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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
5
An analysis proclaims Washington as the premier hub for news spread via wire, radio and mail with about 500000 words daily from Washington correspondents and press services. It breaks down roughly 200000 words from wire services and mailroom plus other periodical writers, highlighting the capital’s rapid growth since 1912.
The piece discusses a proposed international disarmament effort for China with Hoover as a possible chairman. It notes China’s massive multi-provincial forces led by independent war lords and the need to demobilize them through a $50 million fund and public works programs.
Rep An Sorge filed a bill to prohibit blocs based on pursuits or geography from influencing legislation. Senators and representatives could face a $5,000 fine if proven part of a bloc. The measure mirrors the Sherman Act, banning restraints on legislation while preserving regular caucuses. Capper counters that farm blocs support critical industries and the nation’s economy.
The 1861 Lincoln call for 75000 volunteers drew Francis Barlow and James Scrymser into the Twelfth New York. Sergeant Barlow was wounded at Antietam and Gettysburg. his wife, a sanitary commission nurse, tended him at front and in hospitals until his recovery. She died in 1904 of typhus after heroic service. Major General Barlow predicted a grateful national tribute to war-time women. Scrymser rallied support in 1911, securing Loyal Legion endorsement and proposing the Red Cross home. Congress allotted 300000 with private gifts completing an 800000 fund from donors including Capt. Scrymser and Mrs. Sage.
Bill Doak of the St. Louis Cardinals is named the best pitcher in the National League by official records. He averages 2.58 earned runs per game and is credited with fifteen victories and six defeats.
Bobby Roth of the Yankees comments on Rommel of the Athletics overpowering the Yankees and Indians. He says Rommel’s performance makes opponents look inexperienced and notes Cleveland’s continued challenge. Frank Roth praises Connie Mack's pitching staff in the league.
In a discussion about the draft and college players Judge Landis refused to advise a collegian to turn pro in baseball. He said he would not answer such a question and that choosing a profession is for the individual to decide. The note adds that many college players have written him seeking his view, and it lauds his discretion.
The quote names Rommel Harris Moore Keefe Perry and Naylor as notable Yankees pitchers. It comments that Rommel and Harris perform well, Moore can match any lefty, Keefe has strong stuff, and Perry and Naylor add depth to the rotation.
The report links Rogers Hornsby of the Los Angeles Winter League to Vic Aldridge for a Cardinals berth. It notes George, who aided Pittsfield to the Eastern League pennant, and references Sisler evaluating what Best could mean to the Browns while Cliff is tied to the Boston Red Sox.
Princeton football players excel beyond football Garity and Gilroy shine in hockey Stimson captains swimming Wittmer stars in basketball Laurie leads track in the East The article highlights multi sport talents among the Princeton squad with several players noted for top performances in other disciplines.
The digest lists multiple sports moves and events including Colgate’s Jetter award to nine football players, Navy vs Army basketball February 25 at West Point, coaches and captains named at Yale Dartmouth and West Virginia Wesleyan, Willard moving to California, park and gym projects, and baseball and boxing notes across colleges and cities.
The German government will construct an L-70 type airship for the United States at no cost, to be used by the U S Navy for experimental aviation. The airship, about 600 feet long, will be housed at Lakehurst and not enter military service. Article 198 and 202 of Versailles required delivery of capable airships, but Germany destroyed five zeppelins on June 28 1919 and two more on July 25.
Bob Gardner is cited as the first to conclusively link pole vaulting and golf by showing similar wrist strength and focus across both sports. He set a world pole vault record at Yale and briefly held the world amateur golf title after defeating Chandler Egan at the Chicago Golf Club.
Opinions differ on Mike Gonzales ability as a catcher. A National League critic contends Cincinnati will be waived to Toledo, while another expert argues he cannot be waived out of the league and cites the 1921 Cardinals would have won the National flag with the Cuban backstop.
Syracuse university announces a spring tennis schedule featuring eleven matches against Cornell Colgate Pennsylvania Columbia Michigan Hamilton Pittsburgh Army and California. The slate includes major rivals and a regional mix with strong programs at multiple events.
Yearling colt by McGee purchased at Saratoga last August for 8200 dollars. Now in training at Carl Milan’s Lexington Kentucky stable.
The Metropolitan Golf Association of New York City reports 106 members after the Gum Hill Golf Club joined the association.
Arnold Statz the Angels outfielder has been turned over to the Cubs. He earned his way into the big show by demanding an exhibition salary from the coast club.
Left handed pitcher Lerton Pinto from London Ontario in the Michigan Ontario Baseball League has been signed by the Philadelphia Nationals. He is a prospect added to the organization roster for the upcoming season.
Nick Altrock and Al Schaneht each received $1000 for entertaining fans at the Polo Grounds World Series games.
La Savate Iriqui, noted French boxing heavyweight, plans to travel to the United States to arrange a match with American star Johnny Kilbane. The move signals a push to confront Kilbane for a major title or bout in the American circuit.
English thoroughbreds Isinglass and Donovan headline the season with substantial stake takings in England totaling 261,275 dollars and 277,215 dollars respectively, marking a strong performance in the racing circuit.
A drive is on to abolish the win race rule in harness racing. The proposal would confer an eligibility bar on heat winners, sparking debate over how records should affect participation and standings.
Since 1913 West Point Easy, West Point and Notre Dame have met eight times with Notre Dame winning six of the eight.
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club of Toronto plans to relocate to its new clubhouse by May 1. The move marks a major upgrade for the club as it expands facilities and welcomes members to a modern waterfront venue.
At the Kansas City American Legion convention more than a thousand scouts from two Kansas cities and Independence Missouri served as police and aides for the parade. Fifty scouts escorted guests while 70 daily acted as aides and traffic helpers, guiding thousands of cars. Eagle Scout James N. Pickering drew a city map distributed to visitors as Scout Executive Wright lauded the service as great.
Stew Judkins a Topeka Kansas first class scout explains why he enjoys scouting. He says the appeal lies in learning and fun in camps swimming hiking fishing and playing honest to goodness boy games. He asserts scouts live by the rules and reveal character through the experience.
The Albany council reports merit badges in public health and firemanship are highly popular among scouts. Nearly fifty boys earned public health and about forty earned firemanship since October 1, 1920. Scouts in congested areas improved homes and neighborhoods, raising sanitation awareness among parents while inspecting city sewage plants and water testing methods at the state laboratory.
Scout Sam Feldman of Troop 14 wins tenderfoot knot challenge with nine knots tied in 19 seconds, beating longtime champion Edward Giles of Troop 8. Knot racing becomes popular among Paterson scouts, with many achieving knots in 30 seconds to a minute. Troop 4 leads in overall knot tying prowess.
Butte Montana conducts a scout leaders training course. Scout executive Benjamin J Owen says further expansion is impossible without adequate leadership. He states there is no boy problem, only a lack of competent, trained leadership to organize scores of troops and assure boys welfare.
The American Legion convention in Kansas City recommended posting commanders to cooperate with the Boy Scout movement and urged members to assist as organizers and scoutmasters. The body also expressed appreciation to local Boy Scouts for their convention service.
An eight year old boy in Mobile Alabama slipped while playing in the street and crashed through a window. He suffered severe facial and arm cuts including a severed artery. Julian acted as a quick rescuer assisting until aid arrived.
A professor notes notions of beauty differ by person and culture. The discussion mentions Zulu women and Airedale dogs as examples of subjective attractiveness, reflecting a dismissive pro forma announcement rather than a definitive standard.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder issues without knowing it. The ad claims Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root restores kidney health and relief from back pain headaches irritability and fatigue. A sample bottle can be obtained by sending ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co. and full sizes are sold at drug stores.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger note recounts a Detroit man who, absorbed by The Tale of Two Cities, slept through a long prayer. His wife lightly tapped his neck with a fan, and he suddenly died, a grim warning about fate and distraction.
The article traces cotton cultivation in America back 300 years, noting Virginia as the early seed planting site around 1621 as an experiment. It contrasts with ancient Egypt's ostrich farming.
A household remedy note urges using California Fig Syrup to ease constipation in sick children. It promotes a gentle cleanse and claims quick relief from feverish, fretful behavior and sour stomach, advising mothers to ask a druggist for genuine product.
The Birmingham Age-Herald recalls a judge’s dry remark as a motorist, haled before Squire Witherbee for speeding, faces a fine and adjournment while the squire jokes about being hungry.
Fragmentary OCR text references Jugo Slavia and Entekes with scattered phrases about a nation, a great number, a holiday, and names like Bocker. No coherent event or people identified.
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