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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
10
Women testify to Dr Pierce formulas curing nervous breakdowns scrofulous sores and kidney troubles. Mrs Etts pawis, Mrs P M Roberts, and Mrs Stella Stockdall recount health rebounds after using Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Anurie. Invalids Hotel Buffalo invites free confidential guidance for women.
The first practical overhead trolley line was built in Kansas City in 1884 using double overhead conductors and a trolley wheel riding atop the wire, marking an early method for electric street railways.
An old advertising blurb touts Pape’s Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds and grippe, claiming relief from nasal congestion headache fever and sneezing after the first dose plus two additional doses every two hours. The ad emphasizes low cost and no quinine with a boastful tagline and a stray testimonial joke.
War department announces immediate recruitment of 1000 men from the chemical warfare service to be concentrated at Lakehurst proving grounds. Only white men will be accepted. Site chosen after nationwide search for ordnance and gas testing. Mustard gas developed there was exceptionally deadly and capable of rapid destruction.
King Albert of Belgium and Prince Leopold visit the United States Capitol to express Belgian gratitude for American aid in the great war. Crowning moment in history as a monarch is greeted with cheers in the Senate and House galleries. Queen Elizabeth and Mrs. Marshall observe the proceedings.
Dr. William Darrach of Columbia University notes American soldiers averaged a ten pound gain from mobilization to demobilization, marking a rare instance of an army that grew fat. He credits preventive medicine, vaccination, public hygiene, and medical advances for overall health gains amid war conditions.
A survey by the National Industrial Council Board shows rapid growth of works councils in American industry. From 29 known groups in 1918, the count reached 225 councils in 176 companies, mainly in metal trades and shipbuilding, concentrated east of the Mississippi.
Premier Clemenceau notes two thirds of the earth speaks English and countries gravitate toward English as the world language. He cites Germany’s push for English education and calls artificial world languages unnecessary as English asserts its paramount role. England’s tongue is described as increasingly dominant globally.
An article portrays Dr. B L Williams of the University of Minnesota as the team’s unseen healer and strategist. It notes he diagnoses the Gophers’ ills during September to November and crafts varied plays for each opponent while keeping players unseen until kickoff.
Phil Douglas remains on the Giants roster though not listed among 1920 reserved players. Giants secretary John Foster explains Douglas is on the Ineligible list, which reserves him automatically until the club clears him.
America will not play the international polo cup against England until 1921 as War losses of men and mounts force a delay. Viscount Valencia of the Hurlingham club requested the postponement, and William A. Hazaard, secretary of the American Polo Association, agreed not to contest the return match before the agreed time.
In the All England tournament at Wimbledon two of the four semi finalists are over 50. Ritchie and C P Dixon reach the later rounds as veteran players amid the speed and endurance demands of modern tennis. Dixon nine years ago forced W A Larned.
Captain Jacques of Harvard cross country spoke on different running methods at a meeting of cross country and track men. The Harvard track management seeks more runners, and the talk marks the first in a series by former Crimson stars.
Among America’s best, a Davis Cup clash extended to five sets while Titelie finished runner-up in British championships in 1908 and 1904.
Brooklyn club president Charles H. Whichets proposes rebuilding baseball grand stands to seat 60 000 to 70 000 with popular 50 cent seats five days a week and higher weekend admissions to boost attendance and revenue.
Richard L. Murray a 1917 patriotic champion and 1918 national champion has offered a silver cup to Stanford University students for a tennis competition Lin Murray a former Stanford star and four year player and season captain is associated with the gift.
Flags, once among the fastest sprinters on the American turf last year, now trails in speed this season. The article notes Wings won eleven races and $9,089 in 1918, while the current year shows only five wins. It also mentions boxing instructor appointments at Harvard and organizational notes in amateur athletics.
Frank Ratcliffe sells 160 acre improved farm for 60000 dollars. Charles Peters nets 1000 dollars from two acres with 500 bushels of potatoes. Case Schaap sells 80 acres near Hull for 100000 dollars. Sheldon plans to buy forty two blocks with surveys to begin early spring. Baby beef club expands to 18 in Woodbury with county agent work.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a boy urged to attend college and the weight of daily burdens. A neighbor’s tale of a father’s snoring and a misunderstood prank illustrates family tension and humor as a playful yet pointed moral.
Advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil capsules as a remedy for aging by cleansing kidneys and digestive organs. Claims include revived kidney function, new life and strength, and long-term health with continued use. money back if ineffective.
An after dinner toast in San Francisco features Harold Bell Wright arguing that financial success proves a book’s value. He cites Robinson Crusoe and notes vast earnings as evidence while recounting a vignette of a penniless tramp seeking advice from an old gentleman.
Quoted to suggest a returned yank recalls marching duty and sleepwalking episode. A companion asks about walking in sleep and a remark on love at first sight if victims remain single.
The article notes the painter William Orpen, still working on peace conference pictures, once feared ugliness. As art students copied antiquities, peers began resembling their classical models, while Orpen reflects on past missteps and aspirations. He recalls selecting Venus de Milo for study and later failing to progress as intended.
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