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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1921
Page
1
A New York fashion writer notes a transitional period as short skirts and straight lines grow in prominence for winter. Paris reports Spanish and Oriental influences shaping evening wraps and gowns with belts, ribbons, and beading highlighting the waist.
The article surveys sport skirts and knickerbocker suits praised for sportiness and value. It notes lower prices, radium silk lingerie, and Paris trends with long full skirts, wide sleeves, lace trims, and capes with calash hoods shaping the autumn look.
The USDA warns consumers face a flood of egg grade terms that mislead buyers. Prices often guide purchases more than quality, as careless retailers let eggs deteriorate in store. Consumers should avoid sloppy sellers and urge better handling to improve standards.
The Moused back continues to gain traction in fashion circles with observers noting its evolving presence. Designers and shoppers alike see the trend solidifying as a staple piece for upcoming seasons.
A Philadelphia Record fashion writer notes felt hats rise in popularity this season as velvet yields to felt. Bright shades like flame cyclamen and salmon shine beside neutral tones platinum gray beige white and black. Felt hats suit travel wear being lightweight and dustproof compared to velvet or silk.
In Paris the chic set embraces an arm adornment craze painting and jeweling with vivid colors and inserted stones. Wearers can renew decorations when tired, a trend that has largely replaced tattooing.
An article reviews three fly repellent formulas recommended by Prof. J H Watson of the Florida experiment station. The first mixes laundry soap water petroleum and napthaline for emulsification and spraying. The second combines fish oil tar oil and crude carbolic acid, while the third uses laurel oil and linseed oil in a simple blend.
United States Department of Agriculture specialists urge separate listing of each building and improvement in farm appraisals to provide accurate inventories and depreciation. They note that land and improvements are tied when bought or sold, but separate values help reflect costs to replace and use inventory accurately. Depreciation should be calculated from erection date to inventory date using either original construction cost or estimated replacement cost as bases.
The USDA cautions against storing potatoes in large bins or piles as depths of 10 to 15 feet cause violent sweating and high central temperatures. Immature or moist tubers, or high outside temperatures worsen overheating. Aeration is advised to prevent spoilage and dangerous heat buildup.
The article warns farmers that sore shoulders in horses increase feed needs by 30 to 60 percent for the same work and emphasizes proper collar fit, hames alignment, and collar cleanliness. It advises washing shoulders with salt and water after work and keeping the mane clear of the collar for young horses, noting that small daily care yields long term rewards.
A guideline advises three pounds of corn silage per 100 pounds of live weight daily. For a cow over 1500 pounds, 43 pounds of silage per day is suggested. Caution about moldy silage as small amounts may be harmless but large amounts can cause digestive issues.
The note emphasizes that concrete floors or any flooring must be well bedded to keep cows dry and prevent the udder from touching cold surfaces. It stresses the need for proper bedding to maintain comfort and health.
Sunflower stalks provide shade for growing poultry and seeds do not help plumage for winter. Plant sunflowers around the yards now. Build a coop to break broody hens you do not plan to set. A swinging coop with a sit bottom is an effective breaker.
The oat hay composition shows higher protein content and lower carbohydrate levels than timothy hay. The note warns that persistent heckling of animals hinders good work and stresses protection for cows and horses.
Farmers are advised to provide shallow dust baths in shady yard corners during heat. Keep spots fine, free of stones, lightly watered at noon. Fowls use moist earth to cool themselves and shed vermin while getting exercise.
A remark compares a hen that relies on handouts to a hen that may also be lazy in producing eggs. The line implies a link between dependency and reduced effort in laying. The observation uses a rural setting to illustrate behavior patterns.
A brief from agricultural notes highlights keeping the henhouse sanitary to reduce chick losses. It also notes large numbers of sheep on U S farms and compares young rye and wheat protein to rape for pasture. Weedless fields are described as more profitable for farming.
A readers guide advertorial by William A. Radford extols a seven room colonial style home with sun parlor and porch emphasizing comfort and durability. It links home ownership to civic responsibility and notes rising rents and a push toward owning as unemployment and wartime pay shift. The piece cites Hoover and urges readers to invest in homes to stabilize families and communities.
A meteorological observer in England notes ground swells in calm weather warn of wind up to 24 hours ahead. Swell direction signals wind origin, with inland sound of breakers three miles away. Swells can precede storm systems by 16 to 17 hours, aiding North Atlantic storm anticipation.
A pompous old gentleman advised English workmen to be industrious and shun idleness. In the back, a man quipped that if necessity is the mother of invention, then sloth would be invention's grandmother, implying something amiss.
A French doctor links rocking to nerve relief while noting the rocker’s revival in American homes. The chair’s popularity faded after the Revolutionary era as fashion shifted to straight front corsets, but current trends bring back the traditional seat.
A Providence woman and several others report relief from female trouble backache and nervous symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonies claim regained strength and ability to perform housework with ongoing recommendations to others. The article promotes a free text on women's ailments from The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
Canada remains the second largest customer of the United States with total imports of 1.24 billion dollars and a yearly trade total of about 2.45 billion. The gain comes from heavy buying in the United States, while Great Britain remains the top buyer.
Catarrhal deafness comes from inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. The remedy claims to act through the blood to reduce inflammation and restore normal conditions. Circulars free. all druggists. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Mr Meckton defends women’s role in politics and notes his wife Henrietta has been convinced by her arguments at meetings. He emphasizes that women can face hard to get along with people, similar to men, in public discourse.
The excerpt counsels on making life choices with cautions about marriage and mistakes. It notes limited practical help in certain views and suggests truth is not always beautiful, yet not blamed for its lack of appeal.
The fashion for love tokens peaked mid 18th century with engraved initials joined hearts and mottos. Tokens were exchanged between lovers and often bore dates or inscriptions as keepsakes.
In a humorous exchange Farmer Corntessel rebukes a rival remark about farmers tucking pints in boots. The debate centers on practicality and leather costs as a witty clash over old fashion or modern needs.
A Wisconsin State Historical Museum collection compiled by Charles Brown gathers 25 Cree and other Indian myths for University of Wisconsin summer students. The origin tale describes earthmaker shaping man from clay, with outcomes of white, black, and red races based on baking time.
A Portland Journal editorial suggests electing two Presidents every four years. One handles ceremonial duties and public outreach, while the other governs. The piece argues the arrangement could improve governance and visibility.
An advertisement touts Cuticurn Talcum Powder as an antiseptic and economical skin dusting powder for face skin baby and perfume. It claims the product renders other perfumes superfluous and highlights the Cuticurn Toilet Trio of Soap Ointment and Talcum.
A New York Sun quip contrasts a resident’s judgment with a new neighbor’s lack of tools. Muggins notes the neighbors own nothing from a lawn mower to an ice cream freezer, prompting a humorous exchange about shared resources and impressions.
A girl stands before a mirror as she dresses, watching her reflection to see how her outfit appears. The scene captures a quiet moment of self presentation and personal care.
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