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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1913
Page
8
A lighthearted anecdote shows a child mixing emotion with kerosene for a rosebush problem, while a curious law story recalls 18th century England requiring proper buttons for foreigners. The piece blends whimsy with a note on legal fashion rules and the humor of misheard phrases.
Little Miss Bertha Kountze, daughter of De Lancey Kountze, was chosen to portray the painting A Little Girl by Sir Joshua Reynolds for a charity tableaux. The selection came after several candidates were refused and her likeness is regarded as a good replica.
Wisconsin alumni plan a stadium rivaling Cambridge with a fundraising goal near 1 million dollars. The project would add concrete stands to Camp Randall to seat about 40,000, matching modern collegiate facilities.
Charlies Borstrom of USC preparatory school broke the pole vault world inter scholastic record by clearing 12 feet 6 1 16 inches at the Pacific coast interscholastic meet. The previous record of 12 feet 1 inch was set by Roy Mercer and tied by Eugene Schobinger in 1909 and 1911.
Columbia students and athletic committee may elevate hockey to major sport status. Advocates argue hockey could replace football for undergraduates while the committee reviews the proposal and votes on athletics reforms.
Bill Taff of the Philadelphia Americans is praised for a mysterious fin ger nail pitch that stumps Athletics veterans. The young right hander admits he himself cannot predict where the ball will land after leaving his hand.
George England an eminent British athletic adviser and brother of mile runner W G George is cited as the leading candidate to advise the British athletic authorities on preparations for the 1916 Olympic Games.
Henry F. Sullivan of Lowell Massachusetts and Joseph M Callahan of Pittsburgh announce plans to attempt a long distance swim across the English Channel this summer.
Preparations for the Olympic congress to be held in Lausanne Switzerland next May are already under way.
A reflective exhortation urges readers to cultivate patience unselfishness purposefulness and strength today. With a grateful heart one may achieve earthly happiness through diligent work and faithful deeds.
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