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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
6
The article by William A. Radford describes a practical low cost one story plus attic home with three lower rooms a large living area 23 by 13 feet a dining room with bay window and a brick foundation stucco exterior. It highlights simplicity economy and strong build quality with flexible sleeping porch options and space saving closets.
A writer explains that a crab does not grow its shell. When crowded, the crab molts inside its shell by pushing out. after a short rest its claws legs and feelers are drawn out and the animal appears naked and vulnerable. After months a new shell forms and the crab is larger and armored again.
Bassett and Robinson visit Ta coma to see their girl. In a dim veranda corner her brother asks if army or navy is present. Bassett replies the marines have landed and have the situation well in hand.
An Emerson School sixth grade pupil struggled with the word foregoing while using going in sentences. He finally wrote a sentence about a boy who ate an apple foregoing to bed, illustrating the lesson with a humorous miscue.
In Luck, a Turkish cook has just joined the staff. She says she will stay long enough to learn the language of the place, a notable cultural detail reflecting adaptation and hospitality.
A terse dialogue fragment shows a character asking about parental presence and then about a sister who is not in. The exchange hints at family relations and a tense moment as one person notes the sister expects someone else.
The article outlines methods to remove fence-row weeds and garden trash after harvest. It recommends mowing twice yearly to kill perennials, using waste oil to destroy weeds, covering with soil or tar paper, and rotating soil-improving crops like crimson clover winter grains and manures. It stresses cleaning waste places to prevent pest and disease buildup for the next season.
The text argues hens thrive with a varied diet and clean, sanitary conditions. It condemns confining poultry in small quarters and feeding in dirty areas as impractical and counterproductive.
A short recommendation urges sowing a patch of rye near the poultry house to provide green forage for fowls. The rye will yield quality feed in winter when other greens are gone.
The Brahmas, a large family of birds, are famed as winter layers producing dark shelled eggs. Roasters praise their reliability and flavor, claiming they cannot be excelled for hearty winter meals.
Fall offers prime time to implement the contemplated plan for improving home grounds. The season provides favorable weather for landscaping and upgrades, aligning with project goals and timelines.
A common error in sow nutrition is feeding a ration composed wholly or largely of corn.
Chestnut and eastern white cedar supply most eastern pole timber. Poles must be second-growth, properly sized, butt cut, squared ends, straight, well proportioned, peeled, knots trimmed. Inspect for crookedness, rot, checks. Length classes set top and basal girths. 40 foot poles in a 24 by 48 inch range. USDA bulletin 1210 offers guidance on measuring and marketing farm timber.
The article describes underground storage boxes or barrels with movable lids for storing beets carrots and turnips in areas with mild winters. It notes protection with leaves straw or manure the need for dry well drained sites and the advantage of cleaner easier access and low cost.
Properly balancel d rations fed to the farm flock of mature pullets should spur production to an average of a dozen eggs for each pullet for each of the four winter months November December January and February.
In fall weather, homeowners plan to fix barn doors that won’t shut and replace glass in windows broken over the summer, restoring security and comfort.
A hive of bees is hailed as more reliable than the best hired man, working tirelessly for you even when you are away or asleep. The excerpt praises bees for constant labor and loyalty beyond human help.
A short agricultural notice urges eradicating all weeds on the property to stop spread. It warns that a single weed can scatter thousands of seeds and quickly multiply into many plants.
A historical note explains that proven cows yield profit, while larger numbers of poor cows in a herd increase overall losses. The passage emphasizes the impact of animal quality on financial outcomes for a farming operation.
A man named Grampson speaks on controlling violent thoughts toward a dancer. He claims he suppresses impulses by snorting to appear as if clearing his throat, keeping others unaware of his inner turmoil.
A satirical exchange questions a flawless candidate and a voter stance. A campaigner extols a perfect man while Miss Cayenne doubts such a person exists. The dialogue shifts to love, vanity, and maintaining resolve when fame appears, urging continued effort.
The excerpt presents a sharp exchange on fame and legacy. A melancholic citizen questions fame ending with death while Senator Sorghum quips that posthumous renown often hinges on someone exploiting the deceased as an advertisement for a business.
Senator Sorg hum says the campaign focuses on education and reveals constituents' letters suggest he is seen as lacking knowledge of A, B, and policies. He notes ongoing outreach aims to clarify positions.
On the first day a new principal starts and on the second day the old one meets ten year old Ted who says he hasn’t learned enough about her yet to form an opinion.
In a humorous barometer of golf banter Mr. Godspur balks at harming Wapples. He would not try to dissuade him if Wapples wanted to fly, and a quip about a husband’s golf game follows, noting that a bad disposition would make his game awful.
A reflective note on men's urge for fame and rapid ascent, contrasted with the steadier climb through rounds of effort. The piece casts ambition as common yet insufficient without sustained work and perseverance.
A humorous exchange features Bill the Burg noting a vow to quit drinking when seeking the chair. An electrician quips that the man will now take big juice over a wire instead of through a straw.
Mr Pendigogle admits he abandoned multiple spelling options to save time. He notes that choosing among variants slowed progress and now favors a straightforward approach to reduce delays.
A rough exchange in Clingon Gulch questions weapon laws and fear of being mistaken for a movie star. One character doubts locals will arm themselves or wear hats amid vigilante style talk.
A conversation shows Mrs Frisher planning an evening at the theater based on her daughter's recommendation. The exchange reveals confidence in the daughter’s judgment and propriety of the choice.
A wry line recalls a traffic stop where a husband jokes that the officer missed his wife in the back seat and faced a sharp retort from her about the encounter. The vignette hinges on misperception and humor inside a car.
A child describes how a mother reacts to a new present and asks what a mamma does when she receives a nice gift. The dialogue shifts to a child’s response about following a father and his late nights.
A brief exchange shows a laundry worker recalling how a good preacher's influence stays with him. The speaker notes the preacher’s habit of bringing new insights home, highlighting personal growth sparked by the preacher's words.
A Basuto girl’s marriage is arranged via lobola where the groom pays cattle and sheep to the father. The wedding occurs at a church with a European style ceremony, then celebrations at the bride’s father’s farm with slaughtered sheep, beer, and Basuto dances. The article notes shifts away from older customs toward more modern practices.
The Brockton Enterprise reports on Bill a lighthouse keeper at Cape Cod who sought solitude but found constant company guiding numerous young women up the lighthouse stairs. Once a railroad conductor he describes a life transformed by duty and public visits to a once quiet post near Provincetown.
Fire destroys the Mord store in Iayan Duxbury Massachusetts a famous early department store built in 1826 by Nathaniel Mord & Sons. The wooden building housed priceless relics once linked to Daniel Webster including his saddle hats and coat. Estimated property loss about 30600 with heirloom value incalculable.
The ASTM corrosion committee reports five year tests in Pittsburgh on uncoated metal sheeting show copper-bearing metal resists rust far better than non copper-bearing metal of similar composition. The findings suggest a future rise in copper bearing metals for atmospheric exposure. Additional nationwide tests are ongoing with a final report expected soon.
A humorous dialogue depicts a mother scolding Tommy for an unwashed face while Tommy insists it felt clean, highlighting a child's literal view of self-care as his mother frets over appearance. The exchange ends with Tommy's surprised concern about his reflection.
A Beltsville Maryland government loft pigeon carried Mayor Thompson of Chicago’s message to President Harding in 16 hours breaking all former records for such dispatches. The feat underscores rapid communication between city leadership and the White House during the period.
To feed a projected population of 150 million by 1950, experts estimate 243 million acres of improved farmland must be added to the United States agricultural base.
The reader recalls a child named Billy and family on a tour of western sites. A quoted line mentions Longfellow and a farewell verse about a mule and parting from parents.
An advertisement promotes Diamonds Dyes as a simple home dyeing solution. It claims the product can color a wide range of fabrics from coats and dresses to curtains and hangings. The copy guarantees no straw, spot, fade, or run and assures even first time users can achieve rich, lasting results.
In a late dinner scene, Mrs Smith accuses her husband of hiding a sword and gifting elgar items misread as gifts. The husband deflects claiming a hat box of gloves cost him much, while guests depart in confusion and Mary calms the moment.
A fragment from the Bsyd ney Bulletin shows a man recalling a kiss with tobacco scent and an exchange about a woman who smokes. The readable text hints at social tension over smoking in relationships.
A reader notes a family thrift pattern with Jack saving over 2000 dollars from a 100000 gift from his grandfather in the prior year, illustrating prudent money habits across generations.
A clipped line from Wayside Tales asks about a mysterious she in a playful vent. The dialogue hints at jealousy and curiosity without providing clear context or names.
A clipped comic exchange mocks gendered vanity and reform ideals. A remark on women’s appearance shifts to a quip on artificial standards, while a quip about missionary work critiques male reform. The piece notes doctors as a quirky ward-healing type in a satirical tone.
A fragmentary narrative describes a fenderfoot arriving in wild lands seeking a Munch foreman for a job. He asks about a Gull fellow with a dark beard in a village and mentions ropes and a prior day. The text is incomplete and cryptic.
A реклам style claim touts Cutburn Soap as boosting shaving efficiency and skin purity. It markets all in one use for shaving bathing and shampoo, promising no mugging or germs and daily benefits.
A Moscow Pravda account recounts a brutal process of making a bread substitute from crushed grain and water. The improvised mass is dried, ground, and baked, producing a green indigestible product. Eating it causes swelling and worms, leading to death in severe cases.
A garbled excerpt shows a personal line referencing a wife and devotion, with unclear names and syntax. The legible elements emphasize affection and a pledge, but the overall meaning remains obscured.
Washington Star notes a weather forecaster who predicts a severe winter, citing a cautious outlook and the tendency to forecast based on pattern and data despite uncertainty.
A quirky mix of cryptic phrases notes a saying about men and wives and a remark on silence in court. The text also mentions engines seen flying at a height noted as 0,000 feet in a peculiar, possibly erroneous claim.
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