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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1910
Page
2
The article argues for prioritizing child comfort in summer clothing with tub-style baby outfits in pale blues and whites. It notes square necklines and short sleeves for girls and boys, minimal footwear, and bold fabric mixes by inexperienced sewers, favoring cool tones like tan white blue and apple blossom pink. It highlights linen canvas crash as a preferred cool material.
A simple tea gown in silk spotted nun's veiling features an empire waist ribbon, a straight fall to a slight train, long ribbon ends tied in a bow at the back right, lace-edged shoulders and sleeves. Materials include 6 yards of fabric, 6% yards ribbon, 44% yards lace, bloomers and underboly. for a 7-year-old, two yards of pungee or ruja.
The article describes boys and girls play outfits in durable cottons like chambray and galatea, with navy or dark blues for boys and linen and lawn for girls. It notes versatility in fabrics and silhouettes, including slip dresses and paper doll styles, adaptable for belts, aprons, and hot afternoon wear.
A house guest should gauge breakfast time and host departure to decide when to retire. Suggest retiring by ten o clock if breakfast is early to avoid implying boredom and to respect household habits, with host and hostess staying up only if the guest delays.
The article advises girls to maintain pale arms through skin care and proper bathing. It covers cleaning with soap and pale green soap weekly, drying to prevent rough cuticles, using pumice and cold cream, sun protection with gloves, and optional whitening steps with lemon and cream. Exercises claim to plump the arm, and etiquette warns against wearing elbow sleeves in public without gloves.
A farm guidance piece urges careful beginnings in sheep farming. Start with a few well bred ewes and a good ram, then gradually expand to 100 200 well bred animals. Focus on individual sheep selection and training to avoid common failures. The article links intelligent breeding to a bright mutton future for farmers.
Hampton meets Warren on his first trip to Lakesdale and follows him to a grand Wade home. Inside he encounters Miss Cornelia Wade, her daughters Virginia and Louise, and Uncle Oscar whose eccentricities mask a welcoming deception as Hampton navigates the strange hospitality.
The article argues farmers gain by uniting on a single popular breed to simplify selling and attract buyers. It cites dairy centers as a model with Guernsey and Holstein groups, and notes Rhode Island Reds rose from local fowl to profitable regional demand through coordinated breeding and sales networks.
The article discusses using breeding crates to mate boars of varying ages with sows, noting farmers often discard boars that produced excellent stock due to size. It offers a practical plan to build satisfactory crates, suggesting farmers can create their own designs as a guide.
A reader states that investing fifty dollars in two good sows yields five times the amount earned as interest on a mortgage. The note compares livestock profits to mortgage interest, suggesting higher returns from farming stock.
A old column argues that milking should be gentle and patient. It notes cows resist rough handling and prefer milking by calm, quiet hands that grip the teats softly without shouting or striking.
A Texas paper argues mud roads reflect slow unprogressive habits and urges countywide road drag improvements now, claiming better roads signal greater local intelligence and enlightenment for visitors and residents alike.
The text notes that dairying regions with long practice exhibit fertile farms and prosperous farmers with means for progress and improvements. The statement emphasizes general well being across established dairy areas.
A witty exchange notes a man’s humor by refraining from a pun on a name. The quip hinges on the ease of punning and the humor of restraint.
Challie asks for a lock of hair from Jimmy’s sister. Jimmy refuses and says she locks her doc nights and he cannot disclose where she buys it.
A workman digging in a Paris suburb near Vincennes discovered three earthen pots filled with gold coins, totaling about 40000 dollars. The finder seeks relief to sue forma pauperis while ownership disputes arise between the ground owner and the finder under French treasure law.
The port of New York reports one million immigrants arriving so far this year. Officials expect the total to reach a new milestone by year’s end.
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