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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1924

Page

1

Heed Nature's Warning Before It Is Too Late

Warnings of pains in the side back and kidneys signal a serious health issue. Nervousness loss of appetite and insomnia appear as advance signs that proper attention now may avert grave trouble later.

Tanlac credited with restoring health to thousands

Over 100000 persons testified that Tanlac corrected stomach trouble indigestion rheumatism nervousness and related ailments. It claims to build up the system and start rich red blood circulating through the veins with all good druggists selling Tanlac.

Blisters the litre cuss tied to Rumpus Ridge hype

The City Star quotes an elder and Parson. the local figure known as Blisters is blamed for nearly all thefts and trouble as residents deride his behavior. The passage captures a rough, rural tone and community attitudes toward a suspected petty thief.

Besa Gap Johmson Rumpus Ridge Kensay City

Trenton Commissioned as First of Five Cruisers

The cruiser Trenton, first of five cruisers to be built under the armament conference agreement, was placed in commission at Philadelphia. Officers and crew salute as the colors are hoisted.

U. S Trenton Philadelphia

Gen Sherwood Obituary Mentions Long Service and Legacy

Fragmentary OCR notes recall General Sherwood and relatives with references to a Washington visit and a prominent grandfather. the garbled text hints at a wartime or public service figure’s death and family ties. The piece mentions Pratt and Stee as possible surnames and suggests a ceremonial or commemorative context in Congress or national figures.

Shere Aldo Congress Hitchen, Sherwood and Limited Biberts Pratt Stiermwood

Fragmented OCR notes on science and society in a bygone era

A jumble of garbled lines mentions a tuberculosis rate drop, iron softening from water, aspirin for cleaning staves, hobbies of a family member, and various odd observations. It then jumps to topics about shoe demand for oriental rugs, Chinese bread from wheat, white captains, fox farms, a photographic map linked to New York trade, a large dam project on the Indus, and crocodile nurseries in zoos.

Mjes Haneda

Tolstoy relative farms in Town to fund Penn College study

Count Leo Tolstoy’s grandson Tia Tolstoy works on a local farm in Town to pay his way through Oska loosa’s Penn College. He renounces his title and plans to bring American agricultural methods to Russia.

Tia Tolstoy Leo Tolstoy Ono Penn College Oskaloosa Russia

Balloon race winner goes 11 miles to Rochester

Van Orman piloting the Goodyear TL wins the American balloon distance contest after a flight from Kelly fed through San Antonio Texas and lands near Rochester Minnesota earning a prize of 100 dollars.

Wot. van Orman Kelly Fed San Antonio Tesus Rochester Minn

Language Class Vanishing Into Mixed Pronunciation

A pupil’s hesitant attempt answers a teacher’s question about the difference between stale and ipeyale. The class remains quiet as a hand slowly rises. The final, garbled reply suggests a stale is what brings babies and a place to wash dishes.

Japanese Rice Crop Yields 21 Million Dollar Yearly Value

Japanese rices drive a harvest valued at about 21 million dollars annually. The market's scale reflects strong demand and extensive cultivation across regional fields.

Office balance woes spark odd pew purchase idea

In a New York Medtoy blurb the dialogue shows a clerk lamenting unbalanced books at the office and a witty suggestion to buy pews, reflecting a quirky office humor piece from the period.

New York Medtoy

Editor, Writer Clash Over Milk Article

A dispute arises between a writer and editor over a fresh milk article. The writer defends quality while the editor insists on concise revision. Tensions surface as they argue about tone and length in the newsroom.

Mater

Terrible Thompson Joins Cardinals After Lincoln Tryout

Terrible Thompson the former Nebraska football star signs with the St Louis Cardinals after being obtained from the Lincoln club of the Nebraska State league for a spring trial. He will try as a catcher with the Cardinals after a background as a football and baseball player.

Fred Thompson St. Louis Cardinals Lincoln Club Thompson University of Nebraska Cardinals Omaha

Tunney Considers Carpentier Bout Near New York

American light heavyweight champion Gene Tunney trains with a sledge hammer and nears a June title bout with Georges Carpentier. Tunney’s manager Billy Gibson says contracts are signed with Carpentier’s manager Francois Deschamps for the contest.

Gene Tunney Tunney Georges Carpentier New York Billy Gibson Trancois Deschamps Carpentier

Yale Captain Funk Dominates Intercollegiate Boxing

The photograph features Capt. B. P. Funk of the Yale boxing team in a signature fighting pose. He has never been defeated in Intercollegiate boxing and is the son of Rep. Frank H. Funk of Bloomington Illinois.

B. P. Funk Yale Rep Frank H. Funk Bloomington

Harry Greb Sees Boxing First Baseball Close Behind

Harry Greb favors boxing but rates baseball second. At home in Pittsburgh he often visits Forbes Field and regrets the Pirates pennant miss of 1922. Busy with stage fights last year, he still followed team dope and doubts this year’s Pirates can win the flag without Billy Southworth in right.

Harry Greb Pittsburgh Forbes Field Pirates Billy Southworth

Anzac Swimmers Named for Paris Olympiad

Australia selects its Anzac water team for Paris 1924. Members include Andrew Chariton Frank Beaurepatre William Herald Moss Christie Ivan Stedman H Henry and Richmond Evo Herald Stedman Henry are freestyle sprinters Evo specializes in fancy and high diving The rest are middle distance swimmers.

Anzac Australia Paris Andrew Chariton Frank Beaurepatre William Herald Moss Christie Ivan Stedman H. Henry Richmond Evo Herald Stedman Henry Evo

Diverse notes on 1920s global sports and figures

A roundup covers Chicago bowling clubs, Fordham tennis, youth to elder fields in golf, the 1924 gallery pistol champion T. K. Lee, Frank Hunter’s move to Beckley, W V, and the push to produce scratch golf players. It mentions Queensboro C C arena, Japan’s Olympic funds, polo’s American origin, and Maryland ticket scalping bills.

Think Zev Was Lucky This Season in Championship Contention

The text argues Zev was a lucky horse last season with few strong three-year-olds and Papyrus poorly acclimated. It notes Zev would have had little chance against Roamer at his peak, suggesting Zev benefited from favorable conditions and timing rather than superior merit.

Zev Fils Hig Papyrus Wa Roamer

Tnabhe Mikkola and the Kinkind aide effort abroad

A garbled report mentions Tnabhe Mikkola of Kinkind and an aid effort to prepare countrymen for a forthcoming matnes. It references Pharm and a plan tied to LAO meters and Stockholm, with unclear dates and details.

Mikkola Kinkind Corel Pharm Rack

Giants Rockit Among Topnotchers in 1923 Pitching

Wayland Bean, sent to the Giants from Ehintington West Virginia, excels as a pitcher with versatile deliveries. Dean, praised by Louisville manager Jon McCarthy, becomes a leading mound presence after a strong 1922 season, winning 21 games and posting a 0.27 ERA in 1923. Bean is twenty one years old.

Wayland Bean Giants Ehintington W.va Ptehing Dean Woodson Moss Winchester Neat Tetamd Alleg Bin Mass Aiso Coombs Louisviltle Peat Colonels Wis Martin Daytona Eh Jon McCarthy Louisville Tom Sheehan Bean

Baseball Notes Roundup of 1920s Giants and Other Club Moves

Dennis Geariin notes the New York Giants and other teams making changes. Mentions small starter for the Giants, Bill Terry competing with Kelly, rookies hit by the White Sox camp, Detroit signing Joe Heckle from Syracuse, and McGraw prioritizing pitching. Also reports Bodle sold to Des Moines, Malone to Minneapolis, Forsythe signed by Mobile, Wendricks as Cincinnati manager, Moe Berg joining Brooklyn, Gowdy remaining behind the plate for the Giants, and the sergeant still agile in throwing.

Important to All Women Readers of This Paper

Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often from hidden kidney disease. Back pain headaches and low ambition tire them and irritability may follow. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is promoted as restoring kidney health and a sample bottle can be obtained by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.

Kilmer

Not Even Near It In A Wanes Tit You Are The Boss

A terse exchange from the Prospect and an agent centers on a misunderstanding about authority. The Prospect insists there is no wife or baby at his home while a collie pup is present, shaping the scene at Ansay City.

Ansay City Star

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tanlac Scotland Cnesebrough Mrg.co Naseline Syaten Ohta Zanesville Ohlo Coolidge American Chemical Society White House Joubn Charles Knier Elmira N. Y Boys’ Garden Club Tesides Inds Washington Gen. Sherwood New York City Indus Tolstoy Helen Wills Berkeley Calyuiss Mile Suzanne Lenglen Miss Wills Europe Captain B. F. Funk Chicago Firpo Hiis Fordham University United States T. K. Lee Birmingham Ala Frank Hunter Beckley W. Va Micky Walker Jack Bulger Queensboro A. C Long Island City Japan America England James Gordon Bennett Maryland Army-Navy Baltimore North Carolina State College Great Britain Paul Berlenbach Antwerp New York Yacht Club Newport James J. Jeffries Hempen Square Tommy Richards van Nuys Densmore Shute West Virginia Cleveland Cornell Gilmour Doble A Ee Osborne A. C Harry Kipke University of Michigan Yuri Giants’ Rockit Wrigleys Wrigley’s Yacht Club N. Clark Chicago, DL George Sister St. Louis Browns Sister Browns Dennis Geariin New York Giants Yankees Bill Terry Kelly John Manning Tuman Maysville, Ky White Sox Joseph Heckle Syracuse University Detroit Tigers McGraw John McGraw Ste Om Frank Ping") Bodle Yankee Des Moines Vernon Pacific Coast League Pat Malone Toledo Minneapolis American Association Alie Emil Huhn Mobile Southern Association Clarence Forsythe Forsythe Providence Jack Wendricks Cincinnati Nationals Moe Berg Princeton Nine Haa Brooklyn Robina University Hank Gowdy Voerman Minma Mamma Bellans Hot Water Sure Relief LLANS Parker Usenx Chem Iba Mitor Ma Es Murphy
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