02 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
1
A fox counsels Madam Mouse to plant mischief with Dog and Puss to drive out the farmer's cat. The plan backfires, ending with Puss exiled and the fox left to face continued risk, while Madam Mouse retires to a life of plenty. The tale closes with a proverb about courtship danger.
A diner explains an argument over pace and digestion after a meal with a friend at a restaurant. The plan to tip a small amount to avoid trouble leads to lingering tension and a late bowl of water washed by the waiter, but the waiter never returns.
The author argues that if everyone loved their enemies there would be no conflict yet acknowledges real-world failures to embrace such ideal. The piece reflects on human nature and the tension between mercy and self preservation.
The article advises choosing shoes that fit the foot to avoid deformities. It warns against sharp pointed shoes and heels over 1.5 inches, and suggests English walking boots for daytime and Cuban or French heels for evenings. It recommends nightly hot water baths and open sandals indoors with stockings for foot comfort.
An old sponge soaked in water receives a mixture of cress mustard rape wheat and grass seeds. Suspend the sponge in a warm window and keep it moist. Within a week or two the sponge sprouts a dense foliage mass.
A narrative scene shows a couple discussing a burned or easily displaced chimney and a plan to rebuild, followed by a shift to a tax question about owning a farm on the Serbia Bulgaria border and receiving a bill. The dialogue hints at whimsy and irony in rural life.
Federal officials urge shippers to mark contents by weight or measure on fruit and vegetable packages shipped across state lines. Exemptions apply to certain produce now with no current requirement, but inspectors will check compliance. Copies of Item 253 on labeling are available from the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington D C.
William Stuart of Weber Idaho, fourteen, won first prize at the Idaho state fair with a Poland China pig he bought for 17.50. The pig earned a 175 free trip to the International Stock Show and ahead of swine breeders statewide. The feat illustrates the impact of agricultural extension and pig club work on youth and farming communities.
In pruning surplus stock, only the very best should be retained as a foundation for the future. It is never policy to breed from culls.
The article cautions that relying on a single trait is unsafe and recommends using a combination of several characteristics to assess flock health. Lice and mites are common problems that harm the flock and affect comfort of the animals.
Artificial lighting boosts the hen's winter environment and extends time for exercise and eating. Ward asphaltum covering effectively seals tree wounds when applied warm.
Spraying with arsenate of lead will control potato bugs and beetles. A solution of one pound arsenate of lead to ten gallons of water with a splash of laundry soap helps the leaves. Dust cucumber muskmelon and squash beetles with all stacked lime and lead arsenate powder. Black Leaf 40 is used for various plant issues and should be purchased with directions. Prompt action and annual spraying or other methods are essential as every plant may be affected at times.
Protect woods from fire. A single match can destroy a million trees and a mill on timber pays no wages. Do not use lighted matches or careless fires near brush or camps. If a fire is found, extinguish it or seek help. Are you practicing fire prevention and forest protection?
United States Department of Agriculture specialists note oats receive less focus than corn and wheat in crop acreage and value. This leads to often unsatisfactory yields and occasional unprofitability in oat production.
A call to conserve vegetable seeds emphasizes preserving as much seed as possible this year. The writer notes it is generally not difficult to achieve this and urges proactive planning to protect seed stocks.
The article highlights large yields of sweet potatoes on sandy loam soils and their good keeping qualities as reasons for consideration. It also discusses persistency in milking, noting it is influenced by the length of the first milking period, and advises keeping the heifer milking nearly the full year.
Practical advice for shippers to improve conditions by learning business practices and gaining knowledge of how produce moves to market. The guidance emphasizes familiarization with trade processes and market handling.
Paris turns to tailored suits and Lanvin outfits as dominant fashion forces. Actresses wear Lanvin gowns with hip extended skirts while Redfern and Worth keep lines dignified. Organdie over black taffeta and rose appliques enhance summer styles.
Fashion notes foretell fall favorites with very deep cuffs and high choker collars in coats halfway to the knee. Warm taupe rust greens and browns color a range of dresses while red leather roses girdle a dark blue silk gown. Turbans in contrasting fabrics and gingham parasols set the season's tone.
Fashion notes say filet lace peaks in popularity while Irish crochet and very wide silk laces gain favor for blouses and other garments, bringing a stylish update to wardrobe parlors.
An opinion exchange contrasts horror at trial marriage with defense of its novelty. Participants debate whether marriage should be tested or treated as permanent, with comments about long acquaintance and enduring commitment.
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