16 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
1
The article argues thrift is learned discipline, not genius, and that saving small amounts daily leads to lasting financial security. It contrasts natural money making with inconsistent thrift and urges steadfast, prudent habits to avoid poverty and secure modest, lasting success.
Pennsylvania agriculture officials report boiled and rolled oats emerging as the best performing and cheapest feed option for poultry this year. Soaking oats for 42 hours and feeding warm, not hot, yields strong growth and laying, with White Leghorns fed twice daily and older birds once daily to avoid over fattening.
In Argentina a forest region is estimated to contain at least one million pines large enough for profitable lumbering. Inventors announce a patent for adjustable hangers to compensate for warped barn doors. A garage jack lifts cars automatically to clear the floor. The Siamese musical scale divides the octave into seven equal steps learned by ear.
The prime minister is named by the reigning sovereign based on the party winning the polls. The sovereign appoints the PM to form a cabinet and run the government, with party confidence from the House of Commons ensuring tenure. The prime minister selects cabinet colleagues, and resignation dissolves the ministry.
A note on steady progress toward a quiet aircraft propulsion and propeller. The passage includes a quotation about generosity by Jenny Taylor, a statement from the Glasgow Evening Times about a monthly holiday, and an optimistic thought about the first discovery of tobacco by an unnamed author.
An analysis of autumn leaves shows red color arises from higher sugar and lower starch as days grow chilly. In evergreens like holly and ivy sugars convert to starch in spring, while red pigments form from tannic compounds with sugar under sunny, cool conditions.
The Charleston News and Courier argues that recreation and relaxation are necessary for all people to manage life’s burdens. It notes that continuous work and unrelenting responsibility erode happiness and urges taking breathing spells to regain purpose and control amid hard duties.
An American writer notes the central longitudinal line crosses Kansas near Topeka and critiques the term middle West as a dated label. He argues the eastern side holds the true East while the western side holds the true West, and the middle term now serves as an indefinable regional catchall.
A composite of quips and banter features in quick dialog lines. Characters discuss a deceitful car sale. Uncertain names appear in short exchanges about manners and habits. The tone is light and anecdotal with sly humor.
The article warns that tartar buildup damages gums, causes bleeding, and can lead to pus around tooth roots. It claims swallowed pus may cause diseases, urging readers to keep teeth clean with eye assistance for monitoring.
Japan speeds up sheep raising to avert wool shortage from the war. The Chosen government has incorporated 46000 dollars in the 1919 budget to boost this industry.
The article argues humans cannot digest rock minerals and must obtain elements from fresh fruits and vegetables as cooking destroys chemical synthesis with albumin. It cites M. Dd Tilden and notes more than 7,000 pounds of pure gold are needed annually to supply wedding rings for English brides.
Humorous vignettes and a short wedding delay anecdote unfold in light hearted sketches. A burglar tale introduces a watchdog alarm gag while wordplay lines and dialect quips punctuate the page. Uncle Eben's folksy mispronunciations close the snippets.
A writer notes that setbacks accompany high ambitions and that perseverance matters. Discouragement threatens happiness, but earnest effort can overcome both spiritual and worldly aims, as people tend to hide their disappointments behind appearances of success.
Popular Mechanics notes Siberia holds rich mineral wealth across its eastern half from gold and silver to graphite and salt. Ussuri region near Vladivostok has gold widespread, but development is limited by lack of enterprise and facilities.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania police seek a husky thief who stole 500 feet of brick paving. A New York inventor touts a combined electric and sand bath for treating certain uses. Peru plans a school to teach arts sciences and agriculture in Iquitos. A dry battery powered ceiling light designed for use where current is unavailable is announced.
Bureau of Standards tests show all paint coatings have some fire retardant action but none offer strong protection. Samples damaged after brief flame exposure. Sodium salicylate and whitewash rank higher due to low cost and compatibility, but no post erection treatment can be relied on for effective fire protection. Use usual fire precautions regardless.
A quotation attributed to Gavour notes the speaker’s claim of discovering the art of deceiving diplomats. He asserts he speaks truth and doubts others will believe him. The fragment hints at mistrust and political intrigue.
An English inventor creates motor revolution meters to help aviators estimate speed and distance traveled by aircraft. The device aims to provide pilots with a practical tool for navigation and fuel planning during flights.
A quirky Chicago column blends a joke on gravity with family news and literary quips. It notes a new fatherhood, mentions Hewitt poets born not made, and teases public reaction to twin arrivals.
Twilight is the sky’s diffused illumination after sunset and before sunrise caused by dust and water vapor reflections. Dawn starts before sunrise. both end and begin when the sun is about 18 degrees below the horizon, with duration varying by latitude and season.
A narrative on the uncharted eastern Panama wilderness near the canal corridor. Describes vast primeval forest, towering ceibas, fern understory, and diverse wildlife from quail and toucins to tapirs and peccaries. Highlights dangers like malaria and getting lost.
A poem from Woman's Home Companion highlights Elsie Duncan Yale noting that despite a full daily routine from dawn to night including cooking cleaning laundry mending cooking again helping with homework and caring for children the census lists her as having no occupation. The piece satirizes gender roles and the invisibility of domestic labor.
The clipping offers a mix of poetic musings on the deep blue sky and nature, plus several honey based recipes and dessert ideas. It includes instructions for honey loaf, layered cakes with honey filling, honey cookies, pumpkin and honey fillings, and a lemon honey dressing, concluding with an inexpensive apricot dessert served with bananas and cream.
A reflection on how morale depends on attitude and discipline. Courage misapplied harms the self and others, while proper morale keeps a person within limits and able to meet life problems. With the right outlook, one can prevail despite difficult circumstances.
A reflective comment argues that if people could view themselves through others eyes they would spend less on photographers. The piece suggests a desire for mutual perception to align self-image with external view, reducing the need for professional portraits.
The article states the empire boasted the largest territory with a total area of 13,123,712 square miles at the war's start, broken down by regions including Europe Asia North America Central America the West Indies South America and Australasia. It mentions a new steam meter device for industrial plants to measure steam usage and curb waste.
A discussion extols the value of direct observation over secondhand knowledge. Citing Waterloo and Napoleon, the piece argues firsthand information plus horse sense helps, while trusted guides can fail and lead to costly outcomes.
A description of a Elizabethan Buckingham manor with a twisted chimney slated for sale. Auctioneers claim the chimney's construction secret is lost, noting only Hampton Court has a similar but less perfect example. The piece also references Turner’s prolific output of about 21 000 artworks.
The term grass widow traces to an eleventh century Canon that ordered widows to wait a year under protection before remarriage. It later referred to unmarried mothers in Sir Thomas More era and to wives of absent men, with US gold rush usage describing men boarding wives until they could establish a home.
Allen ate green apples and suffered stomach cramps. He stopped at a neighbor's on an errand but had to cross a stump to ease the pain. On return he was asked to explain the delay and claimed engine trouble caused the lateness.
A teacher discusses the largest dam in the world with students, noting the striking claim. The remark about swearing in Russian adds a humorous aside to the dialogue.
The remarks reflect a light exchange about doing the square thing as applause rises for a figure praised by a crowd.
In a World War I field scene near a French village a US unit attempts a retreat drill. The company commander sternly calls for reports while the corporal reveals only three men in the front rank, humorously noting a missing soldier named Shorty Meggs buried in a mud hole.
The piece notes the loss of the familiar aroma signaling canning time as living costs rise. It laments that few will buy mustard pickles or tomato relish and jelly, preferring coal for the winter when choices are scarce.
A fragment notes a character asking about near-beer and claiming his wife cannot smell it. The lines suggest moral tension and a nod to Goldsmith and a saying about cradle price and hush, implying social restraint or virtue amid drink.
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