold months.
Portable colony house holds about 25 hens per flock while a permanent house limits to 50 hens. The note explains suggested flock sizes for both housing types.
A brief column argues that doubting the silo’s usefulness reveals a lack of one. The piece frames the silo as essential storage, tying practical value to prudent farming and household management.
The article praises the charm of patchwork in quilts cushions and similar items to be sold at charity bazaars. It suggests creating children's covers with quilted muslin wreaths of silk or linen and decorative fruit designs in various fabrics. It notes options like brown basket motifs with oranges lemons and grapes on silk cushions and calls serge and wool foundations versatile for appliques.
Velvet and silk collars add a smart touch to street costumes. Upstanding ruches of tulle frame the face, creating exceedingly attractive accessories.
New footwear trends highlight blue glazed kid shoes with dark blue tops and patent vamps. High boots dominate the display with front and side lace options while combinations mix light brown vamps with tan uppers and blue or biscuit glazes.
Advice on maintaining delicate frocks with home methods. Wash first in plain water then rinse with water containing dissolved gum arabic. For spots use kerosene on a toothbrush, dry in shade, and fix colors with vinegar or salt in the rinse to prevent fading.
A simple guide describes making a decorative picture frame from molding for home use. It covers cutting corners with a miter box, assembling with nails, adding thin back strips, staining, fitting glass, wiring for hanging, and finishing the frame.
A blue and silver evening gown captivates with an uneven hem as a fashion statement. Cascaded side drapery adds movement and elegance to the design, drawing attention to texture and color.
Most candidates for the congressional race are effectively seeking the home town post as their primary public service target. The line between federal contests and local offices appears blurred as campaigns emphasize community ties.
The article outlines fashionable color tones like reds plums browns and greens all appearing dark and soft. It notes tan beads on tan serge suits bell sleeves marquisette paired with taffeta and India leather handbags in white black and colored. It also mentions wash dresses for little girls cotton crepe white corduroy suits for travel and close fitting coats and bodices.
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