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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1924
Page
10
A miscellany notes weight myths with an average six foot adult at about 100 pounds and people’s self perceptions. It mentions an odorless onion from China the navy pigeon corps twelve lofts and eucalyptus varieties in Australia. A milestone near Zurnzibar reads London 8061 miles and a remark on self-bouquet tossing hints at vanity and power.
Great Britain's first woman diver Miss Margaret Naylor prepares to descend in Tobermory Bay to hunt the Spanish galleon treasure said to lie there since 1588. Her diving gear weighs 190 poids.
At a social gathering, a playful moment unfolds when a guest notices the hostess forgot her overshoes. A witty reply leads to a promise to return with the missing shoe the next day, reflecting lighthearted local charm.
A brief quotation contrasts money with life beyond wealth, noting that the poorhouse remains a social reality. The line, attributed to the Boston Transcript, evokes the enduring tension between riches and hardship.
A London Tit-Bit quip describes a melancholy courthouse figure who directs people to the marriage bureau with a mournful gaze and cryptic gesture suggesting a hidden meaning in his instruction. The fragment evokes a curious snapshot of civic life and social rites.
Star fullback George Dixon of Stanford University earns a place on the United States rugby team to represent the country in the Olympics. The piece notes Dixon’s prior all American football honor and hints at betting schemes surrounding a separate trick act by Clymer.
A retired coach recalls Bill Clymer using a bunting ruse to defeat eager hitters. He pitched while fielders stood at first and bases, letting a bunt beat the batter by a step. A diagram helped new players grasp the simple setup.
Clarence Mitchell of the Philadelphia Nationals defies common view and says the spitball is easier on the arm than the fastball or curve. He notes many spitball artists are left handers and acknowledges possible erratic results from nine nine?
Emmett McCann has joined Stockton camp after agreeing to terms. Numerous players change teams including Mets, Frisch’s streak, Metz, and Elmere trial with St Louis. Kling grows wealthy in billiards, Karalsa signs with Athletics, and Morrissette bought by Dallas. Several pitchers released or moved. Lacey to Daytona. Walsh to Rock Island. Ring to Chattanooga. Lance and Davis moved. Johnson comments on Collins. Doyle to manage Glens Falls. Guppy to Bridgeport. Agdermann signed by Hat tiesburg.
Henry P. Edwards argues that managers now value training camp conditioning over flashy exhibitions. Florida hosts for North clubs cut travel to big cities, focusing on open-air activity and rest after workouts. Early camp days test raw rookies while seasoned players pace for a six week season start.
Big Ten officials plan student body competition next fall to improve sportsmanship at football games. Maj John L Griffith notes past crowd temper at Wisconsin vs Michigan 1928 and aims to educate crowds through interschool rivalry.
Boxing grows in Japanese and American schools as Tokyo Imperial University adopts boxing and Yale adds Devereaux Milburn to coach the polo squad. Olympic boxing runs July 15 to 20, while Penn women form polo teams and Harvard selects fencing captain Richard Parham.
William A Radford explains the bungalow as the most American residence type. He notes its origins from the Orient and Pacific coast Spanish influence, its adaptable style, and the appealing five room design shown with two bedrooms. Costs vary by region. consult local architects or builders for prices.
A design note on how small details transform rooms. The piece discusses choosing curtains, lamp shades, and colors that relate well, with examples from a bungalow living room and dining area to create inviting, well lit spaces.
A factory owner spent $35,000 repainting interiors with light reflecting shades to improve lighting. The article notes darker rooms become brighter with paint and varnish, reducing energy use and increasing daily comfort, a benefit also seen in homes.
Various plants in the Caribbean Sea and islands are used as substitutes for soap. The article notes the region’s flora being utilized to craft alternative cleansing products.
The War Department in Great Britain substitutes motor tractors for horses across all Royal artillery branches, enabling a ten percent cut in personnel.
A reflective piece condemns intolerance as a deadly vice and questions whether guiding the world by conscience stems from love or the urge to control others. It warns intolerance as one of the gravest sins and stresses moral restraint.
A fragment notes women judge new neighbors by their clothing and appearance, suggesting social scrutiny and conformity pressures when outsiders arrive in a community.
Surprising findings describe mound making ants in the Alleghenies. McCook measured some mounds over thirty feet in circumference, usually under three feet high. New mounds are under construction, only a few inches tall, in groups. one group holds 1,700 mounds in fifty acres. The ants form vast, citylike communities with enormous populations.
The term horse latitude describes the calm belt in the North Atlantic between westerlies and the trade winds. Authorities differ on the origin of the name with some saying ships carrying horses were delayed and died of thirst in the calms.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a man from the country seeking excuses for laziness and shiftlessness. The tone suggests a reflection on personal accountability and social expectations. Names, dates, places, or organizations are not clearly readable in the text.
A man rejects using justice to judge others. Spherical tanks in Oklahoma store volatile oil with minimal evaporation, representing a notable industrial development in the state.
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