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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1913
Page
7
An article explains building a false mantle and doorway fireplace to stage Santa Claus entering through a chimney. It offers a compact plan using a packing case, mantel frame, and bricklike papering, suitable for classrooms or homes with minimal materials.
Mrs Andrew Lang recalls a French chateau window bearing Henry IVs scratch inscription. A guide tended the pane for forty years until an Englishman stole the glass. A matching piece was fixed, and the guide read aloud as visitors watched, the keeper pocketing a hefty tip.
A settler near Vancouver Island observes a large flock of seagulls fight a giant clam on a north beach. One gull is trapped in a vise like clamp of eight inch shells before the hunter pries it free. The gull escapes and returns with its mates to inspect the bizarre trap.
Winter garden tasks continue as frost arrives. Mulch asparagus and rhubarb to resume growth earlier next spring. Use cold frames with sun, loose soil, and manure to start lettuce and radishes in fall. Store seeds in weed-free soil and burn to sterilize.
Velvet and velveteen fabrics surge in fashion with black and white fox trims and gray tones in tailored and one piece frocks. Deep colors including raven blue, hunter green, purples, browns, and taupe appear in street and afternoon styles, some with fur trims and self tone braids.
An instructional piece from Colorado Agricultural College explains a water measurement method to determine concrete mix proportions. It shows calculating cement to sand as 1 to 3 and sand to gravel as 3 to 5, yielding a total mix of 1 part cement 3 parts sand 5 parts broken stone.
Agricultural note explains spraying acre coverage with a hundred pound sack of granulated iron sulphate mixed in water to make a non poisonous solution. Apply on clear days to eradicate mustard and other weeds while plants are in early leaf stage.
Paris influenced millinery pivots to small hats with velvet, silk foundations, and tight silhouettes. Black remains dominant with scarlet blue and orange trim. one style features a chestnut brown brim worn low with pale yellow, while ribbons and velvet accents define the season. Brevity and bright hues accent outfits at fashionable venues.
A busy mother adapts a porch hammock into a safe elevated baby crib and a suspended hammock bed over her own bed. The improvised setups use steel chains and braced canvas to keep the baby from rolling out while preserving air flow. The hammock's sway is gentler than a cradle and soothing for the infant.
Fichus with long sashes fall down the back and fasten at the waistband with two buckles. Muslin dresses show velvety skirt frills and lace or velvet trims. Chiffon fichus cross and drape in back to resemble panniers. Short woolen travel coats with patent leather belts replace long cloaks.
Farmers warned that sour food can rapidly kill young chicks. The notice urges poultry keepers to remove or avert access to spoiled feed to prevent heavy losses during the season.
Gasoline and oil aid plowing but alfalfa roots reach far deeper, supplying nitrogen and humus. The crop works continuously, requires no fuel or heavy equipment, and yields fertile soil, making it a valuable long term investment before rotating to other crops.
A teaching or office worker can prevent shinny wear on serge skirts by applying a thin rough leather patch to chair seats to stop rubbing during seating and rising. If the skirt shines, rubbing with fine sandpaper or emery paper restores the texture without damage.
The breeder prioritizes the largest and most well built sows for breeding. These sows are chosen for quality and potential higher selling value, as they typically bring more dollars.
Success with grave culture requires selecting a variety adapted to the locality where it is planted.
A concise note urges farmers to assess this year’s energy and effort, value received, and to plan more judiciously for the next season if results did not satisfy expectations. The emphasis is on practical adjustments and smarter planning for improved outcomes.
A period dress item notes a gown with a Magyar empire bodice of lawn embroidery. It describes beaded neck and sleeve trim, lace and ribbon edging, and a beaded band joining bodice to the lower gown. Materials listed include fabric, embroidery, heading, ribbons, and face fabric amounts.
Small colored satin corsage sachets come in pink blue or lavender. They are placed in real clung lace cases and fastened with removable ribbons, designed to be worn beneath the wartime veiling.
Clean feed avoids dirt and weed seeds by sieving grain before feeding. Shake the grain in a sieve to remove dust and smut, optionally washing in water, then feed from cleaner boxes for healthier horses.
The Dutch boys play suit for ages one to five features a back-fastening waist in one piece, full hip trousers, and front patch pockets. Available in Turkey red with dark blue trousers or in tan and brown and white shades, the design lets girls play freely while protecting arms and legs and reducing stocking wear.
A refined fashion note describes a hint of satin added to wet and lace afternoon dresses, signaling a trend toward subtle luxury in mid afternoon attire.
Pannier purses hang from a belt by a leather chatelaine reaching the left hip edge. The oblong bag matches the chatelaine, uses a side flap instead of a wide top opening, and frees the hands from coins vanity cases and handkerchiefs while leaving room for other items.
A playful dialogue excerpt features a conversation about drawing fine distinctions and a humorous moment with a family returning home. The children recount meeting Ruby and Derek at a bank, while the mother questions whom they knew.
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