Boy in Knickers a Wireless Wonder Captivates Senate Panel
William E. D. Stokes Jr of New York, 13, testifies before the U S senate commerce committee on wireless telegraphy and telephony opposing parts of the Depew bill. He proposes a revocable license for operators and predicts land–to–land wireless within ten years, touting American lag in development and noting his invention of a receiving box for wireless messages in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
United States Senate Committee On Commerce
Knickerbockers
William E. D. Stokes, Jr
New York
Wireless Club of America, Ltd
Peared
Stokes
United States
Young Stokes
Ansonia
Care of Food in the Home Bulletin Promotes Cleanliness
A department of caticulture bulletin by Mrs Mary Hinman Abel warns that houseflies and pets spread disease in kitchens. It stresses sanitation in food handling and utensil cleaning, noting ptomaine poisoning can occur before spoilage signs appear and advising thorough boiling and proper milk can sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Caticulture
Office of Experiment Statons
Mary Hinman Abel
Smoke and Tobacco Harm Debate Divides U S Heart Experts
Heart specialists from across the country met in Washington to debate whether prolonged tobacco use causes sudden death. The discussion highlighted conflicting cases and views, with Dr. H. Elsner citing possible harm to those with hereditary heart issues and Dr. R. G. Curtin noting angina cases among smokers and non-smokers alike, including examples from Japan and individual patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of American Physicians and Surgeons
Washington
H. &. Elsner
Syracuse
N. Y
Judson Daland
Philadelphia
R. G. Curtin
Taft White House cook saga stirs Swedish cook question
The White House cook resigns and Martha Peterson aims to marry Policeman Mulvey. She suggests her Swedish cousin as chef for the president. Labor officials question importation under the contract labor law while President weighs options.
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White House
Executive Mansion
Martha Peterson
Martha
Mulvey
Sweden
United States
Ditto
Cook
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
The Road to Pitching Mastery Through Study and Work
Bowles recalls his path from benchwarmer to pitcher through three years of study, practice, and learning every motion. He credits Comiskey and Clark Griffith for critical insights and stresses constant effort to master the spitball and to outperform more gifted players. He argues that dedication shapes both a player and a man, and that total focus on the game is essential to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comiskey
Clark Griffith
Griffith
Minister’s Constipation Leads to Self Help Ad
A humorous sermon note pivots to a medicinal ad for Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. Rev R A Kemp of Rising Sun Indiana endorses the remedy, claiming relief from constipation indigestion and heart trouble. The ad offers 50 cents to $1 bottles and a free sample by writing to Dr Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
R. A. Kemp
Rising Sun
Ind
Indiana
Methodist Episco- Church
Dr. Caldwell
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello, Il
What He Knew from the Sunday School Morning
A Sunday school teacher asks Sam to name the twelve apostles. Sam cannot, but he jokes he can call off all the pitchers in the league, showing a child's clever but limited grasp of names and commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Harper’s Magazine
Halls Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward and Testimonials
A vintage advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites F J Cheney and Co of Toledo and endorsements by Valpino Kinnan and Marvin. The copy touts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, claims reliability, and lists price at 75 cents per bottle.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Cheney
VaLpiIno, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
All Diete
Quote from Phillips Brooks on striving for others
An inspirational line asserts that humanity shines when we act not for self but for others, honoring the call to service and solidarity. It frames leadership as communal effort and mutual support among brethren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Brooks
Wants to Join Decatur Team After Mine Accident
Slim Cowell, former Decatur player now with St Louis, seeks a return to Decatur pitching duties. He claims a mine accident last winter kept him from working but believes he can contribute this season with Manager Bresnahan’s approval.
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Decatur
Slim Cowell
St. Louis
Shane
Bresnahan
Another Left Handed First Baseman Dauber Joined Brooklyn
Dauber, Brooklyn's new first baseman, is among many left handed players taking first base duties. Not a Hal Chase in speed, he excels on long foul flies and is a powerful batter.
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Dauber
Brooklyn
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Walsh
Joseph B. Bowles
Edward Walsh
Rev. Kemp
W. B. Caldwell
Perm Carter
Absorbine, JR
W. F. Young
Temple
Eld
Maca
Newsis Wure
RINES
Rines CO
W. Broadway
Bor K. Washington
Chicago
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fitchville
Ohio
Mrs. CO
Daisy Fly Killer
Harold Somers
DeKalb Ave
New Voss
Standard Oil Co
Ade
Ral
Tue Paxton Touch Co
Boston, Mass
Cone Genal
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Wall de
Allen
Aloo
Speott
N.W
Cocaty Seai
Asago
California
Barres
Agreul
Wales
Poruasd
Texas
Paccce
Cocmae Testa
Eduwomtes
Tamocs Agricucurs
Suines
Acey
Nort Coast Land
Vanover
Eeea
Woodsant
A.J. Liing
Walces
R. Froese
Lars. KB. Straw
Massa
Mos
Scranics Illes Stock Farm
Smeckalings
Virginia Farms
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