14 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
1
The essay argues that cheap inland water transportation would unlock vast U S resources, noting Germany’s networked waterways undercuts U S foreign commerce. It warns that reliance on rail confines interior development and concentrates export manufacturing near coasts, reducing interior opportunity.
The article argues Congress should equip a large national army for preparedness outlining 3,000,000 uniforms and outfits, 25,000 kitchen sets, 25,000 vehicles, 5,000 armored cars, 25,000 machine guns, 5,000 cannons, and six months of ammunition. It contends such stockpiles would deter attack and allow a rapid expansion to 7,000,000 trained soldiers in a year.
A speaker urges citizens to unite against perceived enemies and warns of economic injustice. The argument ties rising national wealth to foreign competition and accuses elites of directing gains away from workers. The piece echoes fears of militarism and demands action from wage earners.
A college article argues that students are abandoning drinking swearing and immorality for ethical behavior and religious interest. It notes prior unbelief is fading as students become more open about faith and uphold honesty, seeing the ideal as gentlemanly conduct.
The idea contends that taxes should match a man’s ability to pay and that organized society distributes costs to those who benefit. Land values, tied to social organization, provide a reliable measure of benefits and thus dictate tax shares.
The Minidoka dam on the Snake River in Southwest Idaho transformed 40 miles of barren desert into green farms and growing towns. Electricity produced at cost powers 71 000 acres, a grain elevator, sugar refinery, alfalfa mill, and heating for schools, churches, and homes, with farmers forming co ops to distribute power.
The United States led Brazil in both exports and imports in 1915 for the first time in history. Rio de Janeiro hosts 83 American firm branches managed by Americans or with permanent American representation. War shifted trade, boosting American connections as European agents declined.
Marines attached to the American legation in Managua Nicaragua savor iguana steaks served broiled with a rich sauce made from alligator pears. The iguana or giant Isard is a herbivore and has long been eaten by natives for its gamy flavor.
Uncle Sam reports 1914 figures from 4,082 establishments with druggists preparations patent medicines and cosmetics valued at 172 million dollars. The count rose 12.1 percent since 1909 and product value climbed 21.2 percent, up 30 million dollars.
A bedtime tale recounts High Tide and the Tide explaining to Billie Brownie how the Sun and Moon direct the waves. The Tide insists it never changes schedule, unlike a clock, and that rhythm governs intertidal life as children imagine castles built by persistent sand grains.
The piece notes that willingness alone fails without results. It emphasizes that deeds, not mere intentions, determine outcomes in this world, urging practical achievements over dry good will.
A brief note notes that as wooden shoes approach, aging alters punishment from the father’s slipper to a different form. The exchange expresses relief at reaching a different consequence.
In a lesson on architecture the teacher asks what a buttress is and a student jokingly replies that it is a nanny goat, prompting light banter in class.
This guide by L. M. Bennington urges planting bulbs as early as September or October to allow Fall root growth. Delays reduce flower quality, as incomplete autumn root development leads to poor or no blooms next spring. It also advises proper hoe maintenance for efficient work.
A handbook style guide explains why hoes deter weed growth and how to sharpen and handle them. It covers bevel width, filing technique, stroke length, and hoe selection for efficient weeding and ease of use.
The guide advises porous sandy soil with good drainage for Christmas cactus and warns against overwatering, especially in winter. It covers remedies for rot, rooting cuttings in moist sand, repairing broken stems with cloth bandages, and notes that neglect can harm plants more than kindness.
When a hanging basket looks shabby neglect likely in water. Surrounding air requires more water than potted plants. Ventilate by adjusting a distant window to warm air before reaching flowers. Check roots for sickness and remove dead leaves. Use liquid manure sparingly and restart watering if needed.
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