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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1922
Page
5
Mr. Fox commissions a tight fitting suit and faces a chase by Mr. Dog after stealing two plump birds. He clings to a rail fence and is saved when the pants tear, dropping into a patchy repair by Mrs. Fox. He abandons tight trousers for looser ones and safer leaps.
This piece urges courteous travel conduct in streetcars, noting that well bred men should offer seats to women, greet politely, and enter in order to avoid crowding. It emphasizes awareness, eye contact, and minimal disturbance when handling hats and luggage.
The article traces three centuries of U S cotton culture dating back 300 years with the first seed planted in Virginia as an experiment in 1021. It discusses historical context and quotes a humorous exchange about discharge and behavior from Pearson's Weekly.
Explanation notes that sparkling eyes come from a temporary tear film spread over the eye rather than the eye itself. Nervous twitches during joy cause eyelid movement, spreading tears that gleam in light and create the glittering effect.
A passionate meditation extols sacrifice and unselfishness as the cure for a world wrecked by war. The speaker contrasts visionary political schemes with a heart aflame for love and service, centering on enduring ethical reform through sacrifice and brotherhood.
A guide notes courteous seating rules in shared travel. Women commonly swap seats to place two friends together, offering changes for two women or mixed pairs engaged in conversation. Men would swap for two women or for two men. women rarely swap with two men.
The piece traces Virginia’s name origins from Latin Verginius to virgo and the Virgin Queen link, noting cultural reverence in Europe, early American use, and famed figures like Virginia Dare. It mentions pests of mispronunciation and symbolic tokens such as the emerald and hawthorn bloom, plus a Wednesday lucky day and three as a lucky number.
A local exchange hints at a dramatic warning about social bridge parties. The remark suggests avoiding attendance to prevent unwelcome attention or trouble, reflecting community jitters and social intrigue.
The narrator muses on wearing high heels, street fashion, and possible work as a demonstrator for a “bugahouse” while joking about shoes and head discomfort. A separate note mentions removing grease from hardwood floors with hot water and hydrogen peroxide, and a Severn tunnel ventilation upgrade with a 27 foot diameter fan turning 100 times a minute.
Hall of Fame pitcher Ed Walsh declares Nap Lajoie the greatest batter to face, recounting a 1908 dramatic bases loaded strikeout of Lajoie that helped Detroit beat Cleveland in a pennant race.
Manager George Gibson of the Pittsburgh Pirates, born in London Ontario in 1889, began semi pro play in 1899. He joined Buffalo in 1903, Montreal in 1904, was bought by Pittsburgh in 1905, starred as a catcher for eleven years, later faced waivers in 1916, refused Giants, and joined McGraw's 1917 team as spare catcher and coach.
Peter Beller the young trotter will miss next season's Grand Circuit races after sale at the Old Glory sale in New York for export to Ireland. Another Grand Circuit racer Rose Azeffl will be sent to Belgium.
Boxing referees, once praised by crowds for quiet control, now receive near the same abuse directed at baseball umpires. The shift is evident in New York, where officials face hostile crowds during years of old time Cubs and Giants series.
Tilden may not defend his title as the world lawn tennis championship opens in Wimbledon on June 26. The American star first won the title in 1920 and defended it this year.
John F Y Meehan is re-engaged for a two year term as head coach of the Syracuse University football squad amid continued leadership for the program.
University of Pennsylvania selects J. K. Amler as captain for the 1922 football season. Amler, a backfield standout, earns leadership role for the squad.
Pepa begins a season with two of last year’s soccer champions unavailable as two stars depart leaving the club to rely on other key players.
Brooklyn pitcher Tom Lovett threw the first no hit game against a New York National League club on June 22 1891. He faced stars like Buck Ewing Jim O Rourke and Jack Doyle as Brooklyn completed a perfect game with no errors and three batters retired on strikes.
Lehigh seeks a resident coach in football and basketball in the surrounding area. Cleveland and vicinity see five new golf courses under construction. Yale to lay out a polo field near the bowl, to be ready in spring. Babe Ruth could earn $85,000, spurring talk of truth over office. Ted Hauk, third baseman, sold to Mobile in the Southern league. Des Moines buys Eugene Turgeon from Aberdeen in the Dakota league. McGraw’s million dollar dream team mocked by bush league recruits expected elsewhere next summer. Jim Scott aims to leave the Seals for Minneapolis, Bob Fisher joining Minneapolis. Jim Thorpe Pete Caine Joe Guyon may retire from pro football this year. Thorpe at thirty seven. Corneil’s team plays Virginia in Charlottesville on April 7 at Annapolis on April 10 at Georgetown April 11 in Baltimore and later Philadelphia and Ithaca. Brennan set to umpire in Southern Association next season per John D. Martin. Wrestling scene notes full Nelson barred. many wrestlers could be found on the dance floor. Harvard freshman hockey coach Richard Humphrey has 51 candidates. Dick Hoblitzer, former Reading manager, declares himself a free agent. Western Maryland college building an athletic field with stands and gym, costing over 100000. East racing whispers Charlies A Stoneham and John J McGraw plan a racing plant in Jacksonville Florida.
The Belgian billiards champion Edouard Horemans rose to prominence in seven years from a night watchman in Antwerp to Europe’s top player. World War disrupted his career with a German capture and three years in a war camp, but after the war he resumed and quickly dominated rival players including Albert Cutler of Boston, as recounted in the New York Post.
King George’s top horse of the year WHI Somers a William Slufus Aviona three year old colt won twice and captured the $5,000 Ormande plate at Newbury. He previously defeated J Watson’s Tetrabbazl in another victory.
Brown of Lowell Massachusetts left guard for Colby College football is elected captain for next year. The selection highlights Brown as a key returning leader for the team.
Burkett Lee Pribbles of Butler Kentucky has been elected captain of the University of Kentucky football team for 1922. The selection highlights leadership for the season as Pribbles assumes team duties and guides the squad.
Bill Johnston attempts to win the tennis singles title at the Oogaln tournament in 1922, marking a renewed bid after prior efforts. The event gathers top players as Johnston seeks the championship.
The Rochester community forms a new A B G ten pin association, outlining goals for youth leagues and local tournament structure. Organizers emphasize participation, fair play, and regional competitions to grow bowling in the area.
Walter Taylor has been elected captain of the New York University football team for next fall. He plays center or end.
Kaw Cornell Captain Eddie Kaw chosen as captain for the 1922 Cornell football team. The selection highlights Kaw as a standout player at halfback and team leader for the upcoming season.
Syracuse reveals a 28 game basketball schedule with 18 home games and 10 on the road. The slate features a mix of non conference and conference matchups likely shaping the season.
The death marks the end of eastern bosses who dominated the Republican party in the senate. Penrose led a generation that shaped legislation with lawmakers like Aldrich Quay Hale Piatt. Without him, no eastern leader remains to command a state’s political grasp. the West rises in influence over commerce banking immigration and war affairs.
A Senate committee urges continued U S Marines in Haiti with an American high commissioner to coordinate treaty officials and military leaders. It backs no treaty abrogation or force reduction and calls for a new loan to be issued promptly and Haitian debts settled. The report also seeks charter terms for the National Bank and early subsidiary coinage.
A comprehensive program for the American merchant marine includes direct aid of about 34 million dollars for 1922 23 and an proposed 100 million dollar merchant marine loan fund. The plan calls for tax deductions on freight, larger depreciation allowances, a government marine insurance corporation, and rules favoring American ships in immigration and port entries.
The veteran adjusted compensation bill offers ex servicemen options including cash pay, a twenty year endowment, insurance, vocational training, land settlement aid, or home farm acquisition. The American Legion launches an educational campaign to clarify the measure as economic debt settlement, not a gratuity, with focus on men below captain or lieutenant ranks and excludes commissioned clerical staff.
A statement by Charles G. Davis director of the budget outlines a new federal personnel board. The board aims to classify and coordinate government employees in Washington and to operate with a private enterprise style yet under federal oversight.
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