Two Men of Pure American Stock Run Dry Town Morals
In a desolate river town a pair of respected money-getters named Milt and Henry enforce moral standards during a dry movement. They patrol to keep liquor out of shops and homes, sparking local debate as they patrol, preach, and host fund-raising efforts to uplift the community.
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Milt
Monniker
Henry
Chiendar
Ike
New York
Gotham
Carolyn Stuyvesant
Carolyn
Babylon
Erie
Wey
Sons of Ohio
Akron
Oh'o
Three Oaks
Michigan
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Millenge
Jane
Peter Cooper
Bronx Park
Brooklyn Bridge
Pennsylvania Station
O. K
Thatrol
sOne
Salen
Mat
Tuwkie Luioing
Methods of Lubrication for Motor Car Springs and Bolts
This article explains proper lubrication of car springs and bolts. It advocates grease over oil, describes modern grease cup bolts with center holes, and details how grease reaches wear surfaces to reduce dirt intrusion and improve longevity.
Lubrication Guide for Automobiles From Early 20th Century
An article stresses lubrication as the main maintenance task for motor cars. It outlines daily and weekly oiling routines for steering gear, springs, speedometer gears, wheel hubs, fan, pump shaft, transmission, brakes, pedals, and steering column, plus biweekly checks for magneto bearings to prevent noise and ignition trouble.
Howe's vehicle power plant uses compressed fluid drive
El Centro California inventor Mr Howe presents a vehicle power plant that generates and uses compressed fluid to propel a car. The system avoids many gears by combining a rotary explosive engine a fluid compressor and a reversible fluid motor for propulsion.
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Howe
el Centro
Cal
Scientific American
New British Invasion Meets Hoppe In Billiards Clash
English champion Inman arrives for a rare international billiards series with Willie Hoppe. The 6 000 point matches switch between English and American games on different tables. Hoppe plans a February England visit aiming to repeat Ives 1893 feat.
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Inman
Willie Hoppe
Hoppe
Wade
England
Ives
Fortune and Fame Follow Jack Johnson After Burns Win
The piece traces Jack Johnson’s rise from a struggling fighter to a wealthy champion, noting his earnings from title fights and exhibitions. It highlights fortune’s fickleness, Johnson’s financial surge, and speculates on future bouts with Langford, Smith, and Carpentier.
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Tommy Burns
Marvin Hart
Johnson
Burns
Brea
Moran
Victor Melaghien
Jack O'Brien
Tony Tose
James J. Jeffries
Jim Darese
Coeseveaceat Peeveses
Dim
PeFochetes Soccecesces
Frente Moran Beh
Ghatesipyeens
Sam Langford
Langford Johnson
Motorist to Patrol Streets
Milwaukee public safety commission plans a civilian patrol to reduce accidents and improve motor traffic this year. One hundred licensed drivers will be selected to patrol and report violations to police, displaying a T P insignia on radiators and rear plates.
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Milwaukee Public Safety Commission
Milwaukee
Love says national game improving under modern umpires
Bob Loewe former star fielder and Tigers scout praises modern umpires and the double umpire system. He notes higher player caliber, better finances, less dissipation, and increased college presence. He says teamwork and signaling have replaced individual flair, lifting the sport overall.
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Bob Loewe
Tigers
Bob
Fastar
Messrs
Johnson and
Lynth
Motorcycles Travel Wide Distances On Long Journeys
Two cadets from Staunton Military Academy duel in a bet to ride coast to coast on motorcycles, Jesse Alexander of Waco Texas and Kenneth Browning of Ogden Utah. Other riders include Austin Burges of Milwaukee on a pleasure tour to visit Panama Pacific Expo and Della Crewe of Waco aiming to circle the globe with her dog Trouble along for company. A Lynchburg Virginia test proves a motorcycle with sidecar can negotiate the town’s steep Tenth Street despite limited vehicle use.
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Staunton Military Academy
Jesse Alexander
Waco
Tex
Kenneth Browning
Ogden
Utah
Austin Burges
Milwaukee
Burges
San Francisco
Globe
Della Crewe
Miss Crewe
Trouble
New York
United States
Panama Canal
Europe
Lynchburg
Strett
Flint Greatest Catcher George Gore Praises Frank Flint
George Gore, famed Chicago White Stockings center fielder, at a New York baseball meeting praised Frank Flint as the greatest catcher ever. He credited Flint with exceptional insight, leadership, and the ability to mold pitchers like Fred Goldsmith and Larry Corcoran into stars.
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George Gore
New York
Chicago White Stockings
Anson
Wee Gore
Frank Flint
Gore
Flint
Fred Goldsmith
Larry Corcoran
Frank
Tetrarch May Come to This Country for Derby Preparations
Racing centers in England report that Tetrarch, once a Derby favorite before a last moment scratch, may travel to this country when European conditions normalize. Danny Maher is also tipped to come, with rumors he will ride Whitney entrants if he arrives, forming a strong partnership against Pennant or Borrow.
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England
Tetrarch
Europe
Riet
Bevary
Danny Maher
Harry Payne Whitney
Pennant
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Crea
California
Itoly
American Press Association
Wearly
Big Black
Fortune
Jack Johnson
Galveston
J. J. Wray
John Arthur Johnson
Jack
3Ack Johnson
Love
Mise Della Crewe
American Press
Association
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