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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1926
Page
3
A collage of trivia notes covers pork production in Tolland India’s farming output jobs oil for watches from distant sources and aircraft style propellers. Other items note sugar cane trials in Brattleboro a bloodless surgical knife a phonograph frequency range and a claim about 44 000 daily lightning storms.
A Hot Springs woman faced assault charges after a collector visited her home at night. In court she defended herself by saying the caller should not come after dark, remarking the incident was caused by his timing.
A cryptic note questions what is considered the most fascinating topic, suggesting curiosity about the unknown if the reader stays unaware.
A modern quotation condemns immorality calling it an immortal iniquity. It references a sun authoring an immoral book and a judgment witness procession of lost souls across generations.
A playful note from the San Antonio Express hints that old jazz rhythms can dance to both static and crop noise, suggesting music’s persistence beyond rough conditions and imperfect reception.
Maida and Old Man Negley debate dog care on a lawn as Negley warns sugar harms teeth and digestion. He condemns cruel tricks and shrill music on Binks the fox terrier, urging plain commonsense and humane treatment grounded in canine instincts.
A yellow bullfrog caught at Hampton Roads Virginia was sent to the National Museum in Washington for display in a water tub. Researchers nickname it Buttercup for its buttercup color, and scientists debate whether it is a new frog species or an albino or freak with brown eyes.
Nature Magazine notes vampire bats have a broad range from Mexico to the southern continent, remaining mostly tropical and not ascending high mountains. Their persistent attacks disrupt horse and poultry farming in some regions. President Hayes was born in Ohio.
A vivid verse from the Atlanta Constitution extols the bills that feed life’s comforts and desires. The poem contrasts rent and debt with consumer abundance and seasonal renewal, framing money as a force that shapes mood and hope.
A reader explains a method to reveal unreadable coin dates by heating a steel piece until red hot and placing the coin on it, which warms and exposes the date or other legible markings, as shared in Boys' World.
The note describes buttercups as naturally sized and normal in all aspects except color, highlighting their association with albinism through pale pigmentation and appearance. It emphasizes visual similarity to albino traits without detailing broader traits or contexts.
A 1926 wrap notes the world forestry congress meeting in Rome in early May. It also notes sugar content in bread and ice cream from corn, Mississippi deposits estimated at 400 million tons annually, and the first tobacco defense book by Doctor Bellamy in 1602. It mentions radio sets in France, Lincoln life masks, the origin of American clothing, US gasoline dominance, UK share, and China's eight hour supply.
The column surveys changes in college and professional football and baseball, noting Columbia reappoints Charles F. Crowley as head coach, Ernie Nevers signs with the St. Louis Browns as pitcher, and Ed Robinson leaves Brown after 24 years with coaching and Harvard ties mentioned. It also covers restrictions on professional players as coaches in the Southern Intercollegiate Conference and a Pirates option deal involving Richard Hughes to Waterbury.
The New York Sun notes turf man W R Coe refused a 250000 offer for his famed three year old Pompey, money winner of 1925 as a two year old. He says a higher price, up to 275000, could have been obtained with negotiations. Pompey earned over 120000 in stakes last season including the Saratoga Hopeful and Belmont Futurity.
The world champion Arthur Staff will soon travel to New York to face Nor val Buttle in a likely thrilling ice skating contest.
Ted Lyons of the White Sox leads late season stars with the most shutouts. Five other major leaguers each posted four shutouts including Adolfo Múñoa, Dazzy Vance, Harold Carlson, Sammy Gray and Joe Glard.
Thomas, the pitcher sold by Toronto to the New York Yankees, has proven a good investment for the Canadian team. M. J. Huggins, Yankees manager, had to buy back a player he released four years ago. Toronto had obtained Thomas from Reading in 1928. He appeared in 80 games for Reading, with six complete games. In 1923 with Toronto he won 13 and lost 15.
Oxford and Cambridge universities are invited to compete at the University of Pennsylvania relay carnival on April 23 and 24. Organizers, led by H Jamison Swarts, have invited Burghley and Porritt to form potential relay teams in events including the 480 yard shuttle, 880 yard, and medley relays. Canadian and Cuban teams may also send representatives.
Bill Clymer former third base coach of the Cincinnati Reds may become a minor league manager in 1926 after not signing a new contract. He disliked dealings at Redland Field and Derby Day, a former successful minor league skipper, is also mentioned as a strong future managerial candidate for a club.
Dr Johnny Lavan former Kansas City shortstop and manager retires from baseball permanently after attending the American Public Health Association convention in St Louis He left the Blues to accept an epidemiologist post on the Kansas City public health board which prompted his retirement.
Bob Coleman former San Antonio Texas League manager joins Boston Red Sox coaching staff to assist young pitchers and handle general club duties. He previously pitched for Columbus in the American Association and his arrival will not replace any current Red Sox staff member.
Joe Beckett, once a British boxing idol, says he will try another ring engagement for a small guarantee. Promoters doubt his comeback will succeed after poor showings against Georges Carpentier, while talk of a possible bout with Phil Scott includes a $2,500 side bet from Scott’s backers.
The article notes limited public interest in winter sports while listing varied items from boxers to college teams. It mentions Jack Dempsey shaping a new nose, Glenn Warner's Stanford team planning nine games, and Buatti ng Nelson knocking out William Rossier in two seconds. It also covers Ray Wubbell and Dick Lof tus being traded, handball at the University of Pennsylvania, and Arthur Treiz joining St Paul in the American Association.
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