Opening college grid season shows strong civilian teams and surprises
Western union report notes 176 996 in four games and Notre Dame at Pittsburgh drew 35 399 on opening day. Michigan with Elroy Hirsch and Bill Daley boosts Wolverines. Indiana stuns Northwestern. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois show depth and power in Western conference. Minnesota overwhelms Missouri while Camp Grant game stays tight.
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Midwest
Notre Dame
Pittsburgh
Navy
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Indiana
Ohio State
Minnesota
Elroy Hirsch
Bill Daley
Michigan
Wolverines
Lynn Waldorf
Northwestern
Wildcats
Hoosier
Bob Hoernschemeyer
Ohio State Falls To Iowa Sea Hawks In Openers
Ohio State, 1942 national champions, lost 28 to 13 to the Iowa Sea hawks in their opening game. Purdue defeated Marquette by three touchdowns and a shutout, bolstering their status among the powerhouses. Observers note Tony Butkovich, an Illinois transfer, could be among the season’s best at fullback.
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Ohio State
Iowa Seahawks
Purdue
Marquette
Tony Butkovich
Illinois
Northwestern
Michigan
Indiana
Navy
Courtroom Confession Confuses Jury Verdict
A man pleads guilty in court but the jury returns not guilty. The foreman explains the man confessed yet is the county's biggest liar, leaving the judge puzzled by the conflicting signals.
Farewell Forever Harry in Whistling Gag
Comic caption notes Jerry whistling a tune as he jokes his girlfriend gave him the air. The playful exchange captures a lighthearted moment in a humor column.
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Harry
Jerry
By Hook or Crook Rastus and Love for Chicken
Dialogue features Rastus and a boss discussing love and persistence. Rastus asserts affection for chicken while noting trouble getting what he wants, with a humorous exchange about an old saying that love finds a way.
Scat Cat! Mabel and Jane discuss a valuable cat
Mabel jokes about her cat being worth $1,000 while Jane counters that some cats are worth more than others, reflecting a playful exchange on value between the two.
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Mabel
Jane
Rude exchanges in a schoolyard dialogue
Harry asks a riddle about growth while Billy makes a provocative remark about schooling in Russia. Jerry and Jimmy join with terse responses, and Billy claims teachers are shot for sabotage if students misbehave. The dialogue portrays dark humor and disturbing rhetoric in a casual setting.
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Billy
Russia
Jimmy
No Will Power Jones Comment on Miss Scur Piano Voice
Dialogue shows two speakers debating Miss Scur piano control. Smith denies praise, asserting she sings whenever asked.
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Jones
Miss Scurpiano
Smith
Circus deceive gorilla skin switch shocks lion entry
A circus manager dressed a man in a gorilla suit after a famous ape died. Upon entering the cage with a lion about to be released the man in the suit cried for help. The lion urged silence saying it would get them all fired.
Student Pilot Joe and Bill Fly With Careful Hands
The joke centers on Joe asking why Bill flies so carefully while Buster notes Bill hasn’t earned his wings yet. The dialogue hints at flight training progress and humor around early pilot milestones.
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Joe
Bill
Buster
Poor Thing Aunty-Now Crying Confusion
A playful dialogue shows Junior and Aunty debating why tears fall. Father and mother exchange light jabs as the family navigates a moment of miscommunication and emotion.
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Junior
Leopard Tiger Pan for What Is This?
The reader jokes about protein, cooking gear, and animal names in a playful exchange, asking about the difference among a leopard, tiger, and a pan for. It pivots to a humorous clarification that a pan is used for cooking.
Beau Jack Prepares After First Bout With Montgomery
Beau Jack plans for a second meeting with Bob Montgomery after a rapid first round where Montgomery delivered a sharp chin shot. Jack admits the blow hurt and unsettled his rhythm, hoping to avoid a repeat when they clash again in November.
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Bob Montgomery
Beau Jack
Montgomery
Beau
Augusta
Dempsey recalls Firpo bout and the fatal punch
In a vivid reminiscence Jack Dempsey recalls the Firpo fight, describing Firpo’s rubber right hand that nailed him early, blowing him back through the ropes and nearly ending his career. He notes misjudging range and the brutal impact that left him stunned and fearing for his life.
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Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Firpo
Bill Brennan
Jack
Yost’s Michigan Era and Early Wolverine Rise
A reminiscence by Hurry-Up Yost recounts Michigan football’s early greatness. He recalls arriving in 1901 with Willie Heston, the 190-pound speedster, and the 1901–1905 run in which Michigan lost only to Chicago 2–0, scoring about 3,000 points behind stars like Snow, Gregory, White, and others. The piece notes Yost’s origin from Stanford and his West Virginia roots.
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Yost
Michigan
Wolverine
Ann Arbor
Stanford
Willie Heston
Stagg
Chicago Maroons
Heston
Snow
Gregory
White
Curtis
McGugin
Ody Graham
Redden
Rheinschild
Herrnstein
Sweeley
Barbara Bell Pattern 1858 B Jumper and Blouse Details
Fashion notice describes Barbara Bell Pattern No 1858 B for sizes 11 13 15 37 19 with corresponding busts 29 31 33 35 37. Size 13 jumper uses 34 yards of 39 inch fabric plus blouse needs 2 yards.
Girl's Dirndl Frocks Upgraded for Growing Daughters
Beloved dirndl style shown as a practical school frock for growing girls. It promises delight as a fashion choice that keeps pace with a daughter’s changing size and tastes.
Tobacco High in 1500 Professors Taught Its Use
When tobacco was first introduced in England during the 16th century it was valued highly and traded for silver. The era featured formal smoking practices and even professors who taught beginners how to inhale and blow smoke rings.
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England
Fresh lemon juice and water as a morning laxative
An advice column promotes a simple bowel regimen using the juice of one Sunkist lemon in water on an empty stomach to stimulate regularity. The item extols lemons for vitamin C and minerals, claiming they boost energy and immunity while offering a gentle daily routine.
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Sunkist
California
Sunkist Mons
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