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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
5
An ad stresses that Bayer Tablets of Aspirin are genuine only when marked with the Bayer Cross. It promotes unbroken Bayer packages with directions for headache toothache neuralgia and colds, notes tins of 12 tablets are cheap at drug stores and mentions larger packages.
Charles B. Ford, head of the Chicago Butter and Egg Board, defends high egg prices as driven by overseas egg exports and a pure business spirit. He dismisses idealistic views and compares them to a pastor’s admonition as a parishioner dodges self praise while acknowledging the favorite saying that those who laugh last may tickle themselves.
Mystic painter Carlionis of Lithuania is praised for uniting painting with music, likened to Scriabine's aims in Russia. He studied in Dresden and Leipzig, producing works such as Rex Conte and Beethoven Sonata. Gilbert V. Gabriel lauds his ability to render music’s nebulous ecstasy into kinetic, sternly beautiful art.
The Indian Commissioner recounts meeting a chief who witnesses his first airplane with calm restraint. The chief observes that the aircraft’s purpose is to do what it was built for, responding with quiet insight rather than excitement.
A woman writer argues husbands should be frank and disclose all to their wives. The reply stresses wives should be generous and trust him, highlighting a back and forth on marital honesty and belief.
A humorous domestic vignette centers on a mother promising to dust a jacket and a son suggesting using a vacuum cleaner. Dialogue highlights a lighthearted family moment and a clash over housework methods.
Cuban stars like Mike Gonzales of the Giants Adolfo Luque of the Reds and Oscar Tuero of the Cardinals are highlighted as shaping the season with strong form and notable pitching. Armando Marsani’s decline is noted while Cuban prospects in the U S grow as reports indicate more players aiming to join the majors.
The article lauds Carl Mays as the only premier underhand pitcher in the major leagues and among a select quartet with the freak delivery. It notes his 1915 Boston Red Sox debut from Providence, a 24 win season, 8 losses, and describes his screwball that twists and breaks toward right handed hitters, making him a key bet for Ed Barrows this season.
The article recalls Connie Mack's 1914 World Series upheaval trading stars and leaving a revamped Athletics lineup. It laments four straight tailender seasons since 1914 and claims this year’s squad is even weaker, despite Mack's assertion that new players would fill gaps.
Navy defeats Army for first time since 1909 as its crews sweep the Schuylkill, signaling a historic season at Annapolis. Coach Billy Lush earns high praise for handling pitchers and guiding a standout basketball group as football looms against Army next November.
Jake Daubert of the Reds clarifies his surname spelling is d Aubert. He explains his family hails from a Uttle city near the German border called D Aubertville, tracing French origins 500 years deep with relatives still in the historic town.
Detroit shows a strong fielding and heavy hitting mix and Mack says his current squad would likely have won the 2018 American league title. The piece notes two Wolfes in the American Association including Louis Wolfe of Indianapolis, a former Notre Dame captain. Louisville acquires pitcher Tommy Long from Birmingham for $200. Kid Gleason backs a ban on spitball pitching in the league.
The Mutsburgh Pirates spotlight Clif ford Lee as a standout outfielder and gob catcher. He helped in a game against the Phillies after Casey Stengel was banished, pulling in a rapid fly near the Philitte flagpole and going two for four with a walk.
Scrappy ball in alley play noted as PeekInpaugh shows no setup. East shines for Sioux City in the International. Reinhart released by St. Louis. Pat Ragan moved among several clubs. Babe Ruth remains a bat but questioned as a pitcher. Umpire Raymond bought by Rochester. Pennant weather looms as fans await spring.
A quoted street scene features a rambling whiskered man arguing about streetcar fares. He contends the passenger who travels farther should pay more, countering the idea that longer trips are unfair to short riders.
Fragmentary narrative mentions Joshua, Josie, and Nan with a sun motif and parental absence. A character complains of rejection and worry, while a line hints at an insurance company rejecting Crent Scott, Dean? The text reads as a damaged dialogue about love, fate, and social pressure.
A stray fragment quotes Sidney Dalette or characters discussing a hat in a humorous exchange. The dialogue notes travel, visibility, and shading aspects of headwear, hinting at a comical scene or pun involving a brother and sister.
Notices offer farming information from the U S Railroad Administration. The ad invites readers to state their state and needs and to contact Howard s, Manager, Agricultural Bootton, Room 70, Washington DC. It promises no fees, only information to help buyers plan farms. Also included are short ads for Cuticura skin products claiming skin benefits.
A quirky exchange reports a man joking that his wife eloped with a neighbor. The dialogue implies someone fled with a large sum of fleshly loot, jokingly claiming to carry 130 pounds in a day, while the other person incredulously asks for assurance.
Poison gas and kidney trouble warnings dominate this ad style piece. It touts Gold Mineral Capsules as relief for headaches indigestion insomnia back pain and urinary difficulties linked to kidneys. Promoted as a centuries old Dutch remedy imported from Voland with a money back guarantee and a note to verify genuine Gold Mineral Brand.
A fragment shows dialogue about oyster culture and a husband who dislikes discussing it yet enjoys oyster stew. The lines hint at marital dynamics and preferences without clear dates or places.
A suggestive note from a fashion page hints that sea navy uniforms may become popular again. The piece mentions Bello and Neil-T as possible sources shaping army clothing trends for sailors and mariners.
Vague chatter places Tyner at a well known restaurant where his wife allegedly caught him shoveling, then claims he is now dining modestly in a nearby hotel dining room.
The passage notes a pattern where teams recover from early-f season skid while giants show fluctuating fortunes. It highlights Link Bailey as a strong new eater for the Cubs and notes his weight change and anticipated impact on pitching efficiency.
John H. Stanton of Boston elected vice president of the Red Sox to succeed Hugh Ward who is in Australia. The change assigns Stanton to the club leadership as Ward departs for international duty.
The Boston National League club announces the sale of Outfielder A Wickland to St. Paul and Outfielder Joe Kelly to Toledo in separate American Association deals. Two New Virginia Managers. Chief Bender and Rube Oldring are named managers in the Virginia league, with Bender joining Richmond and Oldring taking Suffolk. Recall Waivers on G Smith. The New York Giants pull back waivers on pitcher George Smith who is claimed by Brooklyn. he previously starred for Columbia University.
A playful dialogue suggests Mabel is color blind, noting she searched the Green family in the Blue Book to prove the point. The exchange uses humor to illustrate color association.
A fragment notes a prisoner realizing detectives are pursuing him. The line suggests a mistaken fever reference as the narrator mentions spotted fever in a tense pursuit scene.
A lecturer argues wives should be open books to husbands and husbands should be open pockets to wives, prompting candid exchanges about marital roles. The dialogue highlights mutual transparency and shared financial trust in marriage.
A brief excerpt from London Tit-Bits features a husband and wife bantering in a theater setting about dry humor and thirst. The exchange showcases light, playful dialogue characteristic of the periodical.
Dialogue captures a crowded street scene with light humor as a dog growls during feeding and a customer jokes about a "fair sample" of local beauty. The exchange hints at regional manners and social dynamics.
The excerpt shows Grumpley insisting he never allows a rival to dislodge him once he has secured it. He notes this applies especially when the position involves a standing or sitting spot in a street car.
A fragment from a London Funny Pages jokes describes a person who ate two canaries. May recalls paying £10 earlier, while another line notes a price of £15 for an unrelated breakfast item. The text is fragmentary and humorous in tone.
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