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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
1
Modern scientific investigators deny a propletic dream quality yet allow that dreams may reveal incipient disease. Historical beliefs link dreams to omens and magic, noting Calphurnia’s Caesar dream as an unfavorable omen and warning that dreaming of multiple statues signals no valuable gifts soon.
Howard L Rann rails at the table d hote dinner as a money saving ploy that robs patrons of appetite. He mocks the long menu and hidden fine print while noting roast beef and iced tea survive. He argues the device benefits hotels and hurts country diners.
The article explains common flat foot arises from bad posture and weak muscles due to poor footwear. It notes barefoot walking strengthens toe action and arch support, while tight shoes limit muscle use and reduce foot elasticity.
A defendant complains the judge and prosecutor misapplied traffic rules. The judge convicts, with the remark that the issue was ownership of an automobile, which the defendant admits. The dialogue highlights procedural confusion in a courtroom setting.
A reflective line on life and death notes that life is a prelude to birth and a man truly begins only through death, attributed to Franklin.
The passage notes increased strain on weak foot muscles during school days due to slacking inner ankle support and lack of arch roll inward. It explains that rolling in or out is common but should not be habitual, and that some people have naturally low arches without trouble while habitual inward rolling in standing is detrimental.
A 1920 Western Newspaper Union excerpt offers practical kitchen guidance and hints on manners. It includes beets canned for winter storage with salt and sugar, corn with peppers, prune parfait with gelatin and prunes, and banana with bacon prepared in bacon fat served hot.
A comparison weighs auto driven route versus plain carriage for course use. Analysts argue advantages and drawbacks of modern versus traditional travel, focusing on speed reliability and user experience.
Robert and his father walk two miles in the country. The boy, tired at last, says he's not tired but glad they haven't just started out. A lighthearted line about a soap ad and a bridge game follows with a playful preference.
A lyrical scene describes alders and roses, a robin, waters and sunlight turning to a memory of summer. A dainty maid passes through the grass as zephyrs kiss her hair and waves lap her feet, sealing the feeling of a perpetual summer.
A collage of sports notes from 1920s headlines mentions Los Angeles Chicago and Seattle interests in the 1924 Olympic games. It cites figures in swimming racing fencing and golf, alongside proposals for tennis courts atop CGA headquarters and a Toronto sculling champion turning professional.
A Boston Transcript line ponders the author of Gray's Elegy with humor and irony. The Daily Thought quips about a footpad and a chilling surprise, while Pollok reflects on sorrow sweetening joy.
Pitcher Jess Doyle and infielder Bob McMillan of Greenville in the South Atlantic league have been sold to the New York Yankees. Doyle ranks among league leaders, having won 14 straight games and set two pitching records in a single game with 13 strikeouts.
In Ketchikan Alaska townsfolk run baseball to tide schedules for play on a beach field that floods at high tide. The 30 foot tides cover the field twice daily leaving a clean sand diamond. A grandstand sits above the high water mark as the umpire times games by tide tables.
The University of Missouri plans new football outfits costing about 8000 dollars for next season. The gear will feature striped stockings striped jersey sleeves and a new head gear never used there before.
New York billiard and pocket billiard academy owners are organizing a state group to govern pastime management. Similar associations exist in Illinois Michigan Ohio Missouri Arkansas Louisiana South Dakota Tennessee and other states.
The Yankees again show interest in Frank Baker as a potential reinforcement for their pennant push with support from manager Huggins. The report notes Baker’s power and the team’s bid to bolster their lineup for the season.
The Newark boxing event headlined by the Wills-Fulton bout drew a $97,212.50 gate. Purse money totaled sixty six thousand dollars.
Louisville promoters dismiss state boxing law as vague noting Mayor Smith would charge a $500 bout fee plus a 5 percent tax. The row centers on local government seeking revenue from matches and the potential impact on events.
College star Melinger from Penn State may sign with the Philadelphia Phillies. He has pitched semi pro ball in Philadelphia as plans to boost capacity at South Field to handle 10 000 pigskin fans this fall proceeds.
Johnny Wilbane plans to retire from the ring until a promoter offers him another $10,000. He and others such as ex-wrestler turned actor Montana and Kitty Cordon mention insured body parts including ears and back as protection against accidents.
Uncle Wilbert Rtobinson of Flatbush names pitchers in the Robins pen as favorites alongside Moran Gleason Grimes Marquard Mamaux and Pfeffer.
In a Southern League game between Atlanta and Nashville, Wingo stealing second prompted a strike and steal call. Brazill swung as the catcher threw to second after mishandling the ball. Umpire Bill Brennan ruled the mishap accidental and no penalty for Brazil.
Newark promoter Dave Mackay praises Johnny Wilson as a standout southpaw. He claims Wilson is more effective than Lew Tendler and notes Wilson’s sparring form raises expectations for the Wilson O Dowd bout as Mike struggles to counter the left-handed attack.
A collection of baseball transitions and gossip including Harold Goldsmith signing with Brooklyn, Dave Bancroft shining for the Giants, and talk of Ruth Cobb and Ty Cobb politics. Notes mention umpire John O'Hern joining Mint league indicators, Connie Mack’s power moves, and challenges for teams like Seattle and the Angels.
In a Success Magazine note a judge confronts a milk case where the Honest Milkman pleads not guilty to selling adulterated milk. The plaintiff argues milk contains 80 to 90 percent water, prompting a courtroom quip about cream versus water content.
Sailor tone advertisement highlights Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum as a complete toilet set for cleansing soothing and refreshing the skin. Promoted for daily use at 25 cents each.
Herman Finck recalls a comic episode about a newly rich host who mistakes a tuning up orchestra for a “horrible noise.” The tale centers on a grandfather who once led a modest six‑member group hired for social events and funerals. The parvenu protests while the musicians insist they are tuning.
Quoted remarks feature Senator Sorgum scolding the use of money in politics while mocking a marriage-equality quip. The dialogue, though witty, reflects a broader stance on integrity and duty in public life with aphoristic sarcasm.
In a witty exchange Mrs. Brown accuses a grocer of selling subpar eggs. The grocer retorts that an almanac in the fowl run keeps hens updated, while she mocks the calendar as last year’s and urges the shop to improve.
Mia Torkins asks Charley if she should stop studying political economy to take music lessons as preparations for a campaign singing effort. They discuss the upcoming event and potential challenges ahead.
A fragment recalls a husband boasting about his wife voting while he would enjoy hearing her praised and scolded for not folding her ballot properly, reflecting domestic acrimony tied to suffrage discourse.
Lawyer-You went in the house while the prisoner disputed with his wife whom he accuses of aggravating him into the assault. Witness-I think the frying pan was the first thing which came handy.
A fragment recounts a Bostonian quip about condiments for a cold lunch and a critic labels the speaker a menace. The dialogue reflects street banter and social dynamics in a compact urban snapshot.
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