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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
4
An English golfer on Scottish links hits the turf ten times for every one ball struck. His caddie jokes about Scotland’s soil and the strong English presence in golf. The exchange references Dr Johnson and notes Scotland’s rocky ground and shallow soil.
The article outlines two sides of baseball and notes our town has a club in the league, reflecting on the national game from a local enthusiast viewpoint. It emphasizes local involvement and the broader structure of the sport.
The league’s clubs in each city are portrayed as bands of heroes, with players described as salaried employees hired by corporations. From fans to executives the depiction contrasts public view with corporate interests, framing the game as both sport and business performance.
The Hebrew Standard recalls a century old observation by Miss Rebecca Franks about Jewish women and card playing. She notes Philadelphia ladies showing quick wit and lively conversation around cards, while New York women display a formal air until cards appear. The piece contrasts social energy and after-dinner entertainment in two cities.
In a London Globe quip the tramp begs for food and a philanthropist offers a three hour feast with wines, desserts, and long after dinner speeches. The starving man returns the ticket and wanders to a timber yard to die.
A humorous Strand Magazine piece recounts a Manchester man famed as plain, with a child noting that his mother must have loved children very much because she brought him up. The anecdote plays on the man’s plainness and the child’s awed remark.
A dissatisfied tenant complains the house is terribly drafty and hair blows around when seated in the room. The house agent responds that it would be easier and cheaper to get a haircut.
Newport to Hartford electric car service timetable issued June 2 1907 shows weekday and Sunday schedules with arrival and departure times. The listing includes morning and afternoon departures and connections for June 15 and notes car service operating on week days and Sundays.
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