Davis Davis Cup Outlook Sees American Team in Turbulent Year
The piece examines challenges for the American Davis Cup team as Beals Wright and Frederick Alexander retire, England presses to host ties at Wimbledon, and American season delays hinder late June to July travel plans. Veteran players Larned Clothier Whitman Davis Behr loom, with potential second strings Palmer Le Roy Johnson under consideration.
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Beals C. Wright
Frederick B. Alexander
France
Germany
Belgium
Australia
Winbledon
London
Wimbledon
England
William A. Larned
William J. Clothier
Malcolm D. Whitman
Dwight F. Davis
Karl H. Behr
Richard H. Palmer
Robert le Roy
Wallace F. Johnson
M. J. G. Ritchie
John G. Parke
Chance Let Live Wire Loose
The Chicago Nationals traded pitcher Fred Liese to St. Paul for catcher Needham and $1000. Liese has thrived with St. Paul as a pitcher and hitter and even played outfield. Manager Kelley believes Liese could become a high grade pitcher and attract major league interest this season.
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Chicago Nationals
Fred Liese
St. Paul
Needham
West
Liese
Chicago
Kelley
Advertising Points From 1909 Essay on Attention Grabs
In a 1909 American Press Association piece, expert guidance outlines four attention drivers for ads: headlines borders illustrations and white space. It warns against clever deceptive headlines and urges truthful clear copy focused on where to buy and price. The text stresses headlines that summarize content and attract buyers while avoiding slang and deception.
Covered Veranda with Perfect Pacific Ocean View
A description highlights a covered veranda offering an unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean, emphasizing a serene coastal setting and elevated vantage for sunset and sea light. The text suggests a pleasant, relaxing outdoor space connected to a larger residence or resort.
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Pacific Ocean
Exposition at Seattle Showcases Pacific Northwest Gateway
The Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition in Seattle opens with President Taft slated to start the fair by delivering a golden key and triggering an westward electric start. The grounds of the University of Washington span 250 acres between Lakes Washington and Union with Rainier Avenue aligned to Mount Rainier. The Court of Honor houses federal and territorial buildings and a central circular lake with a geyser replica, lit at night by electric displays. The exposition aims to promote Pacific trade and western progress while featuring permanent post expo buildings and about 10 million dollars in expenditures.
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Taft
Washington
Congress
Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Yukon
United States
Dominion of Canada
Pacific Ocean
Western America
University
Union
Rainier Avenue
Mount Rainier
Mount Baker
Cascade Range
Court of Honor
Federal
State of Washington
University of Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Hughes
Henry Watterson
Fuil
Bryan
Europe
Post Office
Lincoln
Ned
Sculler Bennett Named Springfield High Coach
Bennett, former amateur national single scull champion, will coach Springfield Massachusetts high school crew candidates. The program aims to beat six crews, with Yale freshmen and Worchester high school among challenges. If a strong combination forms, one or two events may be scheduled. An additional note: Brooklyn Yacht Club regatta offers a 325 mile ocean cup for sailing yachts starting July 3 from Gravesend Bay.
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Bennett
Springfield
Mass
Yale
Stone’s School
Worcester
Croker
Regatta Committee
Brooklyn Yacht Club
Richard Croker
Gravesend Bay
New York
Southwest Spit Buoys
Scotland
Fire Island
Northeast End
Sunrise Plans Upended by Marital Reveal
A fragmentary dialogue shows a woman confessing surprise about her husband, canceling a Europe trip, and arranging to call at dawn to witness the sun. The exchange hints at personal strain and practical worries after a home misfortune and a brief plumber visit.
Waste Moisture. What's the use of crying?
A brief verse questions the value of tears and distress, offering grim aphorisms about usefulness and action. It contrasts crying with practical counsel, suggesting perseverance and utilitarian thinking as the path to making something of value.
Hoosier effort saves kitchen cabinets prompt free cabinet offer
A notable display highlights Indiana craftsmen saving kitchen cabinets with a program offering a free cabinet from J. J. Kaufman Co. leading house furnishers. The display promotes local industry and a generous giveaway to customers.
Addresses Found in Cuffs Reveal Laundry Clerk Policy
A New York Press note describes a laundry clerk who records addresses found on customers cuffs. The practice aims to return lost addresses with laundry to keep records from being misplaced.
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Tomer
New York Press
Old Man Complains Barber Lacks Father’s Thorough Cut
A bald older man bursts at a young barber, claiming his father used to take a full half hour for the haircut. The exchange highlights generational shifts in styling pace and technique.
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America
Wright
Alexander
Larned
Chance
Cub
Henry Herbert Huff
American Press Association
Edward Lycan
North Pacific Coast
N. P. Depot
Ocean Beach
Manufactures
Court OF Cascades
Mr.bryan
Frei
Morocco
S. W. Johnston Transfer Co
Franklin New Castle South Prairie
South G Street
Evans Drug Co
Waterman
Gurney
A. Star A. Transfer Co
Jos
Wishkah Shingle Co
North Aberdeen
Tom Karakatsm
East Market Street
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