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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
1
An essay extols the electric belt as a modern substitute for the mustard plaster. It humorously contrasts the plaster’s harsh, invasive history with the belt’s supposedly painless, meter tracked therapy and ease of use.
The article explains tuberculosis as a lung infection caused by a living germ, noting that healthy bodies may resist it while weak bodies can die from it. It describes early symptoms such as a monthlong cough, weight loss, afternoon fevers, night sweats, and coughing up blood, urging prompt medical consultation.
A reflective poem questions the fate of unknown soldiers buried far from fame. It contrasts marked and unmarked graves, nature’s solace, and the Southern breeze with Northern trees, imagining a peaceful, tender rest beyond the seen skies. The cadence evokes cedar forests and a distant, mournful rhythm.
The article warns readers not to rely on patent medicines or visit quack doctors claiming to cure tuberculosis by mysterious methods. It urges selecting proven medical care and avoiding unverified cures.
Wholesome desserts and sauces from a 1920 Western Newspaper recipe column. Popped Corn Pudding uses milk and pounded corn, then meringue peaches. Crisps roll dough with lemon zest and nuts. Pears bake in sugar water, Velvet Sherbet with citrus and milk, and Cucumber Sauce pairs with fish. Cherry Sherbet finishes with gelatin and candied cherries.
In the latest reports it states that over two million tons of American coal were imported via mid Italy routes. The data underscores a significant shift in energy trade patterns affecting regional supply.
The snippet references Mary and Mike in a crowded, uncertain scene with fences and crowds, mentioning an insurance policy for 10 000 and a drowning in a river. It includes a quote about work and puzzles from Jud Tunkins and a note about American Legion Weekly.
Classical dream lore links seeing actors with favorable omen and success in ventures while dreaming of being an actor signals obstacles to overcome. Freud’s idea that dreams fulfill infantile wishes is discussed, noting the unconscious drives shaping dream content and influence on waking life.
Dried shark fins are depicted as highly prized by orientals or articles of food, reflecting a historical view on culinary status and market demand.
Jockey Sande praises Man o' War after riding Sir Barton and Cudgel saying the Fair Play colt is the horse of the age. He notes the horse wanted to run away with him and that he never felt anything like this horse, calling him a regular machine and marveling at his effortless stride.
It is likely Williams College will appoint a new baseball coach next year as Harry Davis former Athletics figure will not return. Ira Thomas, who coached the Purple for four seasons before last spring, is hinted to return if his business affairs allow.
Yim Coffroth, the San Francisco boxing and racing impresario, makes definite arrangements for a long racing meet that will start at Ma Juana about November 15. The last meeting at the southern California track was the most successful in the track's history, a 108 days' meeting.
Jack Wright of the Flint club in the Michigan Ontario league belted three homers in a single game against Saginaw and Windsor. He also collected a single on a sacrifice, boosting his season totals.
Three famous Boston bloomers this year are the Red Sox the Braves and Ponzi. Ponzi has shown the best fight among them.
Charley Dorman, once nicknamed Legs as a youth catcher, now earns the nickname Steaks from teammates on the Oakland club reflecting his rugged hitting and reliable play.
Atlantic City may erect a stadium costing 2 1/2 million dollars as a civic project. The proposal outlines a major sports facility with anticipated long term civic and economic impact.
The article surveys player movements and performances across multiple leagues. It notes Mel Wolfgang released by Charleston, Glenn Meadows moved to Oklahoma City, Ramon Gonzales sidelined by pleurisy, Al Ellis sold to Louisville, Arthur Rooney signed by the Red Sox, Otto Neu to Enid, and various remarks on Yankees and Giants stars. It highlights pitchers, hitters, and managers, including Tris Speaker as playing manager and Grover Alexander’s changing fortunes, with Florida State league batting averages and other notes.
Harold Lloyd of Los Angeles says fans are hard to please. In New York Hal Roach watched Babe Ruth at the Polo Grounds. Lloyd asked if Ruth hit a home run. the reply was that he only produced two triples and a double, to a chorus of disappointment.
Jim Thorpe will command Canton's Bulldogs as a national pro football squad to rival baseball and politics in Ohio this fall. Thorpe, joined by Ralph Hay, leads the Canton outfit with plans to face teams in Cleveland Akron Massillon Columbus and Dayton. Massillon financing comes from I J Griffiths as a key backer. Thorpe will manage Canton for the third season while basing at Canton when not playing for Akron.
The article notes Dartmouth and McGill Montreal and Northwestern Evanston require sophomores to participate in athletics. It suggests future four class compulsory sports could improve physical well being of young men and cites Dartmouth as having started the policy for sophomores.
The English Lawn Tennis Association has authorized the All England club to acquire new grounds to replace Wimbledon. The facility will be in the same London district with ample crowd capacity and is projected to cost about 375000 dollars for laying out and equipment.
Washington grows as a magnet for the super rich with at least 150 residents of one million dollars or more, based on income tax estimates of $50,000 annually. The number of wealthy newcomers is rising season to season, drawn by social opportunities in the nation’s capital.
An old warning to mothers emphasizes checking Castoria labels for CN signature. In a jewelry shop scene a young man laments limited engagement rings while a jeweler notes many diamonds are needed to offset the plain bands.
A lighthearted newspaper snippet features a child named Tommy teased by his mother with a jab about hearing his father in court. The gag, set in a domestic scene, is paired with an advertisement for Cuticura skincare products and a brief theatrical exchange about a poker scene in a Western play.
An advertised invitation seeks a man to share the cost of a central Africa big game expedition to shoot lions rhinos and hippos. A late visitor arrives drunk and refuses to join the plan threatening confrontation. The piece then recalls a Philadelphia banquet remark by Franklin D Olier about war memories and a joke about a cross and a French wife.
Cactus Joe notes peppers carry value by masking flavors and hints at a useful purpose in peppered Mexican dishes. The exchange centers on the idea that heat can alter perception of taste while suggesting practical application.
A playful item notes that many homes possess a peculiar bug in the house described as a golf bug. The joke pivots on the notion of an unexpected insect tied to golf culture.
Dialogue fragment shows She refusing betrothal to She-Lucius and revealing engagement to another. He, described as more domineering, remarks on rivals. The terse exchange hints at social pressure and shifting romantic choices.
The exchange recounts a sharp remark about Smiths voice followed by a joke about him visiting a dentist to have his teeth filed. The colorful comment hints at public chatter surrounding Smith and his appearance.
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