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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1926
Page
4
A collection of home kitchen guidance describing field mushrooms cleaned brushed and broiled with butter or served on toast. Instructions cover mushroom omelet style dishes and canape ideas with olives and peppers. Also includes several fruit soup recipes using berries apples prunes peaches and cherries with sugared syrup sherry or juice strengthens and serving suggestions.
A fashion piece surveys sports wear coded as chic and practical. Designers present tailored sports coats two piece suits and capes in woolens worsteds velours and silks with embroidery and Egyptian Russian Chinese motifs. Jaquet showcases a taupe satin crepe three quarter coat blending historic embroidery inspired motifs with a modern straight line silhouette.
A fashion feature describes new coats and dressy jackets with intricate embroidery in taupe bronze and black and white. Jumper suits with fine plaited skirts in crepe Roma and georgette showcase silver and gold threads, shadow embroidery, and panel back designs by Vionnet Jaquet and Louise Boulanger with peacock silhouettes and draped back variations.
The London Mark notes that some small animals and plants show surprising power. If a man could jump in proportion to his size, a grasshopper could bridge the distance from London to Birmingham in a few leaps.
The note explains that only one Scottish lake named Scottand resembles Lake Menteith while most inland waters are termed lochs, highlighting nomenclature for bodies of water in Scotland.
Guidance on concealing shade by hanging glass curtain inside the window frame near the shade. Allows a three inch header above the rod to hide the shade and maintain a recessed look.
The biological survey notes the gray parrot of western Africa is best adapted to training but is not a talker. The finding highlights a mismatch between ease of training and vocal capabilities in this species.
Patou presents a fall collection with a silhouette echoing spring designs. Red tones dominate, black and white combinations feature prominently, and greens blues and Bordeaux shades add color interest. Tailored woolen blouson coats and velvet Crepe satin afternoon styles appear with peplum and scalloped edges.
The article recounts Jean Lafitte as a notable Gulf pirate linked to Baratarian networks based in Grand Terre Louisiana. It notes his privateering role during War of 1812, alliance with Andrew Jackson, and later disappearance after a British capture in 1823 with 60 crew members.
The text recounts Captain Misson and Caracciou forming a pirate republic Libertatia off Madagascar with egalitarian rule under Misson as Lord Conservator and Tew as admiral. After benefitting from raids they face native hostility, the fleet founder in a hurricane, and Misson and his crew drown.
The text explains carbon dioxide acts as a natural anesthetic in injuries. It notes that severe harm reduces breathing and high CO2 in the blood can induce sleep, framing CO2 as a self administered calming mechanism during accidents.
A brief tip advises rubbing the inked area with the end of a match and then washing hands in cold water to help the ink disappear.
Under the alias John Adams Alexander Sadth and eight mutineers of the Bounty led a group with Tahith settlers to Pitenten Island about 1788. Adains was their head. They built a warship and a rough school, lived in peace, and left a prosperous religious community. In Switzerland there is one divorce in every sixteen marriages.
The Children’s Bureau report on industrial injuries to minors in Wisconsin Massachusetts and New Jersey shows 7478 accidents in one year with 88 deaths and 6520 temporary disablements. Machinery caused 36.2 percent of minor injuries, mostly during starting and stopping.
The article explains that the sun fuels life and food, lists visible and invisible light forms, and highlights ultra violet rays as key to health. It notes the eye sees only a portion of light, and claims UV rays help fight infection and aid diseases such as pneumonia and rheumatism. It predicts future hospitals outdoors with sun exposure.
Dutch explorers in 1596 discover the Splitzbergen Islands in the Arctic Ocean north of Norway and northeast of Greenland. They mistake the group for part of Greenland and christen them New Land.
A damaged OCR line shows a man speaking to a burglar, claiming his wife sent him to deal with the intruder and urging quiet cooperation. The dialogue hints at a domestic quarrel and a tense home intrusion scene.
The article notes that French has long served as the language of diplomacy while English has grown in general use. In recent times, both languages are now employed at international conferences, reflecting a shift toward multilingual discourse.
Washington Star quotes Jud Tunkins advising that children should use discretion and obey parents, yet in some cases not try to dictate outcomes.
A survey of early 20th century sports mentions Jack Dempsey, Ohio State stadium renovations, Lengren with bandeaux, and a new 50-club national basketball federation in Italy. It notes Michigan track titles under Steve Farrell, construction of a 7000-seat athletic stadium at Pennsylvania Military College, and football candidacy at Boston University. Wayne Munn is highlighted as a 6'6" 265-pound athlete. various historic views on sports’ modern interest appear from Prof Waugh of McGill.
The era sees parks with 80 000 seats at Sportsmen's Park home of the Browns. Walter Johnson holds the AL wild-pitch season record with 21. Los Angeles to admit women free at Wrigley. pennant races in Eastern and American associations noted. Reinstatements, trades, and Pacific Coast League experiments highlighted.
The report notes Prelin, longtime wrestling instructor at the University of Illinois, facing removal after nearly two decades in the position. His career spans athletics across the Middle West, with strong local ties and recognition for his contributions.
Ed Weir, Nebraska All American tackle, joins the Cornhusker staff as head coach. A respected captain for two years, he understands team rules and their application and is expected to be a great help to Nebraska.
Hartnett of the Cubs played in over 100 games in 1925, leading National League figures. Other repeat players included Snyder of the Giants Smith of the Pirates Taylor of the Dodgers and Hargrave of the Reds along with Wilson of the Phillies and Gibson of the Braves.
Monard Blackwell, famed for long drives, cites size strength and a powerful club as key factors. He attributes his success to a perfect swing and hard hitting, dismissing simple formulas as less illuminating.
An old coaching view argues golf is acquired through practice not innate ability. Bill Alves cites rhythm, stance, and follow through as skills developed beyond daily life, noting amateurs and pros improve by studying and training rather than relying on natural talent. Rankings of Hagen Jones Barnes and others are referenced to illustrate learning curves.
Thirty one year old left handed pitcher Jess Petty remains a standout for the Brooklyn Dodgers as he delivers sensational performances on the mound. Report highlights his dominance and rising status in the league.
The Bpedent event at Kennelworth Lodge course featured Bill Mehlhorn and Gene Sarazen in a tight contest across 27 extra holes after initial 18 holes tied at 67. The playoff extended to match play with both sides deadlocked until Sarazen hit a 5 on the fourth extra hole, giving Mehlhorn the win after 81 extra holes.
Johnson argues rosin ball use provides psychological aid for pitchers. He insists its value is mental and not a ball doctored advantage. He notes some pitchers may feel handicapped without powder on their hands during the Washington Philadelphia spring series.
Glenn Wright the Pirates star shortstop missed the lineup due to injury ending a string of 806 consecutive games played since turning major in 1924. He began with Pittsburgh in spring 1924 and played every inning of every game in 1924 and 1925.
Dr. Walter H. Snell of Brown University urges Commissioner Landis to use machine treatment of ball covers with resin at the factory and ban all handling of the ball afterward to stop alleged tampering. He claims this would prevent childish wrangles on and off the field.
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