Indians Sell Homer Summa to Athletics
Homer Summa, seven years a right fielder for the Cleveland Indians, was sold to the Philadelphia Athletics for cash. Manager Billy Evans notes the move fits the club’s rebuilding plan under new ownership as Old faces for new. Summa joins a lineup where Bing Miller Al Simmons and Haas start, with Summa in reserve.
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Billy Evans
Philadelphia
Summa
Connie Mack
Mack
Bing Miller
al Simmons
Haas
European Crossings Are Given Right Protection
The report shows only 8 percent of U S grade crossings are protected versus 50 percent in France. Britain also leads with high protection. France has 26 000 protected crossings with gates and watchmen, as does Great Britain. In the United States 27 000 crossings exist, with 7 902 having gates, 5 710 with audible and visible signals, and 1 602 with just visible signals.
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United States
France
Great Britain
Radio Receiving Sets Installed on Autos
The American Motorists Association leader predicts car radios will be produced for automobile installation within a year. He cites uses in transports and law enforcement, notes shielding from ignition interference, and suggests roof antenna and concealed speaker. A major concern is driver distraction and potential legal challenges.
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Mayer
Marengo Produces Illinois Pitcher Linked to Cubs Fame
Thirty years after Carl Lundgren from Marengo rose to college star and Cubs champion, Dick Fissinger of Marengo emerges as a slab artist candidate on the Illinois baseball team.
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Marengo
University of Ilinois
Cubs
Carl Lundgren
Ilinois
Hlins
Dick Fissinger
Rubber acreage in Philippines grows under Quezon guidance
Manuel L. Quezon, former Philippine senate president, says about 100000 acres are under development with roughly half producing rubber. He argues soil and climate support near unlimited rubber cultivation and foresees Philippine influence expanding into production as demand in the Orient rises.
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Manuel L. Quezon
Philippine Senate
Islands
Philippines
Orient
Second Car Needed for Outdoor Sports
American enthusiasm for golf and outdoor sports drives two car ownership in many homes. Families need a second car to shuttle golfers to the course and return after play, boosting transportation convenience for all members.
Skunk used as watchdog to deter car thefts in Arizona forest
A skunk tamed by the Coconino National Forest road superintendent proved an unlikely yet effective deterrent against petty thefts. He would cage the animal near the wheel when leaving the car, and nothing else went missing, the creature proving as valuable as any watchdog.
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Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Coconino National Forest
Arizona
The Motor Quiz How Many Can You Answer
A quiz format covers engine charging, underbody cleaning, oil filter savings, and spark plug care. Questions ask remedies for non registering ammeter, dirt-induced wear, oil economy from filters, and remedy for dry black soot on spark plug insulators with carburetor and choke checks.
Bubble of baseball and racing notes across sports world
Hargrave bats cleanup and runs a team as manager in St Paul. Nebraska motorists must obtain licenses for auto operation. Gordon Slade, former Oregon State standout, stars for Mission club. Ohio State football games will be broadcast this fall. La Barba compared to Packey McFarland by New York experts. Mexico buys more U S autos than any year since 1926. Hafey accumulates evidence as hard right handed NL batter. Tyson out with broken leg shifts to pitching in Scranton. Hutchison shoots a hole in one at 1921 British Open to force playoff with Wethered. Light Horse Wilson to enter aviation service at 125 dollars monthly. 93 percent of cars stolen in 28 leading cities were recovered. Familiarity eases car relocation controls for motorists. Duke Kahanamoku reinstated as amateur, fastest amateur swimmer again. Charley High hits bases loaded homer in Miller debut. Jess Doyle sold to Fort Worth. National League history shows 24 clubs since formation, with 12 and six teams in previous eras. Neversqueak brakes offer huge fortune for inventor. Helen Hicks, former Lawrenceville manager, joins golf. Tornadoes said to travel 500 mph. A Mexican soldier’s career spans many managers like Rogers Hornsby. Addison Howe claims invention of the catcher's mask.
Speeders Targeted on Miami Viaduct
Police urge drivers to slow to thirty five miles per hour on the county causeway. A photograph shows a Miami officer beside new speed limit signs as enforcement begins.
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Miami
Miami Coppers
Turkey raising moves toward commercial farms in coastal North Carolina
The article notes a shift from general farm activity to commercial turkey production driven by farmers in the coastal and mountain regions of North Carolina. Experts caution strict care, clean dry housing, and proper feeding and pest control, detailing incubation, brooding, and early feeding schedules for poults.
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North Carolina
C. F. Parrish
North Carolina State College
Parrish
Early Roosting Habit Benefits Chick Rearing
The article argues that teaching chicks to roost early leads to healthier birds and easier management. It rejects crooked breastbone causes and cites minerals and sunshine as key factors, noting low roosts help chicks adapt quickly and prevent overheating.
Poultry Care and Brooding Tips for Clean, Profitable Flocks
The notes urge clean house and yard practices, confinement of hens to own land, roosts and dropping boards, and avoiding male birds. It covers remedies for worms, caponizing cockerels for future price, alfalfa in duck rations, egg gathering, and defining fresh eggs by storage temperature and freshness.
Fragmented query on quarrying and future civilization
The text asks why human quarrying continues when a century may see all vanish into a cemetery. It presents a philosophical view on mortality and resource use with abstract phrasing and no clear event orating.
Castoria claims soothe child pains without drugs
An advertisement touts Castoria as a safe vegetable remedy for infants and children addressing colic constipation and diarrhea. It emphasizes non pharmaceutical relief and notes twenty five million bottles were sold last year.
Praise for Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Mrs Harris V Eastey of Kingston Missouri says she weighed 100 pounds and could not work. After taking four bottles of Vegetable Compound she recovered strength and can now work. She also notes her sister-in-law after childbirth grew stronger.
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Kingston
Lydia E. Pinkham
Harris V. Eastey
Kingston, Missouri
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Indians
Homer Summa
Athletics
Dunnfield
Cleveland Indians
Philadelphia Athletics
Ed Rommel
Jimmy Dykes
Rommel
Dyk
Summs
Cleveland
Tor di Quinto
Victor Emanuel
Italy
St. Mayer
American Motorists’ Association
Automobile Club of Illinois
Washington
Mr. Mayer
Commission of Crimes
Skunk
Cochet
Menzel
Bubble
Hargrave
St. Paul
Nebraska
Gordon Slade
Mission Club
Oregon Agricultural College
Ohio State University
New York
Fidel la Barba
Packey McFarland
Chicago
McPfarland
Mexico
Chick Hafey
al Tyson
Brooklyn
Scranton
Jock Hutchison
Roger Wethered
Harry Wilson
West Point
Aviation Service
Duke Papa Kahanamku
Charley High
Columbus
Minneapolis
Miller
Jess Doyle
Detroit
Fort Worth
Helen Hicks
Lawrenceville High
Long Island
Rogers Hornsby
Addison Howe
St. Mark's
Southbore
Mass
P.o., Inc
Itm
New York City
Castoria
E. Pinkham
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