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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1916

Page

7

Taos Taos Taos Pueblo San Geronimo Festival Scene

The article describes the San Geronimo Day festival at Taos Pueblo in New Mexico, a multiday event on September 29 30 featuring a 50 foot harvest pole a sun dance and a ceremonial ball. It notes spectators from across the United States and nearby pueblos Apaches and Navajos attend and mingle with locals and Mexican hosts. It lists Taos artists who reside there and historic figures tied to Taos including Kit Carson Gov Charles Bent and early Taos newsprint.

New Mexico Arizona Colorado Old Santa Fe San Geronimo de Taos Pueblos Santa Fe Taos Junction Hernando de Alvarado Coronado San United States San Fernandez de Taos Pueblo Pueblo Plaza San Fernandez San Geronimo Taos Lttle Saint Jerome Casa Grande Great House Booth Europe Asia Africa Tinos America Joseph Henry Sharp Bert G. Phillips Ralph Meyers B. Drving Couse W. Herbert Dunton New York Robert Henri BE. L. Blumenschein O. E. Berninghaus St. Louis Walter Ufer Chicago Julius ‘Rolshoven Florence Italy J. Wilson Seattle Sheldon Parsons Victor Higgins Doris Rosenthal Los Angeles Helen Dunlap Whittier Gal Col Kit Carson Charles Bent Cerra St. Vrain Beau Hbien Missouri River

First Voluntary Aid Temp 105 Mystery

A Sydney Bulletin item reports urgent medical guidance with two volunteers advising drastic actions as a fever reaches 105 degrees. The doctor grows nervous at higher readings, reflecting early medical anxiety in care scenarios.

Sydney Bulletin

Petition friction over war stirs tensions with Lubdub

A citizen reports Lubdub refused to sign a petition demanding an end to the conflict. The individual notes Lubdub appeared miffed after leading a petition last month, yet the war persists.

Why Not Erdix Asks About God Making a Sibling

A four year old named Erdix asks his aunt if God used a pattern to make him and wonders why he cannot be made into a baby sister with leftover pieces. The aunt replies in doubt. The passage ends with a daily thought about wealth equating to the things a man loves and blesses.

Erdix Carlyle

Fortunes in Stamps Gathered by Noted Collectors

Notable American stamp collectors include George H. Worthington a Cleveland manufacturer whose stamps exceed one million dollars Henry J Dunveen an art dealer and Senator Ernest R Acker of New Jersey with about six hundred thousand dollars in holdings Charles Lathrop Pack former American Conservation Association president of Lakewood N J Joseph T Lozier automobile maker Theodore Steinway plane maker Henry C Gibson Philadelphia manufacturer Brig Gen Henry HM Brandholz Plattsburg training camp leader J A Towne Yale & Towne Bridgeport Charles J Hatfield Boston ex Massachusetts Republican chair J C Morgenthau brother of a former Turkey ambassador.

United States George H. Worthington Cleveland Henry J. Dunveen Ernest R. Ackernan New Jersey Charles Lathrop Pack Lakewood N. J American Conservation, Association Joseph T. Lozier Theodore Steinway Henry C. Gibson Philadelphia Henry HM Brandholz Plattsburg J. A. Towne Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company Bridgeport Charles J. Hatfield Boston Massachusetts Republican State Committee J. C. Morgenthau Turkey

Quality Not Quantity in Brook Trout Angling

The article argues that widespread automobile use boosts anglers to nearby streams, yielding steady trout without high expectations. True brook trout fishing values enjoyment, sheltering in solitude and quick trips over chasing large catches, valuing quality experience over creel size.

The Standstil Play Sparks Quick Exchange

A brief dialogue shows a playwright questioning why the work is titled The Standstil and another figure countering with a sharp remark about its chances for a run.

Dainty Bridal Garments Reflect Modern Fashion Shifts

The article surveys wedding trousseau trends with Empire styles and fashionable undergarments. It notes the shift from home sewing to ready made garments, highlighting white lace, pink satin accents, and novel headpieces as brides seek stylish, practical attire.

Futurists mock art in sharp local debate

A heated exchange ridicules futurists who dismiss unconventional art as inferior. One speaker condemns the trend, while another jokes that many futurists are too important to discipline.

No Need

A terse exchange hints at mistrust as a man intrudes in a private space while a prior claimant asserts ownership of the pockets, suggesting tension over possession and privacy. The dialogue centers on clipped warning and competing claims.

Extinct Five Foot Mammal Described

The Amblypoda were a mid sized mammal rivaling an elephant in size and possessing five toes on each foot with hoof like ends. Remains have been found in England, but the finest specimens come from North America.

England North America

Chesterfield Advice on Private Learning and Restraint

The quote urges wearing learning like a watch kept in a private pocket and not flashing it publicly. It emphasizes humility, discretion, and self improvement over ostentation, reflecting Chesterfield's guidance on demeanor and education.

Chesterfield

Measles Outbreak Reported in Jones Family

The Jones baby contracted measles and city doctors intervened by isolating the entire family to prevent spread. Neighbors observed the precautionary measures as health officials moved quickly.

After a Stormy Session Rafferty and Dolan Clash on Debate

Dolan asks Rafferty about parliamentary law and suggests reform to stop a member from throwing a brickbat when another raises a point of order. Rafferty replies he has studied and would support rewriting rules to curb such conduct.

Rafferty Mr. Dolan

Monday’s Fine Day for Motoring in the Ledger

The cite jokes that Monday is chosen for motorist fines as Sunday speeders are required to pay up. The quip notes the weekday as a convenient time to collect penalties.

Beware Inquisitive Men Advice on Privacy

A brief caution warns against men who pry into others affairs with no concern of their own. The author notes people dislike having secrets exposed as they dislike losing their purses, urging vigilance toward intruders seeking private information.

Car buyer quips on repairs in Minneapolis Journal

In a humorous column from the Minneapolis Journal a reader notes the irony of purchasing a new car while a chauffeur complains the car has frequent repairs. The brief exchange highlights quirky commentary on automobile reliability.

Minneapolis

Modern Robes Inspire Festive Bridal Attire Trends

Shoppers flock to department stores for matinee gowns and breakfast robes as gowns echo stage elegance seen in Venice and Moscow influences. Necklines drift toward Grecian silhouettes, puffed sleeves fade, and flesh pink dominates with hemstitching, picot edging, and pink rose accents in sheer chiffon and crepe de chine options.

Venice Moscow Nattler Hagerle Josephine

Rich Fabrics to Be Worn This Fall

From a Paris correspondent in Warper's Bazar, rich fabrics signal a return to second empire styles. Silk and velvet gowns, single flower motifs, ribbed woolens, and broad belted Russian coats dominate the season as street wear favors clingy weaves and supple textures.

Paris Warper’s Bazar

Dual-Purpose Shorthorn Cattle Widely Favored for Farms

In this article by Frank D. Tomson, the Shorthorn breed is praised for its dual beef and milk production suited to diverse farm needs. It highlights select traits, market demand for calves, and its historic role in global beef and dairy systems, noting Polled Durham and red Polled varieties as popular alternatives.

Frank D. Tomson Tvestock Live Stock Journal Londom England Rially New England Texay Bates Booth Collings Blue Grass Sons and Daughters Durham

Disinfect Poultry House for Vermin

Agricultural expert N L Harris of Kansas State College recommends using common coal tar dips or store sprays to disinfect poultry houses. Eggs of mites hatch in seven to ten days, so follow a two week rule and spray the entire house. Kerosene mixtures also work, and sunshine is the most economical germicide year round.

N. L. Harris Kansas State Agricultural College

Colt Requires Both Attention and Feed

To grow an 1800 pound horse to maturity the colt should reach 600 to 700 pounds at weaning and about 1000 pounds at one year. Feeding must exceed milk intake to reach 60 percent mature weight by 12 months. Oats fed separately aid growth. bran and corn help if oats are unavailable. Even on pasture the colt needs grain and should not overwork the mare in sun.

M. G. Thornburg Department of Animal Husbandry Iowa State College

Orchard Neglected Yields Poorer Crops Than Careful Planting

An observant note compares a large neglected orchard with poor planting and maintenance to a smaller, well tended one, concluding the latter will produce better results due to attentive cultivation of fewer trees.

Keeping Fat Record for Cattle Cows

Farmers urged to track butterfat yields to discover surprises and improve dairy herd efficiency.

Sharp Teeth Help Plows Work Better in Field Use

A guide highlights keeping plow points and cultivator teeth sharp for effective farming work. Dull tools reduce efficiency and productivity in soil preparation.

Care for a Mare and Colt in the Stall and Pasture

The mare and foal need a clean well ventilated box stall or lot with good fences. Provide hay and water to keep the foal content while the mother works. Grass on idle days increases milk flow and helps the colt learn to nibble. Weaning grass and hay helps the foal adjust and continue growing.

Rest for lactating cows proves dairy profit and health

A dairy extension article by Carl B. Johnson argues cows need rest between lactations. Continuous milking reduces next lactation profit, weakens strength, and harms foetus nourishment. A six week rest, withhold grain after milking, and gradual return to full feed over ten days to two weeks are advised.

Fresh Air and Sunlight for Farmer’s Family and Cattle

Fresh air and sunlight in the farmer's house and barn will promote the health of his family and his cattle.

Farher

Old Methods Push Farmers Toward Modern Practices

The note argues against sticking to traditional farming methods and urges adoption of updated practices to reduce ham hazards and improve efficiency. It emphasizes shifting away from the same old routine to safer, more productive techniques.

Cause of Epidemics In Contaminated Mills

The article explains epidemics of scarlet fever and diphtheria are caused by contaminated mill products spreading illness among workers and communities.

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