War and grit forged Gene Tunney into champion
Oliver Morton details how World War I steeled Gene Tunney into boxing's heavyweight king. Tunney joined the Marines, rose to front ranks in France after defeating Bob North, then recovered from brittle hands by training outdoors as a lumberjack, returning to win and prove his resilience despite early injuries.
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Gene Tunney
Tunney
Battling Levinsky
Nature
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Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Becoming General Winter Golf Centers in South and West
Winter golf grows as many players stay active through frigid months. Chick Evans notes about half of American golfers continue in winter. courses spread from Pinehurst to Florida and California, with Texas and other Southern states embracing the sport on accessible desert ranges and cattle lands.
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Chick Evans
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America
Pacific
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Mason and Dixon
Atlantic
Florida
San Diego
Texas
California
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arizona
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Sport Angle: Coast Colleges Face Football Shakeup
The piece argues that wins define coach tenure as colleges push for results. It cites California under Andy Smith driving coast dominance, while Stanford seeks action in football. Glenn Warner of Stanford lobbies for the coast’s football situation amid Minnesota’s weak showing.
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University of California
Andy Smith
University of Pennsylvania
California
Stanford
Glenn Warner
University of Egepore
Roenendy
University of Minnested
Uniform Ball Should Be Standard Across Leagues
President Heydler of the National League opposes the Pacific Coast Sea rubber center ball. He argues a standard ball is essential to maintain major and minor league averages and prevent confusion in batting, fielding, and pitching. He notes no formal rule exists but minor leagues prefer uniform construction in their constitution.
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Heydler
Pacific Coast Sea
Foot Lights at the Palace Stars Ferguson in Dual Roles
Elsie Ferguson delivers two distinct performances in Foot Lights at the Palace last night. She plays an actress who hides her identity for years, courts a Russian stage star, and finds happiness through love after two dramatic wooing scenes, supported by Reginald Denny and Marc Dermott among others.
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Elsie Ferguson
Palace
Miss Ferguson
Reginald Denny
Marc Dermott
Octavia Hanworth
Tony
Cities Service Figures Shown in 1921 Earnings
The report shows Athens stockholders and related figures for Cities Service. December earnings applicable to reserves, dividends and surplus totaled 995,597 with a balance of 686,067 after preferred dividends, up 22,163 from November 1921. For the year ended December 31, 1921 gross earnings reached 13,461,770 with a balance for all reserve allocations and surplus.
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Athens
Jor
Ber Raaway
Sud Soest Coy
Atta Man and The Axe Rampage Hits Birmingham
Police investigate a series of axe attacks in Birmingham Alabama with three double assaults since December 21. Victims include shopkeepers Joe Lorane Rosa and couple Clem Crawford and spouse at their home. One survivor heard a suspect described as a negro. Authorities seek arrest of the assailant. no motive stated.
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Birmingham
Ala
Joe Lorane
Rosa
Southside
Joe Manitone
Clem
Crawford
Roy
Esanults
Fy Prutak Mpolleef
New Discovery Eases Kiddies Colds Quickly
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery for easing early colds in children. It promises rapid relief of coughs and grips and urges use as directed by the product label, suggesting it clears up coughs and helps with concisely stated cold symptoms.
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Dr. King
United States Prefers Delayed European Economic Talks
U S officials signaled willingness to join a broad European economic conference if held later than Genoa. They doubt March 8 Genoa talks would yield concrete gains and prefer postponement to avoid pursuit of narrow self interests. The administration has not yet all details and may await more favorable conditions in Europe before joining.
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Washington
Associated Press
United
United State
Pen Points by A M L Reflects on Fortune and Social Orders
A M L notes that failure spurs progress while fortune shifts between two archetypes Shifty Shirkers and Thrifty workers. A woman's blessing is tied to her dress as is a husband's. An Atlanta minister mocks cheapness yet earns well. Those joining the New Social Order are urged to prepay or face COD delivery.
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Atlanta
C.O. D
Woman's Complex Life and Health Remedies
An advertisement portrays the complex life of 20th century women and related nervous ailments. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a safe, non drug remedy claimed to restore health for women. The notice also notes the death of Mr. Jerry Gray from pneumonia and extends sympathy to Mrs. Gray.
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Lydia
Lydia & Elkbears
Jerry Gray
Gray
Citywide prayer services to precede March Bible conference
The First Baptist pastor plans cottage prayer services across the city before the March 12 Bible conference. Sixty homes will host, with aims for 3000 to 5000 participants praying for the city and its children. Residents may host or attend by contacting J C Wilkinson, pastor. Deacons will invite nearby neighbors to join these services.
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Banner-Herald
First Baptist Church
Seaton Eiott
Suror
Steotg
Joe
J. C. Wilkinson
Parmint Double Strength Cures Cough Quick at Home
A vintage advertisement promises rapid cough relief by mixing Parmint double strength with sugar and water to create a half pint solution. It claims quick action on nasal and throat mucous membranes for catarrhal symptoms, mucus, and congestion, urging clear ask from the druggist.
Cascarets Candy Ad Claims Quick Cleanse for All Ailments
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as the nicest cathartic laxative in the world to purify liver and bowels. It promises relief from dizzy headaches colds biliousness indigestion and upset stomach. One or two tablets at night will empty the bowels by morning and you will feel splendid. Children love Cascarets too and the box costs ten cents.
Tanlac touted as vital for stomach health and vigor
An advertisement extols Tanlac as a powerful reconstructive tonic to restore appetite, digestion, and energy. It claims Napoleon’s army faced nutrition as a core problem and urges readers to use Tanlac and Tanlac Vegetable Pills to regain health, strength, and happiness.
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Europe
Watson Charges Nearing Close of Investigation
Senator Watson presented a charge that he knew nothing of the circumstances and did not seek committee action asking Director Forbes for a report. Green testified nine soldiers’ bodies were sent to a hospital at Château Roux, while Brandegee recalled Green’s claim that General Pershing spoke of a date and affiliation with a legion. Three doctors at Chateau Roux hospital testified there was no truth to Green’s charges about the nine bodies.
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Watson
Forbes
Bureau
Green
Fonts Roux
France
Brandégee
Alene
General Pershing
LL W. W
American Legion
Chateau Roux
Automobiles Must Not Park On College Avenue
Police announce parking ban on east and west sides of College Avenue between Clayton Street and Washington Street. Chief H W Beusse says arrests will be made and cases filed after Friday morning for violations as traffic remains heavy on that stretch.
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College Avenue
Clayton Street
Washington Street
H. W. Beusse
Commandery Notice for Godfrey de Boullion Conclave
A stated conclave of Godfrey de Boullion Commandery No. 14 K T will be held in K of P Hall this Friday evening January 27 at 3 o clock All Sir Knights are requested to be present G Palmisano E C MO G Quinn Recorder For results Read Banner Herald Want Ads
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Godfrey de Boullion
K. T
K. of P. Hall
G. Palmisano
E. C
G. Quinn
Women Need Swamp Root for Kidney Health
Thousands of women suffer from back pain fatigue and nervousness as kidney issues affect other organs. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root advertised as a remedy and urged readers to buy a medium or large bottle from drug stores or send ten cents for a sample bottle to Kilmer Sampson NY, with a note to mention the paper.
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Kilmer
Jelan
Where The Best Eats Are Today
A local ad from King Hodgson Co lists fresh produce and seafood available for delivery in all weather. Items include strawberries, oranges, Fahey grapefruit, apples, bananas, string beans, cauliflower, green cabbage, melons, bell peppers, celery, iceberg lettuce, Norfolk select oysters, and Bernard's home made sausage. A five percent cash discount is offered.
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Norfolk
Bernard
King Hodgson Co
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