Mrs. Robin Redbreast learns to share duties
Mrs. Redbreast endures Robin’s fault finding over nest choices and meals then quietly teaches him by securing tender worms and ripe cherries. After a tense day the family reunites when Robin discovers the children safe and the couple reconciles, ending his critique.
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Robin
Mrs. Redbreast
Mrs. Robin
Poultry Business for Boys
Advice targets boys to start a poultry business now with parental guidance. Emphasizes clean dry housing, profitable hens, and fair profit share with the father. Encourages questions to James G Halpin of the Wisconsin Poultry Association in Madison.
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James G. Halpin
Madison
Wisconsin Poultry Association
Adroit Answer and New Boy Learn from Punch
In a classroom exchange Freddie reflects on learning from Punch. The new boy answers that he should know what was taught yesterday and mentions the schoolmistress and the idea of a punch as a teaching moment.
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Freddie
Penn Hopes for Champion Varsity Eight Under New Coach
University of Pennsylvania pins championship hopes on a strong varsity eight led by new coach Joe Wright from Canada. Wright arrived at Penn to implement his tactics as rowers train on indoor machines for aquatic honors.
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Fielder Jones Dreams World Series Plant for 150000 Seats
St Louis Browns manager Fielder Jones proposes building a dedicated world series stadium seating 150000. He argues the series is a grand climax attracting fans from Bangor to Portland and could be funded by community and rail contributions with big seating revenue.
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Bangor
Portland
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Notable English sports figures prompt court opening
The passage contrasts Ted Lewis and Freddy Walsh as fighters and mentions a Judge, a Marshall, a Clark and a Messenger in baseball. John Foster opposes paying ball players $26,000, while Bradstreet’s notes some are worth far more.
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Clark
Messenger
John Foster
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Bradstreet
Youngest cue artist Cochran hailed as future Hoppe
Mawson Iowa native Welker Cochran born 1897 emerges in New York handicap tournament as a standout for youth and raw talent. Philadelphia Public Ledger notes he may become the billiard world’s Hoppe but warns he must temper recklessness with discipline to reach that level.
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Mawson
Iowa
New York
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
O Rourke Era Highlighted By Long Giants Run
The article honors James O Rourke known as the Orator as a major league star beginning in 1876. He played 17 years in the big show and 16 years in the Connecticut State league, holding multiple positions and even managing with his son on the same team.
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Larry Lajoie
James O'Rourke
New York Giants
O'Rourke
James
Orator
Spanish King Forges Racing Ties In San Sebastian
European horse racing expands with a new course at San Sebastian Spain under royal patronage. King Alfonso will race as the Duke of Toledo with the event signaling a notable royal endorsement.
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Spain
Alfonso
Twke of
Toledo
Shamrock IV Shows No Deterioration After Layup
A surveyor reports Shamrock IV, Lipton’s latest America’s Cup challenger, shows no signs of deterioration despite lying up in Brooklyn since arriving in August 1914 for potential racing.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
Brooklyn
Schoolboys Park in Brooklyn May Become City Athletic Field
Field in Washington park Brooklyn home of the Federal league nine could be converted into an athletic field for city scholastic use.
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Washington Park
Brooklyn
Federal League Nine
Gradual Shift From Grain To Grass For Yearling Colts
An old farm note advises a careful spring transition for work horses and yearling colts. Start with short pasture exposure, reduce grain and salt, and gradually increase grass intake to prevent digestive upset. Provide shelter during the first nights outside and bring colts in if nights are cool.
Broken Wind Incurable Chronic Lung Complaint in Horses
An 19th century veterinary note defines broken wind as an incurable chronic lung condition in horses with difficult breathing and a double expiratory effort. It describes coughing progression, dietary and feeding cautions, and palliative treatments including linseed oil and various unsuccessful medicines.
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W. R. Gilbert
Sheep industry aims and breeding stock notes
The piece discusses lamb profitability and the impact of tariffs on the sheep trade. It highlights keeping dogs and strangers away from flocks and the importance of nourishing mothers for strong lamb growth. It mentions clover, alfalfa hay, and Carm as forage considerations.
Hogs Quickly Degenerat Purebred Hoge Incident
A chaotic report describes misconduct allegations involving a livestock operation and unfit care practices. Authorities investigate claims of neglect and improper handling of purebred hogs at a farm site.
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