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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1925
Page
17
Fragmentary OCR reveals a case involving Grange and Jov ie over football related contracts. Details mixed with names, figures, and locations are unclear, but mentions legal action, a $10,000 amount, and disputes about engagement with a fraternity and abatement.
An obscure clipping references Grange gaining notice in French publications through extensive publicity. It highlights Kauae's football forties and a premier athlete, noting how media exposure shapes public perception and career paths.
Washington and Lee University generals start basketball practice with only four lettermen returning. Captain Henry Wilson leads the squad aided by Lanatching, Van Tinrn, and Toerndon. Freshmen and scrubs from last year expected to compete for spots as the season opens before Christmas with games against Maryland and Catholic University.
A messy AP filing reports on Jon McCarthy and the Chicago Cuba Wrig text backer seeking players. McCarthy balks at a $150000 bid amid unclear negotiations. Island King Quuhrs Gardifr, King Pritenard abdicates and moves toward the western coast.
The Salvation Army in Guiless frione of the Salvation paring reports limited funds for Christmas aid to hundreds of city and county families. Brigadier Mann says candy, toys, cakes, fruit, and meals are distributed, but collections since Thanksgiving fall short. Christmas dinners and a tree program are planned at multiple sites, with 1 000 children expected at the state armory. The Army appeals to merchants and residents to donate, noting the annual chest shortfall and ongoing support beyond Christmas.
A dense compilation of December 10 radio schedules across U S and Canada. Entries list station call signs from WRAL to WOO, times, programs like The Rainbow, Little Symphony, dance music, and concert features, plus notes on silent stations and managerial notices.
Athletic authorities reveal Pitt Panthers 1926 schedule. All games at home except key away dates. Colgate October 16 and Georgetown October 2. Traditional rivals Carnegie Tech West Virginia Lafayette Washington and Jefferson Penn State retained. new opponents Calente Georgetown Allegheny Westminster.
Morgantown December 9 Mountaineer athletic board elected Charley Roas McHenry veteran guard as captain of the 1928 grid squad at the annual banquet. He prevailed over rival full back Robert Barnum in a decision that ends their collegiate careers next year.
Champston chamber of commerce directors decided to hold the December forum on December 30 instead of the regular Christmas night meeting. The luncheon will be served at noon and the forum will follow immediately. Some important business will be taken up at the gathering.
London reports Viscount Knutsford has opened a campaign to end elaborate costly funerals. The plan includes using twine made from pine trees by a southern paper company.
Mrs Anna Neff of the Ming department of the automotiva division of the state road commission has been promoted to supervisor of the general fin offten of the commissions. She succeeds Miss Elizabeth Porter, who resigned.
A garbled reader letters page notes symptoms of seborrhea and premature balding with itching scalp and dandruff. It cites testimonials from Birmingham Alabama and mentions a drug store at Capitol and Virginia Streets, highlighting patent remedies and hair growth claims.
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