Purdue Football Coach Dismissal Sparks Shakeup
The Purdue University Athletic Association dismissed Marquis F. Horr as football coach citing misconduct and undesirable association. Keckie Mollin takes over coaching the backfield while George Dintap is named varsity line coach as the squad faces the rest of the season amid a disappointing showing.
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Wisconsin
Marquis F. Horr
Purdue
Digeetors
University Athletic Association
Co Ch
O Cr
Horr
Worr
Korr
Northwestern
Sycamore University
Sweden’s Olympic Promoters Face $243000 Loss
Sweden lost about $243000 on the Stockholm Olympic events as stadium income plus marathon day receipts approached $34 128 for a single public affair. The government plans to cover the deficit.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Marvelous Swimming Record Achieved by Peter Newell
Peter John Newell, the Samoan swimmer with a twenty year long distance record, broke his own mark by swimming 37 hours and 12 minutes without support or food. The feat occurred on his sixty eighth birthday anniversary.
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Peter John Newell
Newell
a@nniversary
Scandal in English Rugby Upsets Amateur Codes
English rugby faces a scandal as Northern Union intrusion aims to recruit Devonshire players and expose compensation for lost work time. The probe pressures a system seen as shifting toward professionalism amid South Africa’s Springbok tour, with invaders promising a clean score against Scotland.
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Northern Union
England
Devonshire
Rugby Union
Union
Sports gossip and roster talk across baseball boxing and football
The item highlights Fogel denying Cravath’s possible return to Minneapolis and rumors of Kling to Boston. It notes Boston’s incoming manager and staff, Rixey’s college basketball return, Cobb’s potential retirement, boxing delays, Ables’ Pacific coast league success, Griffith’s salary rise, and various international boxing and football notes.
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Fogel
Cravath
Minneapolis
McGraw
Dooin
Clerke
John Kling
Boston
Boston Braves
Eppa Rixey
Philly
University of Virginia
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Harry Ables
Texas
Birmingham
Oakland
Clark Griffith
Washington
Mahmout
Carpentier
Allentown Banquet Elects Muhlenberg Captain For Next Year
At a late hours banquet by Allentown gridiron fans Muhlenberg football players chose George Bixler of Easton as captain for next year to succeed Saviacool who graduates in June. Professor Reese praised football as ancient, citing its long history and universal appeal while noting Lafayette will place Muhlenberg on its next year schedule in Easton.
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Allentown
Muhlenberg
George Bixler
Easton
Saviacool
Bixler
Reese
The
Athletic Association
B. C
Greece
Rome
America
Eskimos
Edward II
England
Augustus
Shakespeare
Chaucer
Addison
Izaak Walton
Cooper
Lafayette
Marty Krug in Bad: Dark Past Resurfaces
Marty Krug of the new world champions faces trouble as his past returns. Dayton of the Central league says he is still suspended for leaving the team, though the complaint comes late. Krug played as Craig with Dayton before joining the South Atlantic, where he used the name Krug. Dayton allowed him to continue playing without protest.
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Marty Krug
Dayton
Central League
Krug
Craig
South Atlantic
Sprinters Holway Claims World Tour Proves Best
Charles E. Holway asserts the American professional sprinting title returned after a world tour featuring many races. He says Reggie Walker Jack Donaldson are the fastest sprinters and could defeat Ralph Craig or Howard Drew in short-distance events.
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Charles E. Holway
Australia
England
Reggie Walker
A. B. Postle
Jack Donaldson
Holway
Walker
Donaldson
Ralph Craig
Howard Drew
Chance May Manage Brooklyn
Rumor says Frank Chance of the Chicago Cubs will take and manage the Dodgers next season. It is reported that President Ebbets weighs the matter and will secure Chance’s signature on a contract before addressing the newspaper reporters at the annual banquet.
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Chance
Brooklyn
Frank Chance
Chicago Cubs
Dodgers
Ebbets
Grace to See and Be Thankful All Days
A reflective verse praising kindness and gratitude. It asks for grace to notice the good in others and in daily life, to remember pleasant words, and to be thankful for the small helps along the way. The piece emphasizes seasonal change, cheer, and grace.
Thanksgiving Night reminiscence by Wilbur D. Nesbit
The speaker recalls childhood Thanksgivings with the smell of turkey, mince pies, jelly and cake. He imagines returning to old days filled with dancing candlelight and a troop of freckled ragged trousered boys, though the vivid picture is not real.
Evening reminiscence in a dreamlike verse
The speaker reflects on growing up and shared memories with loved ones as they drift toward tomorrow. Vague childhood images appear beneath maple branches and in a lazy street. A comforting touch and a hymnlike heartbeat evoke gratitude and closeness.
Though He Slay Me Yet I Praise Him
A reverent reflection on thanksgiving for every life’s joys amid hardship. The piece notes the uncrushed spirit of Job and affirms that God does not willingly afflict people, offering comfort and protection when misfortune comes.
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Job
You Can Cure Catarrh By Cole's Carbolisalve Ad
An advertisement promotes Cole's Carbolisalve as an effective remedy for catarrh. Available from druggists in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
Two Articles Share But Do Not Match Heading
The two items shown differ in footing and content though appear grouped. Readers should not assume a single headline governs both pieces due to distinct angles and focus.
Chicken ordered for Sunday dinner puzzles couple
A humorous dialogue fragment shows a man presenting a chicken he says his wife ordered for Sunday dinner, while another character urges him to speak quietly to avoid arousing his spouse. The exchange hints at a domestic miscommunication.
Question of Gratitude Conundrum in Campaign Dialogue
An ambitious young man asks for a hundred dollar contribution to his campaign fund. Mr Dustin Stax shifts focus from donations to the candidate’s intended actions if elected, asking what he would do rather than what supporters might do for him.
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Mr. Dustin Stax
Light Colored Maid Returns After Marriage
Mollie a light colored mulatto housemaid left a South Side home to wed a dark skinned husband. She returned seeking her old position, telling the mistress that his family feared her brightness would "make a spot in our family."
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Mollie
South Side
Kansas City Star
Aly
Suffering Converts Embrace Health Drink Postum
A letter excerpts anecdotal evidence from individuals who quit coffee or tea and switched to Postum. It cites relief from headaches and nervous symptoms, noting a sister in another city and a father’s improved health after abandoning coffee, with the Postum advert citing Battle Creek Michigan and a marketing slogan.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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