Milburn recalls famed 1909 polo triumph for America
Devereux Milburn recounts the 1909 international polo match in England where the American quartet with Harry Payne Whitney Monty Waterbury and Milburn defeated England 8 to 2 to take the trophy amid a packed royal crowd. He describes the thrilling moment when he sensed victory and the sport’s intense pace and glory.
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England
British Empire
Harry
Devereux Milburn
America
Milburn
Harry Payne
Whitney
Larry Waterbury
Monty Waterbury
Proper Brake and Spark Condition Boosts Car Safety
Deceleration relies on brake efficiency and front brake balance, while acceleration depends on engine reserve power and ignition parts. Regular inspection of spark plugs and breaker points, at least twice yearly, reduces misfires and traffic accidents on slippery roads.
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Hector
Rabezzana
New York Giants Infield Called Classiest in Baseball
The New York Giants infield of Terry Cruz Lindstrom and Jackson is praised as one of the classiest in baseball. Pitcher Tiny Chaplin, bought from San Antonio, credits the Giants infield with backing strong pitching and turning potential hits into double plays, unlike his former team.
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New York Giants
Terry
Cruz
Lindstrom
Jackson
Giants
Tiny Chaplin
San Antonio Indians
San Antonio
Farm truck use rising among New York farmers
A bulletin from the New York state agricultural experiment station reports farm owned motor trucks increased from 636 in 1920 to 96 748 in 1998. It lists seven buying points including hauling needs, cost per ton mile, hiring others, depreciation, road quality and market options. The bulletin urges comparing truck and horse costs and notes improved roads cut truck costs. readers may request bulletin P-507 from Ithaca.
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New York
CG. W. Gilbert
New York State ‘Agricultural Experiment Station
The
Bulletin
Red Cagle Shows Skill With Giants After West Point Fame
Former West Point football star Red Cagle, once a flaming meteor for the Army team, displays his old-time skill with the New York Giants. The veteran back repeats flashes of speed and scoring ability during early pro performances.
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Christian Keener
Red” Cagle
West Point Academy
New York Giants
Negligent Backing Cited as Major Traffic Cause
The article argues that negligent backing of automobiles is a prolific cause of traffic accidents. It notes drivers often reverse without ensuring the area is clear, driven by thoughtlessness rather than malice, and urges motorists and pedestrians to exercise greater caution.
Not Much Change Seen in Big Ten Football Stars
Advance notices project limited changes for Northwestern Michigan Purdue next year. Purdue predicts a strong freshman squad capable of a 20 point margin. Northwestern adds Loyola’s Jake Sullivan as a top ball carrier. Michigan cites freshmen Everhardus Barnard Petoskey. Ohio reports freshman tackle Ted Rosequist and back Bill Webber returns to boost grades. Minnesota looks to Myron Abt as a key passer if academics stay on track.
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Northwestern
Michigan
Purdue
AM Three
Jake Sullivan
Loyola
Everhardus
Barnard
Petoskey
Ohio
Ted Rosequist
Bill Webver
Minnesota
Myron Abt
Sporting Squibs and Player Movements Across Baseball
Contracts signings place Toledo Mudhens training in Miami next spring. Burleigh Grimes earns 20000 dollars annually with the Cardinals in 1931, up from 18000 in 1930. Andy High loses Cardinals recall, goes to Rochester. Yankee infield for 1931 features Gehrig Chapman Lazzeri Lary. Quinn cut by Athletics leaves three spitballers in majors Faber Grimes Mitchell. McGovern knocks out Pedlar Palmer in bantamweight title bout. Eckersall dropkicks five goals in two classic games. Bell named Princeton cross country captain for 1931. Luque hit .500 over 12 seasons. May, 32, bought by Cubs from Reds after three wins last season.
One-Armed Buck Wingo Shines for Brooklyn Whirlwinds
Buck Wingo of Brooklyn, a forward for the New York Whirlwinds, attracts national attention as possibly the only professional basketball player in the United States with one arm. His remarkable performance despite the loss of an arm highlights his skill level and determination.
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Buck”- “Wingo
Brooklyn
New York Whirlwinds
Buck
United States
Automobile Hints and 1929 Traffic Fatalities
An article notes that cars rarely turn over without alarming passengers and that brake screeches rarely earn praise. It explains noises from a loose main bearing or a connecting rod bearing needing attention. It cites 1929 fatality rates of about 109 per 100000 vehicles, excluding grade crossing deaths, and states the auto industry leads in steel, iron, rubber, glass, nickel, lead, and gasoline usage.
Virginia inventor claims success in artificial quail hatching
After 15 years of tests, WwW. B Coleman of Virginia announces complete success in hatching bob-white quail by electricity. Eggs hatch in incubators holding 6,000 eggs, and chicks are raised in electrically heated brooders three feet high. About half of the eggs hatch and reach maturity.
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Coleman
Virginia
Woman’s Intellectual Accomplishments Highlighted in Cookery Lore
A fragmentary item notes a woman’s intellect and accomplishments enhancing household life. It emphasizes charm and grace with a “tender era” mood, pairing refined taste with domestic mastery and culinary skill.
almond souffle and shrimp supper dish recipes
A collection of old fashioned recipes outlines steps for Almond Souffle of Salmon Shrimp Supper Dish Cream Cheese Pie Cheese Loaf and a Cheese loaf with parsley and potato. Each dish uses common pantry ingredients and specific instructions for mixing baking and serving. The tone mirrors a home cook’s guide with detailed measurements and methods.
Spider Marvels In Nature's Webbed Engineering
A London Tit Bits report extols the spider as supreme in cunning ferocity and invention. It notes silk threads, when enlarged, could rival horsehair in size and describes a nine inch snake trapped by a spider’s inverted cone web and silken cable.
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London
Too Much For Him At The Volcano Crater
They had climbed near the crater of the smoking volcano. He wants to return to the hotel to avoid watching it, claiming he left his tobacco at home while she questions his courage.
First Day School Seat Request Sparks Teacher Dialogue
On the first day of school Helen sought a front seat beside her attractive teacher. Finding the coveted seats filled she told the teacher to move some boys so she could sit near the teacher and avoid the mean ones.
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Helen
Government scientists test watches for accuracy
Government researchers in a laboratory conduct precision trials of various watches to assess accuracy. The tests involve electrical devices and systematic timing checks to verify performance and reliability.
Ingenious Coconut Crab Uses Claws to Enter Eye Hole
The coconut crab pounds with its claws on eye holes of a coconut until a hole forms large enough for a small claw to enter, illustrating its clever feeding method.
California Fig Syrup Endorsed By Doctores Step
Mrs P Fletcher recalls her son Bobbie recovering quickly from frequent colds and constipation after using California Fig Syrup. The ad claims the product cleanses the bowels, improves digestion, and boosts appetite, with a 50 year reputation and the California branding to verify authenticity.
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Bobbie
Fletcher, Jr
30Th St
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Red Devil shine stand opens as feminine bootblacks appear in LA
In Los Angeles a new bootblacks scene emerges with women wearing red overalls at the Red Devil shine stand. One quoted says the work isn’t harder than beating eggs and tips are rare.
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Los Angeles
Eleven wild geese crash into Anaconda smelter stack
In a dramatic incident near Anaconda Montana eleven wild geese migrating from northern marshes to southern climes struck the 585 foot Anaconda Mining company smelter stack and fell to the ground dead during a storm.
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Anaconda Mining Company
Anaconda
Mont
Phillips Milk of Magnesia A Quick Indigestion Remedy
An advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a fast neutralizer for heartburn gas and indigestion. A spoonful in water stops trouble in about five minutes and prevents future over acidity, with 25 and 50 cent bottle sizes advertised.
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Homer
George
D. Milburn
Harry Whitney
Wall Street
Public Ledger Company
Office of Publication
College of Agriculture
Ithaca
Toledo Mudhens
Miami
Fln
Burleigh Grimes
Havana
Andy High
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
Rochester Club
Yankee
Lou Gehrig
Ben Chapman
Tony Lazzeri
Lyn Lary
Joe McCarthy
Jack Quinn
Athletics
Red” Faber
Clarence Mitchell
Terry McGovern
Palmer
Walter Eckersall
University of Chicago
Illinois
Nebraska
Nelson McKenzie Bell
Rutherford, N. J
Princeton
Adolfo Luque
Cincinnati
Jakie May
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Western Newspaper Union
Méraela
Parker's
Hiscox Chem
Pate Lilet
Floreston
Parker
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
N.Y
M. Hvnhede
Denmark
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