Hall of Fame Evokes Fans and Football Figures
Grantland Rice reviews the first Hall of Fame All-America selections, praising the committee yet urging inclusion of Jock Sutherland and Charley Brickley. He notes Rockne Haughton and Pop Warner as top coaches, recalls Notre Dame Pittsburgh clashes, and comments on regional fan interest varying with the game’s commercialization and two platoon rule.
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Jock Sutherland
Dr. Sutherland
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Haughton
Pop Warner
Pop
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Kentucky
Texas
Ucla
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Graham
Luckman
Bob Waterfield
al Smith
Hall of Fame
Strong
Kercheval
Mooney
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Southwest
Dallas
SMU
TCU
Rice Baylor
Texas A
East
Origins of Christmas Customs Across Cultures
The essay traces Christmas traditions from Rome and Germany to England and beyond. It links the Christmas tree to Roman origins and Luther, mistletoe to Druids, the Yule log and Wassail to English roots, and the Nativity crib to St Francis of Assisi, noting widespread global adoption and enduring symbolism.
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Martin Luther
England
Francis of
Los Pastores Tradition in Mexican Christmas Pageant
The Los Pastores pageant marks a key Mexican Yule custom with actors rehearsing weeks ahead to reenact shepherds following the star to Bethlehem. Midnight street processions, candlelit star poles, and bell-studded staves lead to midnight mass and dawn prayers at the church. On January 6, children place hay in shoes for the Three Kings, hoping horses of the Kings eat the hay and leave gifts.
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Bethlehem
Christ
Los Pastores
St Nicholas Names Around the World and His Story
The article notes that American children call the patron saint St Nick while other regions use Father Christmas Santa Claus Kris Kringle and similar variants. It recalls Nicholas as a Lycia bishop famed for piety and especially generosity and gift giving.
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St. Nicholas
San Nicholass
Father Christmas
Britain
Santa Claus
Germany
Kris Kringle
Holland
St. Nick
Nicholas
Lycia
Asia Minor
Too Much Roasting Can Ruin the Turkey
Manya turkey perfectly dressed and stuffed is ruined by roasting. The key factor is temperature. high heat can turn an excellent bird into dry tough meat. Modern guidance favors 300 degrees and minimal basting.
Daytime Junior Frock Design Promises Versatile Style
Pattern No. 8671 offers a tailored shirtwaist frock in sizes 14 to 46 with sleeve options and wide size range. Article notes 438 yards of 39 inch fabric and highlights the Fail and Winter Fashion book with sewing ideas and gift patterns.
Substituting Wives and the Straying Husband Explored
A Coronet column by Dr. George W. Crane argues infidelity stems from opposing views on sex within marriage. He says wives focus on home duties, neglecting extended physical love, prompting husbands to seek a substitute wife outside the home.
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George W. Crane
Coronet
Crane
Dr. Crane
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