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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
7
Greenville Texas woman Mrs J B Holleman describes relief from cramps headaches and nervous fatigue after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts fifty years of use and recommends purchase through druggists nationwide.
A guidance note urges performers to stay youthful in appearance and spirit while clearly stating their intent behind playful antics to avoid confusion or misinterpretation.
A vivid memory of a wrestling match has a distracted onlooker shouting for the osteopath amid the crowd. The scene blends sport frenzy with a sudden remembered appointment as the spectator pushes toward the exits.
Cocaine is derived from coca and produced mainly in the Andean region of Peru Chile Bolivia and Argentina. Bolivia’s Yunga province leads output exceeding 200 million annually with total South American crops for last year over 375 million. It is called snow by addicts and viewed by many as a western curse.
A humorous yet bold line suggests legalistic caution with a blunt statement. The quip uses hyperbole about safety and restraint, pairing a domestic setting with a sharp edge. It contrasts blunt imagery with a witty, memorable message suitable for a playful guest towel.
The advertisement promotes Castoria as a 380 year old remedy for babies and children addressing constipation flatulence wind colic and diarrhea. It claims to regulate stomach and bowels aid food absorption and provide natural sleep without opiates, bearing the genuine signature.
London Answers notes Rev. Dr. O W Gordon known as Ralph Connor earns one dollar a year as an associate clergyman carries duties at a Winnipeg Presbyterian church while Connor is abroad. The full salary goes to the associate, while the novelist accepts a token payment.
Ski running has grown popular in recent years with Scandinavia leading to new training centers. Establishments build inclines inside halls for beginners to practice balance and gain confidence for steep slopes.
An old Cornish granter explains his habit of counting worry during reverent bowing in church. The Glasgow Herald quirk links this tale to a city’s water works as a broader note on urban concerns.
A note on Blanche Sterleight, descendant of the Bonaparte family, selling motorcars in New York to “prospects.” It traces Mrs Jerome Bonaparte, Joseph Bonaparte’s relation to Napoleon, and mentions Joseph’s roles in France and Spain with brief rhymes about Louis, Jerome, and Joseph.
A method describes cleaning a watch by placing a soaked paper inside the inner case and periodically replacing it with fresh petrol soaked paper. The same procedure is advised for small and medium-sized clocks to keep their works clean.
An editorial remark compares duty favorably to vice, noting that duty, though harsh at first, improves with acquaintance and carries no regrets. It frames moral effort as steadier and more trustworthy than tempting but transient vice.
Frans Hals, famed Dutch painter, dies at age eighty six after two years of public charges. The obituary notes his long career and the state aid received in final years.
An advertising feature cites the 1920 United States Life Tables to warn Americans that vitality declines after age forty. It advises avoiding stimulants like caffeine, promoting Postum as a wholesome hot drink, and offers a thirty day free trial with Carrie Blanchard's directions.
The article notes eight remaining spitball users in the major leagues after a ban. Seven are right handed and one is a lefty, with Urban Shocker of the Browns likely to be last to stop. Shocker has a wide repertoire and uses the spitball only occasionally.
Ft. Dodge welterweight Joey O'Hara of Towa presses for a title shot against Mickey Walker, claiming Walker sidestepped him since O'Hara defeated Cowboy Padgett.
In syndicated memoirs Joe Gans says Abe Attell was the greatest fighter he ever saw. Other veterans echo the claim but Attell declines the nomination, saying even if every compliment were doubled it still wouldn’t prove him the greatest of all time.
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis says there are fewer misunderstandings in baseball today since he became commissioner. He notes more youngsters entering the big leagues and that though there are fewer disputes to decide, more questions are asked about the game the teams players and managers.
Siamese football uses a wicker ball and players may not touch it with hands. Players may use their heads shoulders and knees to keep the ball from touching the ground, with several players noted for skill.
A roundup notes Cynthiana releasing pitchers Marcum Hickey and Fields, Jimmy Viox sold to Mobile, Frank Bedenk back at Elmira, Patsy O Rourke managing Montreal, Fred Leach rejoining the Nationals, Jack Strain headed to play second, Charley Rigler licensed as boxing ref, and Tommy Long sent back to Mobile. Also details trades and signings across the Blue Ridge Eastern leagues, Dodgers Springfield and more with notes on rule changes and notable records.
Umpire salaries have grown with players over 20 years. Early earnings were modest with travel costs, while today major leagues staff eight umpires plus two extras. The average umpire earns about 6 000 a season, with total league expense near 100 000 to 110 000. Recruit salaries start around 3 500 rising to 9 000 as skill grows.
Sport notes report vO G T Lundell elected captain of Harvard freshman track team. Also notes on Berlin sports popularity, Chicago golf, US golf cadet origins, single G pacer on Grand circuit, Haskell star John Levi, and Davis Cup 1924 entries with US challenging nation.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports rising use of soybeans as hay from 1922 to 1928. Acreage increased from 569000 to 794000 across 19 states, with production rising from 782000 to 1155000 tons and yields improving from 1.30 to 1.45 tons per acre.
The article outlines methods to eradicate burrowing field pests including poisoning with strychnine trapping flooding and fumigation with carbon bisulphide. Poisoning is noted as most effective while flooding works only in certain cases carbon bisulphide is used but gas loss and uneven runways reduce efficiency.
The article explains two forms of plant nourishment for sugar beets: manure and commercial fertilizers. Fresh spring manure yields stunted beets and brings weed seeds, while proper fertilizer analysis is crucial. Optimal application ranges are given as 200 to 300 pounds per acre.
Plant soil-building crops on every acre and reuse crop residues to raise organic matter. This increases soil fertility and water holding capacity, improving physical condition. Small current investments will yield dividends for many years.
The U S Department of Agriculture completes a two reel film on grasshopper control. It demonstrates methods such as poisoned bait and thorough soil work, plus equipment like the hopper catcher and balloon. It highlights community campaigns, a Montana grasshopper glacier, and Africa plague parallels. Copies circulate through the department and state institutions.
This Farmers Bulletin summarizes common home-garden pests and diseases affecting vegetables. It covers causes from soil conditions to weather, and emphasizes crop rotation, proper fertilization, cultivation, and season-appropriate practices. It notes fungi bacteria and insects as primary threats and outlines control measures.
Poultry specialists advise discarding all male chicks to save about 1.50 dollars per male for eight months until next breeding season. Buy new cockerels from reliable breeders to boost future chick quality and flock size. Infertile eggs store better in heat and fetch higher market value. after fertilization blood rings form, making eggs unsuitable for human consumption. Swat the rooster and produce afertile eggs.
Practical advice for large scale cultivation. Shallow frequent cultivation keeps soil loose. A depth of two or three inches is right and should occur about every ten days. After each turn when soil dries, cultivate surface to conserve moisture and prevent baking.
A liquid disinfectant should be kept at hand especially where early hatches occur and young chicks are sheltered. Prompt regular use has effectively checked white diarrhea after first signs appear.
Low analysis fertilizers cost the same to buy and deliver as high analysis grades. High corn yields come from fields planted to clover alfalfa or sweet clover the prior year. Broom corn varieties include dwarf and standard, differing in stalk height and bush length.
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