Peel Wins Pitchers Battle Here Sunday
In a ten inning pitchers duel Cameron defeated the Waco Gassers three to two Sunday afternoon. Peel pitched ten innings with ten strikeouts and no walks while T Phillips fanned six and walked five for the Gassers. Cameron took the lead in the sixth and added two runs in the ninth to force extra frames, then tallied the decisive run in the tenth on Walkers single after Peel’s two bagger and Vogelsang’s fly out.
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Cameron
Waco Gassers
Peel
T. Phillips
Phillips
Jenness
Williams
Baker
Walker
Wiley
McDermott
Vogelsan
Waco
Bennett
Keith
Carroll
Zoock
L. Phillips
Jen
Ness
Baggett
Bagger
Walkers
Wit and power clash in Balaam’s Ass joke on campaign trail
The Kansas City Star recalls Joseph H Choate’s biting line during a New York campaign after Boss Croker spoke at length. Choate quipped that Balaam’s ass seemed ordinary until it spoke, then everyone saw its extraordinary use.
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Ian Malcolm
Joseph H. Choate
New York
Croker
Mr. Choate
Balaam
Kansas City Star
British Flag a Mixture The Union Jack history
The Union Jack blends St George England St Andrew Scotland and St Patrick Ireland crosses. England and Scotland united when James VI of Scotland became James I of England. The present union flag emerged in 1901.
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Great Britain
England
Scotland
Ireland
James VI
James I
Wise Reader W.i of Spoil Joy in New Fest
A critic argues that reading a new book is like a fresh journey with unique first impressions. Re-reading cannot recapture initial colors and drama, so readers should avoid spoiling it with over analysis or criticism while still enjoying the experience.
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Wise Reader
W.i.of
Native Irish Costumes Before Queen Elizabeth
Writing of the native costume in Ireland notes that during Elizabethan times Irish dress resembled English styles but included kilts with leggings, leather shoes, a pleated linen shirt, and long bright wool cloaks. Worn by men with coats and girdles, women wore linen undergarments and saffron gowns with long capes and attached hoods. Jewelry included bracelets, pins, brooches, rings, and neck torques. Modern Continental dress has replaced the old attire in Ireland.
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Ireland
England
Thame
Henry TL
Tribe of Smiling People
The Samoan people are described as a happy, laughing race with a jovial disposition. They smile at little, wear bright colors, and live with simple clothing while working under tropical sun aboard ships. The article notes warm sunny weather and a modest lifestyle among women and children.
Glaciers and Electricity Tied in Mountain Hydrology
Nature Magazine notes practical and scientific importance of glacier size changes. An international glacier commission formed in 1894 collects measurements from multiple countries and publishes them annually. Switzerland watches glacier variations to protect hydropower and flood risks. Continuous glacier observations aid avalanche and flood forecasting.
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Nature Magazine
Glacier Commission
Switzerland
Oldest Known Pewter Tablet On Display In Chicago
Exhibition at Field Museum showcases a Han dynasty pewter tablet with a Chinese date inscribed as a deed for land. Found in a tomb near Lo-Yang Henan China the tablet honors the governor of Tungkun a noted scholar of his era. Dr Berthold Laufer curator notes the artifact’s significance.
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Field Museum
Chicago
Lo-Yang
Henan
China
Tungkun
Berthold Laufer
Connecticut citizen protests county anagram championship loss
A Connecticut resident who enjoys anagrams writes to the Wall Street Journal outraged at losing the county championship, accusing the judge of ignorance and alleging foul play in the contest outcome.
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Connecticut
Wall Street Journal
Local Vistors and Guests Share Week's Social Activity
Mrs Malvin Ethridge of Ft Walsh visited her mother Mrs Annie Bick last week. Mr and Mrs Allen Griffin visited in the J W Hairston home Sunday. Miss Thelma Baggerly spent the weekend with relatives in Cameron. Miss Elizabeth Pickens of Rockdale was the guest of Miss Winifred Bicket week. Mrs Fanny Kennon, Mr Oscar Kene and Thelma Baggerly motored to Taylor to take Miss Maye Freeman who has been the guest of Mrs Kennen for several weeks. Miss Edith Allison spent Friday night with Mrs S J Henry. Rev G B Kendall of Gause took dinner with Mrs E I Mode Sunday. Mrs Harold Higgins returned to Austin Friday after visiting her mother. Phoebe Anne Hairston was weekend guest of Grady Shelton of Hoyte. Miss Inez Lake, post appendicitis patient, was brought home from Cameron hospital Sunday. Mesdames Ed Balhorn and S Kestenbaum returned from a pleasant visit in Houston.
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Malvin Ethridge
Ft. Walsh
Annie Bick
Fanny Kennon
Oscar Kene
Thelma Baggerly
Taylor
Maye Freeman
Kennen
Harold Higgins
Austin
Inez Lake
Cameron Hospital
Football Player Pays Price for Popularity
An article cites Hygela Magazine expert Dr Henry Pleasants Jr on the risks of lifelong extremes in football training. It argues the sport demands periodic intense work that can leave players inactive later with flabby muscles and poisoned body fluids, affecting the heart and overall health.
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Wither
Henry Pleasants, Jr
Hygela
Doctor Pleasants
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Rockdale
Winifred Bicket
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Mrs Monta Coward
Liberty
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S. J. Henry
G. B. Kendall
Gause
E. I. Mode
Phoebe Anne Hairston
Grady Shelton
Hoyte
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Ed Balhorn
S. Kestenbaum
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