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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
10
mcatee describes duck food plants frogbit eel grass musk grass water elm and watercress. frogbit seeds attract ducks. eel grass brant prefer it. musk grass provides large stomach contents. water elm and watercress offer valuable forage in wet habitats across the U S.
The article notes watercress grows across the United States in cool, current streams and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It cites Thalia as a promising wild-duck food in Florida with abundant seeds and large leaves, native from Florida to Texas and possibly as far north as Missouri and South Carolina.
Facts span global production, finance and science from 1913 to 1914. Pennsylvania coal output tops U S figures of 15 years earlier. Russian savings soar after vodka crackdown. California wine ships to New York in a tank steamer. women’s patents in the U K cover dress nursing mechanical and more. New Hampshire cemetery uses bedrock arches for gravestones. an electric instrument detects one part in 200 million. flying fish defies true flight. Aztec emeralds linked to Spain’s royal collection. Rev William Haupt pursues a Kansas Episcopal history while serving as rector in Independence Kan.
A law office attic cleanout in Wilmington uncovered a book of records showing the Wilmington social library organized December 31, 1795 with a constitution by laws and subscriber list. The relic was given to the Pette Memorial library. Entries note fines for tallow on books, binding damage, turning leaves, and finger marks, with the latest revenue date October 4, 1813.
A thoughtful man recalls childhood dreams of becoming a circus clown. He notes that clowns are poorly paid and now prefers to be a successful moving picture comedian.
The article highlights Ontario's vast resources and education system with 6 942 free public schools. It notes Ontario's leading role in agriculture manufacturing and mining, its strong lumber industry, and the province's wealth in fur trade with sea otter sable and silver fox valued by size. It also projects Russia’s population growth to 600 million by century end.
The article outlines three core hog-raising essentials clean food pure water and dry sleeping areas. It emphasizes feeding cleanly avoiding ground contamination and excrement water quality spring or well water and keeping feed floors clean to maximize gain and profits. It also covers sow management breeding selection and market timing focusing on 200 to 250 pound pigs as optimal targets.
Farmers are urged to apply a spray to cattle to deter nuisance insects. While many methods exist, kerosene emulsion remains the most reliable for milking time. A US Department of Agriculture recipe calls for soap dissolving in hot water, then kerosene added and emulsified, diluted with water, and applied as spray or wash.
An old farming note explains water glass as the best egg preservation method. It suggests buying water glass under a dollar per gallon, using a five to ten gallon earthenware jar, and keeping eggs fresh by adding daily and ensuring none are cracked. Store in a cool cellar with waterproof cover, submerge eggs two inches below the liquid, and use one part water glass to ten parts water.
Lilian Young in Washington Star discusses Paris fashion patterns for versatile dresses. The piece praises plain soft taffetas and silk fabrics, detailing jacket and peplum styles, skirt trimmings, and fit guidance to flatter various figures for afternoon, call, and theater wear.
The text extols pineapple juice as a superior tonic against indigestion and aging while praising sour milk as a wholesome staple in mid Europe. It mentions a dubious American official endorsing these drinks and compares sour milk to tea junket with practical serving tips.
R M Wasnburn explains that some cows resist milking due to weak hands or natural stiffness. Oil the teat to soften the skin and milk with force to improve milking. In rare cases a lance like knife may cut the tissue but risks permanent damage and soreness if misused.
The hogs digest roughage poorly and corn silage is not typically a satisfactory feed. Some readers report good results with silage, especially legume silage, in winter rations for brood sows, provided moldy silage is avoided and other feeds are sufficient.
The article notes yearling and two year old hens lay few eggs in fall due to molting. Feeds used for energy and life maintenance also support growing a new coat of feathers.
The note argues that cheap shipping crates cause eggs to break during transit and suggests paying five cents more for a sturdier crate to prevent loss of eggs worth half a dollar.
Draft colts should be fed to maintain fatness from the start. The guidance emphasizes keeping young horses well nourished to support robust growth and future performance.
Repairing and upgrading stable floors to be sound and solid saves money by reducing injuries risk to horses. Prevents costly breakdowns and lameness from weak flooring and unstable footing.
The first cross of a good high class ram on an inferior flock of ewes yields lambs of markedly better type and quality.
The article argues that signs in choosing a cow are unreliable while objective measures like the scales and the Babcock test remain dependable, guiding selections with consistent results.
A woman reports weight loss by a diet of lettuce, dry toast, and minced beef. A girl seeks better complexion with onion soup and onions. Others try deep breathing at open windows, shower baths with salt rub, or kitchen physics like barley and lemon water and a light cream glue mixture.
The article argues that many American women overlook fabric quality in favor of color trends and price. It urges appreciation for better materials and personal style, noting that simple outfits with fine fabric yield refined effect amid diverse this year's fashions.
Charming white serge frock for young children features a sailor style with a French touch. It includes a roomy blouse with a silk collar, blue taf feta trimming on sleeves and blouse, and a short gathered skirt edged with blue silk.
A dainty hat sachet idea uses a small round pad of cotton baked with the wearer’s perfume. The sachet is covered in natural colored linen cross stitched simply. It aims to keep a pleasant scent private while avoiding overpowering others.
A fragment notes an opportunity to select a garment suited for the reader, indicating a focus on wardrobe options and personal preference without additional context or names.
The article describes making tiny crochet baskets from cotton and chiffon, with pink chiffon roses on top and a ribbon bow concealing a gilt safety pin. These miniature baskets attach to garments or lingerie and serve as charming bride-to-be gifts.
A fragmentary line imagines a humorous training camp where henpecked husbands would learn self defense. The odd suggestion opens a playful caricature of domestic life and mock martial schooling.
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