Marken Islanders Stand Apart With Timeless Customs
A feature on Marken, a small Dutch island in the Zuyder Zee, noting its isolation, strict immigration rules, and unchanged fashion from previous generations. It highlights residents as tall with bluish gray eyes, distinctive dress, simple two-room homes, goat cheese, outdoor seating, and a culture of arranged engagements and early to bed hours.
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Imbrie
Washington
Dolly
Secretary of State
Ambrie
Polly
Zea
Amsterdam
Holland
Marken
Old Maida
Agriculture Hinges on Irrigation Except Caspian Coasts
The plan emphasizes irrigation as the main driver of agricultural success nationwide, with the Caspian coast exempt from this dependency.
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Caspian
Scoring Reform Urged After Babe Adams No Hit Debate
The St. Louis Post Dispatch notes critics blame current scoring for under crediting Babe Adams in a no hitter and calls for a league run corps of scorers. It argues scorers should be independent, uniform, and assigned by series to ensure consistent rulings and fan clarity.
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Babe Adame
Corps of League
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Cardinal Park
Babe Adams
Schulz
Wos
Ed Wray
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Chappell Shines for Columbus Club in A A Play
Larry Chappell is hitting well for the Columbus club of the American Association. His strong hitting has won several games and he is delivering solid performances with his bat.
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Chappell
Larry” Chappell
Columbus Club
American Association
Bresnahan Pushes to Increase Player Limit to Seventeen
Roger Bresnahan argues a 16 man roster is insufficient and has begun a push to lift the American association roster cap to seventeen. He expects the change to pass and take effect soon.
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Roger Bresnahan
Roger
Bill O Mara Turns Aviator in British Army
Bill O Mara former Glante under McUraw and later Toronto club outfielder has become a successful aviator in the British army.
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Bill O'Mara
Glante
McUraw
Toronto
Hritiah
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H. M. Egbert
Labrie
Theta
China
Virginia
Dally
Ronald
Mr. Mowbray
Mowbray
The
Zuyder
Marron Canal
Uttle Mads Pron School
Carey
Scoops Carey
Mrs. Behrens
St Louis
Scoops
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