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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1923
Page
8
A collection of fragmented items mentions a 10,000 ton iceberg in the Arctic, a blue enamel floor pattern, public education, Lascelles surname, oil and gas measures, a 209 foot acre calculation, fourteen million British war medals, sparrow insect consumption, coal gas alcohol yield, a Louisianan drill, and a French heated coffee percolator with a valve and spring handle.
Miss Ethel Happiday of London wins a five thousand dollar prize for advertising face hair teeth and eyes. She signs a five year contract to pose for advertising copy and may not appear on stage or in motion pictures.
Madame Ernestine Schumann-Heink writes to Boise Bois¢ scouts promising a campfire visit and songs. She cites heavy work after illness, duties as both father and mother to her family, and plans to sing for about four more years before retirement. She expresses devotion to the scouts and Idaho.
The Boy Scouts of America executive board backs a nationwide civic good turn to aid in community rat control campaigns. Dr. W. T. Hornaday praises Scouts for humane yet ruthless efforts, claiming rat extermination protects agriculture, trade and public health and could merit world recognition.
Mrs Emma Strutynsky wife of a Ukrainian church pastor reportedly traveled from Ramey Pennsylvania to Chicago where she killed Reverend Basil Stefaui in a Greek church while posing as a penitent. The incident shocks the faith community and authorities investigate motive.
President Coolidge voices strong support for the Boy Scouts of America praising their role in building good citizenship and character. He tells scouts the organization preserves valuable traits and has a bright future ahead.
The Bureau of Biological Survey states rattlesnakes may die from their own venom when biting themselves, except when severely wounded or enraged and unable to seek revenge on attackers.
Reported at the Finsen Institute in Copenhagen 96 of 114 patients treated with carbon arc lamp light rays were cured of cutaneous tuberculosis. The claim notes high success and ongoing use of the therapy.
A vintage volume of epigrams contrasts with contemporary jibes, noting forebears held firm on their rights and avoided sly sarcasm. The passage laments modern punk platitudes while praising stubborn principle.
A fragmented reflection suggests that extreme youth sensibility hardens with age becoming nearly excessive. The text imitates quirky phrasing and hints at self awareness and humor about becoming more prudent with time.
Quote from James E. West on building boyhood into tomorrow's manhood, prepared to tackle home city national and world problems. Reflects Scout leaders' view of physical mental and moral training as a grand opportunity requiring strength and wisdom.
Collin H. Livingstone, president of the Boy Scouts of America, installs a car radio with a portable receiver and two headphone pairs. A national officer calls the group a solid radio-enthusiast unit highlighting leaders who can listen in from roadside stops for scouting in forests or fields.
A fragment notes how an echo at Pisa seems to ignore two sung notes yet when three are uttered the sound roars from stone to stone with growing force, creating the impression of a mighty choir after a few seconds.
Fragmentary notes describe a tiny mirror used as bait claiming it reflects the fisher’s image. The text references French terms and hints at a concept of self-image in fishing lore. Unclear context limits fuller interpretation.
In a Sept 11 game in New York Howard Ehmke of the Boston Red Sox pitched a no hitter against the Yankees but a disputed hit on Witt's grounder to Shanks sparked a disagreement between umpire Tommy Connolly and official scorer. Connolly and Bill Dineen criticized the scorer for ruling Witt's grounder a hit. Ehmke had earlier no hit the A’s on Sept 7.
The article notes prodigious ages of early golf champions. Bobby Jones won the U S Open at twenty one, Gene Sarazen was twenty one at his Open win, Frances Ouimet captured the championship at twenty, and Walter Hagen became champion at twenty five.
A young, cash-strapped bettor in Manhattan placed a bold 25 bet on the Dempsey Gibbons bout promising to pay only if Gibbons lasted 15 rounds. The plan was to double the stake round by round unless Gibbons was knocked out. The millionaire opponent allowed no early cashout, and the bet paid $25,000 after the bout ended with Gibbons still standing.
In the Three League Danville third baseman Rice impresses with rare potential, praised as a standout by the Three L boss. Despite strong scouting notes, the player is reported to belong to the St. Louis Americans, with Wee leading the league in batting, baserunning and fielding as the Browns seem to have a solid corner infield.
A survey of early 20th century sports notes highlights Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey passions, Virginia football roots, and widespread boxing, baseball, and golf chatter. It mentions Kansas conference football, Dempsey’s wealth ascent, and players moving between leagues with assorted records and fees.
A Georgia Tech student named Ivin Williams from Adairsville, Ga. suffers a neck dislocation but aims to continue playing football with a leg brace and new protective gear. The incident affects the Golden Por nade team and his long term prospects.
Babe Ruth praised Babe Adams and admitted envy of Adams long pitching career during an exhibition in Pittsburgh. Ruth, 41, mused his home run record may not endure as long as Adams enduring stature, noting Adams could surpass Cy Young in longevity.
The report centers on Jim Middleton and his status with the Portland Beavers in the Coast League. It notes an upcoming return as manager of Conan next year, his suspension expiry, and Middleton’s desire to avoid embarrassment and seek other team offers within the circuit.
The piece argues players must endure indignities like soldiers and report wrongs. It notes a tradition of discipline when a baseman transgresses his rights, with numerous examples across the game.
Tids estimated that at in Tew Baseballs were disposed of by the 16 major league eru this season. In addition, many more Wieusands were used up by the titnor leagues through out the United States and Canada. Surely the business of manuateturing baseballs for the professional Clube is a profitable one.
D V Alberts, regarded as one of the world’s greatest high jumpers, holds the national title for the past two years with a meet record of 6 feet 6% inches.
A terse note records Marquette securing a tackle berth for this season amid a season opening maneuver. Larvure is linked to the move as potential competition and the timing centers on a 1021 date.
France Pino Acegolst weighs leaving an athletic association to promote Syria of Its colontea amid unclear motives and shifting organizational goals.
Tommy Fleming the famed outside left soccer player from Pawtucket has joined EY Coath of Privuetet. Lared Lisitusa and will lead River eleven in the American large cup games, signaling a major move for the club and city football prestige.
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