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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1922
Page
8
Mr. Fox tries to trick Mr. Coon into gathering cherries while avoiding a wasp nest. Coon greedily drops the fruit, retrieves the wasp home, and Fox flees to the river as angry insects chase him. The fox ponders if the ruse backfired or if the coon sought the nest all along.
A poem fragment reflects on the line of cheer or space along the journey toward peace and victory. It suggests crowds may distract the march and threaten progress, yet earth provides fertile roots and heaven offers room to grow for enduring strength.
Duchess Stella de Lante, daughter of Duke De Lante, steps into cinema as an actress. The De Lante villa in Rome, a famed Eternal City landmark, features in this notable debut.
A short column by Mary Marshall Duffee urges civility in heat wave conditions. It stresses self control and avoiding airing personal discomfort, advising readers not to overstate heat feelings or discuss exact temperatures or bath counts with coworkers.
A discussion on adapting attire during hot weather. It favors lighter suits, short sleeves, and fewer layers while urging self control and courteous behavior to lessen discomfort for others. It notes some offices still restrict coat removal but sees widespread acceptance of palm beach style casual dress.
The article traces the name Frances from Teutonic frei to its cross gender history. It cites Giovanni’s Italian-iturned nickname Il Francesco, Dante’s Paolo and Francesca, San Francesca di Roma, Mary Tudor’s christening of Frances, and Tudor era use. It notes Frank as a masculine diminutive and recalls Lady Fanny Shirley, with Frances linked to the sapphire talisman and Sunday as a lucky day.
A Louisville Courier-Journal snippet notes a compact folding bicycle invention proposed to help with marketing and use, highlighting novelty in design and potential for convenience in transportation and handling.
Hand analyses suggest singers need a stiff hand with pointed fingers. Strong mounts for Venus Luna Saturn and Apollo indicate melody and harmony. A prominent Apollo line rising to the ring finger signals success, while a lone fortune line from the bracelet to Saturn is discouraged for performers. Self confidence appears with separated life and head lines. A Jupiter line to the forefinger implies ambition.
An explanation of onion fumes causing eye irritation by a strong aroma and tears. The eye’s tear film acts as a shield, and rapid tear flow leads to tears streaming down the face. The article notes eighty three types of pavements in modern U S roads and their variety.
The USDA reports progress in eradicating bovine tuberculosis across 28 states led by Oregon with seven counties testing all cattle. Counties in Michigan Nebraska North Carolina Maine New York and others fund extensive eradication programs, with Huron Michigan the largest local appropriation at 15000 dollars to date.
An estimate puts rodent damage at about ten percent of grain production nationwide. Farmers can reduce losses by using fire proof galvanized metal bins now available and proven satisfactory.
Hogs fat enough to meet market demand face heat danger when shipped in hot weather. Proper summer transport requires careful planning and cooperation with transportation officials. The piece also notes ideal silage corn should be mature grain with green leaves and immature stalks.
Agricultural note explains that bacteria in manure convert organic matter to ammonia and that spreading manure evenly in fields reduces nitrogen loss. Wet conditions and heat in the pile promote decay. spreading restores moisture balance, oxygen supply, and heat dispersal to slow bacterial activity and improve soil fertility.
Advice to improve rundown pastures by topdressing with barnyard manure or acid phosphate without plowing. If good grasses are present but undeveloped, a two to three year gain occurs while weeds are pushed back. When grasses are scarce, manure plus reseeding after a plow may be needed, with a potato or oats crop financing the reseed.
Fall plowing targets field insects after they make winter homes or go dormant. Turning them up exposes them to weather and predators, reducing their numbers. If done as an insect campaign, wait as late as possible for maximum effect, while also benefiting soil health.
Farmers advised to inspect silos before refilling ensuring ship shape condition. Wood silos should be painted inside with asphalt paint and hoops checked. Silage should be cut to half inch lengths and packed firmly to justify extra cutting cost.
The text argues the high cost of feeding motivates growers to produce silage. It notes that fodder crops like clover or alfalfa should not be left to seed or fully mature in the field before ensiling and suggests cropland management to save feeding costs.
Fashion writer notes fall clothes trend toward conservative yet smart Parisian styles. Suits feature long hip length jackets with peplum, embroidery, side flouncings, and tailored lines in dark blue gabardine. Skirts grow longer with proportional considerations, while blue voile coats and red bead embroidery brighten the season.
The text praises a range of fall colors including Belge and sister shades with light tan and Jade accents. It notes that lighter hues paired with bright touches lift a frock out of the ordinary and flatters flowing gowns with larger, flowing cuts.
Crepe gowns feature dramatic draping on skirts and bodices giving a carefree, homey look. Designers showcase varied techniques that unite bodice and skirt with flowing folds. The season signals bold progress in women’s dress as a personal expression.
A short exhortation warns farmers to continue feeding poultry to maintain egg production in hens and growth in pullets, emphasizing steady care for outputs.
A short note describes a tiny morning glory patch needing simple care. It suggests a small fix using an eight point method to control growth and keep the plant healthy.
Advice warns that rape taints milk and recommends immediate pasture grazing for cows right after milking to avoid contamination and ensure dairy quality.
Community encouragement urges residents to back a local fair or collaborate to transform a mediocre event into a quality gathering through active involvement and support. Local organizers seek participation.
London women favor crocodile and lizard skin shoes for economy and style while lace shoes lose favor. A new strap over the instep is preferred for pavement walking. In Paris a bateau neckline appears, extending off the shoulders with a slight drop in front.
A sympathetic neighbor repeats Mia Jones statements praising her husband as perfect while questioning why she maintains conversation with him noting her life appears troubled and unfulfilling. The dialogue emphasizes perceived unhappiness despite praised virtue and hints at social judgment within the domestic sphere.
A neighbor asks about Bil Farleigh's future while the farmer notes his son will attend law school though Bil pays little heed to his books. The farmer jokes he may become one of those unwritten lawyers from lore.
London Answers recalls the Bechtya theater name with curiosity as Parkin asks about viewing their films. The exchange suggests the nickname carries a feared stigma after experiences with their showings.
A playful text presents an invitation to a dance titled Shades of Chasterfield with a witty exchange about going jazz. It captures a lighthearted, period flavor focused on social greeting and flirtation.
Fragmentary public notes describe moments of applause and silence during a speech. The text hints at an orator addressing an audience and the mixed reaction from listeners as a single word stirs attention.
A Milwaukee Sentinel quips about a girl’s fantasy of marrying a prince and the idea of heroes being elevated to a book form. The exchange contrasts lofty romance with comic book tropes in a sharp editorial tone.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a local tale about a midnight party involving a Mary figure. The wording is unclear and memorandum-like, with phrases suggesting social gossip rather than a confirmed event or formal notice.
A grocer laments dwindling old-fashioned housekeepers while noting some customers demand dyed logs for cleaning tasks.
During a heated exchange, a speaker emphasizes Truth as a woman while challenging misrepresentation. The dialogue explores certainty versus deception and references Mlarepresent as a concept or person encountered in the dispute.
A diner order seeks a young tender roast chicken with a specific request for a right or left leg and a service reply from Walter. The tone echoes comic insistence as the patron negotiates the meal.
A brief comic exchange features a graduate of burglars college answering mock questions with a whispered Sh he, capturing a rapid punchline in a terse gaffe.
A cryptic exchange notes Ling speakers seeking change in barriers and a stance on buying a store product. The lines imply tension over norms and willingness to adapt phrases or terms in communication.
A teacher chides pupils in a playful classroom exchange about nicknames and mischief. A market note claims Mubb Brown paid $25 for a photograph showing a man kissing a bathing beauty at the beach.
Morning greetings set a tone as a resident asks Mr Dooleigh for a favor aiding a friend now touring Europe. The brief exchange hints at help offered or declined in a small town setting.
A brief exchange reveals households face affordability concerns as rising car purchases occur among those with limited means. The conversation highlights tension between desire for vehicles and financial constraints.
Right at Hand scene features Trate Boss scolding a caller who claims to bring the finest etiquette book ever published. The exchange centers on manners and proper conduct as the caller presents the volume for consideration.
A quirky dialogue fragment features Helen and a hostess bantering about a husband with a will of his own. The exchange hints at playful power dynamics and a coded joke about control within a domestic scene.
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