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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
3
A discussion on losing indolence to unlock inner powers. It argues the supreme value is personal integrity and the price of sustained effort, warning against drifting with daily chance. It frames religion as service virtue and sacrifice for the common good, linking ultimate good to religion's aims.
A patriotic piece urging United States Military Academy graduates to bind military service with civil duty. It stresses officers as government representatives, required to defend national interests while engaging in community life and public affairs, and to uphold laws and international obligations through voluntary lawful conduct.
The text argues that nations must meet the same moral obligations as individuals, insisting that political excuses like "that’s politics" are past. It stresses that true disarmament success and better international relations depend on nations and their citizens adhering to universal ethics, lest corrupting influence erode national character.
The piece warns that pacifism weakens American preparedness and national morale. It argues preparedness starts at home, preserving American ideals and morals, and asserts the United States must be ready to defend its values at all times.
The message calls for solid commercial development in the Philippines with vocational training for youth, expansion of industry and capital, and favorable labor conditions to attract Philippine and foreign investment, noting Philippine leaders support the program.
Alexander outlines pitching success focusing on control and placement. He argues many pitchers lack study of batters and contrast his own career with legends like Mathewson Johnson and Dusty Vance. He claims to be a great central pitcher and highlights the value of precise location over raw speed.
The British Boxing Board of Control plans reforms to clean up the sport. Proposals include independent dispute resolution, licensing for all participants, and promoter, referee, and trainer representation on a new board. The board would set rules, regulate championships, approve contracts, and promote boxing standards in the United Kingdom.
Taylor Lee Douthit earns praise for his defensive mastery with the St Louis Cardinals. Reportedly a central figure in the Red Birds' standout center field play during their recent golden four-year stretch.
Jimmy Dykes, A's third baseman, ranked as one of baseball’s most versatile players. The 1927 finale saw him move through nearly every position and even pitch a full inning, retiring the side and prompting fans to lift him on their shoulders.
Readable fragments show Miss Killilea vowing to stay in baseball and manage her Milwaukee team amid ownership change and a season in flux. The text references inheriting the club from father and notes uncertainty about finish position and future plans.
Nebraska schedules a December 29 game against St Louis University at Saint Louis during the holiday trip. Athletic director Herbert Dalsh confirms the trip details while a return date remains uncertain and the Lincoln gate events highlight the voyage.
A fragmentary baseball column surveys rumors and moves from the era. It notes Foshen, Rochester, and Curtin style bets about shortstops, signatures by scout Jack Ryan for the Cardinals, and a range of players including Christy Mathewson, Lefty Wit, Tom York, Nick Allen, and Rebbit Maronville. It hints at team shifts among the Giants, Braves, White Sox, and Pirates, plus college and minor league figures like Concordia’s Richard Stebert and Western State’s Doward Witall, with broader remarks on umpire calls and athletic heart.
International tennis star William Tilden announces his retirement after the 1923 season. The Philadelphian states he will remain an amateur and continue to play as long as his legs and eyes permit. He reflects on a storied era, vows to write and speak of his triumphs and defeats, and notes possible occasional exhibition play while avoiding full professional status.
The item lists vast golf club affiliations across nations with figures for Great Delta ly and other regions. It notes Penn State and Wisconsin athletes, college crew captains, and mentions Columbia and Minnesota teams, plus golf club memberships and large course holdings.
The article extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as an effective antacid to correct acid indigestion within minutes. It claims the preparation neutralizes excess stomach acid, relieves gas and fullness after heavy meals, and provides lasting comfort compared to temporary fixes.
The late Avery Lopwood, a playwright who left a quarter of a million to the University of Michigan for annual literary prizes, spoke in New York about a “banned book” the libraries supposedly restricted. He remarked the situation is ludicrous, likening it to a color worker leaving a chiropody shop with a large burlap bag and quipping about staff at a clinic.
Wetmore Colorado woman recalls following her mother's advice since age 14 to use Pinkham Compound for health during and after pregnancies. She says it helped and she has recommended it to many women including those who bore children, with support from family and friends.
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