The Fourth of July a Century of Growth Across America
This essay reviews territorial expansion from Louisiana to Alaska and Hawaii, noting acquisitions and wealth growth since 1776. It cites figures on area, wealth, per capita debt, and production, arguing the nation has surged ahead despite persistent debates about past days. It ends with projections of continued progress and scientific marvels ahead.
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Jiny
Waleh
Nungland
Wales
Richard
Glenors
Julies
Arlzinal
Louisiana
Florida
Texaa
Oregon
United States
Ceriala Consis
Golung Alous
America
Moglish
Statistiehans Vt Legion
Hut
Mars
World of Nations
Pirates News Echoes Internal Strife Rumor
Reports from Pittsburgh claim three Pirates battled in a clubhouse incident off Jeffriea Johnson with Hans Wagner and Miller allegedly punishing Jack Flynn. Denials followed from Barney Dreyfuss Fred Clarke Wagner Miller Flynn. The team shuffled positions and won, but questions linger about internal dissension.
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Pittsburg
Pirates
Jeffriea Johnson
Hans Wagner
Miller
Jack Flynn
St. Paul
Barney Dreyfuss
Ugler
Fred Clarke
Wagner
Flynn
Tommy Leach
Campbell
Wilson
Pittsbury
Clarke
Uttte
Words Out of Style in Mayfair Language Changes
A 1910 commentary notes old English terms fading from polite speech in Mayfair and Belgravia. It lists words like Indy for loafing, woman for lady, gyirl for girl, and shifts from dregs to gowne. It also covers shifts in terms for relations and venerable rooster to chicken, reflecting evolving propriety.
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Mayfair
Belgravia
People of Other Planets Calculations of Human Size
Calculations on inhabiting Jupiter vary wildly by method. Gravity-based views yield pygmy humans around 28 inches tall while Wollius argues giants loom due to dim solar light. He claims Jovians would average about thirteen feet seven inches, nearly Og’s height from Deuteronomy.
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Jupiter
Wollius
Goliath
Male Fashions In 1850 and Their Discomforts
The article recalls 1850s male fashion trends with tight trousers and high collars. Hats rested on collars, forcing beaver protection with crescent cloth. Opera hats were unused, evening wear included a folding chancnu bras carried under the arm, and hats stayed with callers rather than left in halls.
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Iran
Air Algernon West
Footwork and readiness key to baseball success
The article stresses team effort and constant vigilance in baseball. It highlights footwork as essential, praising on your toes movement for batting, base running, and fielding, and recounts lessons from the Chicago club era including starting fast and the Chicago slide. It underscores quick decision making and protective sliding techniques.
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Dows
Chicago
Anson
Kelly
Burns
William
Ken
Pfeffer
Jes
The Lucky Seventh Myth In Baseball Lore
A historic feature on the belief in a baseball team's “lucky seventh” inning. The article traces the phrase from its earliest mentions and notes how players and fans across cities like Cleveland Detroit Chicago and others have treated the seventh as a turning point. It also discusses manager Hughey Jennings and the Tigers, praising hustle, confidence, and the sport’s national appeal.
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Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Columbus
Milwaukee
Stomphis
New Orleans
Des Moines
Indianapolis
South Bend
John Clarkson
Bay City
Mich
Ted Sullivan
Tim Murnane
Tim
Fane
Seventh Streets Giants
Hughey Jenings
Jennings
McAleer
Tiger
Baltimore
Tigers
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Alaska
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Porigtico
Guam
Philippines
Porto Rico
Far East
Tita
United States Treasury
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Aginy
Washington
Maj
O. P. Austin
Bureau of Statistics
Austin
War Department
Navy
Joseph B. Bowles
William Dahler
Jong
Vogu
Andreda
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