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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1925
Page
14
Dubuque Iowa July reports that University of Dubuque will abolish intercollegiate athletics citing scouting pressure and deteriorating student morale. President Wettstone argues athletics have become the central focus, proposing an intramural program with broad activity to restore balance.
Ben Batsford discusses the metaphorical "soul of hell" as cancer, exploring its destructive impact and the grim reality it represents in society. The piece analyzes illness, fear, and the human response to a feared disease.
Instruction on grips notes that correct swing requires both arms to move in harmony. It warns that a dominant left arm can cause a slice and explains the overlapping grip to ensure hands work as one for a smooth shot. It cites CYR WALKER as a champion example and discusses undoing one arm dominance.
The university outlines incentives for teachers and coaches, with class competition encouraged. One afternoon weekly will be set aside for a field day where every student will participate in some sport.
Hagen and Bill Bathie along with Arthur Bartlett were edged in an 18-hole Centerville pairing by Walter Hazen and Liz Baxter. Hazen led with a 70 and Hagen matched the course record while Bathie and Bartlett posted 74 and 72 respectively as the gallery watched a tight, evenly fought round.
In July 1920 Theodore Seibel promoted an oil development enterprise in Gladbrook. Promissory notes totaling about 82,000 were issued to Lagg by defendants. The plaintiff seeks 2100 in principal and interest, alleging funds were raised by mortgaging farmland to finance the scheme, with several stockholders named as backers.
Jack Dempsey arrives in Hollywood with bride Mae push to resume boxing career. He plans self management next year, trains for September Michigan City fight likely against Greb, and may work in Hollywood and Chicago areas before returning to a country camp. He aims to start conditioning immediately after weeks in the mountains.
A rustic guide explains cooking grouse in a baking powder can by gutting cleaning and stuffing with pork then sealing and heating in hot sand for an hour or more. An alternate method uses a water soaked paper wrap to steam the bird above coals, yielding tender meat.
A grease fire in the Sycamore street shaft at 7215 triggered by unknown ignition climbed to the third floor but caused only minor effects. Elevators at James Black company remained operating. repairs focused on greasing, a broken window, and a small water/chemical response by firefighters. No smoke entered store rooms and no major damage occurred.
Saturday listings show Woe Davenport and KOIL with market data, scores, and assorted musical acts. Chicago and Detroit stations present orchestras, guitarists, pianists, and theater revues. Sunday continues with orchestras, church services, and dance programs across WBBM WGN WEB and others.
A health column urges drinking six to eight glasses of pure water daily and taking at least 50 deep breaths daily. It stresses regular exercise, a balanced diet, avoiding overeating and overcooking, and emphasizes maintaining bodily health to reduce cancer risk.
Adrion Heath an 11 year old of Vinton has suffered his sixth broken arm after a scooter fall on the sidewalk. He previously broke both arms three times, but is reported to be getting along nicely.
Former Cornell College alumni from Mount Vernon and Tacoma area recently held their first reunion at Star Lake. The gathering included Payson Peterson, another graduate of West High, with organizer George Haven Jr., a Waterloo West High School alumnus now residing in Seattle.
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