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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
8
Washington club manager Bucky Harris says the team will contest the pennant with New York Philadelphia and Detroit in a spirited race. He expects Tris Speaker to boost the outfield and notes a strong catching staff solid infield and promising pitching though a fast start is not yet ideal.
A collage of athletic news notes from 1923 mentions Byars Pastime A. B. of New York celebrating its golden jubilee, Amsterdam hosting the Olympic Games from July 28 to August 28, 1923, and various sports feats. It notes John D. Rockefeller Sr. bicycling during private golf, emphasizes faster speeds in ice hockey and ping pong, and reports Jack O Keefe Jr pursuing boxing like his father. It mentions Berlin adding skiing and tobogganing with artificial snow, Purdue gym teams’ strong dual meet record, and multiple boxers and jockeys in global contexts. The piece also references a 25 000 seat basketball stadium concept, the American Derby at Washington Park with a 25 000 purse, Yale athlete Larry Noble’s graduation, and historical notes on billiards and naval boxing success.
George Moriarty, new Detroit Tigers manager, remembered for clutch base running and sharp baseball mind. The 1909 to 1915 Tigers captain later managed Memphis and joined the American League staff, with George Dauss and Harry Hellmann still with the club.
Jack Dunn, longtime owner and leader of the Baltimore Orioles, failed to deliver a shut-out across four seasons with the Brooklyn club. The article recalls his near miss in a 1896 to 1900 stretch and notes a late run spoiled by Bobby Lowe. Dunn finally notches a no-run game on September 22, 1809, defeating Cy Young 2 to 0.
Charley Paddock declares plans for a comeback and Olympic tryouts after declining an invitation to compete at the University of Pennsylvania relay carnival. The letter to H Jamison Swarts notes spring races at Franklin Field and a field including Roland Locke and other top sprinters.
Nebraska track star Noland Locke of the University of Nebraska, holder of the world record for the 220 yard dash, won the 220 yard dash event at the recent Penn Relays.
Ambidextrous hitters are scarce with only about six famous players batting right against lefties and left against righties. Frisch of the Cardinals Bancroft of the Braves Grantham of the Pirates and Homefield of the White Sox still swing from both sides. Detroit two first basemen Blue and Neon also switch during at bats.
Parnham, a left handed pitcher, was sent back to Baltimore by owner Borchert after not reporting to Milwaukee spring camp. The eccentric player had resisted joining the team and did not appear at camp, leaving his future with Dunn unclear.
Two radio fans recall hearing London broadcasts last night on the Honolulu airwaves. One listener notes catching ukuleles and the distinctive dropped H sounds from the London station.
A soda clerk lists sandwiches and rolls available such as ham bread ham roll cheese on bread cheese on roll chicken salad on bread tongue roll tongue on bread egg salad roll and bread tomato on bread combination salad rolls and hot dogs. The young lady orders a dish of chocolate ice cream.
A playful scene depicts a wife calling her husband the king and then crowning him with a rolling pin in a lighthearted domestic moment. The vignette emphasizes affectionate humor within a married couple.
A playful phrase hints a prize tied to a challenge about eggs that will not hatch. The wording suggests a riddle or metaphor rather than a direct event or report.
A driver asks his young companion to fetch oil after tail lights fail. She returns with news that shops have no red oil. The vignette implies a humorous or ironic misunderstanding of automotive needs.
A controversial remark questions a grand home as an emblem of wealth. The quote claims the mansion houses a diverse staff including a German cook two French maids a male valet a Scotch mechanic an Irish chauffeur a Swedish housekeeper and an American secretary. The line contrasts opulence with the idea of a world court.
A fragment suggests a speaker who was frightened and left speechless. The quote about teeth chattering conveys intense anxiety or cold. No clear person, place, date, or event is specified in the readable text.
A National Geographic bulletin notes Palermo, Sicily, could be declared a free port by decree, exempt from tariff rules. The piece highlights Palermo as an ancient port city on Sicily’s northwest coast with a 12 mile harbor, busy shipping, and a vivid scene of transatlantic liners and local life.
A six year old girl staying with her grandmother in Penacook New Hampshire recounts playing with a neighbor's sheep. The pigtailed tale notes curiosity about ticks and hair bobbing after the sheep was sheared.
Doctor H Lutz of the University of California deciphers a clay tablet book dating 4000 to 2400 BCE from the Hittite capital near Angora. The tablets, packed in baked clay envelopes, reveal links between Babylonian and Greek cultures and shed light on biblical figures and legends.
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge recalls a wedding scene where a crowd gathered outside the house as the preacher spoke. He describes guests pushing forward, a kiss on the bride Zanzaline, a scuffle that led him to draw his gun and drive troublemakers from the door. He warns the others to leave and not return.
In Kerkrade a historic south Holland coal mine fears depletion within a quarter century as borings show no new coal beneath the deepest level. Dug at 700000 tons yearly, the mine would run dry by mid century. The 1115 origin mine is state property, leased in 1846 to a Luxembourg company for 90 years.
The article notes a small museum opposite the State War and Navy Building on Pennsylvania Avenue featuring a gallery of jurists. It mentions court benches once used by Daniel Webster and other lawmakers in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall and hints at penknife marks near Chiy’s seat.
A parrot named Milora belonging to Mrs. Elizabeth F. Staines of Long Island City alerts her mistress when the telephone rings. If no family member is nearby, Milora cries Telephone, telephone until answered and afterward the bird responds Oh, that's all right when Mrs. Staines says Thank you.
Neighbors with growing sons share rides and one car each. They enjoy casual trolley outings together for fun nearby local streets.
In a brief exchange, Jack reminds Tom of a dollar borrowed last week, prompting surprise that the loan had slipped from memory. Tom acknowledges the lapse and suggests finalizing the repayment.
A lighthearted exchange between a newlywed couple highlights their wedding ring joke as they travel on their honeymoon. The bride quips she already wears a ring, while the groom suggests carrying a brass band for every moment.
A manager insists the assistant report any broken dishes at once. The assistant replies they cannot be run to constantly, highlighting tension in the hardware shop environment.
A brief reminiscence recalls a college yell and how former mates now speak softly. The exchange emphasizes changes over time and the quiet tone of old acquaintances.
A dialogue in a 19th century setting shows Mrs. Backbay asking about tip acceptance and a messenger boy declining tips while offering a courteous reply about generosity. The exchange highlights social norms around tipping and propriety in street commerce.
A humorous exchange says a doctor orders horseback riding to swap treating dyspepsia for a broken collar bone. The gag plays on medical frustration and a patient’s literal interpretation of advice.
A humorous exchange shows Ethel pleading with her father about a suitor and a mother’s involvement. The father dismisses the claim by urging the suitor to find another approach while noting he already told the mother.
Dave Webb of North Fork Missouri writes to the national sports magazine praising bare feet as minn ow bait. He claims dangling feet in rivers or creeks attracts minnows for trapping or dipping, enabling easy catches.
A cheeky quote collection quotes the Newark Star-Eagle lampooning Adam as small in stature and noting the era’s tall man joke. The quip contrasts biblical figures with modern physiques, reflecting light humor in the press column.
A London Daily Express quip notes the contrast between learning to drive a motor and learning golf, claiming the latter avoids hitting anything during instruction. The remark frames golf instruction as less confrontational and emphasizes misdirected training in motor skills.
A Cincinnati Enquirer quip contrasts a kangaroo's 80 foot leap with a motorist horn incident as a man claims he jumped 100 feet to avoid crossing traffic. Mrs. Grouch chimes in with the dogged tally.
Heavy fog blankets London causing railway trains to crawl and require over an hour to cover five miles through the city. Officials warn of continued low visibility and travel delays as fog lingers across commuter routes and major stations.
Paris based L Europe Nouvelle notes the German republic is led by comparatively young men. Officials aged forty five to fifty include Stresemann Braun Weissmann von Schubert Rendelenburg Schacht former chancellor Wirth Loebe and Socialist leaders Hilferding Breitscheid.
A child Virginia watches her mother leave hospital with an operation. She imagines travel and journey as she sees the caregiver carrying her mother up the stairs like a trunk on a line. The moment blends wonder with a homeward return.
An answered Liberty question explains that whales do not spout water. The visible geyser effect is the condensation of warm breath in cold air, creating the illusion of spouting to onlookers.
Colored balloons released by the weather bureau in Seattle Washington determine wind velocity and direction at various levels to assist air pilots.
Christian missionaries in India struggle to explain the fatted calf story to Hindu readers. They note the cow’s sacred status makes the parable difficult to reconcile with Hindu beliefs, a point of contention across the four Gospels.
A few drops of lavender oil on shelves and in closets can dispel musty smells caused by damp weather. The soothing scent helps neutralize odor and freshen home storage spaces.
A father explains to children that bodies are their own possessions and must be kept in good shape. He uses examples of ownership hat, leg loss, and a tale of a man who survived losing limbs to illustrate enduring identity. The talk covers atoms, electrons, oxidation, heat, fever, and the necessity of constant movement to progress and avoid death.
The forest service explains theories on wood durability and how timing of cutting and after harvest care affect properties. It notes that improper handling of posts and poles during storage or transport can reduce longevity and performance.
The fragment notes Shiloh as the bloodiest in the Civil War, surpassing Fredericksburg Spottsylvania Chancellorsville and the Wilderness for number of men killed within a twelve mile radius of the field, making it deadlier than later conflicts prior to World War I.
The article notes that artificial silk fiber is more regular than fiber produced by silkworts, highlighting consistency in manufactured fibers over traditional silk sources.
In northwest Asia Minor near the Aegean coast south of Troy lies Eski-Stamboul, where an old forest hides ruins of a once great city. Explorers frequently uncover stone blocks and foundations among oaks that testify to a city praised by times long past.
An old proverb warns that a banker who misuses funds ruins trust. a warning echoed by a dated monthly publication noting the fate of a once trusted bank figure whose deposits were compromised.
A damaged text describes a point where Maryland West Virginia and Virginia meet at Harpers Ferry across the Potomac. It mentions a stone marking the spot and speculates on a ceremonial purpose.
A fragment notes weather vane tops shaped as cocks for church steeples to remind clergy of vigilance. It cites Swedish belief that a cock’s crow wards ghosts and signals watchfulness, reflecting folklore on protection and superstition.
A 20 feet square planer ground could support a building as high as 000 feet while meeting building laws according to engineers.
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