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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1921
Page
4
Preparations by Kentucky Colonels face Arizona Wildcats in a morning session at the stadiums. Reported injuries thin the lineup as teams focus on alignment for the contest, with players from Mine and Sab providing depth while Whetsford and Jefferson lead the effort.
Centre College near Danville, Kentucky, known as the Praying Colonels, kneels in prayer before each game. The small school, praised by ministers and supporters, emphasizes religious influence on football discipline and character, while not being a religious college.
An unclear report seems to reference football intersectional events with crashes at dawn. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations are readable. The fragmentary text mentions teams, personnel, and incidents but lacks concrete details to identify persons or settings.
A fragmented comic tale follows a plump turkey named Elizabeth raised away from the city. The narrative weaves a quirky sequence of mishaps and urban irony as Elizabeth and a cast of humans navigate domestic and comic misadventures in New York City.
Mount Vernon march report shows Cornell College arranging a 20 game basketball schedule. Coach Floger plans for stiff opponents from four midwest conferences including Ames Drake and Big Ten champs, with early games beginning January 7 against Garrett Institute and Beloit.
Fragmentary notes from a St Louis paper mention Clarence Muelle and outfielder Kansas City, a Washington and Jefferson college football eleven, and a Christmas theme with Coast California references. Press manager Branch Louis National... received a signed contract from an unnamed party.
In Sew Yar Dee 26 report, promoter vaults buzz over James J. Dempsey clash with Billy Miske, while public intrigue centers on Martin’s need for funds and the pressure of mortgage burdens. Observers doubt a big upset, noting Dempsey’s fading form and rivalries with French and PanHep contenders.
John Hurlburt, a University of Chicago student and star athlete, is visiting his parents Dr and Mrs Hurlburt at 720 Randolph Street. He played quarterback with the Maroons, contributing to the 9 to 0 win over Princeton and was a key member of the first team his initial year.
California fans anticipate a final season clash with Washington and Jefferson at Pasadena on January 2. Muller's sensational end, famed for throwing like a baseball and sprinting downfield, headlines the matchup along with Jimmie Hopper's praise. East meets West as Muller and Tooney join Erb at quarterback and Nesbit and Berkley flank the line in a battle against W and J's resilient defense and fast offense.
A senior in the commerce and administration program at Cornell College for two seasons is highlighted as a key figure.
Miss Jessie Ackerman, famed globe trotter and writer, visits uncle George French and cousins in Coon Rapids Iowa while resting during illness in the family. She has traveled extensively, claiming to have circled the globe eight times and crossed the Atlantic seventeen times, living in diverse places from castles to humble hearths. She plans to spend holidays with her sister, aided by Dr Macklin who has helped interpret in prior trips.
An obscure newspaper writer raises concerns about editorial practices and the treatment of young workers, noting caution in reporting and questioning the role of editors in authority. The piece reflects tension between writers and publishers without naming individuals or concrete actions.
In a dialogue titled Uncle Harry’s Talks Joe asks about Germany’s true state and reparations payments. Uncle Harry notes public opinion split over Germany’s ability to pay and cites varying experts. He mentions the Allied reparations commission holding talks with the German government as investigators await outcomes from upcoming economic conferences.
Uniontown pa December 26 five Greek brothers who arrived 16 years ago and prospered from shoe shining have won a contract for a 31 million hotel. The Philadelphia Public Ledger lauds their industry and thrift as a rebuke to doubters, highlighting America as a land of opportunity for the willing to work.
The piece centers on football with Vagrants of romance and humor. Charles Tray stars as the country lad in a peppy First National film, and supporting acts include Ab St. John in Fool Days and Annette Kellerman in bathing costumes.
Des Moines reports Supt. W L Kuser of Eldora state training school for boys has been offered a similar position in Salem Oregon at a salary of 5000 dollars annually and liberal prerequisites. He has led Eldora for 14 years and is regarded as a top expert on juvenile delinquency. His wife Mrs Kuser, a Worcester graduate, was formerly superintendent of Massachusetts training school for girls.
A dramatic piece centers on a girl from Gast drawn to life with a man and a bar. Dustin Banin, famed for his wary celebrity roles, shows exceptional range in this intense human life drama. Lloyd Sheld wrote the story for Palace Theatre.
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