Giants win 17 straight to climb from last to second
The New York Giants set a season record by winning 17 consecutive games, sweeping all 16 Western matchups after starting the trip in last place. They began in last place and finished in second, marking a remarkable turnaround despite an early 18 losses in 15 games. The following lists the West record of their clean sweep.
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New York Giants
New York
Miracle expected as Moriarity takes Memphis Chick role
George Moriarity, former Tiger and new Memphis manager, faces a tough start. Coyle Shea notes Watkins expects him to perform miracles by pitching and guiding a club skilled at losing, with immediate help needed to avoid more slides.
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George Moriarity
Tiger
Memphis
Watkins
Terry Showing High Class as White Sox Substitute
Zeb Terry has shown high class qualities after joining from the coast but cannot win a regular shortstop berth. George Weaver is proving Rowland's regular shortstop role, keeping Terry from breaking in, with possible changes ahead in these strenuous days.
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White Sox
Weaver
Zeb Terry
Chicago White Sox
Ia George
Rowland
Terry
Blackburn College’s unique self help plan aids trades and domestic arts
At Blackburn College Carlinville Illinois students join a self support program to earn a college education. The plan fixes a hundred dollar annual charge plus three hours daily work in farming kitchen and laundry. Men and women share duties, students farm 800 acres supply meals from the campus farm and learn practical skills alongside theory. The program, aimed at low income students, blends domestic science and agriculture with equal footing for all.
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Blackburn College
Carlinville
L. Blackburn
Blackburn
William M. Hudson
Doctor Hudson
College
Hudson
America
Japan
Chen
Pinally
Blackbin
Khia
Persia
Uute
Chicago
Ele
Dent
Doctor Budson
Royal Matrimonial Field: Britain Seeks Brides Elsewhere
A Toronto Telegram column argues Britain’s royal house will lack suitable German matches after the war. It notes German royals and Germany allied states will be excluded from marriage prospects, while Russo-British unions could occur due to church ties. The piece suggests future marriages will shift away from Germany.
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Britain
Germany
Russia
Church of England
Europe
Toronto Telegram
War inspires a rural housewife to face chicken slaughter
A Nebraska woman, Mrs Brown, admits she now kills a chicken with unusual resolve after hearing about European warfare. She reasons war makes bloodshed seem less severe and psychologically steadies her as she beheads a rooster.
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Nebraska
Mra. Brown
Dearie
Europe
Sarah
Women workers and golf star highlighted in old notes
The article notes a policewoman earning 65 dollars a month in St. Louis. It mentions Philippine island women in road work and a Los Angeles Young Women's Christian Association rule about wearing large shoes. It also references English golfer Gourley Dunn Webb visiting the United States due to the war.
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Philippine Islands
Young Women's Christian Association
Los Angeles
Gourley Dunn-Webb
United States
The Word of the Cross Lesson Overview
Lesson text summarizes Paul’s First Corinthians letters from Ephesus about unity in Christ, the folly of wisdom vs the cross, and the power of God through the crucifixion and resurrection. It notes Paul’s role, the audience in Corinth, and key themes like judgment, love feasts, and discipline.
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Corinth
Aphesus
Paut
Sosthenes
Jesus
Christ
Phil
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