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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1916

Page

11

Women Bowling Team Advances in Stark County Trials

By Paul Purman the six member women bowling squad organized by Mir maa Hark features Grace Garwood Porgy Hoar Goldie Greenwall Ant and Eruust A Iteouks. They aim for higher scores as they prepare for further competition against Cleveland policemen and emerging men’s teams spearheaded by captain and manager Moby ng. The group reflects the era's growing visibility of women in competitive bowling.

Paul Purman Elias Hahip Nsis Land Machida MMO Mirmaa Moby Ng Amt Gamun Lou Cleveland Fair Stara Fegeetter Miss Tar Bs Grace Garwood Porgy Hoar Goldie Greenwall Ant Eruust A. Iteouks

Fairmont Beats Ron Pitt In Close College Bout

Fairmont's team edged Ron Pitt 25 to 20 in a hard fought night game. Doc Campbell starred for the visitors with timely defense and scoring while Fairmont's defense clamped down late, limiting the Collegians' pace and sealing the win.

Real Clare Leio Iun Mit Joullus Millslure Fairmont Siesine Wis Collegians Doc Campbell Wits Ehnly Bielening Jevenla Culson Pullmont

Powerful Medicine Promises End To Rheumatism

A bold ad claims a “powerful medicine” will end rheumatism for all sufferers. It promises relief after just weeks or months, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, and cites over five years of use across America and endorsement by doctors, urging readers to buy from Fountain City Drug Store.

Fountain City Miu West Gate Ward Wesley Iity Ward Tainham Yono

Bilwourn Bowling Championship Women Start Out

Pittsburgh hosted the Bilwourn Bowling Championship with team members listed including Arnett Dittenshrter Campbell Watkins Ward and Foul Imskets. The article notes early standings and performance metrics such as out of 2 and out of 12 while naming participants Mrs Anna Ruth Mrs Goldie Greenwald and others.

Bilwourn Forrmant Pittsburgh Arnett Seer Alot Campbell Maud Isseseeer Ic Cevees Cruise Civegacaetl Eeersesens Axoes Arnott Aloore Carepbell

Printing & Publishing Co promotes Good Bookbinding

An advertisement proclaims Good Bookbinding as the sole specialty, promising expert binding for any size book. It emphasizes quality binding by Printing & Publishing Co, a firm noted for durable craftsmanship and reliable service.

Met Printing & Publishing Co

Fairmont Pppusburgh Announces 17 Football Schedule

University of Mileburgh reveals 17 game season with Bethany College West Virginia University Lehigh University Navy Allegheny College added. Seven home games now planned with early opponents not met recently. Franklin Field hosts annual game versus University of Pennsylvania. rest of schedule detailed on page 10.

University of Mileburgh Bethany College West Virginia University Lehigh University Navy Allegheny College Fry Oly Ws Text Fall Wunther Virginka Whl Weer Virelit Tebeigh Bethany Pitteburgh Aeargs Amuleis Lobigh Tis Ale Whys University of Pennsylvania Franklin Field

Fragmentary sports notes from an older page segment

Readable parts describe a center named Manne and a player at Millshurett, with mentions of a game tempo and spryward strides. The text is heavily mangled, yielding few clear facts beyond general on court activity and a few names appearing in distorted form.

McChire Manne Millshurett Millshurett Plies and Worked the Dall of Tw Lis Sprywards. Waits Danas

Pitt and Syracuse set for fifth football billings next fall

Travel notes show Pitt hosting Syracuse in a two year contract with games alternating in Syracuse. Lehigh joins the slate and Forbes Field will host several key matchups. The schedule lists September 25 West Virginia at Fairmont and October 6 Bethany College at Pittsburgh among others with Westminster College directing events on November 3.

Pittsburgh Folwell Pennsylvania Pitt Syracuse Lehigh Gannex Forbes Field Washington & Jeffaron Carnegie Tech Penn State Allegheny Navy Westminster College Forbes Flo Guy Williamcon PIL Warner Teans Iia West Virginia University Fairmont W. Va Tethany College Lehigh University Pittyburgh Syracuse University Pittshureh University of Pounastratila Whitadelphia

A Nervous Woman Praises Nery-Worth Cure

Mrs Burbs shares a testimonial about Nerv-Worth from Crane's Drug Store claiming drastic health gains after one week. The endorsement asserts improved appetite sleep and energy, urging readers to try the tonic with a money back guarantee.

Anybouy Raspit Rank Crane's Drug Store Aidyt

Nov A Westmin Pittsburgh Nov Washington Jefferson at Milsburgh

Nov event pairing A Westmin and Pittsburgh faces Washington and Jefferson College at Milsburgh. Details are partial with readable names and locations, indicating a collegiate match centered around Western Pennsylvania institutions.

Westmin Pittsburgh Washington and Jefferson College Milsburgh

Carnegie Tech Penn State clash at Pitt Nov 29

The schedule lists a November 29 game between Carnegie Tech of Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania State College at Pittsburgh. Details indicate a key cross-town showdown with both programs competing for early season position.

Nev. Burgh Pennsylvania State Collegy Pittshireds

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