West Point and Annapolis athletics shaped by Fleming Devers Hibbs
The article recalls how West Point and Annapolis produced top officers through a pioneering athletic program. Generals Fleming Devers and Hibbs advanced facilities and participation, from ice rinks to stadiums, field houses, and training camps, shaping cadets into leaders for war.
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West Point
Annapolis
Jake Devers
Phil Fleming
Louis Hibbs
Fleming
Ray McCarthy
War Department
Koehler
Michie
Mississippi
Passamaquoddy
Alaska
General Devers
Hudson
Dodgers
General Fleming
Fort Knox
General Andrews
Europe
Academy
Devers
Hibbs
Boxing rivals fade as new matchups spark fans interest
Bob Harlow, former touring manager for the PGA, muses on boxing losses and a potential golf contest. He teases Patty Berg and Babe Didrikson meeting in a best two out of three in three courses, inviting fans to choose a favorite.
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Louis
Conn
Gunder Hagg
Bob Harlow
PGA
Patty Berg
Babe Didrikson
Fiery Wife’s Temper Revealed by Oak Dressing-Table Bite
Mrs Fiery was born with a temper like gunpowder. Her husband asks how he missed the flaw during courtship. She explains she used to retreat upstairs and bite pieces from the oak dressing table to restrain herself.
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Mrs. Fiery
Stuck on Each Other Bill and Sandy MacGregor Story
A playful note describes Sandy MacGregor and his girlfriend under the table as they search for a wad of gum left during a prior dinner invitation. The scene emphasizes their closeness and lighthearted moment.
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Bill
Sandy MacGregor
Will
Upkeep Woes Amid neighborly Demands
A domestic exchange notes ongoing upkeep costs and neighbors pressing for spending beyond means. The speakers debate why savings fail as community demands influence household finances.
Not on speaking terms Polly and Betty trade barbs
The passage notes Polly and Betty are not on speaking terms yet compensate with sharp remarks about one another. It hints at ongoing tension and mutual critique between the two individuals.
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Polly
Betty
No Fare No Fair Pedestrians Struck by Cars at Streetcar Stops
A historic cartoon caption highlights streetcar dangers as pedestrians are hit while boarding and alighting. The conductor notes the issue stems from those waiting to board being run over, reflecting transit safety concerns of the era.
Perfect Collateral Mamie
A light, dialog driven scene shows Mamie asking about a bank loan and letters of recommendation. Mary recalls she had love letters the president once wrote her, implying a humorous or playful exchange about what counts as collateral in a loan.
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Mamie
Mary
Dog Kiss Caution Turns Tragic Tale
A teacher warns students about kissing animals after a pupil recalls his Aunt Alice kissing her dog and dying from germs. The anecdote underscores the perils of close contact with pets and birds in a heart talk to the class.
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Bobby
Alice
Fare for a Dog Gets Passenger Seat Consideration
A dialogue notes a courteous reply to a passenger about bringing a dog on a ride. The conductor confirms the dog may occupy a seat if the animal keeps its feet off the seat, given the fare is paid and manners followed.
Ten Sons of Voting Age Debate Party Loyalty
A local speaker jokes about a man with ten sons of voting age, noting most are Democrats with one exception Luke who is reading, implying a shift or different stance. The remark reflects party loyalty expectations in a small community.
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Zeke
Lem
Luke
Baseball Hall of Fame Batting Rankings Highlight Legends
The article ranks historic hitters, led by Ty Cobb with a .367 lifetime average and Rogers Hornsby with .358. It notes Ruths home run might and Gehrigs durable streak, detailing games played, at bats, and hits for several stars including Cobb, Hornsby, Gehrig, Ruth, Speaker, Sisler, Keeler, Anson, LaJoie, and Nap Lajoie.
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Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Babe Ruth
Babe
Horus Wagager
Tris Speaker
George Sisler
Rogers Hornsby
Cobb
Detroit
Hornsby
Ty Cobb
Louw Gehrig
Wille Keeler
Adram Anson
Nap Lafole
Eddie Collins
Honus Wagner
Keeler
Wee Willie
Ruth
New York Yankees
Home Front Living Room Makeover Tips
Ruth Wyeth Spears outlines transforming a plain washstand or dresser into a modern sofa table with open shelf ends. Add plywood tops, simple moulding, a baseboard, and paint to match woodwork, plus new drawer pulls and plastic wood filled screw holes. A wall decoration from floral chintz frames as an oil painting look using varnish.
Baseball Batting Greats and Home Run Milestones Through 1913
Lajoie led the American league in batting thrice and hit 13 homers in 1901. Home Run Baker earned his nickname in 1913 with 12 homers for the Philadelphia Athletics. Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio appeared poised to join the elite, Williams at .356 and DiMaggio at .339, before war intervened. Mel Ott at .310 with 450+ homers stands out, followed by Bill Dickey at .312.
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Lou Gehrigs
Napoleon Lajoie
Lajoie
J. Franklin Baker
Philadelphia Athletics
Baker
Ted Williams
Joe DiMaggio
Williams
Ted
DiMaggio
Mel Ott
Bill Dickey
Infra-red drying speeds industrial paints for tanks
A historical note explains paints for vehicles now dry in four minutes using infra-red rays, following earlier improvements where carriage paint took six weeks to dry and cars finish in one hour while furniture finishes dry in ten minutes. The progress highlights rapid drying tech in manufacturing.
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Grandfather
Housewives Urged to Turn in Waste Fats for War Needs
Donald M. Nelson WPB chair says there is an acute fats shortage as glycerine is heavily used for military purposes. While six of ten women save fats, only three of ten deliver to meat dealers. residents are urged to strain fats into a clean can and turn it in promptly to dealers or lockers.
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Donald M. Nelson
WPB
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OUR
Peter Peeve
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Jones
J. Milai Wajt
NPG
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Yanks
Ruth Wyeth
Spears
Ruth Wyeth Spears
Bedford Hills
New York
Home Run
Kellozg Company
Republic Aviation
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