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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1927
Page
6
Thousands of women dye old garments with color and make drapes and furnishings bright. The Diamond Dye Cyclopedia offers easy home dyeing using real dye for rich or dainty colors. Free at drugstores or request the illustrated Color Craft book from Diamond Dyes, Burlington Vermont.
A brief column notes theater talkers praising the venue for excellent acoustics and courteous behavior. The exchange captures warm audience sentiment about the theater atmosphere and staff conduct.
The piece notes center players often lead football squads while tackles and ends are more commonly chosen. It cites 1927 picks Bob Reltsch of Winds and Ken Rouse of Chicago as team captains, with precedents like Rob Brown at Michigan and Tim Lowry at Northwestern underscoring centers’ influence in Big Ten history.
William Muldoon, 81, NY State Athletic Commissioner and former trainer for John L. Sullivan, argues heavyweights must fight at least four times annually to defend their crowns. He blames inactivity for past champions and says current challengers are the strongest in boxing history.
The Pittsburgh Pirates bring in Dr. William L. Marks a two months leave from Carnegie Tech to join the team at Paso Robles for spring training to address injuries and protect players. Last year injuries hampered early camp activities.
A jumble of sports notes mentions heavyweight Clark from Minneapolis, a 50 000 seat Bologna stadium plan, Ruth's 47 home runs and 30 doubles, baseball's new element, and the Ananias club. Other items cite golf ball origins, curling popularity in Canada, and a record perfect game by Glenn Wilkins in Seattle.
H A Barry son of 1898 English sculling champion W A Barry and nephew of world champion Ernest Barry challenges Major Goodsell of Australia holder of the world title to a match. Suggested location Parramatta New South Wales. Barry, not yet twenty five, undefeated in scratch sculling through 1920s Thames races Doggett coat and badge Kingston London coat and badge Putney coat and badge all won.
Connie Mack rebuilds the Philadelphia Athletics around Eddie Collins with Joe Boley at short Dudley Branom at first and Jimmy Dykes at third. New outfield Zach Wheat Al Simmons Walter French joins, plus pitching depth from Ehmke Gray Rommel Quinn and others as Mack eyes a tighter race and a pennant next October.
University of Michigan figures counter claims of football training stress. Only one Wolverine suffered weight loss beyond forty pounds, fullback Walter Weber losing before games and regaining by Tuesday. The rest gained or held weight fairly constant.
Cream the fat and sugar then add the dry ingredients in three sifts with milk. Alternate with milk until smooth. Bake two layers at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or a loaf at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
An AP story notes a foreign bride asked a gas company clerk to turn on gas in her new home. When asked to spell her husband’s surname Mike Blankovitch she cannot spell it and plans to ask him at home before returning.
An old advertisement notes a harmless vegetable butter color named Dandelion used by millions for 50 years. Drug stores and general stores sold bottles labeled Dandelion for 35 cents.
A tablet marking Goldsmith Maid the famed American trotter was unveiled in Trenton New Jersey with Governor A Harry Moore and a large gathering present. The horse won a 2 14 mile record at Boston in 1874 died in 1885 and is buried near the Trenton fairgrounds. Goldsmith Maid earned 364200 for Henry M Smith over seven years on the tracks.
An advertisement warns buyers to ensure the Bayer name appears on the aspirin package or tablets to confirm authenticity. It asserts Bayer Aspirin has been proven safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for 26 years and urges saying Bayer when purchasing to avoid dangerous imitations.
A new radial air cooled engine, claimed as the world’s most powerful, was tested at a New Jersey aero nautical plant by U S Navy inspectors. The 525 horsepower motor ran at full speed without structural or mechanical failures and will be used for Army and Navy aircraft, including torpedo, bombing, and long distance scouting planes.
A circular bank of high power vacuum tubes delivering 2,000,000 watts acts as the final amplifier for a wireless telephone from New York to London. Water-cooled coils around the base keep the tubes from overheating during the intense operation.
Seventeen year old Violet Son Lear, a senior at Oakland Technical High School in Oakland California, is named the first 100 per cent all around athlete after earning the school’s highest athletic honors among 1100 enrolled girls.
Versailles amid danger as a small toadstool pest gnaws woodwork. Since 1922 officials monitored the palace. repairs started in 1925 cost $500,000, with more funds needed to prevent total decay.
A compact witticism notes that a wife often offers a portion of her own opinions when her husband lacks independent judgment, reflecting domestic humor of the period.
Dean Radcliffe Herrmance praises Jake Slagle Princeton fullback as an outstanding example of the college man. He notes Slagle’s early year was not satisfactory, but he improved markedly and has joined the honor group in the last two years.
Lincoln resident Mrs. C. R. McChesney describes a dramatic health rebound after years of indigestion insomnia and fatigue. She credits Tanlac for restoring appetite easing indigestion improving sleep and helping her regain weight and energy. She urges others to try the root and herb remedy widely sold by druggists.
The Dearborn Independent notes the United States Treasury required over two million pounds of copper in 1925 to mint a total of $5,115,675 in pennies and nickels. The piece critiques the metal content of the nickel.
A historical quote asserts that sound reasoning should prevail over mere force, reflecting a principle of governance and justice favored in classic literature.
A father confesses regret over cigars tossed at New Year as his wife hints she saved them upstairs in the linen closet. The moment reveals domestic humor and a sly family dynamic.
A quote attributed to Terrence says one can pursue belief with earnest hope and calm expectation. The line suggests confidence in the power of steadfast wish and quiet conviction.
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