31 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
1
A city cousin writes from the metropolis describing crowds and food, comparing urban life to rural scenes. The letter jokes about pigs and roosters at a dining table, notes wartime pork exports, and ends with affection and a request for a homey missive.
The U S Department of Agriculture and the War Department urge boys and girls clubs nationwide to collect fruit pits and nut shells to produce carbon for gas masks. Contests seek the largest, fastest collection with a minimum of 200 peach pits per member.
All registered bonds are recorded on the books of the treasury department at the time of issue in the name of the person to whom they are issued and if sold or transferred the same record should be changed. No provision is made for their conversion into coupon bonds. The first and second Liberty loan bonds are payable respectively in 25 and 80 years with interest payable semi annually.
A Dundee report notes West Perthshire residents funded a rat extermination drive costing 1479 dollars that killed 100000 rats last year. The campaign reduced damages per rat and rent-equivalent costs, prompting a continuation, with a call for American farmers to adopt similar community efforts nationwide.
The San Francisco Chronicle says platinum placers in Russia offer the world’s most profitable dredging. Recovered metal often equates to about $5 per cubic yard. Prewar there were about 25 dredges in the Urals, operating two thirds of each year, highlighting substantial potential profits.
A New York Journal of Commerce analysis argues that World War I has given women a rare chance to prove themselves in industry and potentially permanent roles alongside men. It cautions that success depends on women’s professional pride, commitment, and ongoing training to meet workplace standards.
The text contrasts the just man with the partial and the great with the small. It asserts a man should admit past wrongs as wiser today. It notes 100 Colorado Indians denied a army service are contributing by building highways along ancestral trails.
The text notes a 150 day season, 500 cubic yards per dredge daily, totaling about 1 250 000 cubic yards yearly and 70 000 to 100 000 ounces of platinum recovered annually. It states there is only one first class dredge in operation in the Urals, many vessels are antiquated, and that dredges in the Urals dig less gravel than similar operations abroad. Operating costs in the Urals are twice those in Montana, despite similar climate.
The president proclaims three new national forests under the Weeks Law. White Mountain National Forest spans about 400 000 acres in New Hampshire and Maine. Shenandoah National Forest covers around 165 000 acres in Virginia and West Virginia with Civil War trench systems. Natural Bridge National Forest sits wholly in Virginia at roughly 100 000 acres.
Advice for poultry growers to keep hens comfortable during winter and maximize egg production. Emphasizes providing a homey environment, engaging birds with litter, frequent small feedings, and appealing stimulants like onion tops, sprouted oats, and green bone to boost activity and egg output.
Locket rings hold a soldier's photo and fasten under a sealing lid. Thousands of mobilized men in the area adopt the trend as a fashionable keepsake, with gold or silver rings featuring metal or stone seals. The seal opens to reveal a tiny portrait of the soldier's mother wife or sweetheart. Wrist watches and rings are among the few jewelry items permitted in ranks.
A reader muses on the meaningfulness of names in a girls college catalogue listing many old fashioned Christian names. They argue misspellings degrade dignity and question variants like Ga Nun and U'Rell as intriguing curiosities.
A reflective poem by Edward Rowland III speaks of venturing beyond life’s door into the unknown with no material wealth or maps. It honors the guiding Father’s love and fearless steps into eternity.
A collection of humorous lines and quips spanning doctors and angina, romance misfires, a drowning rescue moment, canine war devices, and a wry take on marriage expectations, featuring witty exchanges and social satire from a bygone era.
Bananas price rise noted as food costs. A quick bake recipe uses eight small bananas peeled and scraped, orange and lemon rind, lemon juice, and honey. Bake until soft, serve directly from dish. one banana per serving.
A reflective piece argues that a woman would be unhappy chained to a faultless husband. It contends women crave what husbands cannot afford and men boast of money limits. It calls for overwhelming military aid to avoid heroic wartime actions and urges Liberty bonds to speed with American forces near the German frontier.
Remove bananas from skins and cook in agate pan until skin blackens and pulp soft. Prepare a raisin soaking syrup, then thicken with sugar corn starch butter and lemon juice. Pour hot over peeled bananas. Banana fillings for custard pie and whipped cream desserts noted.
Instructions describe removing banana peels and threads, cutting in halves lengthwise and crosswise, seasoning, battering in flour egg and crumbs, and frying. Bananas served with lemon sauce, parsley, and lemon juice. Also notes banana skins can be used for a decorative nest and that bananas in salads pair with nuts and dressing.
The Grand Army of the Republic formed in Illinois in 1866 by Dr. B I Stephenson of Springfield who was Civil War surgeon and later Librarian of Congress. The order aimed to aid veterans and preserve Union memories. The first national convention met in Indianapolis on November 20 1866, the second in Philadelphia in 1868, with later conventions held in various cities.
Northern Whig reports livestock tallies for Ireland. June 1 1916 horses total 198 900. June 1 1817 misprinted date. June 1 1917 cattle 4 970 400 sheep 3 7638 700 pigs 1 200 800. Cattle 4 903 500. sheep 8 743 000. pigs 949 700.
The article discusses Mine inte Lane's century long tea blending craft. It portrays blending as a global, almost scientific discipline shaping regional tea practice and industry standards.
The total area of the United States is 3,026,989 square miles. The five largest states are Texas 265,896 square miles California 158,297 Montana 146,997 New Mexico 122,684 and Arizona 118,956. The five smallest states are Rhode Island 248 square miles Delaware 2.87 Connecticut 4,965 New Jersey 224 and Massachusetts 8,266.
The article notes ashes from wood and other sources are rich in potash and phosphoric acid and should not be wasted. Elm oak pine and other ashes vary in content. cigar ashes are high in potash and phosphoric acid. Mixing ashes with stable manure yields a fertilizer that enriches soil, but only limited amounts per acre to avoid sulphate or iron buildup.
A humorous meditation on unusual baby names and their origins. The speaker recalls a baptism scene where an Irish godmother mishears and misnames a child, prompting reflections on what to call given names and the tradition of naming. The anecdote highlights playful misunderstandings in early naming practices.
The gold supply will be distributed only for essential needs such as dentistry jewelry and manufacturing. Gold bullion exchanges with coin or cash are resumed in a restricted way and future allocation depends on demand, mirroring sugar wheat fuel and gas conservation efforts.
Mrs Corntessel hails a letter from Josh praised for grammatical charm but her husband fears it shows a spoiled style. He once thought Josh could become a natural born dialect writer with a bright future. The dialogue centers on language and potential.
A historical record shows yearly patent activity with applications and granted patents. 1908 had 67,986 applications and 35,025 grants. From 1914 to 1917 counts rose and fell with 1917 listing 68,690 applications and 52,828 grants.
Many young London women under thirty seek "recreation" treatment as war stress causes widespread gray hair. Hairdressers report overwhelming demand and note the surge in clients, reflecting the toll of conflict on civilian life.
Annual reports show Oklahoma with 119,108 Indians on June 30, 1917, the largest state total. Arizona follows with 44,617, while Delaware has the smallest count at 5. The figures reflect state by state enrollment across Indian communities.
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