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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1913
Page
5
A reflective essay recalls childhood Thanksgiving programs with poems about pumpkins pies and Proclamations. The narrator recounts the terror of public speaking the spectacle of Thanksgiving attire and the evolving meaning of the holiday from school entertainments to family gatherings and home cooking.
A Lower Broadway show features a lavish collection of imported frocks with gowns by top French designers. The display highlights velvet and fur, chiffons and lace, rich embroideries, and metallics, signaling a season of exceptional beauty and extravagance.
A major league player paid $600.05 for a single drink during the 1918 season. Despite a pledge to avoid alcohol for a season bonus of $600, he briefly slipped from the water wagon by visiting a saloon. Wise club manager imposed the full penalty, denying both bonus and drink cost.
A writer lambasts excessive use of the frying pan as a social influence. He argues canned goods and home meals drive families apart, mocking outdoor life and blaming the grease rather than the pan itself for social ills.
A wry exchange notes a hostess with a bright demeanor that underpins her popular rule. The contrast suggests a paradox where cheerfulness reinforces leadership and social authority through charm and public warmth.
Bloomington Pantagraph praises Farmers reading Wordsworth Whittier Longfellow and Coleridge noting no man or woman so should read more understandingly and with pleasure the word pictures of country life from these poets.
The fall textiles offer a rich selection from soft muted colors to new materials. Kittens ear cloth and peluche de laine appear beside drap de nymphe and chenille with rich luster. Even stiff brocade is transformed into pliable drapery with royal color schemes of gold and claret.
Instructions describe making decorative slippers trims with doubled chiffon strips folded into rosettes and satin roses. Create two rosettes if satin roses are unfamiliar, join them, and add bright crystal beads for centers and bead edging. Glass beads are preferred, with gold or silver as alternatives.
The article outlines a three piece case for opera glasses using strong materials like corded silk or art serge. It describes lining with contrasting soft silk, hidden seams with silk cord, a flap fastened by buttons or snap fasteners, and a wrist loop sewn into the sides. Color suggestions include dark green silk with lighter satin lining and gold ribbon and cord.
A European returnee notes moire as the most popular bag color, aligning with black dresses and millinery. Demand for moire silk strains markets as mills run overtime, offering original bag shapes with metal motifs or cord and moire ribbon, often accented by hand embroidery or colored beads.
A description of flaring wired tunics in new evening gowns highlights shaded net fabrics with bead embroidery. An imported black gown features a wired black net tunic edged in jet and decorated with crystal bead orchid motifs, with similar embroidery on the bodice and a round draped satin skirt.
A description of neckwear designs featuring a ribbon band with fur edging fastened at the left, paired with flat bows and fur trim. It notes fichus draped over embroidered net or chiffon, with wide velvet throat bands and fichu jabot finishes for varied styles.
The Medici collar gains strong popular favor and is expected to remain a vogue item through the upcoming fall and winter seasons. It is described as a stylish and versatile accessory appealing to a wide audience.
The article lists furs used for children such as white tiber ermine erminette pony squirrel cony silver cony blue and natural bear white fox gray fox natural lynx leopard and civet cat. Styles include small scarves and medium muff shapes in plain and fancy designs.
W A Cochel of Kangas Agricultural College argues against using top mares for mule breeding and favors lighter, rugged mares with strong hooves. He notes mules fatten best in small lots, handle poorly in large pens, and are safer with hired help. Mules often outvalue horses and endure heavy work longer with less risk.
The author argues for superior breeding stock and selective culling to improve flocks. He warns against long hoofs and toothless ewes, urges targeting short legged stock with straight backs, and promotes selling wool in a rising market while using public markets to bypass middlemen.
The text notes that old stoves called mammals served as incubators in ancient Egypt. It also states that long before the French Revolution Paris markets used incubator chickens, attributed to an invention in France in 1777.
The letter discusses pig care and feeding strategies to maximize profits. It notes soaking corn increases feeding value, adding green cornstalks can improve relish but not as a staple, and record keeping is essential for breeding programs. It also mentions using a sprayer and proper killers as farm essentials.
A writer in an exchange suggests coloring butter to fit consumer demand. After salting, butter rests to dissolve salt, then is worked again and formed into prints or molds. The pound print is preferred, though some customers request jars or other molds.
The article stresses comfort for fowls year round as the secret to success. It cites neglect as the main cause of failure and cites examples such as irregular feeding and insufficient water, noting that poor caretaking in cold or stormy weather leads to starving hens while owners expect good results.
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