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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1927
Page
1
In a quoted exchange Mrs Stabb notes two men quarrel over a woman, describing their relationship as once united and now divided into sixes and sevens. The dialogue highlights tension and unrest surrounding the living situation.
An elderly lady reports a gentleman complimenting her looks and wonders if pride is sinful. The minister reassures her that the praise reflects the pendetmin rather than her, treating the moment with light humor.
A farmer’s wife mistakes a weary tramp for a generous visitor. He recalls a meal three days past and admits wandering in circles as the exchange unfolds amid a rustic setting.
Quote outlines a sharp contrast in partner conduct with emphasis on mutual aid in selling and obstruction in buying. The remark frames willingness to support each other in commerce while hindering rivals in procurement.
Big man from Stanford named Fred Newhouse returns from college with a new rep after an anecdote in chemistry class. The professor asks to name lip rouge ingredients. Newhouse replies he does not know them but notes it tastes like honey.
A humorous exchange between Mr. Rafferty and Mr. Dolan toys with reform ambitions. Rafferty jokes about reforming the world while Dolan replies with doubt and self-deprecating humor about avoiding the police and traffic signals. The dialogue underscores skepticism toward grand reform plans.
A humorous line hides a tragic accident as a car strikes a peanut and crushes two kernels, highlighting a morbid misfortune in a playful dialogue. The odd image underscores the unexpected severity of a minor moment.
The National League clubs show a wave of manager changes starting with Branch Rickey replaced by Rogers Hornsby for the Cardinals and continuing through Cubs Dodgers Pirates Reds Braves Phils and Browns with a string of replacements including Maranville Gibson McCarthy Bancroft Howley Carrigan Evers Smith Collins and Schalk among others. The American League list includes Browns Red Sox White Sox Senators Tigers Indians with leaders replaced by Fohl Austin Sisler Howley Moriarity McCallister and others.
William J. Shettsline, business manager of the Philadelphia National League club, resigns after a career with the Phillies dating to 1883. He served from office boy to president and has acted as business manager since 1909, a veteran pioneer of baseball.
Sam Clapham, lightweight wrestling champ of the world, seeks a match before the American public. He defeated Ted Thye in Melbourne recently and is to receive $6,000 for a return bout with Thye.
In the 32nd Old Glory sale 400 harness horses sold for 334225 dollars. The average price per head rose slightly from 1926 despite fewer horses changing hands. The standout was Adam a two year old trotting champion bringing 17000 dollars amid light bidding.
Coach Glenn Thistlethwaite of Northwestern urges a five year conference schedule and moving scheduling to June. He argues eastern teams set fall schedules early and Big Ten coaches lack intersectional dates if December remains.
Wally Webber played his last college game for Michigan against Minnesota. He delivered his best performance, likely recording more tackles in a single game than any back. He stood as the defense’s key force, meeting Minnesota’s attack after the Gophers breached the line.
A range of 1926 sports items notes Tunney’s boxing career beginning around the armistice period and Dempsey’s continued activity. Other highlights include a New York arrest over an on-ring assault claim against a defeated wrestler, a three-team soccer league in Sioux City, poor seasons for California and Harvard, Los Angeles leading in golf events, Carbon County Utah high schools scoring a record 175 to Ferron, and multiple boxing title changes across weight classes.
Suzanne Lengton the tennis star is adopted into the Pueblo tribe in ceremonies led by Chief Evergreen Tree and Chief Lone Eagle. Also notes British Professional Golf Association plans eight experts to visit for matches with the PGA of America this year.
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