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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1921
Page
1
A lantern tale where Mr Moon-man battles moving clouds that block his light. He appeals to the Sky Witch and the four winds for help, who swiftly disperse the saucy clouds so his shine reaches the earth again. The night closes with Moon-man grateful for the wind’s aid.
Language note argues against saying one "enjoys poor health" as ill health brings neither joy nor profit. It contrasts with the proper phrase "enjoyed good health" and warns that being "agreeably disappointed" is likewise incorrect usage.
The famous film favorite Mary Miles Minter sails for Europe to rest and see the sights. The scenic departure marks a quiet overseas sojourn for the popular star as she travels for relaxation.
The material now known as rubber was once called elastic gum. Priestly around 1770 proposed the term India rubber for the erasing gum, a name that quickly became universal.
Mary Marshall Duffee discusses how strangers should respect adopted towns and avoid disparaging remarks about host communities. She notes shifts in postwar work and mobility, urging newcomers to show good sense and breeding in unfamiliar environments. A final brief note mentions a rice harvest machine that automates wet field work, reducing human labor.
The article traces the name Alicia from Adelgis to Adelgisa and Adeliza, noting masculine roots and noble lineage. It discusses the feminine form Aliza, the Liber Vitus reference, and ties the name to the Alexandrite talisman in Russian lore, marking Monday as a lucky day and seven as a lucky number along with the white hawthorn as Alicia’s flower.
Dark pictures need light while light pictures with gilt frames brighten dark walls. The guide notes best placement for framed portraits and easel setups to enhance color and balance in a room.
Archeologists argue that Stone Age people in northern Jutland had direct maritime links with southern regions, indicating early long distance contact and exchange across the sea.
A poem reflects on weeds as part of nature and humanity. It suggests we misjudge outward appearances since inner value may lie beneath. The speaker urges restraint in judging those who err, noting hidden gold within flawed souls.
A speaker notes the habit of always having a friend in the car to assist with tire changes if needed. The remark underscores the value of companionship and practical help during unexpected roadside tasks.
A critique notes a painting labeled Still Life was exhibited as a landscape and sold as a portrait, highlighting deceptive labeling in a Vienna gallery. The Prom Die Muskete references this paradoxical artwork as a fine example of misclassification in art sales.
Allan Sothoron, a spitball pitcher, rejoins major league baseball with the Cleveland Indians after a circuit of trades. He was released by the Browns to Boston on waivers, then returned to St. Louis, sent to Columbus, and finally claimed by Cleveland under an arrangement that made him a baby member of the world champions.
The Spurs vs Villa match at White Hart Lane drew 51 901 fans, with admissions set at 2 shillings to match seating. Receipts neared $35 000, a record for an English cup game outside the finals.
Dr. Charles C. Molander of Rockford joins University of Chicago football and basketball programs as assistant to Alonzo Stagg starting September 1. He played football for Chicago and captained the basketball team. praised as a strong guard.
Jack O'Toole, returning to the Southern league as an umpire, notes a decline in pitching quality with pitchers now merely throwers. He recalls tougher, more dominant careworn arms from years past in the South. A new Dixie league, the Alabama-Tennessee, forms with four clubs and a 100 game season in Sheffield Russellville Decatur Alabama and Columbia Tennessee.
Multiple brief items cover player trades releases and signings, with notes on teams such as Pirates Indians Reds Braves and Giants. Mentions include Joe Boehling release, Williams rookie pitcher, Koneman to La Grange, Davis Cup next August, Meusel home runs, and Yale track captain Truman Gardner. Also notes on Sha wskey pitching, Phil Douglas one hit games, and university track captains at Pennsylvania Chicago and others.
The famed British golfer Harry Vardon known as the master stylist will retire from tournament play. Aged over fifty, he began competing at sixteen and since 1896 has built an enviable record including six British Open titles. His last Open victory occurred in 1914.
The year marked the inauguration of several athletic groups and the U S centennial celebration in Philadelphia with the exposition. It was the first year of the National baseball league and the first amateur athletic union and intercollegiate AAU championships. The National Association of Amateur Oarsmen formed in 1872 held its first regatta in 1873.
In a humorous exchange from the Richmond Times Dispatch a jovial jester and Uncle Bill Bottletop joke about changing drinking habits. The teller and patrons share a light moment as the jester jokes about an antidote and a teller’s role in accounts.
An old warning stresses to buy aspirin only with Bayer on the package or tablets to ensure authenticity. It notes aspirin's safe status for years, lists common uses including headaches and colds, and mentions small twelve tablet tins and larger packages sold by druggists.
A south-sider adapted a range idea to city life by tethering his cats. After initial escapes, he tightened the method by tying a heavy string to a hind leg and staking the other end in the yard. Now three cats exercise daily around their tether stakes under the plan adopted from Colorado ranch life.
A dialogical scene features a smart boarder debating misquoted proverbs. The banter explores and tests various sayings about meat, milk, butter, and bravery, ending with the line None but the brave deserve the fare. The piece plays on mishearing and wordplay to reveal cultural notions of fortune and courage.
Advertises Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney trouble claiming it helps many people. Cites an insurance examiner noting many declined applicants have undetected kidney issues and promotes sample bottle offer with ten cent price and store availability.
Lawrence, ten, cites General Pershing to defend a stubborn garden hen. He argues the Germans were driven out because they did not know Pershing’s plan, showcasing a humorous misapplication of history in a domestic quarrel.
In a light exchange from the Boston Transcript, Betty declines ownership of the original photo while offering the negative, as Tom and she joke about pessimists and optimists being their own reward.
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