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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1923
Page
10
James H. Allen claimed a long battle with rheumatism ended after he developed a remedy called Allenrhu. He said the formula dissolves uric acid deposits and expelled them from joints and muscles, promising refunds if the first pint fails to aid recovery. Advertised through druggists nationwide.
A brief exchange on a transit line reveals a debate about courtesy and manners. One man claims three years of riding without offering his seat to a lady, prompting a sharp reply about never having had a seat at all. The judge’s quip underscores the social poke about politeness.
An old ad promotes California Fig Syrup as a harmless laxative for babies and children. It touts gentle action without griping, claims no narcotics, and urges buyers to ask druggists for genuine California Fig Syrup with proper directions.
Senator Sorghum refuses to comment on a public demand for a speech. He says he will hold his tongue to avoid unpopularity while the public mostly seeks quiet and favorable photographs.
Advertisement touts Danderine as a tonic that revives lifeless hair by correcting dandruff and itching scalp. It claims to invigorate thin or faded hair, restoring strength and youthful color, without a sticky or greasy residue. Sold at drug stores.
A man returning from a motorboat cruise caused a bath to flood after he fell into absent mindedness and started hailing in the tub. Neighbors reported a chaotic scene as water covered the bathroom floor.
A Safe and Sure Laxative Brandreth Pills. One or two taken at bed time will keep you In good condition. Entirely vegetable Adv.
A family physician admonishes a patient about indulgence in cake and candy. Little Bess defies the doctor with a sly reply, implying a secret diet or resistance to medical scrutiny.
Patent medicine ad touts Cole's arboit salve for skin diseases promising quick relief and complete healing. Claims no medicine chest needed. distributed by J. W. Cole Co. in Rochester and nearby druggists.
A quip drives the conversation about Witherbee's upcoming marriage with the couple's age dynamic and the challenge of reading a woman's eye language.
A testimonial from Davenport Iowa praising Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for relief during the menopausal period. The author states nine bottles eased pain and heat flashes and kept health strong through middle life, remaining well thirty years later.
A collection of stray facts and quotations ranges from underwater setting of concrete to a 365 pound halibut in Alaska, a 1778 West Point occupation date, catacombs vastness and 15 million dead, and insurance policy totals in 2021. It notes rubber toy manufacture in Japan vs Germany, the plow as a key tool, a two ton bomb claim, and various antiquated notes on surgery and superstition.
A historic note describes several underground rivers in London including one called the Tigris. It claims a ditch widened by Canute allowed Danish ships to sail around the Thames fortifications, reflecting medieval waterworks and defenses.
Size of the New Zealand kiwi is linked to egg size as a female about twenty five inches long lays an egg five inches long and three inches broad. The record egg illustrates remarkable avian reproduction in this flightless bird.
Construction of a canal near Acapulco Mexico exposes a vast murigrove bark supply used in tanning. The abundant trees promise a steady source for the industry, with bark valued for leather production.
The vacuum bottle was invented by Sir James Dewar, a great English chemist, to carry serum from Nis laboratory to Queen Victoria's palace for curing her.
Grover Alexander recalls a rookie prank during a Phillies game. Mile Doolan hid the ball from a baserunner at second base and then confronted him with a cap strike, joking that he must watch the ball to stay in the majors.
White Sox pitcher Charley Robertson famed for a perfect game against Detroit last season nearly added another near miss while with Minneapolis in 1920. In Louisville the Millers faced a misplayed fly by Jay Kirke and three infielders failing to corral it, as Betzel followed with a double play.
Joe McGinnity fifty two year old pitcher of Dubuque who led the Mississippi Valley league to a championship announces retirement from baseball. He appeared in over eighty games this season and ranks as a top twirler. He will take a manufacturing job in Decatur. McGinnity began pro play with Van Buren Arkansas in 1892 and spent ten years in the major leagues.
George Kelly tells of his uncle Bill Lange a famed Chicago Nationals outfielder from 1898 during the off season. In a recent game against the Cubs Kelly hit homers in three straight innings and shines as a fine first baseman.
Joe Boley, Baltimore shortstop, selects New York Yankees as the cash deal with Jack Dunn and Colonel Ruppert heads toward formalization. The price will be named as upwards of 100000 dollars when the agreement is confirmed, closely matching Boley’s worth in the market.
Yale bans 350 sophomores from competition this year amid a broader look at college sports. Ohio State paints its office red to psych up players. Giants, McGraw, and Yellowstone draws are noted alongside boxing, boxing laws, and Olympic plans.
Coach Louw Young at the University of Pennsylvania advocates a streamlined system emphasizing a few perfected plays. He contrasts with rivals like California under Andy Smith and Pitt under Glenn Warner, noting past overloading of plays hindered performance and that Penn plans to focus on fundamental execution and simplicity.
Dennis John Gearin, a 24 year old port-sider reported to New York Nationalfs as McGraw's latest recruit, is described as the smallest player in the major leagues. This diminutive pitcher stands out for his height amid top level talent.
Cleveland swimmer Carbis A. Walker who crossed Lake Erie this summer failed to negotiate the English channel. He said he swam three and a half hours in cold water felt delirious and unconscious after three miles. He blamed his failure on maintaining too low weight for speed.
Armando Sannibale a Roman swimmer and Tiber fan claims a new long distance swim record. He reportedly covered about 100 kilometers from Rome along the Tiber to the sea in roughly 10 hours.
Paul Johner of Switzerland, a former Manhattan Chess Club champion, won the first prize at the Italian Chess Federation tournament in Trieste. Twelve entries competed. Johner finished with 9 wins and 1 loss.
Viarrison Thorson, Princeton's premier track star, will enter the University of Oxford in England. Former Nassau athletes already enrolled there include Dil Stevenson and Tevis Huhna.
Ellison Ross of Seals and Bert Eisen first baseman of the San Francisco Coast league club have signed a two year contract to manage the club as successor to the late Jack Dots Miller.
The University of Virginia fielded 200 candidates for the football roster this season. Officials hailed it as the largest pool in Virginia athletic history with athletic director praising the depth of talent.
George S. Conners long time track coach and trainer at Phillips Sexeter Academy accepts invitation to serve as first assistant to Coach Jones of the Yale football teams after 22 years with his previous program.
France considers creating an athletic association to promote sports in its colonies and strengthen athletic development across overseas territories. The plan aims to organize competitions, support athletes, and raise national profiles in track and field, soccer, and other disciplines.
Forty five American cities operate public golf courses. The publication notes a wide distribution as public facilities serve urban populations with accessible recreation. The data highlights the reach of municipal golf across diverse regions.
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