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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1923
Page
10
A collection of brief observations and curiosities. Topics include materials like duralumin and brick powder. early aviation, mining methods, and road quality. animal sayings. disease history in India. a Canadian tree shelter for travelers. and agricultural data on milk cows.
Baron Renfrew known as the prince of Wales arrives in Quebec while en route to his ranch in western Canada. The dignitary's stop signals ongoing royal travel through Canada as part of a broader tour.
President Calvin Coolidge agrees to serve as honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America, noting his sons are scouts and praising the movement as a tool for citizenship development. The letter from the White House dated August 16, 1928, also cites prior presidents’ support and Roosevelt’s vice presidency.
The National Court of Honor of the Boy Scouts of America adds 21 scouts to its honor roll for saving lives. Represented cities include Mt. Vernon New York Chattanooga Tennessee South Braintree Massachusetts Kansas City Missouri Battle Creek Michigan Wheeling West Virginia Detroit Michigan Canton Ohio Sioux City Iowa Brownville New York Greensboro North Carolina Kohala Hawaii Texarkana Texas Stoneham Massachusetts Galesburg Illinois Charleston South Carolina and East Orange New Jersey.
Miss Nona Rhule of Columbus Indiana wins the Indiana state beauty contest. She is twenty, a trained pianist and singer, and a brunette.
The Tampa Kiwanis club enlisted local scouts in a courtesy campaign. Scouts placed posters in business windows inscribed Courtesy wins Costs nothing pays big. The effort reflects the scout law that a scout is courteous and helps others without pay.
William C. Jacobsen nicknamed Baby Doll explains his favored 87 ounce bat weight. He says the Hebt club limits power but helps him swing faster and return a solid crack with the ball traveling farther.
A Northern visitor watched the final game of a local series in the South and found the umpire in the grandstand. The native explained spectators blamed King for bum work so often that the umpire claimed to observe every play from the stands to prove his worth.
Connie Mack, famed Athletics strategist, moved Barrett Long to shortstop from pitcher at Moline Three-L, then released him after a grounder injured his eye at Bigle Pass camp. The decision reflected Mack's experiments with players switching positions and his late release.
Giants captain Dave Bancroft is hailed as the best shortstop of his era by critics. He is praised for outstanding defense and leadership, with analysts placing him among the greatest to ever play the position.
English critic Rohun Lynch argues Americans pursue sport for its own sake and take pride in striving to do games well. He notes amateurs seek proficiency and endure hardships for mastery, finding greater enjoyment in excellence.
Brooklyn star Zatek Wheat argues hitting depends on nerve not tools. He cites Ruth Cobb Speaker and others as examples of nervy hitters who lift out of slumps. Wheat says if he misses, he must adjust himself not blame bat or umpire.
Twenty three year old Australian golfer RR Sinclair has risen rapidly in prominence after just over a year in the game. He finished as runner up in the amateur title of New South Wales.
University of MHmals records show director George Huff a TS90 TSN football and multiple sport athlete and captain of the 1908 baseball squad. he never received the varsity letter along with many others from earlier eras. Old grads to receive belated emblems at the stadium rally on November 3 during homecoming.
Sam Hale of the Athletics pulled a wild pitch during the game with the White Sox on August 7. McGowan started a circuit of bases but Hale stopped the ball and handed it to Ray Schalk. Eddie Collins claimed interference, and Castner did not get credit for a wild pitch.
The piece argues that major league teams lack capable managers to drive teams into first or second place. It notes scarce openings for top finishes and that most clubs face slim chances, with miracles needed for many to win. It reflects on the harsh odds and the comparing of team performance.
A Seattle student Elmer Moline proposes a measure to curb intentional passes by requiring at least one strike before balls are counted. The rule would prevent four wide pitches in a row and ensure each hitter gets a chance to swing.
A new rule changes penalty kicks in Great Britain and the United States. Players may now take the kick from ten yards beyond the previous mark. The shift affects how teams plan set pieces and goalkeeper strategy.
At the supreme council meeting a program to form Catholic led boy scout troops for 12 to 14 year olds was outlined. The plan stems from a comprehensive study on boy welfare.
A dialog between Mrs. Flingitt and another speaker highlights how one views politeness as trivial while the other argues it has value, illustrating different social expectations and cost perceptions.
Wireflies are not flies but fat beetles with light producing organs in the last abdomen segments. The glowing organ, called aimp, uses Ivelferine whose oxidation emits light, varying by species which abdomen segments house the organs.
A line extols humble joy over luxury noting that a thatched cottage filled with merriment is preferable to a palace where sorrow dwells. The saying contrasts simplicity with opulence and advocates contentment in modest living.
A boy recalls hearing a faint melody when his grandmother called, but he could not catch the words. He says he caught a little of the tune but none of the lyrics.
Brownsville council of Brooklyn, N Y, promotes Americanization through scouts to aid foreign born residents in filing declarations of intention and preparing for naturalization through class work. Also defines Barratry and Mutiny as sea crimes and notes a quip about marital indecision.
A collage of sport notes mentions Ohio State plans for a $10,000 quarter mile embankment path and a new stadium. It cites moves in baseball trades including Art Kinney joining Salt Lake and Quin purchased by Syracuse, plus McClellan’s strong batting and base running. Also mentions amateur soccer England versus Ireland at Crystal Palace and Chick Evans’ golf titles.
A fragmented London Bits remark argues that social norms limit girls in physical activities, claiming men have easier access to practice and display than women. The quote reflects gendered expectations about athletic ability and opportunity.
The St. Louis Cardinals unearthed Howard Mielau a twenty year old batboy famed for timely hitting and stellar defense. Born in Dayton he signed with the club while in college and spent time with the Syracuse Internationals before being recalled last season. His nickname as the "highest pure batetage" reflected his bat handling while serving in the lineup. This season he lines up at short though John Lavan’s injury shifts personnel.
The piece notes Sister of the St. Louis Browns finds it easier to hit a golf ball than a baseball. She has eye trouble that kept her from playing baseball this summer and has played golf instead. Dad hopes her eyes improve so she can return to action next spring.
A rough OCR listing shows Big Ten captains dominated by halfbacks for the upcoming season. Names include Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, Northwestern and Ohio State players at halfback, center, and guard positions with scattered misspellings.
Penn State college announces football games against Navy and Georgia Tech as part of the coming season schedule. Both matchups feature Navy and Tech elevens visiting Penn State for early season contests and broadening the lineup.
Public playgrounds cost the United States and Canada close to ten million dollars in a single year for upkeep. Parks departments report high maintenance needs and ongoing funding pressures across cities and provinces.
An 80 mile walking contest held on the island of Mun required competitors to travel from island origin to parish churches touching church doors along the route. The event drew participants as a unique local endurance challenge with church landmarks as waypoints.
The paddlers dominated most contests at the war era event winning seven of eleven races. Three seconds each powered steady wins as UWd thirds contributed CU points to the team total.
A Winston-Salem testimonial from Mrs. L K Myers credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring strength and ability to do housework and help at the family store. A second source, Mrs A F Hammond of Keene New Hampshire, reports relief from backache and fatigue after using the remedy and Sanative Wash and to advertise it.
Fragmented quotation from Household Words about Watton and fishermen. The readable segment shows speech about actions and reactions, with unclear names and context but references a fisherman and a household example.
Advertisement offering dyeing and tinting of worn garments and drapery to restore color and freshness. Services target shirts dresses and home textiles with emphasis on restoring faded fabric. Local shop promises quick turnaround and affordable pricing.
An advertisement touts a 1h cent package of Diamond Dyes with simple directions. It claims any woman can dye or unt one worn item into a fresh look, even without prior experience. Customers are urged to choose any color at the drug store.
An Baltimore importer contracted $10,000 with a German house before the war. War interruptions halted communications and the bill remained unpaid though goods were received and sold for profit. He now seeks the German creditor to deliver a check for 8 cents to discharge the obligation with interest.
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