05 Apr 1923
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1923
Page
1
F A Walker argues the crucial step beyond barriers decides success in business and love. He notes patience, restraint, and firm purpose prevent haste and fear, urging careful energy management as rivals advance while we hesitate.
Man they say, s made of clay. Yet many clays exist from mushy to hard. The poem contrasts brittle rough clay with flexible, strong clay that endures friendship. The speaker favors a plastic clay mixed with sand, to build a sturdy brick.
The text urges using past successes as confidence but warns the next hurdle matters most. It compares life to a moving sidewalk requiring ongoing effort and focus on the upcoming challenge. It notes Napoleon’s quip about tomorrow and stresses pushing forward to make any prior gains count.
The text urges raising effort with each job, arguing progress comes from tackling hurdle after hurdle. It stresses constant readiness for new challenges as essential to individual and human progress.
TMather’s Cook Book presents light refreshments with Chicken Salad Rolls using cooked chicken celery olives and mayonnaise. It also covers sand tarts raisin butter sandwiches porcupine apples and related serving ideas with baking tips and decorative touches.
A brief comic note recalls a fairy story with a child asking what a fairy tale is and the punchline that it ends with marriage and happiness, a quip attributed to a 1923 Western Newspaper Union item.
Birds often dive toward prey by entering the water away from the target and catching it on the ascent rather than the descent. The observed behavior avoids direct collision and leverages an upward glide for capture.
A village grocery group discussed a neighbor's sudden death and the strain it leaves on his family. Uncle Bill lamented that none of the sons has the head to fill the father’s shoes, underscoring community worries.
A reflective line from the Boston Transcript notes that when past views breed regret and future offers none, lifting the gaze upward can offer quiet solace and renewed perspective.
A witty writing from McClure Newspaper Syndicate describes how argument can enliven a crowd if the arguer keeps it light. It notes that arguing about whimsical topics while avoiding politics and religion can maintain popularity and amusement.
A Chicago Tribune item recalls a retiree telling her Attic girl to close eyes and count sheep. The girl peeks with eyes open, saying she sees better that way, prompting a humorous exchange about vision and perception.
A dejected World War II veteran sought help at the Pittsburgh Red Cross chapter claiming illness. When asked what the doctor diagnosed, the man quipped that the doctor said it was a formation of the diagnosis and he did not know for sure.
A speaker admits telling a child there is no Santa Claus, hoping to dispel the myth. The child responds with pity, saying the speaker must have been a bad boy ignored by Santa. The exchange appears in the Boston Transcript.
A brief exchange shows a woman denying being patroness at a social affair, insisting she is always among the patronized rather than directing the event. The dialogue reflects social norms and expectations of involvement.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Della challenging John about love as a five months' groom of a mare and fillies, with social tension and possessive insistence on control. The scene hints at affection strained by jealousy and power dynamics.
A humorous dialogue hints at the wife’s death and the expected reaction from Henpeck. The exchange plays on heaven and trouble, delivering a witty, lighthearted moment.
A former Chicago Cubs pitcher recalls an infamous Boston ovation about ten to twelve years ago. The Red Sox had lost 16 straight and, in the seventeenth game, tied in the ninth with a runner on third and two outs. A weak single by the batter sparked a crowd celebration that mocked the poor effort.
A humorous line warns that love letters should pass a test by imagining them read aloud by a lawyer for the plaintiff. The quip frames a playful legal scenario about how letters might sound when presented in court.
Detroit infielder George Cutshaw explains that the toughest chances arrive when a ball looks easiest. A ball set for an infielder may take a false bound, forcing a late scramble and time loss. He notes hard-hit grounders are easier to field than soft ones, and most errors come from cinches that prove difficult in reality.
Goldie Rain is captain. Manager Arthur Fletcher of the Philadelphia National League Base Ball Club has appointed Goldie Rapp captain of the Phillies for the coming season. He is praised as a smart third baseman with the aggressiveness to lead.
A conversation about land with colonial figures debating price and annual payments for hunting rights. Goodman proposes fairness by linking land costs to annual compensation, while savages are asked if the price is too high.
In a brief exchange, Tom argues opposites attract in marriage while Tim says he seeks a partner with money, highlighting contrasting views on what makes a lasting union. The dialogue underlines social notions of compatibility and financial expectations.
A playful dialogue contrasts male and female views on marriage money and status. A gag about high fashion costs and frugal living pokes at domestic tensions and social pretensions in a city block setting.
Charles Stis former manager of the Springfield Western Association club has signed to scout for the Philadelphia Nationals for the upcoming season.
A mixed sports digest notes Jack Dempsey facing tough odds if he fights for a living. Syracuse lacrosse plans eight June games in England. Virginia opens college baseball against NYU in Charlottesville. Browns sell Charles Shorten to the Reds via waivers. Kinsey hired to coach UC tennis. Golf participation cited at 15 percent of the population.
Practical tip from Thought for the Day on preserving cut blooms. For roses, cut stems to the first joint after a day in cold water, dip an inch of the stem in boiling water, then place in cold water and transfer to a salted vase. A designer notes the ethics of misdeeds and injustices.
A dialogue exchange features Two girls reacting to a blind beggar in Indianapolis. One says she cannot pass by without giving aid after he pleads for help. The other questions his blindness and comments on his appeal as an escort, noting his dancing and attention.
A golfer recounts being struck on the jaw by a fellow player's drive in the rough. The impact left him speechless for half an hour while Hazerd-Well argues the shot was not so bad after all.
A wry exchange about naming a baby to secure potential inheritance unfolds between two speakers. One insists a name might prompt a richer uncle to leave a fortune, while the other doubts the timing and favors of an immediate gift.
Donahue, a Texas college product, made his first start and earned praise as a young Mathewson in the Reds rotation. He has become the face of Cincinnati pitching, helping the team be a tough club to beat despite erratic overall play.
Babe Ruth tells reporters in Hot Springs he plans to stay with the Yankees but will retire to farm life if needed. He outlines a side plan to develop a dairy and poultry venture on his New England estate, including dairy cattle and apple trees, to insure financial independence.
President John Heydler estimates National League teams will total 877,711 miles of travel this season. Transportation cost is about 175000 dollars. The Pittsburgh club records the greatest mileage at 12980 miles.
Arnold Statz, Cubs outfielder, failed to hit as Chicago saved ten thousand dollars in a deal with Los Angeles of the Pacific Coast league. The pitcher’s son, Statz, ended the season batting .297 after a late stretch of three hits in 16 at bats over the final four games.
Derritt Pratt, Ernest Vick and Slicker Parks have been working out with the University of Michigan base ball squad under the management of Ray Fisher.
Australia stages sectional and national championships to develop youth lawn tennis players. The program aims to nurture talent through organized competitions across regions and nationwide events.
Rube Oldring, the former Richmond manager, was dismissed from his post yet remains in the league and has joined Wilmington North Carolina as a pilot.
New York University announces the start of its lacrosse program with plans to field a team. The move expands the universitys varsity athletics offerings and adds a new intercollegiate sport for students.
Diamond Dyes claim simple directions for dyeing sweaters skirts coats and more with guaranteed no spotting fading streaking or running. Consumers are advised to tell druggist fabric type wool silk linen cotton or mixed before buying. People who weigh their words seldom speak lightly and the softer the word the harder it is to travel.
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