The Artist and His Dog at Roselands Farm
A reclusive rose grower moves into Roselands with a city buyer arriving soon. Miss May Sheffiled fines a way to confront the owner, excites a bluffing comedy, and earns a wary yet growing connection as autumn nears and the two seek a quiet future.
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Roselands
May Sheffield
Roseland
Mary
Miss May
Carlo
Dow Bo
Miss May Sheffield
Rosea
Mr. Tiking
The
Sheffield's
Father
Heigho
The Boy Problem in Public View
A quotation from William T. Miller in the Atlantic surveys constant criticism of boys across society. It notes blame from teachers families sociologists and business leaders for alleged poor writing spelling arithmetic habits and manners. The piece frames the boy as an enduring social dilemma faced in conventions and conferences.
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William T. Miller
The
Atlantic
Origin of Buncombe in Buncombe County NC phrase
The article explains that the term talking buncombe originated in Buncombe County North Carolina from Gov Ed ward Buncombe's hall Buncombe Hall with the welcome inscription It says locals used I am talking for Buncombe to mean Buncombe county while outsiders later use it to describe political blarney or exaggerated praise
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Buncombe
Iistoric
Buncombe County
North Carolina
Edward Buncombe
Buncombe Hall
Joe M. Chapple
National Magazine
Remborn Seeks Record for Ancient 1200-Year Tree
The village of Remborn in Germany claims a iamien tree is about 1,200 years old. Local officials and residents measure its age and plan to verify the historic claim with experts.
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Remborn
Germany
Athletic catcher Ira Thomas shines for Philadelphia Athletics
Ira Thomas, the giant catcher, looks better this season with the Athletics. He began his career in Hartford, moved from Providence to the New York Americans, then Detroit where he helped the Tigers win the World Series. Recovered from arm trouble, he has impressed Connie Mack with restored arm strength and few stolen bases against him.
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Ira Thomas
Philadelphia Athletics
Hartford
Providence
New York Americans
Detroit
Tigers
Cubs
Connie Mack
The
Athletics
Quickest Trade On Record In Tig League
The Cubs and Bostons made the fastest trade in Tig League history. Newt Randall started in right field for Chicago while Orrich Orr provided for Boston as managers conferred at game time. Both players swapped uniforms before first pitch.
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Newt Randall
del Howard
Boston
Chicago
Cubs
Bostons
Chi
Battreez
Orph
Ouch
Orrch
Randall
Howard
Baseball Banter and Trades Across the Leagues
A string of baseball notes covers player averages and form including Larry Lajoie at .300 over thirteen seasons and Slim Caldwell hitting .357. Ed Sykes joins Peoria from Indianapolis while Stony McGlynn shines for Milwaukee. Fire at Springfield Three I league park prompts police inquiry and Sheckard’s odd trap shoot stat. Baltimore seeks a major league franchise as officials discuss options.
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Mr. Good
Larry Lajoie
Peoria
Ed Sykes
Indianapolis
Jack Pfeister
A. A
David Harum
Billy Sullivan
Doves
Stony McGlynn
Milwaukee
Ping Bodie
Jimmy Sheckard
Slim Caldwell
Highlanders
Bank Johnson
Olson
Naps
Springfield
Ducky” Holmes
Baltimore
William Effingham Shettsline
Phillies
Han
Ohnelmati
Reds
Meyers Praises Rube Marquard as Future Giants Star
Big Chief Meyers, Indian catcher for the New York Giants, speaks highly of lefty Rube Marquard. He notes Marquard’s curves, speed, and change of pace, saying age and seriousness will mold him into a great pitcher. Meyers also admires Christy Mathewson and predicts the Giants will win the pennant and McGraw will manage the World Series team.
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Big Chief Meyers
New York Giants
Rube Marquard
MccGraw
Marquard
Meyers
Mathewson
Giants
Cubs
McGraw
Detroit Juvenile Pitchers Fall Short Against Mackmen
The Detroit juvenile pitchers struggle against the Mackmen with none showing as a star. Lively offers a fair spitball at times but lacks other strong tools. Covington, Works, and Lafitte are unconvincing or hindered by illness, leaving the Tigers facing tougher battles if the veterans are not beaten by rivals rising to form.
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Detroit
Macks
Deuce
Lively
Mackmen
Covington
Works
Lafitte
Tigers
Chicago
New York
Jungaleers
Don’t Neglect Your Kidneys Warns Doctor
An urban health notice urges attention to kidney trouble and shares a testimonial by T. M. Harfels Storr, recounting gravel attacks and relief after eight boxes of Deans Kidney Pills. It lists Foster Milburn Co and Buffalo NY as the distributor with a 60 cent price.
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T. M. Harfelis Stor ¥Ley
Rome
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Ben's Logic in a Bald Headed Refrain
In a Tit Bits excerpt set in Bugville the speaker recalls Ben at forty facing baldness. He notes past futile efforts fifteen years prior when Prince Edward opened a hospital and he decided to abandon cures, concluding nothing would fix a bald head if even the prince could be cured.
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Ben
Prince of Wales
Edward
National League Traders Noted With Griffith And Tenney
Clark Griffith and Fred Tenney are grouped in the same class as traders in discussions of the National League, highlighting their perceived treatment and status in baseball circles.
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National_League
Clark Griffith
Fred Tenney
Playing Blind Stunt Amuses All Ages
A lighthearted note describes a simple blindfold game. Players place paper on the floor, walk to it with eyes shut, and pick it up, then attempt to pluck a pin from a wall and approach a table without contact.
Spohn's Distemper Cure Offered for Horses and Pets
Spohn Medical Co promotes SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE said to cure distemper in horses of all ages and prevent spread in the same stable It also claims to cure chicken cholera and dog distemper Agents are wanted and a free book is offered Goshen Indiana for details and orders
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Spohn
Mirs
Spahn Medical Co
Goshen
Ind
One Necessary Thing Kate-Maud Misjudges Household Help
In this brief conversational scene Kate-Maud admits she knows nothing about housekeeping while Alice-Yes asserts the first step is securing a husband to manage the house. The exchange highlights gendered expectations and domestic roles.
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Kate
Maud
Alice
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Associated Literary Press
Caro Ana del Howard
Bel Howard
Southpaw
Jennings
Buggville
Willie
Carter
Gelendid
Atlantic City
N.J
J. H. Risch
Attic Avenue
Meryle, Girard, Erle Co
Dox A
Watson £.Coleman
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