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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
2
A device named Snoopers is being tested at the Fleetwood England post office to stop eavesdropping outside telephone call-boxes. A buzzer activates when the caller closes the door, is inaudible inside the box, and blocks outsiders from overhearing the conversation.
Women can now keep heels neat with toplifts that install flat on the bottom and stay secure. The USKIDE toplifts from United States Rubber Company offer durable wear and can be added to new or repaired shoes by a local repair shop.
Engineers warn Mount Saint Normandy’s rocky island risks collapse as a scenic abbey atop the rock faces a landslide threat. Crews work to stabilize foundations before further movement endangers the historic structure and surrounding town.
Diamond Dyes promises simple directions so any woman can tint delicate shades or dye rich permanent colors on wool or silk and on linen cotton or blends. It advises asking the druggist if the material is wool or silk or if it is linen cotton or mixed fabrics.
A Dutch rayon and artificial silk plant employs 5,000 workers and plans to boost production to include artificial horse hair artificial straw and other cellulose products.
Demand Bayer aspirin only when the Bayer cross appears on packaging or tablets. The note warns imitators may be unsafe and claims Bayer has been prescribed for 25 years. The page also includes a humor line about a girl and a corn flakes griddle cakes recipe with steps and substitutions.
A vintage advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness and itching with hot-water baths and Cuticura Soap and Talcum for a smooth scent. It claims a fascinating fragrance and lists a 25 cent price. Men are not thankful enough for the decadence of the frock coat.
General Gignilliat announces Fidac aims for intelligent patriotism opposing growing Russian influence. Delegates include Pollet, Thompson, Andrew, O Connor, Bolles. Fidac activities 1925 include Geneva talks, League of Nations cooperation, bulletins, and plans for a women's auxiliary. General Gignilliat, Savannah native, led Culver Military Academy staff and served in World War I.
Rehabilitation officials of the American Legion urge holding federal insurance policies after Jol Chard’s case shows the risk of early settlement. Chard’s request for a $30 cash settlement after discharge in May 1921 nearly deprived his beneficiaries of $1,000, the policy’s full face value, because the $80 check was mailed late. Comptroller General Meffert ruled the government must pay the full $1,000 due to the mailing delay.
The vaudeville star Elsie Janis received a gold medal from American Legionnaires after touring Lincoln and Lebanon during World War I. The inscription read with love to our hero and buddy, honoring her service and connection to veterans.
A portrait features Jonny Alerrised, star pitcher for the Pirates, praised for his strong showing this past season as part of the championship club.
Frankie Genaro lost a decision to nineteen year old Fidel Labara amid claims Genaro spent little time training and relied on past fame. Analysts say Genaro showed stability wear and poor preparation as the bout suggested. a rematch may reveal improved form.
The Army football forecast is poor as Captain McEwan again leads the team. Lost are key linemen Garbison Warwick Binger and backfield regulars from last season, leaving coaches to assemble a full new starting unit from tackle to tackle for the coming fall.
A sports page misprint reports manager Art Griggs suspended for 80 days after a confrontation with an umpire. Final hot metal banner incorrectly read Cringe Sits Down for 30 Viviva, reflecting a printer error rather than actual slate.
Nick Altrock, known as a golf nut, recalls a Chevy Chase course match near Washington where an officious greens committee member scolded him for a ball four feet outside markers. The exchange ended with Altrock retorting he was on his second shot and the official staying silent.
Vote Peckinpaugh best Roger Peckinpaugh star shortstop of the Washington Senators and a New York Yankee discard has been named the most valuable player in the American league by a committee of baseball writers representing every baseball city. This is the second consecutive year Washington supplied the MVP, Walter Johnson being famed last season.
George Whiteman Ardmore manager drafted Lou Jones from Muskogee for the pennant playoff. Jones, a former Muskogee shortstop, blasted four home runs in the opening game, powering Ardmore to a win over Muskogee. Jones entered with a 270 season batting mark, but the key moment was his four-homer performance.
The southpaw Danny McPhee, formerly with Waterbury and now with Pittsfield, kept benching himself this season until Kitty Bransfield warned him about overworking his arm. McPhee joked that he’d rather risk injury than see his arm rot off, prompting even Bransfield to smile.
Sweden won the triangular athletic meet with 81 points while Norway scored 27 and Denmark 14. Shreveport bought Bill Cason a left handed pitcher from the Dyersburg Tri-State league. Seattle signed Kenneth Flickenger a first baseman from the Mesa Arizona State league. George Von Elm defeated Frank Dolp to win the California amateur golf title. A large pace of baseball moves includes Pete Monahan sold to Baltimore and several other signings. A wild game in St Joseph Lincoln produced 26 bases on balls. A boy caddie Jimmy McLanchlin at Whitemarsh Valley stands four feet tall after holing out. Duffy Lewis signed Louis Balsano and Thomas James as first moves for Portland. Walter McCredle set to manage Vernon for three years. Charley Root recalled by Chicago Cubs. Pay as you go golf rising in Toronto.
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