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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1922
Page
4
In Washington two electrically operated target and battery computers will revolutionize coastal fire control. Linked to high powered telescopes they compute enemy ship location and shell flight, accounting for powder temperature, shell type, wind, and rifling drift to improve gunnery accuracy.
Uncle Sam and Western Union plan a sunspot watch with the Naval Observatory. A May last year storm caused widespread damage to electrical gear, fuses, and cables, triggering repairs across the United States and Europe.
A planned three story Washington museum will open its public first floor with exhibits on sun spots Foucault pendulum demonstrations and other scientific displays. The center will feature a 60 foot pendulum and rotating exhibits on light earthquakes magnetism biology and fossils. Carnegie funds cover five million dollars with ground paid from a two hundred thousand dollar donation fund.
A Washington auction room crowds to bid on unclaimed parcel post items in a dead letter sale. Boxes hold one lot each with tires jewelry and miscellaneous goods sold in hours, while bidders follow catalogues and rely on display boxes for context. The term misleads as government parcels, not letters, are auctioned.
The United States has presented representations to the Romanian government over the Romanian loan plans and the existing debt to the United States. The dispute centers on a proposed 175 million dollar consolidation loan and the priority claim of the U S debt. Delays in appointing a debt commissioner hinder negotiations.
Boxing Instructor Stanley Jones calls for men to join UC leather pushing squad asserting boxing builds courage in any man. He notes that many successful California alumni in recent years learned under his guidance.
George H. Brooke former Penn and Swarthmore coach argues jazz and wealth culture harm college football. He says rich youths win by money and flashy cars as dancing and cabarets reshape the sport. Critics note enduring appeal of players who score touchdowns and hit homers.
Paul Stewart of Chicago was elected captain of the 1923 University of Tiinals baseball team. He earlier played shortstop for the championship squad of the previous season.
Next year's tournament and convention of the National Horseshoe Pitchers' Association will be held in Cleveland. The event brings together players and fans for competitions and related activities in the local area.
Thomas W Burgess succeeded with Capt. Matthew Webb in swimming the English channel after 15 failures. Jim Thorpe's All-Indian football eleven of Marion will perform as an added attraction at professional matches. Harold Barron will assist Jimmy Curran at Mercersburg Academy this fall coaching hurdles.
The St. Louis Americans obtained Homer Yzell from Shreveport of the Texas League, acquiring the infielder to bolster their roster.
Everett Scott, the shortstop, concluded the season with a 14 game run toward a goal of 1 000 consecutive league contests. His 806 straight games set a new mark, begun June 20, 1916, with the Boston Red Sox before a winter trade to New York. The prior best was 577 games from 1885 to 1890, tracked by George B. Pinckney of the Brooklyn club. Fred D. Duders of the Philadelphia Nationals holds the modern NL record with 523 games from 1916 to 1919.
The article notes Gene Sarazan won the national open and PGA titles, Jesse Sweetser triumphed in the national and metropolitan amateur events, and Marty O’Loughlin led in New Jersey and metropolitan opens, illustrating that consistent high quality is required to stay on top amid fierce competition.
King Watts finished in 2 05 and Pluto Watts in 2 08 to lead the Brothers ARS entry at Hartford as a four year old and his seven year old brother won on the same day.
George Whitted veteran major league player and current manager of the Toledo club of the American association will helm the Toledo team in 1923.
Red Loudon, known for his tenure at Dartmouth, has been named football ends coach at the University of Minnesota. He will oversee coaching the ends and join the Golden Gophers staff.
Paul Stewart of Chicago is elected captain of the 1923 Illinois baseball team. Other notes mention stadium upgrades at Champaign with 58 000 seating capacity costing 1 500 000 and Chicago sports updates including players Glenn Myatt and Babe Ruth discussions.
Cornell students have shown less interest in rowing with only 164 men answering the opening call, down from 257 a year ago. The campus had lamented prior lack of participation in athletics but now faces reduced turnout for the crew program.
A Gopher substitute, wearing tags, credited Minnesota tackle Hauser with outstanding play against Chicago. The scene describes Hauser stopping Hal Agar and a rough scrimmage on Stage Field as reporters sought correct names, with the sub revealing he plays left tackle opposite Hauser.
The article traces Johnny Weissmuller's early setbacks with the Chicago Athletic Club who cut him after a trial, then notes his swift ascent under coach Bill Bachrach at the Winds Athletic Club. Three months from joining Bachrach, Weissmuller won his first district championship and soon rose to prominence.
Southpaw Cvengros of Little Rock shows a touch of wildness but is steadily improving under Kid Alberfeld. Alberfeld believes another year will mold the youth into a major league pitcher.
Travail set two world records at the Leighton Pennsylvania fall AAA supervised races. He ran the half mile oval in 29.8 seconds and the double lap in 59.2 seconds for a new mile time.
Bowlers competing in the thirty second annual American national tournament at Ham's Alleys in New York City wear shirts with ties. Dr. Joe Evans, outfielder of the Cleveland Indians, plans to hang out his shingle in Cleveland this winter after living in St. Louis for several off seasons while studying medicine.
Dan Howley former Boston and Detroit coach and former Hartford Eastern League manager will lead the Toronto Baseball Club in the 1923 season.
Scotty Monteith, who discovered Johnny Dundee, says Dundee has earned over 400000 in the ring. Dundee has fought 18 20 round battles with Rivers in Los Angeles, the hardest fight. It was the last 20 round bout in California where Dundee won the decision. Pittsfield Lets Out Gardella. Gur Gardella is released as manager of the Pittsfield team after the Eastern league season.
Farmers revive home curing during wartime and push for modern concrete smokehouses. The illustrated unit shows a three season operation with solid concrete walls and a wooden peak roof, offering fireproof permanence, better quality meat, and lockable protection from pests.
The article advises using Neat's foot oil castor oil or wool grease for driving and work harness. Mix oils with wool grease to form a butterlike paste and apply lightly to leathers. Rub warm oil into the leather while damp, then hang in a warm room overnight and wipe off excess with a clean dry cloth.
Farmers are urged to plow soils deeper to retain moisture. Shallow tillage dries out quickly. a plan recommends gradually increasing depth by small amounts each year to reach a condition favorable for larger crops.
United States Department of Agriculture reports show farm women identified nonlayers among 1,600,000 hens. First time extension agents demonstrated methods to separate loafers from flocks, saving feed and care with no returns in 1921.
Advice urges storing a bushel of dry sand in fall before freezing to use as grit for baby chicks in spring when ground is thawed. The tip emphasizes dry sand as a ready supply for chick digestion.
A practical tip notes that a farmer who keeps tools and equipment in good condition by frequent inspection, typically at every stop, avoids delays and potential breakdowns. Regular checks reflect diligence and prudent maintenance.
The United States Department of Agriculture notes a new plan for improving livestock profits. A program tested in Tennessee uses county sites of purebred stock including beef bulls dairy bulls and boars to boost results for community sales over larger regional areas.
The text notes that sales in larger counties or state sales draw more buyers than confined county auctions. Advertisements and pre sale articles boost interest in proven sires, helping consolidate breeding stock locally rather than dispersing it widely. The department supports shipments as part of a broader stock movement.
Advice on avoiding breakdowns by careful handling and timely maintenance. Highlights supply delays, dealer stockouts, and the impact of equipment wear on farm operations amid high replacement costs. Emphasizes keeping machines well tended to minimize downtime.
Eight young men from Itukka County show club demonstrations lead to farming success. Four now farm broadly with three growing certified potato seed, one dry goods farmer, two students at Minnesota College of Agriculture, and one pursuing the ministry according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report.
The article argues that pasture quality is the key need on many farms and that farmers need not rely on thin or rough land. It suggests converting fertile land to pasture can be more economical than feeding crops, as animals would harvest and feed themselves using crops needing less cultivation.
Three or four acres under alfalfa include an acre for garden truck and another for poultry. One acre pasture holds a few cows and a hundred chickens and three or four sows. The layout supports a five person family with funds to pay taxes.
The plan suggests reinforcing manure with raw phosphate or floats to improve fertility. It warns against mixing lime with manure due to a chemical reaction causing gas release and loss of substance in the furrow.
The article notes alfalfa thrives best in deep fertile well drained loam or clay soils. It also states the crop can succeed in diverse soils ranging from sandy to heavy clay or jumbo soil.
A Jasper Minnesota letter from Mrs. Jesse Petersen testifies the Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved her backache and energy loss. She notes she can work independently again and recommends the remedy to others facing displacements irregularities and nervousness during the change of life.
An old advertisement touts Cole'n Chibolinthe as instant burn relief that stops pain and heals without scars. It urges readers to consult a druggist or send 0a to The J. W. Gale Co. in Rockford for a package.
Stella frets over an upcoming wedding next week while Tala voice uncertainty about a last minute escape. The dialogue hints at nerves and possible drama surrounding a planned marriage in a London Mall setting.
Advertisement touts Cuticura Soap to double razor efficiency and promote skin purity comfort and health. Claims no mug slimy soap germs waste irritation even with twice daily shaving. One soap for shaving bathing and shampooing.
A quirky meditation notes a camel sinking when it slips in water and jokes that calling a baby "it" signals bachelorhood. The piece blends odd animal behavior with social quips about speech and marriage.
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