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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1924

Page

3

Generals Hines and Nolan Named Deputy Chief Roles

In Washington General Pershing’s successor as chief of staff Maj. Gen. John L. Hines is appointed. Brig. Gen. Dennis Edward Nolan becomes deputy chief of staff in charge of the supply section, retaining his rank as general. Nolan, a veteran of AEF intelligence, earned the Croix de Guerre and DS and DSM honors for service in France and earlier battles including Apremont.

Ashington Pershing U.S. A John L. Hines Dennis Nolan General Staff Weeks Hines General Pershing Congress France Apremont Noland Apr Julia Grant Sharp Duluth Minn Ames Mexico Coummuand

Washington’s False Fronts Highlight City’s Pretense and Pride

In the Chicago Evening Post, Harry B. Hunt argues Washington is a city of false fronts both mental and physical. He cites boastful officials, inflated pretensions, and three story façades masking hollow interiors behind the true streetscape of the capital.

Washington Harry B. Hunt Chicago Evening Post Nore Broadway Hollywood Civil Service

City weighs curbside parking curbside limits downtown

District officials study a proposal to limit long time parking in the downtown congestion zone. The traffic board will consider public parking options including a central garage and street widening, with rules to curb all day parking to keep access for residents and business fronts.

District Traffic Board Bell Traffic Board W. H. Holcombe Albert J. Headley Traffic Bureau Ringgold Hart

Unpatriotic Propaganda in U S Schools Debate

Milton Fairchild of the Character Education Institution dismisses fears of disloyal propaganda in schools as unfounded arguing boards of education are trustworthy and capable. He notes Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook's claims lack reliable detail and offers to supply positive information to authorities.

IERE United States Milton Fairchild Character Education Institution Anthony Wayne Cook The Daughters of the American Revolution Boards of Education Tinre Cook Fairchild

Japan as Factor in American Progress

Washington discusses Yusuke Tsurumi's lecture at the Institute of Policies in Massachusetts. He predicts Japan will strongly influence future American progress within two decades citing tradition geography and social forces. He warns immigration policy could trigger grave consequences for Japan and the world amidst shifts in liberal and conservative politics.

Fridial Washington Lor Yusuke Tsurumi Japan Institute of Policies Tsurumi Hanthara Loague of Nations

Ty Cobb_lauds Tyrus Cobb as Tigers' best keystone

Ty Cobb endorses Tyrus Cobb as the Tigers top second baseman prospects. He notes Burke's left handed hitting, speed, and fielding, praising his leadoff potential after Derrill Pratt's slump and Burke's strong defense and speed.

Tyrus Cobb Tigers Leslie Burke Detroit Germany Schaeffer Jim Delahanty Pep Young Keystone Derrill Pratt Burke

Rough Afternoon for Umpire Tim Hurst

The late Tim Hurst endured a rough day as crowds surged on the field after a game. A husky spectator landed a punch on Hurst’s eye, ending his public life with lasting injuries. A companion reflected on the harsh life of umpires and their constant abuse.

Tim Hurst Tim

Finnish Star Undergoes Most Careful Training

The article describes rigorous Finnish athletic preparation led by Paavo Nurmi. It notes milk and water diet, daily outdoor exercise including long walks and runs, and the sauna bath regimen. Core principles emphasize endurance walking, sprinting for speed, daily 20 minute physical culture, and unwavering persistence.

Finland United States Paavo Nurmi

NOTES FROM THE DIAMOND

Major league scoring is down from recent years. Various player moves include Z Fa pitcher Peterson joining Atlanta from Rochester and Waldemar Wood signing with St. Louis Cardinals. Several trades and signings involve Detroit, Washington, Denver, Birmingham and Baltimore area clubs, with many limited details and plus notes on minors.

Southern all star picks form strong major league potential

Southern players dominate all southern selections with many college stars reaching the majors. Notables include Joe Sewell Riggs Stephenson Chick Galloway and Del Pratt from Alabama Mississippi A and M Sewanee Vanderbilt and others. The 1920 all southern outfield featured Hendrick Carlyle Satterfield with Hendrick valued at 100000 by the Yankees.

Imive Joe Sewell Riggs Stephenson Cleveland University of Alabama Chick Galloway Athletics South Carolina University Joe Evans St. Louis Frank Ellerbe Mississippi A. & M Sewanee del Pratt Detroit Alabama Gink Hendrick Yankees Vanderbilt Red Wingo Tigers Oglethorpe Bib Falk White Sox Teas University Ike Boone Boston Luke Sewell Tennessee Bnd Hank Deberry Lefty Wingard Jim Edwards Indians Glink Hendrick Roy Carlyle Claude Satterfield Hendrick Carlyle Washington Satterfield Dixie Collegians

Plan New Golf Course for Texas Open Title

Plan for the 1925 Texas Open locates action at a new San Antonio course in construction. Emil Loemer and John McGlynn design a 6530 yard layout while the Texas Open prize fund reaches 6000 dollars, Joe Kirkwood having won the previous year's first prize.

San Antonio South Joe Kirkwood Texas Breckenridge Park Emil Loemer John McGlynn

Minnesota gains athletic facilities with new stadium plans

Winnings of the rice horse Zev reach 286 573.57. University of Minnesota eyes a 25 acre athletic plant after completing a new 700 000 stadium. Hugo Bezdek to assist Beckett in coaching Quantico Marines this fall.

University of Minnesota Hugo Bezdek Beckett Quantico Marines

Summer Fattened Steers on Grass

A summary of United States Department of Agriculture experiments with two year old steers on winter rations and summer pasture. The bulletin notes that steers with larger winter gains often exceed in total yearly gain, but those with smaller winter gains may surpass them in summer pasture gains. Early marketed cattle should gain more in winter. Free copies available from USDA.

Uditad Pitts United States Department of Agriculture West Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station Appalachiaa Attite West Virginia United States Department of Agriculture Department Washington, D. Cc

Pasture Essential for Hog Herd for Thrifty Growth

The Prairie Farmer advises hog producers to use pasture alongside feed yards. Alfalfa and clover provide protein and minerals, fall rye offers reliable pasture, and a mix of soybeans oats clover and rape in Christian county yields a rotating feed supply. Green feed is valued as hogs relish it and it supports steady growth.

Christian County

Increase Production by Freshening Cow in Fall

The article explains that freshening cows in the fall boosts milk production while butterfat prices fall. It warns that introducing fresh cows causes the herd test to drop due to feed to pasture changes, but the higher output can offset lower prices if producers plan freshening for a rising market.

Most Profitable Ducks For Market at 10 to 12 Weeks

Ducks earn best profit when marketed between ten and twelve weeks old as they are nearly full grown by then. Growth slows after moulting, making longer keeping unprofitable. From week six, feeding a heavy ration of corn improves finish and market readiness.

Raising pullets to be layers with strong bones and ample feed

The article advises raising pullets for next year’s laying flock and not skimping on feed. It recommends green feed, a mash with meat scraps or dairy byproducts, salt, and oyster shell near water sources. Shade is suggested with burlap if none is available.

Explosives for Highways Estimated Use

Estimated explosives for national road programs amount to about 3000 pounds per mile of new road. The dynamite and blasting powder are used to blast stone from quarries and for construction and drainage purposes.

No Internal Remedy for Poultry Pests Warned by USDA

United States Department of Agriculture warns that several advertised feed through pest mixtures are ineffective for controlling external parasites in poultry. Tests show sulfur mixtures, calcium sulfide tablets, and other chemicals fail to treat mites and other external pests, with misbranding alleged and buyers urged to be cautious.

United States Department LQG Agriculture Unitad Status Department Conauziers

Tuberculosis Found in Different Dairy States

Cooperative testing by states and the U S Department of Agriculture shows that nearly nine tenths of premises have no tuberculous cattle. Infection rates vary. ten states exceed 25 percent, eleven states average under 5 percent, others fall in between. Information is available from the Bureau of Animal Industry, but a tuberculin test by a qualified veterinarian is the only sure method to know a herd’s status.

United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal, Industry

Eliminate Grade Crossings Movement Faces Costs and Delays

Public and railroad efforts to reduce highway grade crossing dangers meet agitation for removal. Railroads aid education campaigns while the public demands elimination, but high costs and current conditions prevent immediate implementation.

Flea Eradication Methods for Barns

Advice outlines steps to remove fleas from barns by cleaning out debris, applying salt to floors at least an eighth of an inch thick for one to ten days, and using hydrocyanic acid gas fumigation. After cleaning, napthalene is spread on floors to kill remaining fleas.

Toads, Poultry, and Farm Tips From Uncle Ab

A mosaic of farm advice covers feed for cows to enrich land, warns about mosquitoes near water, and stresses safe storage of tin cans. Uncle Ab emphasizes hens, poultry nesting, and the timing of spraying vines and hay curing for value.

Iowa farms rally as state debates grow and roads improve

The article covers petitions for a new Des Moines high school election, state road and bridge contracts in Tama and Mitchell counties, currency soil and crop conditions, and reports on dairy, corn, oats, and butter prices. It notes Iowa State College ranking and farmer optimism amid field days and county tests for tuberculosis.

Des Moines Iowa General Assembly Polk County Sac City Robert Lemmon Guthrie Center Mitchell County Weat Iowa State College Fort Snelling Minnesota Board of Supervisors Tama County Iowa Bureau of Labor Statistics Johnston Kossuth McArthur Oakland Blackhawk County Des Moines Schoola George Garton United States Marshall Shelby County George Godfrey Irvington John. E. Jarrett West Point Eliza Garretson Rhodes Mount Pleasant Fairfield He Front W. H. Snider Davenport Women's and Children’s Sioux Lyons Osceola Peain Mein

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