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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
6
USDA drainage guidance notes that wet soils slow warming and delay planting by seven to ten days. Drainage options include open ditches or tile, each with pros and cons, and a careful survey is needed to plan proper depth, spacing, and an effective outlet under expert supervision.
Clover producers show clover as a reliable egg producer and shell material. It provides material for eggshell formation and a high protein content, potentially replacing bran in poultry rations.
Farmers note that weeds growing in yard corners provide feed for hens and chicks. Pull up weeds and place them in pens for seeds and greens. Ensure birds have shade and clean water, protected from sun rays for comfort and health.
Farmers warned that poor foundation causes settling cracks in silos and even collapses. The note stresses choosing reliable construction to safely store feeds for cows. It also highlights potatoes as a suitable feed for dairy cattle.
Government researchers at Beltsville Maryland fed purebred Foolsteins on official tests with liberal rations. Cows produced 15 000 to 20 000 pounds of milk annually, triple to quadruple the general herd, due to richer protein intake and higher feed consumption. Experts note both better breeding and larger feed play roles.
Specialists of the USDA Bureau of Markets warn that lack of proper financial systems causes failures in co operative groups. They offer help to install good accounting for grain companies and other marketing bodies, with short courses and correspondence guidance through extension workers and prepared bulletins.
On the steamship Carolyn departing Boca Grande for New Jersey a Jamaica mess boy named B Leonard shot at crew over fried eggs. He wounded the steward Charlton, then fired at multiple men before fleeing to Staten Island. Police seek Leonard after he escaped ashore.
Anglers returning from a camping trip on the Pedernales river west of Austin report a rattlesnake feeding on perch bait. A large snake was found on the hook the morning after a perch lure was left in the water. Snake populations are said to be higher this year due to a mild winter, with moccasins common in smaller creeks and larger streams.
American farmers overlook liquid manure's value for gardens and vegetable crops. Weekly applications revive weak or stagnant plants by supplying easily assimilated nutrients, making once-dying greenery respond quickly. It is easy to provide and should be used in every garden.
Lime can be applied in fall or spring with economical benefit. Shoveling leads to wasteful uneven spread. A proven method uses reversing the spreader beater across the drive chains, then covering the apron with canvas to retain fine stone. This yields uniform distribution.
Matthew Marquard thirty and his wife Margaret twenty were brought to court on a disorderly conduct charge after an affectionate kiss in a public swimming pool in North Bergen New Jersey.
Virginia Hicks, 20, a patient at Maryland General Hospital, explained there is no place in the world for the homely girl after attempting suicide by poison. She said men care only for flashy displays and not for a self respecting homemaker, and she recounted a breakup after a dance with a prettier rival while planning marriage.
Dipping fowls in a soap solution made from one ounce of laundry soap in a gallon of water will destroy all chicken lice, though a second dip ten days later is needed to kill lice hatched from eggs not killed initially. Fertile eggs decay, and eggs keep better in hot weather when a male bird is present with the hens. If eggs are fertilized a germ starts decay.
A short guidance piece urges poultry keepers to provide ample water for hens to stay healthy and productive. It frames water as essential for eye health and overall well being, linking practical farming with sensible business practice.
During King Christian’s northern Schleswig visit a German woman commented on his looks. The king replied in German that his hearing was excellent, turning the remark into a sharp retort.
Miss Girl McDermut, a criminal court stenographer, is hailed as heroine after grabbing and holding the coat tail of Frank Segregal when he tried to jump from a window sill to escape after a murder charge. Police then beat the prisoner into submission.
A strange animal born two weeks ago near Paris, named Grandchaimps, died yesterday while being transported to Paris for exhibition at the Academy of Science. The creature had a calf body, rabbit head, pig eyes, foxes appetite, and Saint Bernard like hair weighing twelve pounds at birth.
A bullet fired during target practice struck sixteen year old Andrew Serencik in the neck as he dove from a pier in Whiting Indiana. Swimmers carried him ashore and he was rushed to a hospital for treatment.
Miss Agnes Schnapp of Jeannette, twenty two, walked onto the railroad near Jeannette station failing to hear an approaching train. As the engine neared the glare lit her, she dived between the tracks and the train passed over her. She was badly shaken but unhurt.
New Orleans report cites a convention finding that nine people die each hour in the United States from accidents. Officials from the Associations of Governmental Labor Officials of the United States and Canada discussed nationwide mortality and safety concerns during the session in the city.
A burglar on a three story building roof fled three pursuing men and leaped to the adjoining building, plunging to death. The incident occurred in Chicago as police investigate the chase and fatal fall.
Historical records show Lynn area Scouts engaging in charitable drives and disaster relief from January to December. Activities include poster campaigns, feeding birds during winter, helping fire victims, snow removal, fundraising for France, toy and book collection, and Armistice day service tasks.
American boy scouts in Japan joined a Memorial day parade amid both nations flags. The event showcased cross cultural cooperation as veterans and youths honored fallen service members.
Forester Greeley of the United States forest service commends the Boy Scouts of America for their public spirited work during Forest Protection Week. He says their efforts help preserve forests and align with other notable achievements of the Scouts.
Scouts in Macon Georgia survey city sanitation and report unsanitary conditions to health officials. Montclair Nova Scotia scouts enjoy a new shelter hall funded by scout mothers. Atlanta area scouts assist at a trade convention guiding visitors and managing booths. Chicago scouts offer job help to ex servicemen. Lynn Massachusetts and Walden Pond groups clear brush and post signs. Wisconsin Rapids scouts plant seed tinges under conservation funding. Greenville Texas troops volunteer as mosquito inspectors with health department.
A devotional piece by Reverend George E Guille discusses the biblical visit of Sheba to Solomon as a metaphor for seeking Christ. It argues Sheba sought wisdom and found in Solomon a shadow of Christ, urging readers to accept Jesus to avoid judgment. The article emphasizes faith, repentance, and the superiority of Christ’s wisdom over worldly inquiry.
A reflection on faith as a transformative force. The speaker links the sense of touch to the woman who touched Christ and describes faith as an electric act that moves God and uplifts all who embody strength, gentleness, and goodness, benefiting the world.
Short, formal note urging the recipient to stay occupied with God in all tasks and duties. Mentions the king and peace, with a devotional tone attributed to Fenelon. The fragment hints at spiritual guidance and moral conduct.
Fragmentary biblical verse captures Publicans asking what to do after baptism as Jesus instructs them to do only what they are appointed to. The text echoes Luke 3 8 style discourse and baptism themes.
A terse line comments on telling a woman she is beautiful to seek forgiveness for insults about brains. It follows with a critique that respect for old age is mocked by the wealthy grandfather and bent by a ladle, implying dismissive attitudes toward elders.
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