Dr Grenfell a Real Hero of the Far North
Doctor Wilfred Grenfell, an Oxford trained medical missionary in Labrador, survives a brutal ice pack ordeal with hungry dogs and polar cold. He built land hospitals, ships, libraries, and wireless links aiding Eskimo, Indian, and fisherman communities while guiding Arctic relief and medical missions. The piece lauds his courage, breadth of work, and impact on northern life.
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Wilfred Grenfell
Labrador
Dr. Grenfell
Esquimaux
Oxford
North America
Battle Harbor
Grenfell
Tt la
Belle Isle
Pole
Child and the Rattlesnake in Outing Magazine
Archibald Rutledge recounts a child who touches a rattlesnake without fear as a warning tale from Outing Magazine. The narrative contrasts innocence with menace, and observes a surgeon’s devoted career and a family’s quiet hope for their son’s future.
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Archibald Rutledge
Outing Magazine
Dr Grenfell Pioneer of Labrador Aid Mission
Dr Grenfell graduated from Oxford in 1886 and London University medical department in 1890. He began his life work aboard a deep sea mission and trawling fleet in 1891, consulting coast fishermen around Labrador. He funds his work with $12,000 yearly from New York, travels freely to treat patients without charge, carries ether and instruments in one pocket and his Bible in the other, and received 30 portable libraries from Andrew Carnegie for his efforts.
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Grenfell
Christ College
Oxford
Medical Department
London University
Labrador
New York World
Oxford University
Andrew Carnegie
New York
Corn's early ledger in Kansas history
The oldest Kansas corn mentions appear in Coronado's 1541 to 1542 expedition records. Professor Williston found charred corn in Scott county ruins dating back about 244 centuries. Bourgmont noted Kaw Indians growing corn at the present Doniphan town site in 1724.
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Kansas
Coronado
Williston
Scott County
Bourgmont
Doniphan
Star pitchers face Mordecai Brown in baseball debate
Chicago manager Chance questions the common practice of using top pitchers to counter Mordecai Brown. He argues teams gain from leveraging Brown against weaker foes and saving him for stronger opponents, noting Brown’s frequent victories despite occasional losses and his strong backing from his team.
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Chicago Cubs
Mordecai Brown
Brown
Chance
Phiadelphia
Cubs
Philadelphia
Murray
McQuillen
Phillies
Quillen
Chicago
MecQuillen
Mathewson
Giants
McGraw
Matty
Major League Notes on Sincock and League Moves
Pitcher Herbert Sylvester Sincock, signed by Cincinnati, joins the Reds as they struggle at the plate. Dede Criss leads the league with a .489 average for St Louis. Al Bridwell is suspended after a row with McGraw. Jack Stahl’s baserunning slide continues, old-time boxmen excel, and William McGillivray moves from Milwaukee to Harrisburg via trades.
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Herbert Sylvester Sincock
University of Michigan
Cincinnati
Reds
Dede Criss
St. Louis
al Bridwell
Columbus
Giants
Boston
McGraw
Jack Stahl
Vic” Willis
Cy” Young
Jack Powell
Mathewson
Tom Hughes
Wild Bill” Donovan
Addie Joss
Jack Chesbro
Chick” Fraser
William McGilliv
New National Commission rule on pay rights in releases
The National Baseball Commission issued a new rule in salary disputes when players are released from major league to minor league clubs. It states major league clubs must give ten days notice before release. if before season, no salary due. if during season, paid for days covered by notice. If released by sale to a minor league club, the club must pay the difference between ten days’ major league pay and what the player could have earned.
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Jerry F. Donovan
Philadelphia
National Baseball Commission
Donovan
Johnstown
Pulliam
National League
Milwaukee plans baseball school for state talent pull
Milwaukee manager Barry McCormick plans a baseball pedagogy school to test 10 to 12 youths during August. Wisconsin boasts many promising players and, unlike past years, every applicant will get a trial under McCormick’s eye. The program follows models used by Indianapolis and Toledo to discover top talent.
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Barry McCormick
Milwaukee American Association
Barry
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
McCormick
Lawrence Pane
Lake Shore League
Brewer
Byere
Wonder
Manitowoc
Indianapolis
Toledo
Summers
Detroit Star
Marquardt
American Association
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Far North
Everthing
George Reid
Locke's Cove
Arctic
North American
Lord Strathcona
Canada
Lonely Labrador
Dr. Grenfell's
Child and the Rattlesnake
Arctic Circle
Lloyds
Deep Sea Hospital
Washington
Walter Johnnogon
Pacific Coast
Rioad
Daing Sa
Frank Ghance
National Commission
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