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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1927
Page
7
The verse recounts Thayer as author of Casey at the Bat with De Wolf Hopper popularizing it. It describes Casey’s failed homer in Mudville as the crowd roars and then learns Casey has struck out, ending with no joy in Mudville.
The corner stone of St. Patrick's church was laid last Sunday by Archbishop James J. Keane of Dubuque with several clergy present. A large crowd gathered under trees as the procession, starting from the parsonage, moved to the altar arch for the rite and cornerstone placement. Mayors and clergy then spoke praising the project and the community’s support.
Andre Tardieu, former high commissioner to the United States and French cabinet member, warns that America has fallen from idol to feared giant. He argues financial power is now the sole American influence and critiques debts run up since the war.
Pat Mossman of Eldora, Iowa, the state champion, issues a challenge to all state pitchers ahead of the annual championship at the Iowa State Fair from August 29 to 31. Nearly 100 competitors from across the state expected to enter the Des Moines event seeking the title.
The Beloit Daily News notes how France once saw the US as a promise and now as a threat, while the US remains unchanged in wealth and power. It mentions President Coolidge declining a speech at a Wild West roundup, suggesting his message reaches farther by radio than in person.
Experiments at Town State college show spring alfalfa seeded with a nurse crop like oats is cheaper, more reliable, and yields a heavier hay crop next year than summer or fall seedings. Timing, moisture, seedbed, and drilling are key factors. August seedings can work when conditions suit. Also notes on religious affiliation stats at state universities and Delhi school annex construction plans.
Monticello Iowa July 25 1927 special school board meeting votes Eclipse Lumber Co to furnish Tiger 6x3 coal at 7.12 per ton delivered to school bins subject to testing. Also authorizes budget certification to county auditor and approves several bills. Meeting ends with adjournment. Directors F E Stimson and Chas M Luett sign.
A collage of quips from various papers notes humor and language quirks. The snippets touch on aviation diction pedestrian rights and puns about willpower roads and local timber production.
Des Moines officials say the Iowa State Fair will exceed past attendance records if weather cooperates. The exposition will feature a livestock show with 6000 head, 1000 junior entries, $22,000 in premiums, a 40 acre machinery display plus a mid season auto show, a 250 carload exhibit influx, a major women’s fair, and a packed program of races, concerts, fireworks, and contests over eight days ending August 26 with an 80 acre free camp for visitors.
The article explains copyright rules for Bibles in the United States and Great Britain. New translations can be copyrighted in America, while the King James Version is perpetually owned by the Crown in Britain. Printing rights are reserved to the King's printer and to Oxford and Cambridge universities because the version was published at the Crown's expense.
The Kansas City Star reports that Judge Lindsey has received a film industry offer, potentially letting him avoid political duty. The development highlights crossover between public service and cinema.
Bowling Green News reports a light hearted note about a traveler and finances in a playful local column. The piece hints at travel plans and leisure spending with warm regional tone.
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