Monoxide Fumes Neutralized by New Gasoline Treatment
C Howard Williams of Downers Grove Illinois claims a chemical treatment for gasoline neutralizes carbon monoxide fumes from car exhaust. He reports animal tests showing a rat survived forty minutes in fumes while another died after starting a normal engine with untreated gasoline. Williams, a former head of the National Petroleum College and wartime petroleum expert, says the method reduces winter car danger.
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C. Howard Williams
Downers Grove
Ill
Williams
National Petroleum College
Automobile hints and road safety in early motor era
A collection of notes on driving behavior and traffic signals. It mentions back-seat drivers, curbside parking annoyances, and pedestrians facing new risks. Observations include a French auto industry with 9 firms and 205000 vehicles produced in 1925, highlighting growing car use and innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Sporting Squibs and College Athletics Notes
A roundup of sports tidbits: Fordham names Thomas A. Siano captain for 1929. Stanford signals led by Walter Heinecke in 1928. Bert Ingwersen remains the Big Ten’s youngest coach at Iowa. Frank E. Brown to umpire in 1929 American Association. Billy Gibson retires from boxing for good. Paul Jessup a 6 foot 7 inch tackle to lead Washington in 1929. Bob Russell 205 pound Nebraska quarterback. Mush March signs with Chicago Black Hawks. Joe Dugan released by Yankees and likely to join a National League club. Frank Isabell eyes return to management. Herbert Stribling's brother Pa ringside. Ma Stribling present. Leonard Grant elected captain of NYU 1929 football. Philadelphia girls field hockey dominant. two goals the top score by an opponent.
Donie Bush Encounters Evers at League Meeting
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Donie Bush bumped into Johnny Evers at the National League meeting in New York. The pair exchanged a cordial greeting with light banter about umpire duties.
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Donie Bush
Pittsburgh Pirates
Johnny Evers
New York
Johnny
Donies
Nix
Evers
Natives of Guam Excel Marines in Baseball
The Chamorros, natives of Guam, defeated a Marine base team 10 to 3 on Thanksgiving Day. The rivalry between the 870 Marines and 15,000 Chamorros is friendly, with Chamorros noted for quickness and agility. The Marines reportedly did not want the defeat published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guam
Far East
United States
Naval Station
French Rugby Violence Sparks Public Push to Clean Up Game
A Marmande player strangled Bergerac captain Beaussoleil during a league match as thousands watched. Beaussoleil collapsed unconscious. fans shouted for more harm while police were called to restrain the crowd and protect Bergerac players.
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France
Marmande
Bergerac
Beaussoleil
Washbasin on Running Board Demonstrated in London
An invaluable accessory to automobiles, a wash basin attached to the running board is shown in London along with other novel ties for cars. The display highlights creative fittings aimed at convenience and practicality for early automotive use.
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Washbasin
London
Ty Cobb to train with Browns at spring camp
Ty Cobb will join the Cleveland Browns training camp in West Palm Beach next spring though Dan Hewley says nothing official. Hewley notes Cobb is a longtime friend who plans to work out with the Browns and help Brownie hitters improve, with Cobb unlikely to stay out of a uniform given his storied career.
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Ty Cobb
Browns
Dan Hewley
Hewley
West Palm Beach
Athletics trade DeWitt Lebourveau and Wingard to Milwaukee
The Philadelphia Athletics announce that outfielder DeWitt Lebourveau and pitcher Ernest Wingard have been sent to the Milwaukee club of the American Association on option.
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Philadelphia Athletics
DeWitt Lebourveau
Ernest Wingard
Milwaukee Club
American Association
Cornell Gridiron Squad Shrinks to Small 18-Man Roster
Cornell's football team faces the upcoming season with the smallest group of regulars in years due to eighteen players graduating in June. The losses include most of the regular line, several backs, ends, guards, tackles, and senior members, leaving only a few veterans and limited freshman help for Dobie.
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Cornell
Dobie
Sam Wakeman
Quincy
Mass
Ular
Schoales
Cleveland Heights
Ohio
Wramplemeier
Cincinnati
Obie
Warden
Enid
Okio
Waterbury
Ithaca
Kneen
John Anderson
Glendale
Alexander
Westfield
N. J
Parker
Tampa
Fla
Steinberg
Syracuse
Dietrich
St. Louis
Beck
Trenton
Bristol
Oceanside
N. Y
Lyon
Kansas City
H. Johnson
Charleston
W Va
M. Johnson
Greenwich
Sherman Allen
Fair Haven
Wesley Bender
Rockaway Beach
William Ibold
Bernard Katz
Philadelphia
William Quest
Louisville
Bob Stevens
Lakewood
Thomas Scott
Glen Cove
B. W. Langston
Wenonah
A. L. Larson
White Plains
J. E. Estabrook
Fayetteville
W. C. Martin
Rochester
LV. Tullar
J. G Martinez
Frank H. Warren
Chicago
Andrew E. Tuck
W. P. Beyerle
Baltimore, Md
L. M. Handelman
Patch Ogue
Ace Lee Meadows Plans Pirates Comeback
Ace Lee Meadows, former Pitts burgh Pirates ace, announces return to baseball this season after a sore arm forced him out last year. He promises to be in better shape and ready to compete at the highest level.
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Lee Meadows
Pittsburgh Pirates
Instability in St. Louis Cardinals Managerial Era
The article outlines a string of four seasons with different pilots for the Cardinals, tracing shifts from Branch Rickey to Rogers Hornsby and Bill McKechnie to Billy Southworth. It notes pennant finishes of fourth, first, second, first and the impact of frequent leadership changes on the team’s fortunes.
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Cardinal Banner
Bill MecKechnie
Rochester Internationals
Yankees
Billy Southworth
Ries
Indianapolis
Branch Rickey
Cardinal
Rogers Hornsby
Hornsby
Giants
Bob O'Farrell
McKechnie
David S Jordan recalls early baseball days and a nose injury
David Starr Jordan, long associated with Stanford, reminisces on baseball origins in the United States. He recalls the Gainesville Zouaves, a blacksmith observer, a three home run game, his broken nose, and playing until age sixty eight before retiring due to slump and slowed speed.
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David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford University
Buffalo
Gainesville
Stanford
Jesus Our Savior in Luke 15 and Isaiah Prophecies
Lesson text outlines Jesus as Savior predicted in Genesis and Isaiah, born in Bethlehem, and described as the seeker of the lost. It covers His death on the cross, knowledge of believers, and protection of His followers, with blessings including physical healing, justification, and the example He sets.
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Jesus
Savior
Christ
The
Redeemer
Calvary
God
Jesus Christ
Bethlehem
Temple
Simeon
Messiah
Israel
Moses
Spend Time With God Says Daily Quiet Time Essential
A spiritual reflection urges daily devoted time with God, arguing that even brief daily moments prevent weakness and variability in faith and service. The author emphasizes discipline for steady spiritual growth and effectiveness in daily life.
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God
Man Believes Humans Unique in Thinking Immortality
An untitled fragment reflects a view that only humans can contemplate immortality. The remark suggests a philosophical or religious meditation rather than a news event.
Mrs Bell recounts Narrow Escape From Severe Flu
Mrs Bell describes a year long battle with a bad cough linked to lung weakness. She credits Milks Emulsion with restoring strength and curing the cough after about three months of use. She says neighbors tried it and saw similar benefit and notes a satisfaction guarantee with sales nationwide.
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K. Bell
Bergen St
Brooklyn
N. Y
the Milks Emulsion Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Adv
The Ideal Wife Voice Loss Passionate Help
A dramatic note from The Ideal Wife presents a scene where a loving partner vows to aid a beloved who has lost her voice. The quotation hints at devotion and sacrifice as central themes.
Will Cold Worry You This Winter
An advertisement touts Paper's Cold Compound tablets as a quick cure for colds. The copy claims the simple tablet can eliminate symptoms within hours and urges readers to keep the medicine handy for both men and women.
A Sour Stomach Milk of Magnesia Ad
An advertisement claims modern eating exceeds grandfathers by 30 percent in food and 374 percent in sugar. It promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a safe relief for sour stomach gas and acidity and to use for children as well.
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Phillips
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Paavo Nurmi
Ars
Doctor Hornaday
Vodiana
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Thomas A. Siano
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Walter Heinecke
Iowa
Bert Ingwersen
Big Ten
Frank E
Bull) Brown
Pitts
Billy Gibson
Gene Tunney
Paul Jessup
University of Washington
Bob Russell
Nebraska
Mush” March
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Chicago Black Hawks
Joe Dugan
New York Yankees
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Frank Isabell
White Sox
Wichita
Herbert Stribling
Ma Stribling
Pawas
W. L
Leonard Grant
New York University
Donie
Marines
Cobb
Ace
Bill McKechnie
David S. Jordan
P. B. Fitzwater
D.D
Dean Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Christ the Savior
Syrus
Mr. Powell
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