Notables Hear Treaty Plans And City Developments
The American Press Association town hall briefing outlines proposed commemorations for the 1812 treaty signing, including bridges arches and oil markers. It references the Ghent treaty’s limited ratification, and profiles for Mitchell and related New York officials amid city governance changes and historical scars from 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jointe Plas
Whiel Broughe
Inc
Bela
City Hall
New
Great Britain
Ansanada
United States
Ghent
Gore River
Bf Ghent
Koon
Philp Tatties Stanhope
Derriil Pratt Emerges as Top Second Baseman Hope
Digest of opinions from St Louis American League baseball critics highlight Cleveland Browns prospect Derriil Pratt as the best at second base in the junior circuit. Praised for range, strong throwing arm, and quick tag, Pratt is tipped to dethrone veteran Collins and become the league’s premier second baseman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derriil Pratt
Browns
St Louis
Pratt
Collins
Uueh
Awany
Georgetown May Revive Rowing as Varsity Sport in 1914
Georgetown plans to restore varsity rowing in 1914 with Pat Dempsey possibly rehired to develop the men’s crew. The program lapsed for three years due to funds, but the athletic association now finances rowing as a permanent feature. Also noted is Hans Kolehmainen, famed runner and bricklayer, active on Brooklyn construction sites and attributing his endurance to outdoor work and clean air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Pat Dempsey
Dempsey
Hilltop
Athletic Association
Rowloy Gay
Southern University
Kolehmainen
Hans Kolehmainen
Finland
Brooklyn
Marshall sets record in Pittsburgh chess exhibition
Frank J. Marshall of New York, U S champion, outdid all local records in a Pittsburgh Chess Club simul at the Hotel Henry. About fifty seven players faced him as he moved among boards in a hollow square, finishing with forty six wins and eleven draws, none of his opponents could defeat him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Frank J. Marshall
New York
United States
Pittsburgh
Hotel Henry
Grand Prix Auto Race at Bavanonh in November
Grand Prix auto race set for November 27 at Bavanonh Go with total prizes amounting to 7000 dollars. First prize 3000, second 2000, third 1000, fourth 500. The race length about 400.4 miles after 35 laps of 1144 miles each. Larry Lajole denies retirement rumors, saying he will quit only when his uniform is removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bavanonh
Willes
Lajole
Larry Lajole
Saaban
FOR THE CHILDREN Wild animals instinctively seek remedies for ailments and injuries
The article notes animals self medicate using herbs mud and rest for fevers colds and pain. It describes a mongoose eating a remedy after cobra bites and a wounded animal biting its own leg to finish a self surgery. It highlights instinctive care across hippos deer birds and insects.
Origin of Terms From Fathers to Frauds Across History
Etymology notes trace origins of terms like Kluge, Pope, czar, queen and hussy from childhood roles and Roman roots. The piece links words to fathers of families, villa, papa, Caesar, and early meanings now altered or pejorative, with a playful gloss on related phrases and a nod to Castor and Pollux.
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Kluge
Ken
Villaio
Pope
Papa
Czar
Kaifer
Caesar
Gemini
Castor
Pollux
Sand Suma Sandsums Beach Game Description
A playful beach game described where players draw a square on the arm as a slate to record scores. Players make divisions and number them around a circle, tallying points as the game progresses. The method of scoring and the division process are outlined with a humorous, instructional tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Mati Ad Mer
Etrela
Heaoghy
Ale
Conundrama and Puzzles in a Damaged Text
A mosaic of wordplay and riddles appears with garbled phrasing and misread lines. It includes questions on names and coincidences, weathering fish in cold water, and a classic ducks puzzle, though OCR errors obscure several phrases and intent.
Patchwork Doubts and Sewing Dreams
Patchwork and quilts thread through a narrator’s reflections on wit, culture, growth, and the craft of sewing. The speaker dreams of becoming wiser, making clothes, and crafting a future where sewing brings beauty and skill.
Easter Eggs Originated in a Queen's Courtship
In a rural tale, Marguerite the regent of Anatrie journeys to the shrine in southern France and witnesses a spring festival. A prince, Philibert Duke of Savoy, courts her through a dance around eggs, and their union is celebrated with gold and spice enclosures called Easter eggs, a tradition begun after their wedding.
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Marguerite
Anatrie
France
Bourghe
Netherlands
Philibert
Savoy
Austria
Mir
Easter Joy Across the Christian World
Easter morning brings universal joy as churches shed mourning badges and celebrate the resurrection. The article notes the shift from penitence to triumph, with imagery of Mary Magdalene and apostles encountering the risen Lord, echoing liturgical music and hosannas in a spirit of renewal.
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Ubliteran
Hstelsis
Calvary
Mary Magdalene
Marya
Cordigg Gin
Ribbon flowers for Easter on a lapel theme
A fragmentary notice describes ribbon flowers worn for Easter. It mentions a man’s boull or lapel and generic ceremonial use with vague instruction about buttons or pins. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.
Benjamin Portion Five Fold in Joseph Story Foretold
The record recounts Joseph testing his brothers and revealing Benjamin’s special portion, with imagery linking Joseph as a type of Messiah. It discusses God’s providence, the division of portions, and prophetic lessons about faith, covenant, and the faithful church through biblical figures.
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Benjamin
Tasoysin
Perr
Josephs
Alense
Simeon
Badeegy
Benjamins
Josep
Joseph
Abraham
Rachel Iether
Elise
Phaeaatad
Taferton
Heapamin
Trenont
Wy Pain
Stringe Bine Firth
Suouity Picadesman
Lye
Rachel
Healeet Church
Honlstep
Elis Dore
Steiner
Gail
Mose
Faye Ontti
The General's Picnic Mystery on the Poor Side
A fragmentary scene centers on a veteran and a local woman as plans for a soldiers’ picnic unfold. The text sketches worn uniforms, emotional tension, and a moment of resolve to present the old soldiers’ celebration, set against a village backdrop and shared memories.
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Weardale
Aby
Ork
Ulvey Mitchel
Aldermen
New York City
McClellan
John I. Ahearn
Maulut
Louis i
tMutten
Bronx
Sult
Mr. Mitchel
Gaynor
Vera
Mitchel Bechng
Mitchel
New City
Columbia Univer
Polly Mitehel
Hell
John Pubroy Mitchel
American Press Association
Joshua
Farmer
Jinpa
By Minfrya Spencer Handy
Esater
NM É Fey
Bae Pis Sensaniye
Joseph End Fenjamin Glawsen
Chrtistiania
SSE
Teokiat
Marian
Geeutslon
Pied Winery
Lobia Amr
Howe
Tessure
Beneral
Mirlaio
Porcher
Gary Gibb
Susu OY
Ulan
Merchant and General Dealer
Ackley
Tire
Worro
Iowa
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