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Newspaper
Murray Eagle
Location
Murray, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1928
Page
5
A reader argues statistics show most NYC shootings involve attackers with no self defense plea and criticizes anti pistol laws as failures. The author calls for better law enforcement and rejects disarming lawful defense, condemning lenient crime penalties and sensationalism around violence.
A compilation of student jokes and quips from a classroom scene. It includes exchanges about exams and corrections, romantic hopes, horse breaking, canoe paddles, dental drills, Roman history misnames, tennis plans, and a broken net. The snippets show light humor and mispronunciations from multiple eras and voices.
A state high school press association was organized at a Provo convention to raise publication standards. Officers include Rown as president Mona Bowen as vice president Bessie Taylor as secretary Glenn Bowen as treasurer. A contest offers a $25 gold medal for best editorial and prizes for humor sketch short story sports story original poem and best feature story. Judges include Morrill Markus and Reynolds with winners announced at the annual convention next November.
A fragmented note on editorial choices in a newspaper, balancing accuracy and reader expectations. The writer contemplates printing fakes, contributions, and the risk of junk while preserving job integrity and avoiding public backlash. The piece hints at editorial pressure and accountability.
Provo High School students held their second Initial Parents Day on February 8. Parents joined the school routine, with children preparing meals and chores. a Junior High luncheon, a student assembly with music and a one act play, and a dance closed the day.
The piece notes a fashion swing where long hair becomes the aim as women invest in bobby pins and delay trimming, while those with bobs are mocked as curiosities. It highlights how trends redefine beauty standards and social judgments among Granite girls.
A series of seven banking lectures arranged by the American Institute of Banking will be held at Granite High again this year. The first talk is planned for mid February with one weekly session thereafter. Topics include What Is Wealth The Nature of a Bank Protect Your Savings How Banks Help Business The Federal Reserve System How Banks Help Foreign Trade or The Banker and the Farmer and Banking as Vocation and Profession. Open to commercial students and any interested readers.
A humorous critique of Granite High School gum chewing during games. The piece notes widespread gum use among spectators and even players, suggesting it as a quick path to riches for gum manufacturers. It mocks the constant chin wagging and sticky mouths surrounding the crowd.
Fragments note a waning interest in horseshoe pitching at Granite and speculate on reviving the sport with a campus tournament. The idea aims to divert students from lawns and flower beds and revive a long-dormant activity while engaging jarnyard golf enthusiasts.
An old advertisement claims Adlerika cures stomach gas by removing waste from the bowel, promising improved digestion and sleep after taking a single spoonful. The piece mentions medical claims for upper and lower bowel cleansing and invites readers to visit Murray City Pharmacy, titled Name the Beacons, in connection with football and basketball.
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