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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1924
Page
8
A period note argues the brassie is rarely used by skilled players as it yields excessive distance off the tee and leaves greens too exposed to iron play or mishits. The writer suggests ball alterations to reduce distance, while manufacturers promise balls that go farther. The debate centers on distance versus control in the average golfer's game.
Stubby Mack was not present when the White furlerg reported at Winter Tavern. The young hurler will spend next season under Thomas at Shreveport Louisiana. A string has been attached to the player and he'll be recalled next fall. Mack was purchased in midseason of 1922 from the Seattle club for $10,000. He showed only flashes of form due to aliments, last season farmed out to Nashville Tennessee and then Galveston Texas.
John McGraw signs seven rookie pitchers for the upcoming campaign. The group includes Gearin Dean Malone and Bradshaw from the American association Webb from the Southern Bald win from the International Main from the western, all chosen as likely flingers.
The Phillies and Macks agree to a seven game series starting April 1 with four games at Shibe Park and three at the Phillies' park. The slate runs from April 1 through April 13 inclusive as the teal city championship unfolds.
Donte Bush the mite manager guided Washington into fourth place last season a feat the Nationals have done only six times. In all the years the capital hamlet has had a team in the American longna it has landed in the select section ten times with three fourths two thirds and two seconds. Like the Browns Washington has yet to win its first pennant.
Paris newspapers predict Edouard Mascart will challenge Johnny Dundee for the world featherweight title in the United States where more money is offered. A cable from Jin Johnston to the French Boxing federation says Dundee is ready to meet Mascart at any time. Paris writers debate venue and warning that Mascart could present a tougher test than expected.
Joe Kirkwood, former Australian Open champion and California Open holder, finished fifth this year with a total of 209 over 72 holes.
Newark manager Charley Herzog of the International league will test several players from Independents and colleges in Maryland. One new signing is Alton Scott a pitcher considered strong enough that Connie Mack attempted to sign him. Scott is a right handed pitcher twenty years old and weighs 190 pounds.
The Vernon club sold veteran Ham pton Hyatt to the Anivegton elut of the Texas League. The Athletics traded Schang Bush and Strunk to Boston for Gregg Chet Thomas and Kepp plus money. Talk of reform and Florida governor blocks boxing in the state.
A prominent golfer explains that distance and power in putting come from automatic instinct. He says the eye reads the distance, transmits to the brain and muscles, and the stroke receives the correct power without conscious rules. He admits the view may not align with medical or scientific theory.
Helen Wills could defeat Suzanne Lenglen in the Paris Olympics if she raises her game to peak form, says William C. Fuller, national champion’s adviser and U S coach. Fuller notes Lenglen remains highly versatile and compares her to a female Tilden.
Veteran pitcher Charley Hall joins Sacramento on his third Coast League stint after a long career. He began in 1905 with Seattle alongside Johnny Kane and Cliff Blankenship, later returning to St Paul where he helped win pennants before a 1916 Los Angeles spell and subsequent releases.
The event opens in Chamonix France with rugby May 3 to 19 and soccer May 15 to June. Trials occur at the new Colombes stadium, seating 40 000 of 60 000 capacity.
Ty Cobb outpaces peers in hits and runs though Cap Anson and Honus Wagner logged more seasons and games. Anson’s 22 years yield 2058 games, Wagner’s 2705, Cobb’s tally 2349. Cobb’s lifetime average rose after turning 30 from .850 to .871, signaling continued peak form.
The appeal to permit Massachusetts towns to decide on Sunday baseball games is stalled. Advocates seek a simple yes or no vote by cities and towns, but lawmakers remain unreceptive to enabling local option on the issue.
USDA survey shows mixed prices across pure bred livestock. Beef cattle and dairy cattle display wide shifts with several breeds reaching high auction prices and others selling privately at higher rates. Draft horses show reduced activity while sheep prices vary by breed with some gains and declines.
A sunny, well drained plot is key for vegetables many kinds will thrive when not polluted by gas or made from tin cans and ashes.
A farmer reasons that buying live stock benefits more than investing in a venture he knows little about. The statement emphasizes practical value of owning productive livestock over uncertain corporate holdings.
Alfalfa varies with soil type and cultivation. with fair conditions and proper management it yields three to five tons of high quality hay in average seasons. It provides excellent feed for the herd, supports dairy prosperity, stores atmospheric nitrogen, liberates minerals, and boosts land productivity and community prosperity.
To market calves in late spring or summer, the cheapest protein rich ration is key. Corn and roughages lack protein, so cotton seed cake or meal is the best protein source. Feed two pounds per head daily if no alfalfa or clover is used. one pound daily if limited hay. with alfalfa only, cottonseed may be unnecessary.
Text explains that soil bacteria for beans differ from alfalfa bacteria. It notes alfalfa soil cannot inoculate beans and compares the difference to sheep and cows. It states several bacteria types for legumes exist, with clover similar among themselves, and beans, alfalfa, and cow pea each having distinct strains that can be bought in bottles for safe use.
A definite rotation of crops lowers cost per bushel or ton and distributes labor economically. It incorporates humus in the soil controls weed growth and eliminates risk from growing a single crop.
A sowing note states that second grade purified white sweet clover seed costs about one-half to two-thirds the price of red clover. It also claims sweet clover grows nearly twice as much as red clover in the first year unless soil is acidic.
Crops and live stock reflect care patterns tied to how owners manage their holdings. The saying links diligent farming practices with attentive stewardship of the farm and its wealth.
A New York Times fashion writer notes white dominates this season with versatile frocks in flannel, crepe, satin, and wool. One-piece dresses, embroidered whites, and sporty suits with skirts and sweaters lead, while accoutrements include white hats, gloves, and light wraps for resorts and city wear.
Guidance on selecting powder shades to match skin tones. It advises avoiding pure white powder, selecting pink for blondes, peach or rachel for darker tones, and suggests natural cream-toned options for uncertain complexions. It notes many shades exist and explains how cream tint affects flesh color.
A nearly compulsory black moire hat described as a soft rolled beret style larger than common hats. It features trim on one side with a large brown ribbon bow.
A fashion note describes a spring collection contrasting straight severe styles with slinky Egyptian influences and several tiers of flounces. The piece emphasizes varied silhouettes and decorative elements in upcoming attire.
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