Specialists and the glory of one-skill stars
The author argues that Ty Cobb Babe Ruth and Jimmy Thomson thrived as single- focus specialists. He cites Ruth’s prefered home runs Cobb’s base hitting and Thomson’s long driving noting the crowd’s desire for standout feats. The piece endorses specializing as the mark of true artistry in sport.
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Arry Sallinger
Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Cobb
Byron Nelson
Sammy Snead
Ben Hogan
Horton Smith
Hagen
Bobby Jones
Bobby
Jimmy Thomson
Thomson
Don Hutson
Jim Thomson
American finishes poorly in international marathon report
Corp. Zeke Bonura reports from North Africa that the first American to finish the international marathon was No. 71, Lieutenant Tribou. Ali Guernove and Ahmed Belgheem led the field as Arab soldiers, with Maj. D. B. McKenzie of the British Army third. The note praises Arab runners for stamina and speed.
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Zeke Bonura
North Africa
Grant
Tribou
Ali Guernove
Ahmed Belgheem
D. B. McKenzie
Bill Broadcasters Public Speaking Pondering
A dialogue recalls a past moment on a party line when Joe proposed to a girl in the country. The exchange reflects social life and communication habits of the era.
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Bill
Joe
Birth Certificate Request Shifts into Social Security Talk
A Social Security clerk and a petitioner discuss obtaining a birth certificate and filling out a questionnaire to determine how long the latter has been out of work. The exchange centers on the information needed to complete the forms and verify identity.
Unclear Exchange Hints at Matchmaking Motives
In a brief dialogue two men discuss marriage, with Joe commenting that people with opposite traits make the best couples and Bill joking about seeking two women with money. The fragment suggests social beliefs and financial motives rather than a concrete event.
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Joe
Bill
Goodbye Hurry at the 8:30 Train
Bill rushes to catch the 8:30 train while Joe notes it is only 7:30 and predicts interruptions from people asking why he is in a hurry. The brief scene captures a commuter moment and social interruptions.
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Joe
Bill
Lovely Voice Too Jones
Dialogue snippet features Jones and Smith discussing a wife's singing habit and a haunting tune. The exchange hints at tension over performance and personal impact within a domestic setting. No broader events or external entities are named.
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Jones
Smith
Comforting Thought Autopsy Will Reveal Illness Diagnosis
Jerry notes doctors disagree on his illness while Harry quips that the autopsy will prove which diagnosis is correct. The exchange showcases morbid humor about certainty in medical conclusions.
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Jerry
Harry
The Woman of St Jane
The excerpt shows dialogue about happiness and choosing a spouse, with playful exchanges about marriage and desire. It frames a social moment focusing on romantic decisions and preferences shared between speakers identified as women.
Dachs Hund Gift Sparks Family Pet Joke
A joke exchange plays on a dachshund purchase for the children so all can pet him at once, highlighting playful family humor about a new dog.
Poor Papa Sonny Dad on Leisure and Work
A brief quip contrasts a father’s limited rest with his wife’s ongoing tasks, noting the two minutes of pause a man gets before being called to more duties. The lines satirize domestic labor and fatigue.
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Papa Sonny
Willis Sharpe Kilmer
Debt trouble blamed on others
Blue admits hardship from debts caused by others, Brown questions responsibility, Blue insists responsibility lies with external parties.
Open Derby Favors Pensive and Pukka Gin Yet Bets Show Uncertainty
The article notes Pensive and Pukka Gin dominate winter book attention in the Kentucky Derby field yet stresses that favorites rarely win. It cites historic upsets like Exterminator and Sir Barton as proof that Derby winners often come from unpredictable turns, with only four winter-book favorites winning since 1919.
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Warren Wright
C. V. Whitney
Kentucky
Alex Robb
Thoroughbred Racing Association
Morvich
Exterminator
Sir Barton
Reigh
Gallant Fox
Count Fleet
Firearm Care Tips For Farmers From Tiefenbrunn
Western Cartridge expert W. J. Tiefenbrunn offers rifle and shotgun maintenance advice for farmers. He warns against plugging barrels to keep out dirt and urges periodic reapplication of light oils to prevent corrosion from condensation. For summer storage he recommends thorough bore cleaning with brass brush patches and a suitable solvent.
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W. J. Tiefenbrunn
Western Cartridge Company
Tiefenbrunn
Proper Gun Greasing and Storage Guidelines
The article advises thorough grease coating of the bore and exposed metal parts for storage, using heavy grease or gun oil, and snapping the trigger before storing. It warns against muzzle plugging, prefers room temperature storage, and cautions against damp or extreme temperature areas like basements or attics. To remove lubricant, swab the bore with patches and wipe outside, and never shoot until grease is removed.
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Tiefenbrunn
Baby dress pattern for spring cholero set
A three piece cholero style dress for children ages 1 to 6 features a matching bonnet and panties. Pattern No. 8584 offers sizes 1 2 3 4 5 and 6 years with size 2 requiring 3 yards of 39 inch fabric.
Overseas Phone Rates During War Time Distort Distances
Overseas rates vary with distance but wartime policies create exceptions. A three minute daytime call from New York to London costs 21 dollars, despite 3 500 airline miles, the same to Moscow at 4 700 miles also 21 dollars, while a call to Sydney at 10 000 miles costs 19 50 dollars.
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New York
London
Moscow
Sydney
Beemind: Honeybee Pollination Worth Surpasses Honey Output
The article notes that about 50 crops rely on honeybee pollination and could depend on it more than the honey they yield, suggesting pollination value could exceed honey production by a factor of about twenty.
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Los Angeles Country Club
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J. Millar Watt
WNU
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Joan
Blue
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Comdr. J. K. L. Ross
Billy Kelly
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
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Chicago
Spifrin
Ath A Joseph
Calvert
Ae Gale P Day
Halthioors
Calvert School
Tuscany Rd
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Soe E. Brown
MA Mellon
Kellogg’s
Fleischmann
Grand Central
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