16 Jan 1931
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1931
Page
1
The Daily News published every afternoon a Sunday edition by Citizens News Co Inc with Robert L Kincall as president and manager. Rates show 18 cents per month for carriers and per month for other plans, with annual rates around 1.25 dollars per month.
Fragmented column recounts a dispute between Middlesboro and Harlan over scheduling and perceived slights. It notes “Mussolini” reference to Middlesboro by the Cumberland Valley Conference rivals and discusses a night game protest, player dynamics, and local reaction. The piece blends sports rivalry with broader comments on prohibition era culture and local city life.
A creased schedule card lists seven 1931 games for the Yellow Jackets. Players and teams are mentioned in a fragmented, OCR‑heavy rhythm with numerous garbled names and uncertain dates. The piece evokes a season preview with scattered references to opponents, venues, and possible outcomes.
A garbled sports recap describes Hoosier leadership and Indiana team performances amid unclear lines. It mentions Athenians, capital cities, lanes, and a mix of names with scattered results. Despite the noise, references to competitions and a coach figure surface.
Fragmented OCR reads as a local game report with names Brataer and Tlemesson tied to a Harlan contest. The text references rent, payments, and a midweek event, with unclear dates or precise actions, reflecting a chaotic record of a sporting incident and related disputes.
A lengthy handwritten missive from Middlesboro regarding athletic scheduling, conference considerations, and requests to arrange games for October. The author argues for an afternoon matchup, cites local support, and warns of potential actions if plans are rejected. The letter references athlete relations, provincial officials, and community impact.
Local note shows a theft report involving a missing doll offered as a present. A thief is sought. paper asks the thief to return the item and leave the owner unharmed. Community urged to aid in locating the stolen doll and ensuring its safe return.
Fragmentary classified notice listing prices for a grand piano and an apartment for rent. Mentions unkept payments, furnished or unfurnished options, and multiple garbled phrases about tenants and care. Contains scattered references to daily news, rest-one, and private building details without clear names or locations.
Mrs. Yelan Hane recalled her marriages as she and a man named William Hansen asked for names during a recounting in Seattle. She stated she did not know a detail, remembering a fourth husband and noting a prior marriage in France, with hints of a Christmas link and an unclear past.
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