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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1927
Page
3
A reading on human anatomy using a framed metaphor of building a bone based framework. It explains bones as living, growing structures with marrow, shelves for cells, and nerves, comparing left and right brain use and describing how a body functions like a complex organized machine.
An educational text describes the skull housing the brain and its functions. It explains that the brain orders the body, interprets messages, and enables seeing hearing speaking smelling and thinking. It notes nerves and nerves transmit signals as cells and fuel through electricity.
The article explains that meteors are heated by atmospheric friction and become visible at high altitudes. By observing from two separated points, scientists can determine meteor height using triangulation, similar to surveyor methods, to locate the meteoric object.
Popular Mechanics Magazine explains that brick walls and cement parapets can grow, and architects must allow for this during close measurements to avoid trouble.
A furlong is a furrow long equaling one side of a square measure. It measures 220 yards and contains ten acres.
Readable text describes an unfamiliar being termed an odd creature found in the jungles of Java. It mentions reverence for a figure called Sateen Gata and references a profiled personage, with scattered notes on behavior and appearance. The passage concludes by noting the entity is new to science and distinct from known species.
Fragmentary OCR note contains numerous garbled words and lacks coherent event or entities. No identifiable people places organizations or dates can be determined from the readable fragments.
Fragmentary note describes a value item linked to Rabahis with references to prices, page entries, and a figure “Gao ( nike S25) mac ured, Cooked, 41a.” The readable parts suggest a ledger like record of a commodity or item through coded terms and potential penalties or threats implied by the incomplete text.
The record notes different proposals in a convention setting. Alexander Thanisteu argued for a single U.S. president elected by the people while others, including Githers in the Corsth atfoenab group, favored two or three presidents instead of one.
A compact guide by Major Rendall on how to win at tennis stresses constant forward lean, smooth footwork, and quick court repositioning after each stroke. He uses Lacoste and Borotta and lessons from Helen Wills to illustrate balance, poise, and deliberate serving.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association forms a larger committee to curb football overemphasis. Brig Gen Palmer E Pierce praises the move and adds 15 members including Georgetown’s Little and four existing appointees such as Dor John W Wilce and L B Reed from Chicago. The panel will oversee preseason practice policies as part of the association’s reform plan.
The article discusses Lee bourvead and Le bourveau in relation to Moe Hegv and a high level organization. It notes options and regrets while referencing a possible upgrade or change in standings. It also mentions Le bourveau’s luck in the Buston tied Sox outfield and a fan reaction.
Britain plans two 18 hole golf courses in Windsor Great Park on a 400 acre tract, stripped of timber during war. Development costs of 125000, experts to oversee construction, aiming for completion by June 1928 and transfer to a Windsor golfers committee to manage the club and fund state revenue.
A Crown City Ohio farmer, William KNearnave, raises corn and pumps, but his nine sons form a playing ball group across the country. The sons are described as a capable nine who travel to different parts to play ball and support a local team in the community.
Logcete fh tee Citar of Ingreenttas held at Poughheepeie. Notes on amateur golfers in Great Britain and England’s pro golfers earnings. Tunney on boxing, golf quips, Drake and Des Moines athletes, hockey? Seventeen faculty resignations at Joan e Rate medical school. Southern Calif gridiron pants and Loyola church golf attire services.
Lefty Grove of the Athletics considers the Washington club the toughest draw in the American League. The veteran southpaw, praised as a near-Rube Waddell, has yet to beat Washington in a full game, as a persistent jinx has thwarted his attempts.
Article surveys multiple baseball happenings including ownership change for the Milwaukee club under Mrs Otto Lorelert, Babe Ruth still playing, Dauss rejoining Detroit after illness, and various player moves. It notes free-agent releases, signings, and veteran rosters with mentions of clubs like Cleveland Indians White Sox Yankees Red Sox and minor leagues. The piece also highlights manager Joe Schultz’s hitting ability and historic pitchers like Charlie Nichols.
A 27 year survey shows Detroit teams have never finished last in the American League. The Athletics, under Connie Mack, held the cellar for seven straight years and seven times overall, while Boston and Chicago had multiple bottom finishes. St Louis Browns and Washington also spent years in last place, with some brief escapes.
Maj. John Griffith, Western Conference athletics commissioner, told the American Physical Education association in Des Moines that amateur baseball is moving toward reorganization similar to football tennis golf and basketball. He noted the shift from towns hosting professional clubs to amateur programs growing faster without paid demonstrators.
The 10927 Lipton trophy races will be run in St. Petersburg Florida on Labor Day. Houston Yacht Club members announced the event after the Gulf Yachting Association annual meeting in New Orleans awarded the race. A New Orleans steamer will transport to St. Petersburg via Pensacola Bay St. Louis and Mobile to join Pensacola members. Several new clubs will join the association before the regatta.
Detroit again shows strong batter prospects with Hobert Rd Fothergill expected to lead. Historical context cites Detroit stars Manush Wellman Cobb as past league leaders, with Fothergill starting fast this year and fans backing him.
A group of baseball stars including John J. McGraw Harry Davis and Johnny Kilng are noted for developing cue skill. The article suggests that many ball players excel at billiards due to similar training and abilities shared by both sports.
In a bizarre play for the Atlanta Crackers, Bill Calkins hit a ball that struck Cuban pitcher Alvarez on the knee. Walter Gilbert, at third, fielded and threw to first, but Calkins was already out as Gilbert caught the ball off Alvarez’s knee and the play ended with no injury to Alvarez.
A collage of sports notes details Swedish runner Edvin Wide eating little meat, nearly 100 Penn boxing entrants, golf and course development in Windsor Great Forest, and historical golf ball evolution. It also mentions Berlin jockey applicant Otto H Kessel, Boucher brothers in hockey, Pitt vs Iowa basketball, Japanese golfer K Kanaka with two holes in one, Al Hobelman’s reach, and U S Davis Cup tennis lineup at Wimbledon.
The column surveys baseball figures, feats, and transfers from 1917 to 1966 era lore. It highlights Ruth and umpires, Tigers pitching limits, record marks, coachs and scouts, injuries, minor league dispatches, and notable fielding plays with various clubs and players.
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