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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
6
The article surveys Paris fashion with a shift to short skirts and minimalist sleeves. It notes gowns reveal draped fabric and exposed necks, black and white stripes at seaside resorts, and hats with simple bands and velvet or satin shaping the silhouette.
Fashion notes describe fall ensembles with duvetyn and duvet de laine fabrics. A redwood hued duvet de laine frock features a tight basque, peplum flare, full skirt, long snug sleeves, and a loosened high collar revealing a U neck. Velveteen pieces emerge as chic options and buyers are advised to shop early.
The piece notes a seasonally brief velour frock chosen by a leading maiden near the Picture. It features green velveteen with a tight basque waist, a sash that ties above with long ends, beige facing, a full skirt with belt shifting, and a hem tuck that shortens the look.
Beaded silk stockings are in demand to pair with beaded frocks, though costly. Shops display these new accessories as part of summer wardrobes. A notable cape of knitted wool with a large gray angora collar was described as an example of current fashion.
Captain Cook of Camp Lewis credits Walter Ruether Cincinnati pitcher as one of the league’s feared hurlers due to army discipline. A service game incident shows Ruether refusing to pitch until ordered, later pitching after a tense confrontation, finishing the game angrily with a frustratingly off line throw.
The Reds scored ten runs in the thirteenth inning to defeat the Superbas, a first in major league history for a championship game. Kansas City and Cincinnati each set distance records with extra innings, while “Greasy” Neale and Owen Wilson are noted for ten putouts in long games.
Frank Chance first to predict Patrick Moran’s managerial skill after Moran and catcher Sam Needham aided his Cubs teams. Chance, who later managed the Yankees, noted Moran’s potential during his Cubs tenure with Chance and Needham on the roster.
Norman Ross returns from France where his victory tour astonishes experts. The swimmer, six feet tall and about 205 pounds, now eyes upcoming water carnivals using a six beat crawl after a long four beat crawl.
An advertisement notes Bayer as the genuine aspirin brand with directions for headaches colds neuralgia and rheumatism. It mentions a 12 tablet tin costing a few cents and defines Bayer aspirin as a physician prescribed product for nineteen years. A separate item reports a large solar gas cloud 840000 miles long near the sun with an estimated edge distance of 125000 miles.
A humorous ad style note urges Boschee's Syrup as a cure for a summer cold with rest and simple diet. The piece also contains a quip about provisional governments lacking provisions, reflecting a light ribbing tone.
Jimmy McGill of the Indianapolis club tells Clarence Rowland manager of the Brewers a bat boy remark at the park gate. Rowland, with five players, struggles to pass the gate through a guardian who quips that one bat boy is all you need. Rowland summons help to enter.
Freddy Parent former Boston American and Chicago shortstop is named as the likely Hartford manager for next season in the Eastern league. He and owner James H. Clarkin recently discussed the plan in Sanford Maine, where Parent previously ran a successful semi pro team.
A G Hill of the Polytechnic Harriers defeated Sweden’s A Bolin by 13 yards in the half mile with a time of 1 minute 55.5 seconds in the English A A A track meet.
A note warns against calling a left handed pitcher a left winger and urges accurate sport terminology to avoid mislabeling players.
Casey Stengel is absent as the Pittsburgh club remains largely silent and subdued, with leadership and morale unclear amid the ongoing absence.
A Milwaukee critic hails Roy Hansen as the best relief hurler this season. The young pitcher, secured by Rowland from the Chicago White Sox, has mainly filled in for distressed colleagues and earned praise for steady rescue performances.
Rube Parnham has been a major factor in Baltimore winning the International League pennant. The right hander twice won two games in a single doubleheader this season and may be pursued by Connie Mack to bolster the Athletics in the American League race next year. Harry J. Ratican captaining Bethlehem during its tour of Norway, Sweden and Denmark has not yet signed to play for the steel workers in the 1919 20 season.
Australian sprinting champion Jack Donaldson, now in the United States, served five years in the war and was wounded in the left arm by shrapnel. Charter Oak Park in Hartford claims to be the oldest track, built in 1874.
Flying boxing champion Jimmy Wilde is due to arrive from England within weeks for a anticipated title bout. The English champion, known for his speed, will bring his defense to local rings and is expected to draw boxing fans.
After a five year gap the rugby teams of Stanford and California may meet at Stanford California on December 6.
John Cate former Yale varsity football end is appointed end coach for Yale University’s 1919 varsity squad. The piece notes Polo matches and that challenges for international polo must be issued by January 1 of the year of play.
Col Lester Snover a tall husky southpaw left the marine corps to enlist under John McGraw. Snover holds the rank of private and before enlisting played for Elmira in the New York State League.
The Pershing Stadium built for the inter allied meet by the YMCA has been presented to France as a permanent incentive to athletic development. France plans to host the Olympic games in years to come and aims to prove its citizens' athletic ability.
Shrimp Burns of Oakland California set a dirt track motorcycle one mile record in Detroit, covering the distance in 48.45 seconds.
Friends of American League umpire Bill Dinneen are backing his run for a New York state legislative seat from his home district.
New Orleans outfielder Jack Sullivan is sold to the Boston Nationals in a player trade. Sullivan joins a Nationals roster rebuild as part of offseason moves shaping the league.
The St. Louis Browns purchased infielder Joe Shepner from the Mobile club, adding the player to their roster. The move strengthens infield depth as the season approaches.
The 1926 Northwest Sportsmen s Association trapshooting tournament will be held in Seattle Washington. The event gathers shooters from the region to compete at the designated range and date set by the association.
In a playful aside the crowd questions the status of Helen's spouse while noting she is his third wife. The banter hints at ongoing domestic humor and social gossip surrounding the couple.
In this solemn time there are worries beyond the main issue, including a noted shortage affecting garle. The comment hints at broader supply concerns amid the current mood.
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