Three Days on the Wrong Train and a Bowery Lunchroom Tale
An elderly man in distress travels toward Los Angeles muttering in Yiddish on a transcontinental train. A kind passenger offers help as others speculate on his loss. The story shifts to a Bowery lunchroom confrontation over menus and a no check policy ending with a cashier naming the bill at ninety cents.
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Chicago
Kansas
California
Los Angeles
Meester
Bowery
Ritz-Carlton
Tater
The
McNaught Syndicate Inc
Flashlight Batteries Might Jump Start a Stalled Car
An illustration from Popular Science Monthly explains using two flashlight batteries in series to bypass a weak ignition. Remove the ignition wire, wire the flashlight cells to the crank case, and crank the motor to start. Then speed the engine to charge the storage battery for a later crank start.
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L’opular Science Monthly
Recalling New York’s first National Automobile Show
Frank N. Nutt recalls the 1900 National Automobile Show at Madison Square Garden. He notes thirty-one makes, eight steam eight electric and fifteen gasoline cars, with varied cylinder counts. Early shows featured front seat power plants and scarce instruments, while steering wheels were just emerging and test demonstrations showcased car operation.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Frank N. Nutt
Mr. Nutt
Automobile Club of America
Automobile items and 1900s car tech notes
A column on auto topics covers insurance on installments, gear shift knobs needing washers, a Wisconsin crash over a starting problem, and brief notes on tops windshields and self starters. It also advises cleaning crankcase after 400 500 miles and mentions an Indiana motorist harming an animal, with a humorous jab at pedestrians versus juggernauts.
Cord Tire Manufacture Sets Loom Use in Cord Ties
The Rubber Association of America states a loom is used in cord tire production as the final operation before calendering. It ties cords together with fine filling threads to form a fabric, with filling threads lighter and spaced from 2 to 6 per inch.
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Thre Rubber Association of America
Second Wind and Perseverance Amid Trial Weariness
A runner taps into a second wind after sustained effort and good condition, while workers may discover a similar surge if they push beyond initial fatigue. The text links endurance to overcoming early strain.
Naismith Opposes Center Toss Up Change in Basketball
Dr. James Naismith, KU faculty and game originator, rejects Dr. Walter Meanwell of Wisconsin who proposes eliminating the center toss up. Meanwell suggests starting plays with a pass from outside the end lines after each goal, arguing a tall center has too much advantage. Naismith counters that no other major sport starts outside the court or field.
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James Naismith
University of Kansas
Walter Meanwell
University of Wisconsin
Docetor Naismith
Meanwell
Naismith
Texas Spends 700000 to salvage 806 miles of roads
Texas allocates 700000 to salvage 806 miles of old gravel and macadam roads across 23 counties as the first project of the 1028 highway program. About 306 miles of roadbed receive an asphalt surface treatment as part of the new surface construction plan.
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Texas
Radiant Gardeners of the Early Days
A nostalgic tour of early outfield stars across major cities. Joe Hornung Jimmy Fogerty Curt Welch Abner Dalrymple Jimmy McAleer Billy Keeler Steve Brodie Donovan Fred Clarke Elmer Smith Mike Smith Bill Lange and Pop Anson are cited as notable fielders and influencers in the era, highlighting legendary defenses and storied teams.
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Joe Hornung
Boston
Philadelphia
Jimmy Fogerty
St. Louis
Curt Welch
Chicago
Abner Dalrymple
Cleveland
Jimmy McAleer
McAleer
Jesse Burkett
Burk
Cleveland Spiders
Baltimore
Billy Keeler
Steve Brodie
Donovan
Pittsburgh
Fred Clarke
Elmer
Mike) Smith
Smith
Mike
Hart Named Manager for Meridian Team in Cotton States League
Jake Hart has been signed as manager of Meridian in the Cotton States league. The Chicago Cubs roster includes rookie Rey Hanson from Chicago, while Nydahl, ex Minnesota star, contends for third base in Indianapolis. Syracuse hosts a horse race this year, and Boston features nine pigeon racing clubs.
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Jake Hart
Meridian
Nydahl
Minnesota Athletic
Fred Haney
Indianapolis
Boston Mass
Schmeling and Maloney to spar in June at Bravefield Kyeton
Schmeling the German heavyweight ace has been chosen to meet Jim Maloney of Boston in early June at Bravefield Kyeton. Davenport of the Mississippi Valley league signs Earl Bennet, a rookie pitcher born in the hometown. Fifteen nations competed in the international ski championships in the Tatra mountains of Poland. Wilbert Robinson, manager of the Brooklyn Robins, picks the Chicago Cubs to win the National league pennant this season. Yale fielded five veterans including Tappen who stroked the 1028 varsity in this year’s rowing squad. Wade Killefer of the Mission club announces the sale of Nelson Greene to the Reading Internationals. Tad Jones and Mai Stevens back the new rule on fumbled balls. Muddy Ruel, Washington catcher and Missouri graduate, plans to practice law after baseball. Alfred Jones, who played for Ed Die Plank at Gettysburg, is earning a trial with the Athletics this spring. Don H. Andrews, Parker High School product, captains the University of Illinois baseball team this spring. He is among the conference’s leading pitchers.
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Don H. Andrews
Parker High School
University of Illinois
Detroit Star Catcher Woodall poised for Tigers pennant push
Detroit's Star Catcher Woodall appears to be in fine condition this spring and promises to be a tower of strength for Bucky Harris in the race for the American league pennant.
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Woodall
Detroit Tigers
Bucky Harris
Jakie May A Hard Luck Pitcher Of The Reds
The Cincinnati Reds left hander Jakie May is highlighted as a champion of misfortune in a long, checkered career. Beginning in 1914 at sixteen, he moved through the Georgia Alabama League, Sally League, Texas League, and St. Louis, then Vernon where he won 35 in 1922. A peak with 85 Vernon wins in 1922 and a career spanned six major league years with ups and injuries, including a Labor Day spike that ended his pennant bid.
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Jakie May
Cincinnati Reds
Jakie
Newman
Macon
Salt Lake
San Antonio
Branch Rickey
Cardinals
St. Louis
Rickey
Vernon Club
Yankees
Vernon
Jakile
Reds
Vanky
Aken
Heathcote
Chicago
Walter Johnson
Washington
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Ad
An advertisement promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a trusted antacid for sour stomach and indigestion. It emphasizes medical endorsement, easy consumption, and the Phillips name as a guarantee of authenticity, noting its status as a registered trademark since 1878.
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Phillips
U. S
Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co
Charles H. Phillips
Dr Caldwell's Simple Rules for Constipation Relief
Dr Caldwell promotes a mild vegetable remedy for constipation emphasizing natural treatment. He warns against drastic purges and urges using Syrep Pepsin to aid digestion, appetite, and general health, advising a cool head and warm feet with regular bowel care.
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Irvin
Cobb
Wisconsin
Indiana
Cord Tire Manufacture
Oregon State Highway Department
Bill
Eva) Lange
Pop Anson
Jimmy Ryan
Decker
Syracuse
Chicago Cubs
Rey Hanson
Schmeling and
Maloney
Max Schmeling
Jimmy Maloney
Kyeton
Davenport
Mississippi Valley League
Earl Bennet
Tatra Mountains
Poland
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn Robins
Yale
Tappen
Wade Killefer
Mission Club
Nelson Greene
Reading Internationals
Tad Jones
Mai Stevens
Muddy Ruel
University of Missouri
Eddie Plank
Gettysburg College
Alfred Jones
Athletics
Detroit
Philips of
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E
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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Arkansas State Farm
K-R-O Co
Springfield
DR. Caldwell
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