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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1926
Page
4
Members of the Sons of the Revolution wreath the George Washington statue in Tinian Square New York partly for his birthday and partly in response to what they call attacks on the Father of His Country’s character.
A collage of quirky notes reports on costs and land in the U S 463 000 000 acres an Arctic Eskimo claim of never catching cold floods in Leningrad patrolman’s medal for drowning rescue in Brooklyn Brazil using convict labor a sea view from 100 feet a sea island cotton flower Manila Philippines opens a women dean dental bridgework for a dog at the Royal Veterinary College and more.
Lieutenant URL 1 Lelson will pilot the Wilkins polar flight plane over the Arctic region from Seattle to Fairbanks to finalize arrangements for the forthcoming expedition.
A Toronto Telegraph report notes England's pottery firms claim to be testing dishware designed to break easily to reduce dishwashing battles at home. The idea imagines slow husbands escaping chores by breaking plates.
Fragmentary text mentions earrings and a green car with a time reference of eleven thirty. No names, places, or concrete facts clearly identified.
The text notes average wind speeds along the western and southern U S coasts range from 15 to 17 mph, while winds in the eastern regions vary from 11 to 13 mph.
The Bible of 42 Lines is an early Gutenberg edition of the Vulgate printed between 1450 and 1455. It features two columns per page with about 42 lines per column, illustrating one of the first major movable type Bible practices.
California athlete known as Brick Muller excelled in football track and field. He specialized as an end with famed passing ability, notably delivering a long 1921 New Year’s Day game pass that helped defeat Ohio State 28 to 0.
Pacific Goest league championship opens April 6. Babe Ruth likeness noted in recent photos. Harry Courtney, veteran lefty, lands contract with Brooklyn Robins. Powderhall track in Edinburgh touted as fastest in world. Eddie Banks signs with Springfield in Western association. Bunny Lent signs with Tulsa Western league. Umpire Walter Fapke released by International league. Judy Cline joins Denver Western league. Walter Durant signs with Cleveland and may be sent to Paris club Eastern Texas league. Corbett credited with modern ropes-bounding trick. Fohl’s big three lineup in Boston. Schmke Wingheit and Rating noted. Pirates need strong catcher to stay dangerous. English croquet championship set for June 25 to July 10 at Roehampton. Tink Kitlefer aids Rogers Hornsby at St. Louis. pitching improved with no managerial worries. Jimmy Austin of St. Louis Browns to stay in majors six years. Ty Cobb predicts Lou Gehrig to surpass Ruth’s home run pace within two seasons. Ruth reportedly reluctant to name Gehrig “Buster” yet. Guisto of Oakland highlighted. Jengue regains form after WWI layoff. George Pocock builds eight-oared shells for top colleges and academies. Tokers mark longest forward pass in Alabama-Washington game at 65 yards. Ruth drives golf ball like pros when cap is strong. Mike McNally quits baseball rather than minor leagues. Yankees sell him to Buffalo. Lang signs with San Francisco Seals. Fred Henry sale to Omaha Western league noted. Red Grange vows to marry only if matched with a sensible girl.
A 20 000 seat racing track opens with a new stand. Jim Riley moves from Mobile to Dallas in the Southern and Texas leagues. Cy Warimoth traded from Atlanta to New Orleans for Sumpter Clark. Mission Bears named in San Francisco. Wally Marks named 194? Chicago captain by coeds. Derby book voted as worst by New York public. Williams College departs from Columbia series. Ketchel noted for hard to secure bouts. Wade Killefer signs Ole Johnson to an Indian contract. Elmer Fills traded to Nashville for John Newell. Indiana paper jokes on spare parts. Women’s tennis trophy linked to fashion control. Merwin Jacobson bought by Brooklyn Robins. Dougharty to coach Wesleyan baseball. Ittelich bought by Cincinnati from Boston. Brick Mason sold to San Francisco Seals. Yale to erect memorial gate for Walter Gamp All-American selector. Yale pays half.
The photograph shows Fidel LaBarba the 1925 flyweight champion who earned the title by defeating Frankie Genaro by decision in Los Angeles.
Teddy Baldock a slip of a boy seven teen has fought 124 bouts with no defeats since leaving school three years ago. In the East End he is hailed as a hero and is likened to Jimmy Wilde as experts hope he may rise to boxing greatness. His latest win came by defeating Frenchman Antoine Merlo in a brilliant exhibition.
English schools plan to keep rugby as their sport while many abandon football. Headmasters warn soccer has virtues worth preserving as they seek ways to prevent turning the game over to professionals.
The article discusses whether England should issue a challenge to the Americans for an international polo cup. It argues England currently lacks four players who could match the Americans based on last season, despite good mounts and skill.
Rye Golf Club members responded to Rev. Jehan Fowler's appeal and contributed over 450 to repair the 4000-year-old Rye Parish church clock in Sussex. The vicar said parishioners could not bear the required cost alone.
The article compares Jake Schaefer the world’s top billiard player to his famed father. It notes Jake’s studious approach and refined second-ball play, while outlining his smoother style and taller frame. It mentions his versatility and potential to master 18.2 18.1 and other games.
Old Man Negley guides Mark to choose between two pups at Blankacre kennels. One puppy bonds instantly and loves many, while the other forms a single strong bond with its future owner, a true one-man dog. Negley explains the value of each and the boy selects the latter after reflection.
A minister visiting for Sunday dinner is served a hen on short notice. After the meal, chicks gather on the lawn and plead for food, repeatedly driven away by the family boy. He ends by telling them to stop cheeping and noting the boy who ate the chicken.
An elderly Japanese man Seichiro Ishikawa sought food and fled a restaurant without paying. A scuffle ensued and he was dragged to the police station where officers discovered the hungry man was his father whom he had not seen for 20 years. Separately, poet Walt Whitman was noted as the second of nine children.
The New York Times lists New York as the largest city by area at 318 square miles followed by New Orleans 264, Chicago 200, Philadelphia 129, Seattle 90, and Detroit 81 square miles.
A pithy remark from Advertising World praises a smiling man as a force that helps justify human existence, framing optimism as value in the industry and society.
A brief dialogue contrasts a vow not to smoke with ongoing smoking. One speaker asserts the promise, the other notes continued smoking despite the claim, highlighting the conflict between intention and habit.
A Paris playful exchange features two irate gentlemen debating social greetings. One asserts self knowledge while the other declines to offer felicitations, underscoring witty social irony in Le Rire’s humor.
A brief exchange recalls a golfer on the eighteenth hole mentioning rabbits spotted on the course. The woman admits limited knowledge of golf, while the teller notes multiple rabbits present.
Marjorie comments on the moment as he proposed while Madge notes the ally like behavior. The exchange highlights the playful tension during a social event.
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