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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
9
A Muskegon woman reports six years of back weakness that left her unable to walk at times. After taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength and can do all her work. She highly recommends the medicine and tells everyone she meets.
The ad urges women to guard health and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for ailments unique to women. It invites readers to write for confidential advice from a woman at the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. and promises private, careful responses.
Paris fashion note shows Parisienne preferring simple waistlines and natural silhouettes over extreme drapery. The article highlights Czecho-Slavic and Langia styles, monkey fur trims, heavy wool embroidery, and practical coats matching dresses, with a focus on refined, wearable elegance and durable fabrics.
The article catalogs winter fashion trends with semifitted belts, variegated colors like cherry red and pearl gray, plaited details, and salted silks. It notes detachable capes becoming common, mentions fur cape elements, and provides a bleaching tip for handkerchiefs and towels using cream of tartar.
An English paper anticipates a future influx of young American golfers led by Dive Herron and Bobby Toayes. It notes their extreme youth at major amateur events and predicts they may compete in Britain, alongside Francis Ouimet and Charles Evang, as youth reshapes the rivalry for trophies and titles.
Center star Weaver kicked seven straight goals in a game against Georgetown College lifting his consecutive goal kicks to 46. The record occurrence occurred during the match, signaling a standout scoring streak for Center College.
Football star nicknamed Snake Ames, famed Princeton football terror, has become a top golfer at Owentsin. He won the annual powwow tournament on the local links, proving his slipperiness on the course as well as the field.
Warner, hailed as the country’s greatest football mentor, signs a four year contract to coach the University of Pittsburgh. He has coached Pitt for fifty years with noted success, and his sal ary reportedly rises from a previous $9,000 per annum.
Anzis Goetz of Sault Ste. Marie was chosen as captain of the Michigan Wolverines football eleven for next season. Athletic authorities acknowledged his leadership and awarded UM twenty two for his work in varsity football.
Philadelphia plans Grand Circuit races at Belmont while waivers are discussed for Cateh or YN Chirke and Ure. Jeli Evers and Leon named for jobs. Willan von Bermard ex Yale footballer and wrestler appointed wrestling coach. Boston programs include talk of a university game with Princeton next year. Brevity on coaching shifts and staff resignations.
An advocate urges racing officials to require records show heat winners and payouts. Horses should win heats to earn money, improving class entries and overall racing quality. the proposal emphasizes faster filling of classes and stronger competition.
The article discusses large turbans worn in Paris as a background for a global fashion trend. It notes bold colors like olive, emerald, and jade, the jeweled fronts, and a favored green shade. A hoop bow and velvet gowns from Paris are described, with emphasis on how the style integrates with coats and high collars.
Ohio State University has contracted for a new concrete stadium in Columbus with an estimated 50,000 seat capacity. The design blends features from Harvard Stadium and Yale Bowl. Other sports and personnel notes include retirements, captaincies, and upcoming seasons as reports mention Wingate andover captain Roy Wingate, Till tins Andover academy leadership, and Purse talks over boxing in Paris.
The contract signing with manager Christy Mathewson included William Lawrence Kopf. Mathewson asked for his name and Kopf replied BIN leading to the nickname Larry as Mathewson decided to call him Larry since all the Larrys know “swiye that old ball.”
Detroit manager Hugh Jennings notes Ty Cobb, champion batsman of His American League, showing slower baserunning and more easily retired on infield hits. He acknowledges Cobb still hits well and remains highly valuable despite aging and reduced speed.
Fragmented OCR news notes Al Shrubb selects athletes for Oxford University teams. Mentions Gesuave and Jonny Hult and references to Olympic aims amid unclear wording.
The International Olympic Committee elected Artur Marryatt forNew Zealand Silva Vudasela for Nile Count Clary president of the French Olympic Games committee and Ernst Kro lus for Finland.
Owen Moran, once a great lightweight, is remembered by boxing enthusiasts. The piece notes his enduring reputation and his career choice on British race courses, highlighting a painterly glimpse of past boxing eras and the lasting impact of Moran’s era. It also mentions Masters being selected for Pittston forfeits franchise, and notes attendance at home games leading to Pitts ton forfeiting 1S franchise in the Intercounty Basketball league. The Southern League plans a larger 1920 schedule, akin to major leagues with a 130 game slate, and Slim Sallee’s Cincinnati ties and contract for 1920 are touched on as context.
Advert says Peterson's Ointment cured itching piles and eczema for several customers. Miss Mary of Pittsburgh reports head blotches vanished after one box. BR Ruger of Racine says relief and disappearance of piles. Ad promotes use for old sores rheum chafing and skin diseases with mail orders.
Fragmentary notes describe a Paris Faubourg St. Germain salon where a famed poet captivates admirers, while a peachy social scene unfolds with a mother and children at play. A line hints at a vanished poet and a puzzling reference to pink pawn tickets.
Bold ad urges readers to switch to Cascarets for gentle cleansing of the stomach and regulation of bowels. Claims quick action without griping or sickness, promising relief by morning and ease from constipation with nightly use.
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