Oldfield’s near suicide stunt revives racing thrill
The narrator recalls Barney Oldfield’s egg shaped Golden Submarine maneuver at Providence Ri in 1916 a near suicidal dash on a banked dirt track that beat him by inches in a five heat race to win a five mile event. The feat gave the speaker his greatest thrill and is described with vivid detail and awe.
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Barney Oldfield
Indianapolis
Providence
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Barney
Oldfield
Public Ledger Company
WNU Service
Cronin’s rise from minor league to major league star
Chronicle of Joe Cronin’s transformation from a non big leaguer with the Blues and Washington to a major league asset. An old mentor’s advice and steady batting study propelled Cronin to the cleanup role and stardom in the majors.
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Cronin
Joe
Blues
C.K
Washington
Old Oil Can Spout Locates Punctures
Popular Science Monthly explains a method to find punctures by threading the end of an old oil can spout through the hole. The illustration shows how this simple step prevents losing the hole and deflates the tube while the repair is done.
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Popular Science
Orator Marty McCue Reflects on Great Fighters
McCue recalls learning to speak well after a speech and credits matchmakers with shaping his path to facing Terry McGovern, whom he never met. He praises McGovern as the greatest fighter for inches, notes McGovern's punching power, and mentions Jim Corbett and Kid McCoy as admired peers.
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Marty McCue
Terry McGovern
Terry
Jim Corbett
Kid McCoy
Gentleman Jim
Good Automobile Care. Pays Motorist Well in Dividends
A bulletin from the American research foundation urges biannual overhauls and regular maintenance. It recommends post winter and spring checks, fuel line cleaning, radiator service, oil and transmission drains, brakes every 10 000 miles, and careful lubrication per maker guidance. It cautions against cheap lubricants and stresses expert oil viscosity advice and choosing the right gasoline by actual use. Regular servicing prevents breakdowns and saves repair costs.
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American Research Foundation
Sports Notes and Pick-Ups From Various Circles
Washington has five catchers in Spencer Ruel Hargrave Boston and Kenna. Frank Grube a former Lafayette football star now catcher for the Chicago White Sox. George A Hahn of Brooklyn will captain the 1982 Dartmouth varsity gym team. The town club regards pro wrestling as slow motion three dimensional pictures.
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Ruel
Hargrave
Boston
Kenna
Frank Grube
Chicago White Sox
Lafayette
George A. Hahn
Brooklyn
Dartmouth
The
Town Town Club
Six Wheeled Truck Tops As Power Icon
A collage of brief sports and society notes references seasonal theft patterns at ball parks, Duke coach Jack Coombs giving youths a chance to show talent, a ninety two year old pedestrian Dan O Leary circling a baseball diamond in three minutes, and various sports figures including Frank Wykoff Fay Thomas and Heber Clugh.
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Jack Coombs
Duke
Dan O'Leary
Blind Boy Stricken After Stroke Despite Adversity
A visually impaired man, identified by local readers as a long-time resident, suffered a stroke despite enduring blindness since high school days. Doctors report stable condition with expected recovery progress.
Football Question Sparks Debate on Scoring Rules
quotation about a player kicking the ball over a pole and whether it counts as out, followed by a remark on how hard the opponent hits before the goal.
The Theory Delivers When It Works But Flops When It Fails
A reflection on theory that shows strong results in success and weak performance in failure. It praises robustness when effective and notes deficiency during poor outcomes. The piece frames theory as valuable yet imperfect.
Bashful Youth Presents Flapper and Evasive Talk
A bashful youth is presented to a flapper and ten minutes pass with the girl growing red and speechless. She finally sighs and asks to change the subject, ending the exchange with a gentle, shy request to discuss something else.
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Not in the Budget exchange over rent in family dispute
A tense family moment features Papa-What balking at a marriage proposal because the suitor cannot meet rent obligations. Durabissimo replies that Eloise and he had not expected to be charged rent, highlighting comic or dramatic tension about finances.
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Eloise
Missing Husband Mystery Grips Town
A woman vanishes with questions around her husband noted as Mr Joax. Authorities seek clues to her disappearance and any object she may have thrown at him. The case widens as neighbors report strange behavior and missing property linked to the couple.
Placid Stream Promises Power Yet Brings Trouble
A river described as placid on its course raises concerns over potential waterpower. The poem notes that the stream’s energy could be harnessed, but warns of the kinds of trouble such power might cause as it flows forward.
Mormon and Sminythe sharpen eyebrows with razors
Dialogue shows Mormon asking about sharpening pencils with a razor and Sminythe replying that his wife now shaves her own eyebrows.
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Mormon
Sminythe
Protagonist's Quip Sparks Friendly Barroom Exchange
A preacher exclaims against a stream of profanity as a tough cad dy quips that after a terrible shot someone must swear. He notes the preacher wouldn’t dare utter such language himself, highlighting a humorous clash over decorum.
Pop Treys and Grocery Biz Speak in Oscillating Exchange
In a clipped dialogue, Oswald mutters about being in the grocery business while another person heckles with playful street slang. The exchange centers on public swagger and everyday work life.
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Pop
Trey
Oswald
Had Reasoned It Out Familialwness and Silence
Dialogue excerpt shows a character questioning affection while another reveals a claim of a fool in every family. The twist: the speaker had just revealed being an only child, reframing the remark. The exchange probes family dynamics and misperception.
Park Walk Prompt Sparks Playful Exchange
In a playful exchange, Miss Fitt invites a long walk in the park, and the caller enthusiastically agrees before being told not to let the offer hold them back. The light dialogue captures a breezy, cheerful mood between the two speakers.
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