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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1912

Page

6

Yoshihito Emerges as Japan’s Divine Yet Human Ruler

The article portrays Yoshihito as the 123rd emperor of Japan, revered as divine by subjects yet deeply human in conduct. It traces his lineage to ancient myth, describes his careful elevation from prince to heir, and notes his modern upbringing, European influences, and frail health shaping a ruler anticipated to inherit his predecessor’s grand palace.

Hhn Yoshihito Japan Yoshihito Matsuhito College of Peers Oku Adachi Mutsubito Yanagaware

Worthy sheep deserve more farm care and profit

A seasoned farmer argues sheep deserve top attention on farms, noting higher returns and lower upkeep than other stock. He cites Down breeds like Shropshire and Southdown, describes large benefits from small winter feeds, and suggests preventative methods against bot fly including pine tar and muzzle protection.

Goss

Don t Marry a Genius A Wife s Hardships in History

A collection notes that many talented men faced unhappy marriages. It cites Shakespeare Milton Bernard Pallissey Napoleon Julius Caesar Henry IV Byron Shelley Stern Boswell and Nelson, suggesting wives suffered while their partners pursued genius or invention.

Shakespeare Milton Bernard Pallissey Napoleon Julius Caesar Henry of Navarre Byron Shelley Laurence Stern Boswell Nelson

It Never Falls Yeast and Crimsonbeak Dialogue

A brief dialogue fragment shows Crimsonbeak remarking that a red nose signals gossip about a man and that he can hear others talking. It implies playful ribbing about attention and rumors among characters.

Striking Results Delight Audience Says Y

The report notes a striking performance where Y expressed enthusiasm with Yes saying it made a great hit with me. The remark drew strong audience reaction and marked a notable moment in the event.

World’s Largest Bakery in Essen Prussia

The giant Essen bakery, powered by machinery, employs 70 workers across two shifts to produce about 49,000 pounds of bread daily. Wheat is automatically prepared, with 86 double ovens and workers paid eight to ten cents an hour, earning about 90 cents daily for 11 hours. Coffee and bread are provided, and cleanliness is strictly enforced.

Essen Prussia Krupp

Art Connoisseur Encounters Ambiguous Daub Gift

In a brief exchange the connoisseur recalls obtaining a painting from a studio after a polite remark. The artist reportedly handed over the work, leaving the provenance unclear and prompting cautious curiosity.

Choosing a Hoe For Easy Soil Break In Work

In choosing a hoe select a blade that does not lie flat when standing upright and a handle that reaches the floor from the working position with the heel not quite touching. A sharp hoe bites soil easily and works smoothly. Sharpen as soon as dull. carry a small flat file and remove any nick promptly to save effort and extend hoe life.

Profitable Feeding of Chester Whites

A neighbor fed two April farrow Chester White pigs differently from their littermates to compare outcomes. The well cared for hogs weighed 150 to 175 pounds at seven months, while the others reached only 66 to 70 pounds. the fattest pigs yielded nearly $10 more in pork value at 10 cents a pound due to better feeding.

Chester

Excellent floors and care tips for hog houses

A writer recommends concrete floors with minimal bedding to keep hogs dry and warm. Ventilate to prevent cold drafts, disinfect with air slaked lime, and use a dipping tank every two months to prevent lice. Spray hogs and surroundings in warm weather, and provide shade and minerals for hog health.

Pig Eater Sow Provokes Farm Controversy

A sow killed and ate her piglets after improper feeding during pregnancy. The issue arose when the sow was kept from pasture and given limited or unsuitable rations instead of ample green, succulent feed.

Conquest of England and Viking Invasions in Historic Tale

A sprawling narrative recounts the Norman conquest led by William the Conqueror and Harold at Hastings, contrasting Norse raids and the rise of Norman power. It notes William’s birth in 1027, his invasions, the 1066 crown, and the Tower of London, with reflections on cultural impact and progress from conquest.

Harold Jngland Roland Hasttings Nerth Duke Willam Haoe England Norway Sweden Denmark France Thamgeclves Normandy William the Conqueror Dulke Robert of Robert the Devil Edward “the Confessor William Edward Harald Sngland Hastings London Tower of London Ngland Nantes Hua the Blackguard

Bourrienne and Napoleon Early Brienne Days to Downfall

The article follows Bourrienne, a poor Brienne Schoolmate of Napoleon, from their 1785 split to Bourrienne’s rise as Napoleon’s secretary and later minister. It details graft, exile, and final ruin ending in an 1832 death in an insane asylum after fleeing creditors.

Brienne Military Academy Bourrienne Louis Antoine Fouvelet de Bourrienne Brienne Bonaparte Aieutenancy Louis XVI Paris France Napoleon Hamburg Elba Louis XVIII

Ancient Roman Cement Mystery Stirs Experts Again

Experts debate the composition of ancient Roman cement after Caerwent wall collapse shows subsoil movement rather than decay. London Museum notes the cement is stronger than modern mixes, with tile as a key element, while remaining largely unknown and still shrouded in mystery.

Caerwent England London Museum New York Sun

Desperate plea at charity bazar ends with refusal

A woman begged another for one more chance, then was refused. The exchange is described as occurring at a charity bazar rather than out of personal need.

Man credits wife for his success in blunt exchange

A man concedes his achievements come from his wife amid a sarcastic exchange. Mr Growcher retorts with a sharp quip blaming the woman, illustrating a blunt humor dynamic between the two.

Mr. Growcher

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