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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
1
A John Blake essay argues temper is energy to be controlled not wasted. Lively comparison to harnessing rivers and lightning, urging focus on work, self discipline, and avoiding destructive outbursts. Uncontrolled anger destroys judgment, friendships, and future plans, while tempered energy drives achievement.
A brief note argues that non beekeepers may not value honey as economy in cooking, but should use it as a sweet treat and occasional indulgence for those who have access to it. The editor suggests practical use rather than large quantities.
A fragmentary query notes a line or refrain about laughter directed at someone. The readable text suggests a question about whether anyone laughed at you, without clear context or attribution.
A McClure Newspaper Syndicate tip suggests tact comes from awareness and practice. When laughed at, accept the joke, and improve by pausing before action. The advice emphasizes learning tact through hesitation and reflection.
A humorous verse describes a father and his baby sharing a private joke in a sunlit room. The baby’s blue eyes gleam with mischief as she and Dad laugh, while mother peeks in to see the fun and the secret joke remains untold. The poem ends with affectionate reflection on their shared moment.
A collection of honey rich dishes and kitchen instructions. Includes honey sour milk cake and oat loaf with honey glaze, plus notes on honey as a natural sweetener for children and for preserves with quince.
The piece extols a personal sanctuary where one retreats from external irritations to reflect and reform. It describes nursing courage hope and ambition there, purging envy and fear, reviewing flaws candidly, and emerging wiser and more charitable to aid others and oneself. (1923, McClure Newspaper Syndicate)
A horse that once fell near Granehview Queensland last year caused the rider to fracture the left thigh again when the horse fell at the same spot. The owner was with the horse both times.
The United States sees about one million marriages annually. The figure reflects a long standing national pattern of union ceremonies across diverse regions and communities.
A fragment references gasoline lost by evaporation in crude oil handling and pairs it with a quote about domestic happiness and a wife’s attire. The text juxtaposes economic loss with social sentiment and a Johnson source note.
The column names Toporcer of the Cardinals as baseball bonehead of the year for overrunning a home run and being ruled out for a single. It also awards Dickinson of Dickinson College the football prize after recovering a fumble and returning toward his own goal but being tackled by opponents.
Bloomington fans shift from Jimmy Hamilton to Art Willson as manager after Hamilton joins Nashville. Willson, veteran catcher with Kitty league success last season, is the preferred successor for the Bloomington Three I League team.
A 110 pound tile man entered Howard's Arcade gym near the door asking for work. He wanted a job as a fighter, not cleaning or rubbing boxers. Howard recalled this was the first time someone asked for a job in fighting.
Chief Bender is tipped as successor to Billy Gibert at Waterbury after leaving the Reading Internationals. Waterbury courted him following his split with New Haven, but Bender sought higher salary than minor league offers.
St Louis pitcher Bill Doak is credited with the putout on a runner he trapped off first base in a 1916 game against Pittsburgh. On June 24 he enticed Max Carey off first, the fleet thief hesitated, and Doak lunged to tag him as he slid back to first.
President Sam Breadon and Manager Branch Rickey of the Cardinals visited Bradenton Florida to inspect a prospective spring training camp. Rickey expects 40 to 50 players and says hotel arrangements must be made to accommodate the group.
Manager Wilhelm, ex Phillies, notes that in 2004 as a Boston Brave he, Vic Willis, and Charley Pittinger pitched 102 of 154 games. Willis worked 43 games, Wilhelm 41, Pittinger 38. Salary cap set at 2400.
A survey of varied athletic notes mentions 70 new 2 10 trotters this season, Harvard adopting single sculling as a minor sport, University of Maryland co ed rifle and track teams, and January 10 baseball instruction in Los Angeles. Bobby Jones wins Harvard Golf title 3 and 2 over Clarke Hodder, while Joshi Miden’s loss of part of a finger unlikely to hurt his stroke. Gov Alfred A Taylor’s son Dave Taylor stands out in Appalachian league. Manchester-like chatter includes a proposed British Empire sports program for 1924, and bowling’s 1923 9223 tournament slated for St Paul February 9 10 with entry close January 20.
Yale coach Todd Jones needed a quick fill for the injured O Hearne at halfback. He found Whitey Neale, brother of Greasy Neale and Cincinnati baseball player, and Neale proved one of Yale’s fastest players, nearly matching O Hearne. Photograph shows Whitey Neale.
Jayson Kirke first baseman of the Tend Colonels, who set a world season hits record, is traded to the Indianapolis Ameri can Association club. Tex Covington of Indianapolis goes to the Colonels in return. Kirke has hit over .300 in seven years and led the league last season with an .886 mark while batting .335 the prior year.
Pitcher Walter Ruether of the Brooklyn club fronts a holdout for 1923. He earned $8,000 last season and asked for $12,000 for 1924. Club president Fred L. Ebbets states Ruether has a $9,000 offer with a $1,000 seasonal bonus if performance warrants it.
The Browns rely on veteran James Austin as third base stability while trying new prospects. Lotshaw takes over Cubs training duties though Andrew Lotshaw has moved from baseball to coach Chicago football. Boxing news notes Siki barred in Italy after failed bout talks with Spalla. Clanton released to New Orleans by Cleveland.
Fred E. Brush of Rome New York has been elected captain of the Hamilton College foothill team for the 1028 season by the varsity squad members.
Frank T. Muller of Philadelphia has been appointed coach of the Harvard varsity crew for next spring. He brings extensive coaching experience to the Crimson program as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The London newspaper will renew its offer of 5000 dollars next year to the swimmer who crosses the Kinglish channel. If the feat is not accomplished the prize drops to 2500 dollars for the best attempt by a man or woman.
Pocket billiard champion Ralah Greenleaf began practicing at age eight. Now near his twenty third birthday he vows to reign a long time, projecting a prolonged era of dominance in the sport.
A Birmingham Age-Herald snippet contrasts a rough stock pitch with a wary buyer who exposes a premeditated scam. The piece reflects on meddling neighbors as well meaning yet harmful and ends with a quip about a marble cake misdirection.
Senator Sorghum says on election eve he will sleep soundly and monitor returns overnight, claiming fearlessness about the future. Campaign aide notes the plan to stay up for results. A separate incident has five year old Martha Jane waking to a morning fire alarm and wondering why a fire occurred so early.
In a press exchange about the film, the actor deflects questions about marriage stating that personal matters are handled by his lawyer. The brief remark underscores the talent’s privacy stance during publicity.
A snippet shows a dialogue about strict home life and a bishop who supposedly fainted to obtain a drink. The exchange hints at social norms and unexpected humor in clerical circles.
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