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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
7
In a terse dialogue a man proclaims his literary vocation and quips that gaining a woman’s vocabulary can improve some men. The exchange hints at gendered language and self fashioned intellect within a witty verbal encounter.
The national motor vehicle theft act becomes operative after presidential approval. It defines motor vehicles and interstate theft penalties up to 5000 dollars fine or five years imprisonment for transporting stolen vehicles across borders or receiving concealing or selling such vehicles. Debate cited 1918 US auto theft value at 27000000 and thieves profits around 5000000.
The 1917 mortality report from the United States Census Bureau, summarized for the National Safety Council, reports 538 544 accidental deaths, with falls leading at 13 114 followed by railroad injuries 8 649 and burns 6 880. Automobiles caused 6 724 deaths and street car incidents 2 277, reflecting wartime employment and untrained workers in factories.
The article notes nearly 2,000 European state stamps issued since 1918, led by Poland with over 400 and Ukraine with about 175. Yugoslavia and Czecho Slovakia each show around 150. Transcaucasian Georgia has four values. A unified issue for the Serbs Croats and Slovenes nears finalization, featuring King Peter I.
A Tokyo report says Japan launched the Nagato, the largest warship ever built, at Kure in the presence of imperial princes. keel laid August 28 1917, tonnage later set to 40 000, with 16 inch guns and 25 knot speed. The ship will outclass contemporaries like Hood and California.
A Bureau of Labor Statistics survey of 404 758 workers in 28 industries across 23 states finds male workers average 7.6 hours daily and women 6.5 hours per day, with wide industry gaps from 5.5 hours in bituminous coal to 8.7 in confectionery and many workers exceeding ten or dropping below four hours.
St Louis pro James Barnes fired a 70 on Mayfield links to win an all expenses paid trip to Canada. Millionaire J K Wadley of Texarkana Ark pledged the prize if Barnes shot 70, then Barnes seized the chance to play in the Canadian Open next week.
The proposal suggests future Davis Cup matches extend beyond men's singles and doubles to include women's singles and doubles and mixed doubles. This would make the competition a major tennis feature spanning three or four weeks.
The Harvard fencing team employed J. L. Danguy of the New York Fencers' Club as coach. He will be assisted by Edwin Guy, assistant dean, and William Russell, former Harvard leader and national dueling swords champion.
The report notes Throstle once thought blind as a suckling near being given away by Lord Arlington then revealed to see. Ridden by M Cannon the English mare won the Saint Leger of 1894 at 60 to 1. It also mentions boxing in English schools and a lighthearted exchange about a ball player facing an umpire marriage.
More than 100 University of Washington freshmen turned out to cheer the football team in a spirited campus gathering. The event showcased student enthusiasm and support for the season ahead.
The Antwerp stadium set to host the Olympic events is rapidly nearing readiness. Officials report substantial progress with final construction and seating installation underway as the multi-purpose arena approaches completion.
The Philadelphia based Vesper Boat Club oarsmen won 24 races across five regattas, claiming three national titles in a dominant season marked by strong performances and steady crew progress.
Rumors that Fred Mitchell would be replaced as manager of the Chicago Nationals were dismissed by a stockholders meeting. Mitchell, already under contract, was praised for his work last year and given confidence to pursue a pennant next season.
California women swimmers organize as Babe Ruth seeks a 20000 salary from Boston Red Sox next year. Epsom Downs stable boys strike for higher wages. The American association plans expanding play to 16 or 18 men. Wrestler Jim Londos defeats Dan Petroff in Salt Lake City. Maine beats Brown 15 to 40 in cross country at Orono. Pat Moran on a two year contract with Cincinnati. Rath leads NL second basemen in fielding. Harvard freshman captain elected. Josh Billings named state auto accessories agent. Polo Grounds capacity not being expanded. Norman Ross may go to Australia after Honolulu swim events. Mildred Caverly wins Philadelphia Cricket Club women’s golf 1919 title. Argentina invited to send tennis team. Reds manager Moran and Pat Moran hold contract. Draft discussed by American association. Chow Chow Club planning first specialty show in New York. Ernie Johnson named manager of Salt Lake City Coast League team. Jim McGill pursues Oakland Coast League purchase. C A Comiskey leaves Wisconsin hunting for Florida off season. Gandil and Thomaa to play winter ball with Dyus All-Star in Los Angeles.
Jockey CHV Robinson rode to 27 winners at Latonia, far ahead of runner up Tommy Murray with 17. He also led in the money finishes, being in the money 18 times more than he was unplaced.
The Detroit Free Press reports Roger Bresnahan will join Miller Huggins as a general on-field assistant and as a representative of the new arrangement. Bresnahan’s past imitation of a bear and chin humor affected popularity, but owners plan to add his vigor for the Yankees.
Ming 8 reports Lowe, registrar, back from the United States, helping reestablish American football and baseball at sing-Hua college in Pekin. He studied at the University of California and previously worked with coach D. K. Brace to organize baseball, football, soccer, tennis, track and swimming. A golf course is planned near the college as American sports grow.
Robert Crawford broke Lafayette College two mile record with a 10:12.5 performance in the Intercollegiate meet last spring, surpassing the previous best by six seconds after finishing second in the one mile race.
The San Diego Rowing Club invites Stanford Cal and Washington to a spring preliminary test of skill in San Diego before the annual three cornered VPuelle coast Intercollegiate title race on the Oakland estuary.
Three English football matches on a recent Saturday drew a total attendance of 120 000 spectators.
Norman Ross set world bests at Stanford University pool in an exhibition. He clocked 11 minutes 5 seconds for the half mile and 12 minutes 34 seconds for the 1,000 yards, eclipsing existing marks.
Juarez Jockey Club will not hold a meeting this winter despite government actions on passport relief. The elite racing group has not indicated a reversal and will keep gates closed for the season.
President Charles E. Boyd of the Dominion of Canada Town Bowling Association asks the Olympic Committee in Antwerp to add bowling to next year’s International competitions at the Olympiad.
In a humorous domestic incident Mr. B. awoke his wife by twisting her nose while claiming to have dreamt turning off the electric light. The wife asked for an explanation and the momentary gag sparked light conversation.
Cuticura Soap daily and Ointment occasionally for a clear complexion, smooth hands, and cleanliness. Add Cuticura Talcum for a fragrant, attractive finish, marketed as the Cuticura Toilet Trio.
The Old State House in Boston, built in 1748, housed the Merchant's Exchange on the first floor and the governor's council on the second. Key events include the Boston Massacre near the eastern porch, Washington's 1780 parade review, and Garrison's refuge in 1886. Restored in 1881, it now houses the Bostonian Society with rooms and displays of revolutionary era art and artifacts.
Cardinal Mercier primate of Belgium visits and several colleges confer degrees on him as he tours. He expresses strong interest in American culture and institutions during the stop.
A humorous exchange notes that an Italian vendetta is mistaken for a new porch around cottages, reflecting a witty remark on misunderstood terms and a sister's affection for another man.
Paula, a noble Roman who married Textius at seventeen, inherited wealth on Mount Aventine. She followed Jerome in converting to Christianity, donated her fortune to the poor, built a convent near Bethlehem, and ministered to the afflicted until her death in her convent. The Palestine poor blessed her memory.
A colored infantry unit is being mustered out and the company commander sends each man’s home address to the quartermaster for travel pay. A dispute arises when Jackson is listed with Prince Frederick Md, which the quartermaster cannot locate, prompting jokes about the draft.
The text notes a shortage of trained garment workers due to immigration slowing. It describes government action via Industrial Training, promoted nationwide by the Department of Labor. Four books will outline practical methods to train existing and new workers in approved techniques.
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