Baseball Banter and the Goat of Washington
A nostalgic sketch recalls Frank Isbell nicknamed Izzy and a Washington crowd jibe about Mary Garden after a costly second baseman’s misplay. It notes capital pastimes, local ribbing, and a bygone White Sox lineup featuring Danny Green and Chappelle with a muddy sense of humor from baseball’s yesteryears.
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Washington
Frank Isbell
White Sox
Goat
Sox
Mary Garden
Salome
Mary
Nationals
Isbell
Izzy
Sahara
Ishell
Sone
Danny Green
Sudden Stop Stress on Car Chassis and Brakes
A Detroit manager warns drivers against harsh braking and overreliance on powerful brakes. He notes stopping a car requires energy dissipation and that moderate brakes at all service stops protect tires, brake linings, and the chassis from undue stress while preserving safety.
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Detroit
Night Baseball Gains Ground In Minor Leagues
Waco Texas league manager Del Pratt endorses night games noting steady light, larger crowds, and potential salary boosts. He argues night play helps clubs avoid losses amid ink warnings and could improve performance under electric lights.
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del Pratt
Waco
Del
Two Rat Species Incompatible Grouping Sparks Conflict
The article notes white rats and brown rats as distinct species. It claims brown rats are more vicious and cannot share space with white rats due to their differences and temperament.
Lost Newsboy Marble Shooter Return To Family
Vincent Sullivan, thirteen, the famed New York newsboy and marble shooter, is found after months away. He had been staying at the Brace Memorial News Boys Home in Fall River, earning his living selling papers and gaining fame for his marble skills. Mr and Mrs Charles Philip of Pall River Mauss are named as his guardians.
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New York
Vincent Sullivan
Charles Philip
Pall River
Mauss
Fall River
Brace Memorial Newsboys
Pinch hitter in tense moment defies cue and drinks water
In a close game, a pinch hitter faces pressure and misses a strikeout. As he nears a drink of water, a warning from the stands interrupts him. The exchange highlights the nerves surrounding a key at bat and the manager’s scrutiny on the dugout bench.
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Chappelle
Bell Syndicate
Umpire Connolly Replies With Wit At Riverside Park
Tommy Connolly known as the enterprise of the American League umpires answered a taunt with humor. A fan asked why he never smiles and Connolly quipped about villains in a show smiling. The exchange happened as he left the park with his usual serious demeanor.
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Tommy Connolly
Tommey
Connolly
Tommy
Notes From The Sports World Include Trades And Golf Hype
Paul Easterling sold to the Detroit Tigers while Jess Petty plans golf pro career after baseball. Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen tied with 11 major golf titles each. Stars like Jimmy Foxx and Ray Kremer highlight seasonal contrasts as night games spread and blue laws limit Sundays.
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Bobby Jones
Walter Magen
Bridge Lettering Guides Air Travelers by Napoleon
A Napoleon Ohio project marks a Maumee river bridge with 20 foot high letters spelling Napoleon to guide air travel. Dark bricks form the name with lighter bricks for the markers, asphalt filler and grout used, the word spans 840 feet and four feet three inches wide to ensure visibility from the air.
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Napoleon
Ohio
Maumee River
Bureau of Aeronautics
Washington
Boston Herald
Childish Marvels in Arithmetic Fade Out
English newspapers describe a two year old Belgian boy Andre Lenoir who can multiply two five figure numbers accurately. The piece notes other precocious figures like George Parker Bidder and Jacques Bb Iniuudi who demonstrated early mathematical powers and achieved notable careers.
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Andre Lenoir
George Parker Bidder
Robert Stephenson
Electric Telegraph Company
Institution of Civil Engineers
Jacques Bb. Iniuudi
London
Tramp Husband Finds Resolve and Seeks Change
A woman recounts her husband’s sudden decision to reform and become a better man. Mendicant notes the motivation of a beautiful woman to inspire him, and she invites him inside to discuss meals.
How One Woman Lost Fat With Kruschen Salts
An advertisement claims Kruschen Salts reduce fat by flushing wastes from kidneys and bowels. It promises weight loss of fat in three weeks, with increased energy, clearer skin, and sharper eyes, offering a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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America
Bride and Groom Exchange Wistful Divorce Question
Dialogue notes a tense moment as a bride asks if the groom would remarry after a divorce. The exchange reflects uncertainty and emotional strain in their relationship.
Death by Electrocution Timings Described In Study
A historical note explains that the time to electrocute a healthy person is about 1 240th of 2 seconds. The discussion centers on electrical timing rather than a specific incident.
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Penn A. C
Sehuyikill
Belgium
Liege
Joseph H. Dougherty
Frank Miller
Harry Mackey
Dougherty
Price of Eminence Censure Quoted by Swift
A terse aphorism notes that eminence incurs a tax paid to public esteem. The line echoes Swiftian wit on fame and social reward.
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Swift
Wire tool to pull broken axle end without removing cover
A stiff wire is formed into a loop to slip over the broken axle end. The loop grips the axle so it can be pulled out without removing the differential housing cover. This slip-noise arrangement provides a solid purchase for extraction.
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Science Morthly
Bayer Aspirin Relief Claims For Various Aches
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as a quick relief for lumbago rheumatism neuralgia headaches toothaches and systemic pains of women. It asserts relief is prompt and complete and that genuine Aspirin cannot depress the heart, urging readers to look for the Bayer cross.
Freethinkers mark 25th anniversary with mass growth
The German Freethinkers society reports over 2,000 new adherents last year, boosting total to 600,000. Berlin alone saw about 6,000 people severing ties with churches, signaling expanding secular influence.
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German Freethinkers' Society
Berlin
Indigestion Relief With Phillips Milk of Magnesia
Many people mislabel stomach discomfort as indigestion when it is an acid condition. Phillips Milk of Magnesia quickly restores digestion, neutralizes acid, and relieves sourness and gas after meals. It offers lasting relief compared to temporary soda cures.
Phillips of Malesia Tired When She Got Up
St Paul Minnesota woman writes that Lydia I Pinkham's Vegetable Compound revived her energy after fainting and fatigue upon rising. She claims three neighbors experienced similar relief and invites others to write for guidance.
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Phillips
Malesia
St. Paul
Minn
Lydia I. Pinkham
C. Henry
Fuller Ave
Minnesota
ENLARGEMENTS OFFERED BY FARGO PHOTO SERVICE
Fend roll and Zhe for 6 glossy prints advertised by Owl Photo Service in Fargo North Dakota. The item lists enlargement options and service location.
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OWL Photo Service
Fargo, N. DD
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