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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
7
William A Radford presents an 1837 Prairie Avenue Chicago design combining old English stucco exterior with modern room layout and construction. The six room house measures 27 by 86 feet, notes built in conveniences, and suggests brick or tile options for exterior finish while maintaining beauty and comfort.
A local architect and contractor guide a home builder through exterior and interior design choices for a porch heavy plan. Emphasis on living room at 22 ft 6 in by 11 ft with a living porch adding 16 ft 6 in to width and 9 ft 6 in to depth. Dining room measured 12 ft 6 in by 14 ft with glass doors to connected spaces.
The article describes a first floor with a living room leading to a kitchen eight by eighteen feet, featuring a work table under a window a wall case a sink a swinging seat an ironing board and an electric outlet near the door for convenience. It notes two upper floors with three two exposure bedrooms and a bathroom all with closets and casement windows. It adds guidance on choosing lots and the value of home ownership. It then reports on a US forest products lab experiment reclaiming wax paper oils and paraffin using solvents and steam with growing plant potential.
Zach Wheat displays a strong right field stroke at Ebbets Field. Early season to left field, he now belts drives toward the right wall. The veteran outfielder is in top form, routinely sending balls into safe territory or over the fence.
A mining plant in Ohio produces both coal and sand on about 150 acres. The surface layer is high grade molding sand averaging nine feet deep, atop five feet of shale with a four to five foot coal seam beneath. Substantial coal has already been mined and future stripping with steam shovels will expose the coal seam for open mining.
A college principal lectures staff on efficiency asking why a glovemaker must reach 100 percent quality while teachers are judged at 90 percent. A teacher replies that the glove maker can select his customers, implying selective grading of students.
The Flying Dutchman is told as the best known sea ghost. Dutch captain Cornelius Vanderdeken supposedly cursed God after failing to round the Cape of Good Hope. His phantom ship would drift for eternity and bring misfortune to any vessel that sights her.
In Labrador fishermen regard seals as deadly enemies. One authority says a seal can haunt a net so persistently that the owner must watch at one end to catch any fish.
Connie Mack announces he has acquired Burrus, a highly promising first baseman from Columbia South Carolina. Mack praises Burrus’s hitting speed and fielding, notes his university education at North Carolina A and M, and claims Burrus can do anything a ball player can do. Burns remains on the roster but Burrus was purchased to replace him.
The Texas scouting wave from the Southern league yielded no purchases yet. Talent from the league shows promise and may spark a bidding contest soon. Rodriguez’s younger brother listed as Rodney in International box scores. two brothers with same name cause confusion. Roy Patterson quits the Minneapolis club after Eli Walsh’s departure from Milwaukee.
Readling catcher Frank Crossin breaks a leg and is likely out for the season. Honus Wagner reportedly wins a new runabout from the Toledo game bet, while Dempsey wager and Riggert of Boston pull away from speed in the same scramble.
Ivan Olson, despite Brooklyn knocks, stands as a top bet for the Wilbert Robinson squad. He starred in the western invasion and has been a solid lead off man, failing to collect a hit in only two West games.
A mosaic of baseball notes highlights Joe Jackson's renewed hitting, Babe Ruth homers across AL parks, and Casey Stengel avoiding Pittsburgh. Contenders like Atlanta surge in the Southern league while Birmingham falters, and managers Mordecai Brown and Joe Sugden draw attention as veteran leadership shapes outcomes.
Carelessness blemishes Ty Ehmke's pitching as he faces Washington. Despite natural ability and speed his tendency to overpursue confidence leads to lapses early in games. The Senators capitalized on a first inning run before he settled, with Cobbs error aiding their late surge.
Ed Collins of the Chicago White Sox shows no decline with age as a top second baseman. He and Schalk anchor the infield and direct play, with Collins' speed and rising batting potential enhancing the team’s fighting spirit under manager Kid Gleason.
In a terse exchange Senator Sorghum dismisses a seeming bid while asserting he has no desire to abandon steady terms. He notes that securing a nomination is easy for some but maintaining a moderate distinction through multiple terms requires ability and luck.
In a rustic vignette a woman recalls items tied to old memories. The Mistress Mary sits on the corner shelf while The Cook-It carries the memory of a former worker from spring. The exchange shows sentiment and affection in simple domestic dialogue.
A short, unclear line captures a speaker finding fault with a present and notes a polite hint. It references a knocker sent as a cue and shows playful social exchange in a verse fragment.
A playful moment turns odd as a man jokes about luck while smiling. His wife, sensing mischief, searches pockets and finds a dollar missed in the house, prompting a brief domestic moment.
A playful exchange jokes about insulation made from milk curds and its surprising potential to mute or mute sound. The humorous dialogue reflects light campus banter and clever wordplay about dairy derived materials.
A quoted Life moment surveys propaganda via a child asking the meaning and a mother replying with a humorous comparison to flattery over an old hat. The exchange reflects daily life humor and social commentary.
Fragmented dialogue shows a silent male figure who words sparingly yet consistently land him in hot water. Other characters trade quips about dreams, propriety, and a dusty child, with playful slang and misheard phrases shaping a comic scene.
Manager Miller Huggins of the New York Yankees releases George Halas an outfielder to St Paul and John Jones an infielder to Toledo of the American Association in a player move.
Negotiations between Giants and Yankees over Polo Grounds sublease focus on a long term agreement. It is possible the Yankees may seek a new site to erect a handsome stadium next year while officials work toward a common ground.
A short dialogue fragment shows a speaker asserting performance and affection as a ploy. The other party offers conditional aid in exchange for a favorable response, reflecting social pretense.
A terse London bulletin notes an opening described as easy work with short hours and good pay, but dismisses the applicant as unsuitable. The wording suggests a satirical or sarcastic job notice from a local column.
A terse exchange shows a renter claiming to have rented a house after a quick talk with the landlord. The narrator mentions six children and a lack of questions from the landlord about children. The dialogue hints at a blunt confrontation over tenancy and family.
A fragmented ad text extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root claiming it treats kidney liver and bladder problems corrects urinary issues and neutralizes uric acid causing rheumatism It invites readers to order a sample bottle by mail with ten cents and lists sizes available at drug stores.
An advertisement promotes Vader Bulm as a quick relief for summer colds, nervous headache, and superficial inflammation. It guarantees harmless effects and offers mail orders with agent terms and sample options, mentioning Dr W Vachor of New Orleans as the provider.
A narrator asks Dilek about Cousin Bob and learns he has settled down through marriage, ending his roaming days. The exchange highlights Bob's shift from travel to domestic life and signals a quieter chapter in the family saga.
An early European invention offers a compact thief alarm small enough for a vent pocket. It activates a cartridge explosion if a fitted pocket is disturbed, aiming to deter theft with a sudden noise and effect.
A quarrel over a son’s marriage to a burlesque actress prompts a sharp exchange. The angry father vows to cut off support, while the lawyer quips he will inform the actress.
A brief dialogue shows Bell praising Nell’s hair and Nell replying she devotes attention to her head and looks. The exchange centers on grooming and personal presentation.
The Phillies add two players to their roster Ad Swigler a former University of Pennsylvania pitcher and Tony Pasquerillo a former marine and prep school player both joining the team this season.
Manager Rowland moved Billy Conroy to second base and he has excelled, silencing Milwaukee critics who doubted his ability.
Indianapolis granted Josh Devore an unconditional release. After attempting comebacks with two clubs, he likely will abandon baseball and return to his milk route.
In Economica, Sawyer jokes about doing his own laundry while Wringer replies he washes everything except his collars, which are celluloid and wiped with shirt sleeves before washing the shirt. The exchange captures light workplace humor.
A reflective quote urges living with wisdom and restraint, noting that life is brief and urging practical caution. It frames advice as a directive to advertise prudent conduct while alive.
An old rift between two families over a shared summer cottage has escalated into lasting enmity after a month together. What began as a friendly experiment devolved into tension and conflict, souring the relationship beyond repair.
A playful exchange centers on a quip about Jones not finding himself yet and the humor in his possible future missteps. The lines suggest banter on personal growth and self awareness.
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