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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1925

Page

4

Peruna credited with curing chronic catarrh in Meeker County resident

Mrs Anna Linder of Dassel Meeker County Minnesota writes that two years of chronic catarrh vanished after using Pe-ru-na. She says she is well now with two healthy children and would not be without the medicine. The ad touts Dr Hartman’s Peruna as a half century proven remedy available in tablet and liquid form.

Anna Linder Box Dassel Meeker County Minn

Lively Ball Dominates Golf as Driving Surges

The article notes the lively ball boosts long drives in recent Southern championships with Abe Mitchell winning the driving contest at 270 to 310 yards in San Antonio. It adds deft putting remains the deciding factor in the tournament proper as Mitchell’s long game peaked while his short game faltered.

South San Antonio Abe Mitchell Mitchell

Sports Notes Mixed from A Yearling Page

A jumble of notes mentions a baseball player in a San Francisco league and soccer as South America's year round national sport. John Kathan of Osage Iowa at eighty four has raced harness tracks for 64 years. Yale may send its rowing crew to Germany in 1926 and Nell Carroll of Florida State College holds the women's discus record at 98 feet 2 inches.

South America John Kathan Osage Iowa Yale Germany Nell Carroll Florida State College

Canada to challenge US in small-boat power racing season

Canada plans to challenge the United States for small-boat supremacy in power-boat racing next season. The report highlights upcoming competition and anticipates strong teams from both nations.

Canada United States

Big Munn A Century Plant in Wrestling Spotlight

Wayne Big Munn, the new wrestling champion, is praised as a remarkable and popular figure. Ed Smith’s Chicago American column notes his striking appearance and growing appeal, predicting a long rise if he maintains belief in his abilities and future success.

Wayne Big” Munn Munn Chicago American Ed Smith Mr. Kaufman Wayne Mann Ed Lewis

Heathcote Arrives as Cubs Outfielder

Heathcote, Cubs outfielder, arrives after overcoming early career handicap. The report notes his speed and clever play as key assets, reflecting on his journey from college baseball to major league roster consideration.

Heathcote Chicago Cubs

Backing Up Throws Key to Preventing Advancements

The article explains fundamental baseball coverages by infielders and the catcher and pitcher backing up throws to prevent runners advancing. It illustrates scenarios where a wild throw from shortstop to first base is neutralized by a backup, keeping runners from second, and how a second baseman’s throw can be cut off by proper coverage to avoid extra bases.

Plan for Double Decked Seats at Nationals Stadium

The Nationals will add about 2,500 grand stand seats at Clark Griffith stadium for the 1925 season. A contract calls for double decking the right field pavilion, extending the existing grand stand. Washington will gain one of the few fully double decked stands among American league clubs.

Clark Griffith Stadium Nationals Georgia Avenue Washington

Nurmi Named Colt After Finn Rival by 8 Whitney Owner

Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney names the two year old colt Nurmi after the Finnish runner. The horse Nurmi is sired by The Fine, a renowned thoroughbred, making the choice seem illogical to some observers.

Nurmi Harry Payne Whitney Finnie the Fine

American goal game gains ground in Berlin society

At the Esplanade hotel in Berlin a demonstration of table football was held before social lights, film stars, literary aspirants and politicians. The American goal game comes to Berlin via Vienna where about 40 goal game clubs formed in a year.

Berlin Esplanade Vienna

Distinction Between Politics and Journalism

The chief difference lies in dependence on versus independence from the majority. Politicians seek majority favor and market movement, while true journalism resists pandering to selfish interests and remains focused on public good, even as tonight's paper is praised or attacked for its stances.

Both Motorist and Pedestrian Have Rights on the Public Highways

The National Safety Council estimates over 20,000 U S deaths in automobile accidents in 1924, up from 1923. With 17.7 million autos registered, cities must develop safer road systems and educate drivers and pedestrians to shared rights on the highways. Licenses should be state issued only after testing and fitness assessments, with revocation for cause.

United States National Safety Council

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