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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1936

Page

2

Astoria’s Founding and the Tonquin Voyage to Oregon

A century and a quarter ago the Tonquin reached the Columbia River mouth to establish Astoria as the western outpost for John Jacob Astor’s American Fur Company. The expedition faced mutiny, shipwreck, and war, ending in sale of the post and American control of the Pacific Northwest after 1846.

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Boxes and players mix in old time baseball gossip

The New York Post piece roams through baseball trade talk, umpire tales, and player anecdotes. It mentions the St Louis Cardinals seeking a reserve infielder via pitcher for depth, chatter about Al Lopez, and notes on Dodger and Braves figures. It also covers dog racing lore, historical park quirks, and various sports trivia.

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Will and self discipline shape a modern life

The author argues for cultivating will power to guide actions, warning that a wavering will leads to temptation. He urges early self control, noting successful people keep their wishes in check, then describes radio’s dramatic reach and future potential for connection and knowledge.

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