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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
7
A fashion column examines the rise of luxury in women’s dress accessories. It notes a shift toward costly adornments driven by psychological desire rather than need, with hair ornaments, headdresses, and jeweled pieces drawing inspiration from Spanish, Egyptian, Greek, and American Indian motifs. It describes tortoise shell purses, two-compartment interiors, and a curved ivory vanity case as emblematic items.
The article describes novelty purses and bracelets using galilith in colors like raspberry and coral. It notes etched Japanese characters, silk and damask panels, and drawstring caps. Bracelets as bag handles return to grandmotherly styles with elasticized galilith segments.
Observations on players managers and trades across American and National leagues. Harold Elliott of the Dodgers shines while Bos ton Red Sox and John McGraw are discussed on spring tours. Notes cover Cubs Gaw from Newark and Maranville's return, with several managerial moves and upcoming season expectations.
Manager Miller Huggins of the New York Americans says the Cincinnati Reds will win another pennant after a southern Florida series. He praises Pat Moran for a balanced pitching staff and notes three pitchers shown to deliver as last season.
A roundup of brief sports notes notes: Royal Montreal Golf Club claims oldest status in America. boxers push for gloves on in Pacific rings. George Bothner seeks toe hold ban in wrestling. Pinehurst hosts open golf championship won by Fred McLeod. 1921 season previews include Wabash basketball captaincy and Readville circuit officiating. California Legion posts plan large baseball and boxing leagues. boxing buzz at New York Friars Club. Australian lightweight Lew Edwards departs for England. 1919 Grand Circuit saw 220 drivers in 560 races with Geers Murphy and Cox strong. Pocatello Country Club to build 25000 clubhouse. Moran praised for handling diverse pitchers. Pat Moran noted for strategic wait-and-see pitching approach.
Vogue notes hats favor small brilliants pins and pearl or diamond arrow pins for hair hold. Veils rarely cover the face. long chantilly or lace veils drape with front points and back tassels. Lewis showcases a chan tilly veil over straw hats with a neck bow and shoulder throw for stylish flair.
Jewelry makers showcase a range of necklaces using silk cords fringe crocheted medallions painted beads and various metals leather and ivory. Designs feature beaded looms woven tapestry effects and even scented medallions highlighting craft variety and inventive use of materials.
A small dome hat in pale gray straw features uncurled ostrich fronds in bright red and gray across the crown. It pairs best with a beige frock.
A playful listing recalls bald players Heinie Groh Morris Rath Larry Woof Greasy Neale Slim Sallee and Goldie Rapp as potential subjects for Pat Moran to note that even the hairs of your head are numbered in baseballs world.
Gabby Street recalls a famous “bonehead” play by Dave Altizer from a Washington game against the St. Louis Browns. Altizer argued a strike call as two runners scored on a misplayed ball, costing Washington the game and prompting Street to remark on Merkle afterward.
In Detroit, Jack Coombs counselswings to ignore the batter and pitch to the catcher. He urges pitchers to study the catcher's receiving style and target the catcher, using body cues to place pitches. He notes consistency with a good catcher improves control and shifts focus away from hitters.
Mack Dean, better known as Connie Mack, is cited as the oldest manager in the major leagues born December 28, 1802. He is 11 years older than John McGraw and forty years senior to Miller Huggins, with a career spanning 85 years in baseball and standing as a notable figure in American sport noted by Philadelphia fans.
Marcel Guillemot, French long-distance runner, confirmed his right to represent France in the Olympic Games by winning the national ten mile race in 1 hour 1 minute 41 seconds. With the victory he becomes cross country champion of France and Great Britain.
Clubs in the American Association will maintain 85 cent reserved grandstand seats while bleacher seats cost 50 cents and unreserved grandstand seats 75 cents including war tax. The season notes a record turf year with New York purses totaling 1,385,000 dollars in 1919, up 400,000 from 1918.
An advertisement touts Kilmer Swamp-Root as a premier kidney, liver, and bladder remedy. It claims quick, mild, healing effects from a vegetable compound and offers sample bottles by mail with a newspaper mention. The text also includes a miscued unrelated line about a man named Tucky and reputation.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for sore hands then Cuticura Ointment for drying and rubbing in. It urges removing excess ointment with tissue paper and notes Cuticura is versatile for toilet needs with Soap Ointment and Luletin. A slogan hints a woman's strength hinges on her weaknesses.
A clipped, poetic line depicts longing and moral appeal, suggesting a hopeful transformation. The speaker imagines awakening a better self in a beloved, while acknowledging a wish for reform from the past.
Chester Hagerman brother of Rip Hagerman former Cleveland Indians pitcher is a boxer. In France The Kid dropped 26 of 28 starts and knocked out Joe Beckett for a goal.
L Bigelow of Boston center in 1921 has been elected captain of Harvard University hockey team. The selection names the seven players to lead the season at Cambridge.
The Interlake Yachting Association selects Erle for the 1920 regatta to be held at Erie Pennsylvania. Pick Beckwith of Williams College will lead the Williams basketball team next season. Beckwith is 91 and resides in Platoville Connecticut.
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