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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1919
Page
6
Washington receives a German lecture note stating von Eckardt, the German minister to Mexico during the war, warns fellow Germans not to emigrate to Argentina or Mexico until conditions prove favorable. He argues Germans must project culture and trustworthiness to keep pro German sentiment alive and restore connections in Mexico.
The document estimates nearly fifteen million women received pay for war service, with over a million new to work, plus volunteers and Red Cross workers. It lists detailed by sector totals from clerical to manufacturing, totaling about 7.17 million in paid roles and 15 million overall engaged in war work.
Edward Keating secretary of the congressional commission on reclassification of salaries in the District was seen in a guardhouse smoking a cigar. A building smoking ban signed by General Menoher forces him to step outside, away from the reclassification offices, to enjoy a smoke.
A Washington apartment janitor Samuel Weller, tall and very black, is described as having undergone a dramatic change sparked by a baby who learned to say bye bye. After years of neglect and smoke from meals, he becomes diligent, keeps the hall clean, mows the grass, and washes the pavement daily, earning Dickens worthy regard.
Visitors to Washington praise the Department of Agriculture approach along the Mall with a terraced garden and stone parapets. The article notes plans to replace the old red building with a central structure while hoping the terrace remains part of any enlarged plan.
The Forest Service lab reports laminated wood trials for baseball bats, shoe lasts, war blocks, wagon bolsters, and other items. While some bats broke under heavy use, joints held, suggesting potential for small stock utilization and durable glued construction.
The incident stemmed from Tobin grounding to Pipp who mishandled the ball. Magride fielded as Miller Huggins argued the out, but Umpire Evans ruled Pipp did not hold Tobin and the runner was safe.
Willie Ritchie, a famed California sportsman, is praised for boxing leadership and skill in dancing, golf, swimming, running and trapshooting. The piece highlights his athletic versatility, cheerful demeanor, and charitable nature.
Harvard coach Fisher has worked his 1919 eleven hard and aims for splendid achievements before the season ends. The article highlights his demanding training and high expectations for the squad.
Cravath manages the Phillies with a new tactic as Gavvy cites the need for a strong outfield throw. In a recent game a runner on third faced a long fly, prompting removal of Menzel for Callahan to handle a potential relay from the outfield. The concept marks the first use of a pinch thrower in the club’s history.
The football league management committee proposed an interleague match between Scotland and England to be played in Glasgow on March 20, 1920. The recommendation came at a recent meeting of the governing body for soccer.
USGA officers foresee imitation of English rule changes in the United States. Except for the Schenectady putter ban abroad, codes align. Standardizing the golf ball may underpin international play with plans for 1920 matches in England and the US.
The Dominion of Canada Football Association at its annual meeting adopted a rule forbidding registered players from leaving Canada for any other country. A return to Canada would keep him from playing for six years unless his amateur status remains intact.
Billy Roche, famed boxing referee, returned from France serving as Knight of Columbus secretary and was operated on at Lebanon hospital for an eye injury. His eyesight will be saved but he cannot again referee in the ring. Pep Young and other Tigers players plan to play in Cuba this winter, with Pittsburg Pirates also sending players under George Cutshaw. St Louis Browns opened well against the Yankees but finished the season losing 12 of 20 meetings.
Al Sharpe is reported to be appointed athletic director at Yale with an annual salary of 7500 dollars. Brown University requires students to learn swimming as part of physical training.
The H C L notes rising costs as Old Man H G L Shoes and gear surge in price. Uniforms shoulder pads and headgear are up while travel costs mount. Admission rises from four to six bits, now 75 cents, affecting all conference games this fall.
The National Steeplechase and Hunt Association reports a coming boom as 150 horses are being schooled for jumps to replenish stables that dwindled during the war. Lawrence Waterbury builds a high class string and Teket joins his fencers, signaling broader participation and more diverse jumpers next season.
Report from Pittsburgh states veteran catcher George Gibson will succeed Hugo Bezdek as Pirates manager before the 1920 season. Bezdek is expected to coach athletic teams at Penn State next year. Gibson, who led the Toronto International League club to second place this season, is the favored candidate.
Boston Red Sox will base spring training in Hot Springs Arkansas at Whitmington Park. Players report March 10 for a one month session, according to a local press agent.
Montreal owner qT L Soss remains among the year's leading owners as Sir Barton Cudgel and other runners push his stable past 120000 in earnings since the season began. Carl Morris plans a comeback weighing 220 pounds possibly bound for England to challenge for the crown. Connie Mack adds two pitchers Martin and Moore from Binghamton and Waco clubs to his roster.
The ad claims the first dose eases a cold and a second and third dose taken every two hours break up severe colds. It promises relief from nasal congestion headaches feverishness sneezing and runny nose and notes the remedy costs only a few cents with no quinine.
A Boys' Life note explains foreign issue stamps in Uruguay feature portraits of President Wilson and other Allied leaders. The stamps are not U S. but honor Americans and key war allies as peace celebrates.
An advertisement extols Cascarets as a mild laxative that works during sleep without griping or harsh effects unlike salts or calomel. The copy contrasts it with unpleasant pills and touts quick, comfortable relief for constipation. A separate fiction snippet recounts a humorous art discussion and a comical accident with a falling picture.
The ad touts Bayer as the genuine Aspirin brand with Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in Bayer packaging, listing uses for colds pain headache neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. It notes nineteen years of physician use and affordable 12 tablet tins.
A public notice warns readers about counterfeit versions of Triner's American Bitters. The ad asserts the original remedy's 80 year reputation and urges customers to verify authenticity to avoid low grade imitations. It credits Joseph Triner Company at 43 S Ashland Ave Chicago IL and notes remedies are sold at every drug store.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a woman and tombstone epitaphs with terse, odd phrasing. The text blends dialogic hints and obscure initials, yielding little clear narrative or identifiable entities.
A compact, promotional passage urges readers to use a product named Dan devine to halt hair loss and dandruff. It claims the scalp will be rid of dandruff after several applications and promises stronger, thicker, shinier hair.
A fragmentary note hints at a wife shopping by mail for hotel prices, raising questions about her destination choices and whether the correspondence is legitimate or a misdirected inquiry. The snippet mentions voluminous letters and emails about lodging.
Dramatic claim about high infant mortality in civilized countries linked to narcotic sedatives. Argues Castoria is safe when signed by Chas. H. Mather, asserting it contains no opiates or narcotics. Cites dangers of drops and syrups with opium or morphine and praises Castoria’s lack of such ingredients.
An old advertisement promotes Cutleura ointment and soap for pimples redness rough skin and itching followed by Cutleura talcum to leave a fragrance. It claims 25 cents each and ends with a note that work brings success and more people working increases success.
An amid a sea of symptoms the article links kidney trouble to weariness sleeplessness and aches and urges GOLD MODAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy. It claims quick relief within 24 hours and offers money back if ineffective with dosage guidance and three bottle options.
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