Easter Morning Return of Captain From Seafaring Life
Captain Ned Collins plans a final voyage then a farm life for his family. After months of storms and waiting, Easter morning brings news of his return with a crew member in a lifeboat, transforming despair into reunion and hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Collins
Mrs. Collins
Goodby
Thich
Helen
Captain Collins
Helen Collins
Porto Rico
Alome
Collins
Tropics
Father
de Collins
Charles Gano to be First Passenger Tonight
Tonight the aviation meet features Charles Gano as the first passenger to fly. The event promises a dramatic display and marks a milestone in the city's air show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Gano
Elks Opera House
Charles Gano
Doctors Failed to Help Her in Pound Wisconsin
A Pound Wisconsin woman reports relief from dyspepsia and female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts the product as a standard remedy for female ills and invites readers to write for free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pound
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Herman Lieth
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Woman of today embodies health and charm through living
The passage praises women with good health temper and complexion from proper living and digestion. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for faulty digestion and notes availability from all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Baseball Scores and Schedules From Sunday Action
The report lists results from multiple games with teams such as Chicago Philadelphia New York St Louis Brooklyn and Cincinnati. It notes American League matchups including Boston New York Detroit Philadelphia and Cleveland along with listed battery lineups and Sunday results. It also mentions a Bluefield vs Elkhorn game set for today at 4 30 PM.
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Brooklyn
Pittavurg
Sthaftdt
Bergen
Leifield
Gibson
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Boston
Visae
Wood
Nunamaker
Caldwell
Quinn
Sweeney Row
Detroit
Young
Lange
Baker
Block
Willett
Washington
Johnson
Street
Bender
Krause
Thomas
Cleveland
Bluefield
Elkhorn
Coalwood Challenges Berwind To Neutral Ground Showdown
Coalwood seeks a rematch with Berwind on neutral grounds with a professional umpire for 400 dollars. Coalwood won Sunday 4 0 forfeit after leading six innings, then withdrew as Berwind scored eight in the seventh.
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Berwind
Coalwood
Coalwood Boys
Philips
Lane
Daily Telegraph
Berwin
Coalwood Management
Goodwill Down Coaldale In High-Scoring Diamond Game
Goodwill defeated Coaldale 17 to 6 at Montcalm behind strong hitting including Nelson three-base and Kingan two-base hits. Goodwill totaled 23 hits while Conaluate added three. Managers note A B Kingan plans games with all coal companies in the field.
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Goodwill
Coaldale
Montcalm
Nelson
Kingan
Hicks
F Kingen
W. Hicks
J. Hicks
Reed
Lowry
Nester
A. B. Kingan
Deshes
Grapevine Beats Matewan 4–2 In Base Ball Clash
Ratcliffe struck out 15 and Grapevine won 4 to 2 over Matewan in seven innings. Minotte fanned seven for Grapevine while Ratcliffe had no walks. Also reports Davy Trims Pageton 7 to 2 and Elkhorn over Maybeary 10–6, with Grapevine later routing Matewan 12–1.
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Grapevine
Matewan
Ratcliff
Smith
Minotte
Rouse
Ratcliffe
Grapevine Ball Club
Matewan All-Stars
Ramsey Sets Record for Strike Outs In Baseball Feature
In this entry from the 1911 series One Hundred Notable Figures in Baseball, No 80 Tond Ramsey is highlighted for a notable strikeout achievement. The piece contrasts a right handed pitcher with a left hander and notes a southpaw’s standout performance, indicating a new mark for strikeouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tond” Ramsey
W. W. Aulick
Toat Ramsey and the strikeout method in baseball lore
The piece recalls Ramsey known as Toad of the Louisvilles an early advocate of the strikeout style of pitching. It cites his reasoning for avoiding loose fielding and notes his string of three shutout games with at least ten strikeouts per nine innings. The story ends with a tease about Charles Comiskey and a forfeited game by Welch.
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Flinger
Ramsey
Louisvilles
Toad
Mr. Toad
Colonels
Toad Ramsey
Charles Comiskey
Name Sakes and Townsmen Pride in Neighbors
A discussion of namesakes, family ties, and a business block named Howard's Corner sparks pride and humor. The speaker recalls a youthful stunt with a horse and buggy, linking it to the town’s name and a sense of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pot Goly
Bia
Howard's Corner
Howard
Antiquated dental cures and a 1911 public notice
Ancient Roman magical and medical remedies for toothache are listed, including dog head ash and eel injections, a water snake vertebra for gum scarification, and other bizarre practices. The text ends with a June 19 1911 notice from Bluefield West Virginia seeking sealed bids for granite work at a local building, due July 31 1911.
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Cyprus
London Hospital
United States Post Office
Court House
Bluefield
W. Va
Wen
The Curse of Cathartics and Prune Syrup Remedy
The piece warns against harsh cathartics like pilia oils and calomel for stomach and bowel irritation, claiming they cause constipation and organ upset. It promotes PRUNE SYRUP as a safe, non irritant laxative restoring natural function, with antiseptic properties, suitable for all ages and families, sold for 50 cents a bottle with a booklet and souvenir cards offered.
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James E. Pepper
Kelly & Moyer
Insupange
Goody’s
Ouu
East End Pharmacy
Qoodykoonte Drug Company
Atlantic City
N. J
Walter J. Buzby
Prop
Virginia
West Va
St. Clair ST
Pocahontas
Bluefield Normal & Business College
W. H. Cunningham
Vinefield
W. V
Lae Ra
Vircinia
Waterete
J.D. Drea
Richa
Aviation
Russia
Cubbedge & Hickes
Princeton Avenue
Htebalte
Yeatonay
Rhe
Horlick
Richell
Horlick’s
Davy
Pageton
Frye
Potts
E Dove
Hylton
Pettus
Maybeary
Hankin
Maybeury
Batteries
Henry Gun
Merrell
Huff
Welch
Hemphill
Hooker, Wyman & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Care Telegraph
Riven
Modern Brotherhood of America
J. C. W. Busch
P. O. Box
Parkersburg
U. S. Army
United States
Thornton Building
West Virginia
Fairfax Street
B. Garrett
Brown Street
Pittsburg
Care Bluefield Telegraph
Sublette
Barnes
J. A. B. Bruce
N. Mercer St
Harvard Upright Pilano
C. R. G. Atak Telegraph
Eiarese-Sabageeal
Dominion Orpington Yards
Graham
D. Goldstein's
Keystone
Pabses
James C. Tilson
Bluefield Avenue
Monroe Street
SUN Rise Dairy
Tazewell
Jersey
J. G. Buston
Williams
Williams Mfg. CO
Ohio
Hugh I. Bhott, Custoclan
Worfolk
Western
Kosaoke
Norrol
Pullman
Roanoke
Hagerstown
Richmond
Norfolk
Pullman Sleeper
Jaeger Autotorm
Dfkte
Juckbirg
Shenanadoah
Gary
Sherwndons
Lynchburg
Blueflat
Kenova
Columbus
Pullman Opes
Colombage
Charleston
Pulimeo
Colmine Cafe
Norton
Clinch Valley Division
Polite
Williamson
Intermedi
Uagent
Norfolk and ‘Weatern Railway
W. . Bevill
Ornerst Paakenge
Tennbe
Greenbrier Springs
Greenbrier
Talcott
Chesapeake and Ohio
E. L. Dunn
Man Barger Springs
Monroe County
Nature
J. J. Dillion
Bluefield Transfer Co.,incorporated
Vhone No
A. D. Wood
Phoraton Bldg
Pulaski
R. C. Graham
Mer. Pulaski
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