Jack Barry Emerges as Veteran of Big League Nine Years in Major Baseball
Jack Barry of the Red Sox is described as a veteran of the big leagues in his ninth year. The article recalls his path from Holy Cross to the Athletics and his role as a fixture in Connie Mack's infield. It notes a recent injury that moved Mike McNally to second base, with a possibility of McNally replacing Barry if he performs well.
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Jack Barry
Red Sox
Star
Jack
Holy Cross College
Connie Mack
Mack
Mike McNally
Keystone
Ban Johnson Targeted for Curbing Misleading Baseball Ads
The Pittsburgh Post writer Harry Keck argues Ban Johnson is right to attack sham advertising that pads gate receipts. He criticizes untruthful Covaleskie showdowns and the use of high priced stars as box office attractions, urging fair play for fans and support for Johnson’s reforms.
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Ban Johnson
Harry Keck
Pittsburgh Post
Covaleskie
Baseball Talk From The 1910s New York Scene
A column notes shifts in Baseball power with Jim Thorpe aiming for a big league return. Braves strengthen with George Tyler, Giants struggle while Nap LaJoie shines. Trade chatter includes Jimmy Middleton and Hal Chase, and Vernon puts 4000 price on Swede Risberg. World series buzz grows for Robins versus Yanks.
Plain taffeta suit and velvet hats mark modest fashion
The feature describes a plain taffeta suit pitched as a versatile still stylish option for young women, with a straight coat line and taffeta belt. It notes velvet trimmed hats, wide brims, and turban styles, plus fashion tips for school outfits and embroidered household linens as a personal touch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Bethink
Labor Day Parades Decline as Workers Seek Varied Festivities
Historical survey traces Labor Day parades from 1884 origin by Knights of Labor to widespread state recognition, noting a shift as millions of workers choose leisure activities over a unified march. It contrasts old guild crafts and May Day customs with modern diversions and holiday practices.
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Knights of Labor
America
Horners
Europe
London
Friendly Society of Carters
Labor Day Reminds All Americans of Humble Beginnings
A 1920s view highlights that many famous figures began with manual labor from printer and carpenter to coal digger and newsboy. It notes Lincoln a day laborer, Taft a reporter, Roosevelt a cowboy, and others who later held major roles in government and industry.
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America
George Washington
Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
William Howard Taft
Roosevelt
Lane
Wilson
McAdoo
Macon
Indiana
Chares Warren Pairbanks
Alyron T. Herrick
Timothy
France
Hubert A. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Chicago
Newest Smock Described With Practical Design
A blue cotton crepe smock features a shallow collar and wristbands, reaching the skirt hem with no skirt beneath. The hem is sewn with slits at the feet to form bloomer-like legs, offering protection from stains while keeping a dainty appearance.
Thank God for the heat and toil of work verse
A New York Evening Material poem extols work as a powerful, driving force. The speaker praises the ardor, the urge, and the discipline of labor, celebrating its ability to awaken the brain and heart, conquer despair, and propel society forward through relentless effort.
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IDOLS
Cleveland
Cobb
Peach
Joe Jackson
Bugs
Speaker
St. Louis
Sisler
Athletics
Larry Lajoie
Washington Fang
Clyde Milan
Johnson
Notis
Jim Thorpe
George Tyler
The
Braves
Boston
New York Giants
Rock Island, Ill
Davey” Robertson
Giants
Jimmy Middleton
Louisville
Scout O'Hare
Cubs
United States
Detroit Tigers
Nap LaJoie
Miller Huggins
Roger Hornsby
Browns
Slim Love
Yankees
Thudy Hulswitz
Columbus
Hal Chase
Vernon
Risberg
East River
Robins
Yanks
Workmen’s Guilds of England
Guildhall
James Whitcomb Riley
Ay Angee Morgan
New York
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