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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
8
A collage of curiosities and bite sized facts from across the world. Notes touch on retail drug stores in the United States and telephone counts in Chicago, a giant pumpkin feast in Egypt, and ancient Olympic echoes in Athens.
Los Angeles and Hollywood attorney Rush Meadows was arrested with others by city and federal officers as part of an alleged narcotic and bond theft gang. Liberty bonds totaling 16000 dollars were recovered from a Nebraska bank theft.
The youthful countess of Senfield aged nineteen and heiress to a thirty million dollar estate is sought as the bride for Prince Nicholas of Rumania.
The article notes there is no scientific definition for astral color a term from palmistry and fortune telling alleging colors of heavenly bodies affect individual lives.
Workmen digging in Seattle uncovered a pipe from the city s first water system laid in 1883. The artifact is described as a bored fir jags relic reflecting early plumbing methods. Local historians examine its significance for urban development and infrastructure history.
A woman urges her husband to help with the housework as she feels unwell and shaky, while insisting he must grab the carpets himself. The dialogue highlights gendered expectations and domestic strain.
A fragment reads like a Sunday event mentioning a preacher and a school issue with names blurred. The readable portions suggest a community meeting or sermon notes but lack clear nouns and outcomes.
Pirates players three regulars had tonsil removals during winter, affecting play early in the season. Pla Traynor returned stronger and hit .298 with 24 stolen bases, ranking high among third basemen. Johnny Gooch and Glenn Wright also played well in 1925 after tonsil operations.
Baddie Collins, veteran White Sox infielder, begins 1925 as a playing manager from the keystone position joining legends like Sisler and Cobb. His experiment follows Frank Chance’s death and Johnny Evers’ retirement, aiming to fuse a team still feeling the 1919 scandal. Jack Hendricks leads the Reds in his first major league piloting spell.
The article lists diverse sports milestones including Paavo Nurmi's 13 08 for two and three quarters miles and Wille Ritola's 12 50 35, boxing career highlights for Benny Leonard and Mike McTigue modernizing booking, and coaching moves at Notre Dame Villa Nova Chicago Stanford and Chicago basketball captains.
Winds wrestling under Coach Paul Prehn posts undisputed titles in 120 and 3022, with six seasons in the Big Ten. Nine lettermen return for 1926, including Lutheinger of Petersburg and Barnes of Champaign. Illini beat Purdue, Chicago, Iowa, Michigan and Ohio, and tie Indiana. Captain Kenney and Captain-elect Mathis head a strong roster as Gels from Oklahoma leads 145-pound class.
Yale University baseball coach Joe Wood shows promise with new material and plans to field a surprise ten lineup. Strong prospects from the squad indicate potential for an ahead of schedule improvement this season.
An old farmer sits on his steps and contemplates flood damage. A neighbor arrives with news of washed away hogs from Jed Sty, Linnerty, Larsen, and others. The farmer mutters with a hint of optimism despite losses.
A wife claims a publishing error nearly stopped her heart as the editor acknowledges the resulting dip in newspaper circulation. The fragment suggests tension over mistaken or alarming content and its impact on readership.
A playful line describes Thunder a growler that scares Lightning when rain begins. The weather motif shows stormy fun as Thunder roars while Lightning retreats.
A humorous quarrel stems from Mrs. De Golds asking at a gathering if the family crest printed on the table cloth served as the laundry mark. The question sparked coolness between the De Golds and their country kin.
English tennis star Jean Borotra pictured as he makes a splendid showing in the national indoor doubles championship. The 1924 Wimbledon champion defeated Vincent Tichiards last year and is a member of the French Davis Cup team.
Arthur Groundrill an eighteen year old cavalry sergeant and one arm player stunned crowds with 214 in a public billiards match. He had long sought 200 in public play and nearly won the army championship with a 50 break at Ypres where he lost his left hand and part of his forearm on his birthday.
Gibbons begins training for his 15 round match with Gene Tunney at Palo Grounds New York on June 12 for the world heavyweight title. He starts with a five mile road run and plans road work plus golf and handball in early sessions.
The passage reflects a mother noting that the girls would not have danced this way in her day, suggesting a shift in style or freedom. It contrasts past expectations with present behavior and hints at generational change in movement and expression.
The roundup lists multiple player transfers and releases across leagues. Waco sells Joe Mun son to Norrisburg, Memphis releases Lloyd Pfleger, Atlanta releases Praneis Kelly to Greenville, Harry Frank signs with Little Rock, Reed Smart promotes opening day in Salt Lake with a wild pitch, and Joe Weldell is released by Springfield. Coaching shifts include Charley Pechous named Loyola college coach. John Levi sent to Harrisburg on option. Swimmers at routers college elect Foster at Amityville Loeb. Waterbury releases Lefty Sullivan Frank Gruber and William McNeal. Syracuse trades Nichols to St. Louis Browns. Herman Pillette sold to Vernon. Rosy Ryan traded from Giants to Braves. James Lynch named Littsfeld EL business manager. Clark Pittenger breaks ankle for Los Angeles. Frank Brower shines for San Francisco in opening Seals game. Pitching doubts for Brooklyn. Thorinchsen protected from Dallas. Giants and White Sox invest in Europe. Doak contract rumored. Joe Berger suffers injuries in auto accident. Mike Cyenros hopes for form return. Chicago to Japan trip for baseball team if invited by Waseda. Appalachian league reorganized to four clubs after Knoxville leaves and Johnson City exits.
A poet notes a rare grass widow described as green while recalling earlier yellow and blue figures. The piece reflects travel observations and personal encounters with color coded urban legends.
A Londono Humorist remark links the applicant to an employer parting. The piece notes astonishment at the former boss giving a hint of agile help with cross word clues.
A whispered claim labels a man as a holdup man and speculates that a bank visit would halt time as clocks point to midnight. The dialogue hints at public suspicion and comic disbelief without naming individuals.
A Birmingham bulletin notes a quirky legal matter as Fred Teddle’s possessions, once bundled in a handkerchief, are now bound to his wife Maud by name, reflecting a domestic property arrangement.
A cryptic line lists a sequence of terms including Fresh-Altpla and Dutata with a note about learning the alphabet without swearing. The fragment mentions Washing ton Virge as a possible name or place, inviting interpretation of the odd compilation.
A quirky post-neo-georgic piece titled Yevening appears from Studio Ambent in Port. The work blends playful slang with improvised phrasing as a young creator reflects on weekly timing and creative self presentation.
Maud I asks where the meeting occurred with Mr. Gilder while Marle explains she ran into him during a skucing.
An American Legion Weekly excerpt quotes a humorous exchange about a man jailed briefly and released quickly. The dialogue highlights local court talk and a quick escape from trouble on a Memph is scene.
A shopper asks for dress goods in a quiet manner while the clerk directs them to the crush department, implying a bustling area in the shop. The exchange suggests a busy department layout and customer pacing.
Drake says he will sue the railroad after a crossing collision caused by an engineer reportedly driving with one hand. Blake questions how the fault is determined in the incident.
A light exchange between a Mrs Junebride and her husband centers on a sponge cake joke. The husband jokes that the cake cannot be sold from a real bath sponge, adding humor to a domestic moment.
A 104 year old Swedish physician scientist and inventor known as Dr Vernest died when he fell from his horse. He promoted a life prolonging regimen centered on digestive health and a plant based remedy called Essence of Life. He distributed free samples by mail to readers who sent his picture to Zoegel Co. in Sheboygan Wisconsin.
More than thirty young men work as professional dance partners for women in a fashion center scene. One South American woman reportedly paid over $500 for a single dance to showcase wealth.
A wartime report notes doctors in Britain rejecting about two per cent of applicants for enlistment, a marked drop from sixty eight per cent two years earlier. The piece urges continued focus on the recruitment process amid ongoing demands.
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