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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1924
Page
16
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names like John Bostick and Buch in 819 with vague references to fever plague and large numbers. The excerpt appears garbled with missing context and misplaced terms making precise summary difficult.
Francis X. Sommer Jr of Washington DC is described as the youngest huntsman in the United States at ten years old. A member of the Rock Creek Hunt Club he already serves as a whip and is pictured riding over jumps.
A Danish scientist posits that fish moved to waters with different temperatures over generations will gradually evolve a new form and structure. The changes would affect aspects like fins and vertebrae counts, altering their anatomy over time.
The report notes that the city of New York appropriates about $200,000 annually to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The item reflects public funding for the museum and the role of municipal support in sustaining its operations and programs.
United States Department of Agriculture scientists report progress in developing a commercial scale smooth-awned barley variety to improve yields. Trials show smooth awns avoid brittleness and shattering, acting as a safety valve, with several high yielding strains ready for larger plot testing and field culture.
A U S Department of Agriculture study with Louisiana Experiment Station tested limits of molasses in steer fattening. Two groups of nine 700 pound steers over 112 days fed 46 pounds silage daily. Lot 1 got 5.42 pounds molasses per steer daily and gained 2.48 pounds per day, while Lot 2 received 8.07 pounds daily and gained 2.41 pounds per day.
Kansas Agricultural College research stresses sunlight for chick growth and urges outdoor runs once warmth is learned. Hens for brooding allow outdoor access from day one, with two week olds given green feed and hopper fed dry mash. Rotate brooder locations yearly to prevent parasites and contamination.
Farmers advised to build or obtain a draining potato treating tank before planting. Do not treat cut potatoes as corrosive sublimate weakens there. Treat seed for about 1% hours for an average yield increase of 15 to 20 percent. complete directions from the county agent.
The article urges careful planning of spring crop acreages to grow feed for livestock all year. It emphasizes computing probable feed needs, budgeting a small amount for this planning, and arranging the feed crops to supply under typical conditions to avoid large expenses.
The United States Department of Agriculture released Farmers' Bulletin 1867 detailing practical measures to control potato diseases in plants and tubers. It emphasizes disease characteristics, prevention, and when to seek expert help, with copies available from Washington as supplies last.
The USDA urges early oat seeding for maximum yields and a good seed bed. Seeding dates vary by region from late March in the corn belt to late April or May in northern and unfavorable seasons, with disked fields preferred over spring plowing to save time and cost.
During wartime wheat was scarce and corn fed poultry. Now the shoe is on the other foot with wheat often cheaper and similar in value. Equal mixes of corn and wheat with oats bone or meat scraps and greens yield best egg production.
The passage covers alfalfa shade tolerance and feed value, incubator temperature for better hatches, Sudan grass yields by section and quality, Grandpa's garden wisdom, tuberculosis sources in herds, sanitation practices, charcoal from burned cobs for pig feed, certified seed potatoes as U S No 1, and advice on breeding stock nutrition and manure use in gardens.
The article contrasts Young Bob Fitzsimmons with his famous father, noting the son lacks his father’s looks and punching power. It describes him as a defensive fighter who fears knockouts and questions his ability to land a punch.
James Ockenden, touring with Arthur Havers, urges banning artificial aids in golf to save the game from vandalism. He suggests smoothing club faces and believes many current clubs would be scrapped, though a new rule could ease the transition.
Shortstop Jimmy Caveney delights Reds manager Jack Hendricks with his upbeat play. Former Pacific Coast league performer Caveney has energized Cincinnati as the season unfolds.
The discussion weighs gradual adoption of new handicapping patterns and the impact on Irons and punch faced clubs. Proposals include limiting sanction to smooth faces and ensuring rules serve all handicap groups, not just the scratch players.
The Marquis of Clydesdale the Duke of Taubon s eldest son boxed at Bermondsey near London and defeated BE K Lucas on points in six two minute rounds. He praised the crowd and expressed Olympic ambitions while Lucas lauded the Marquis’s powerful body punches and sportsmanlike conduct.
The Paris track will be fast with a 100 meter loop, a 150 meter straight, and curves of about 100 meters each. A special inner curve for the 200 meter race and a wider course boost speed. With top runners, several world records are predicted across distances from 2 to 3000 meters.
James J. Corbett noted at fifty eight in an era of evolving sports. The text lists boxers, football coaches, and amateur athletes while noting Olympic boxing in France starting July 15. It cites records in hurdles, pole vault, and heavyweight boxing and mentions club events in Sydney and Philadelphia trials.
The season’s novelty tennis balls feature the owner’s monogram woven into the rubber cover at manufacture. The balls are seamless and said to outlast standard balls by many games, with players noting extended wear.
Olympic coach Michael J. Ryan of Cathy College will join Lieut. G. K. Vidal of the U S Army to condition the distance runners as they prepare to win the Olympic marathon for Uncle Sam.
Baseball notes from the season start list trades purchases and signings. Bridgeport buys Shortstop Phil Neher from New Haven. Frank McCue moves to Minneapolis. Nick Tannavieh and others shift between Chicago Cubs Los Angeles and Syracuse. Umpire Rod Emsey wins a curling cup. Miller and Dorsey signings and park expansion plans cited.
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