Harry Wolter’s rise with the Yankees from outfield to stalwart hitter
In Boston and New York lore, Harry Wolter transitions from pitcher and bench player to a capable left fielder with the New Yorks. Guided by Frankie Frisch’s report, he embraces the outfield role, proving fast, a solid contact hitter, and an agile baserunner who wins a steady place in the lineup.
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Hosten
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Brealey
Hickory
Nelle
Vater
Boston Elingiseld
Chase
California
Barrell
Harry Wolter
Walter
Farrel
Athena
Willie Keeler
Nowa News
Volun
Traseball
Bet Chase
New York
Yankee
Boxing and baseball notes from the season mix
Tex Rickard says boxing fortunes lean toward the Pacife count while Chicago bowlers struggle in St Louis. Jake Stahl quits baseball. Detroit seeks Herman Schrefer as scout. Walter Johnson urged to quit writing records and seek play. Abe Attell financially strapped amid repairs. Major league teams deemed strong. feelings on winter leagues noted. Nelson plans a fresh start amid minor opposition from heavyweights. Oghters Ike Morak and Wolgast among notable names in the mix.
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Tex Rickard
Chicago
St. Louis
Jake Stahl
Detroit
Herman Schrefer
Walter Johnson
Abe
Attells
Clark Grimbhse
Ony Biddle
Angel
Philadelphia
Enyage
Jack O’brien
Tony Biddle
Jacks
Nelson
Ike
Morak
Wolgast
Bantam Champion Fighter Comes Back
The article chronicles Harry Forbes, former bantamweight champion, attempting a comeback after retiring in 1903. It details fights with Jack Ray, Joe Coster, Abe Attell, and Mike Bartley, noting Forbes’ maintained speed and punching power, his trainer Freddy Whittingham, and expert opinion that he is at his best treading the ring again.
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Jim Jeffries
Gatling Nelson
Jim Corbett
Kid McCoy
Tom Sharkey
Bob Witzsimmons
Harry Forbes
Forbes
Andy Tokell
Danny Dougherty
Terry McGovern
Howard Carr
Kid Howard
Knockout Brown
Brown
Troy
Jack Ray
Ray
Joe Coster
New York
Branklyn
Coster
Forbe
Abe Attell
Mike Bartley
Fort Wayne
Freddy Whittingham
Whittingham
Clever Burns and Stanley Fight Draw in Ten Rounds
Frankie Burns competes against Digger Stanley in a historic bantamweight title bout at the National Sporting Club New York. The bout features nonstop action with sharp exchanges and rapid shifts in momentum as both fighters trade advantages and rally, ending in a draw after ten rounds.
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Digger Stanley
Frankie Burns
National Sporting Club
New York
Many Ways of Cooking Ham from Sliced to Sherry Sauce
A kitchen guide explains tender baked ham versus fried, plus methods for lunch ham hash with onion parsley butter and milk, curly bacon half cooked then broiled, and ham sandwiches with grated cheese. It also covers cold shredded ham in currant jelly sauce with butter sherry and paprika, simmered briefly and served.
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Cats
Improved form of toaster illustrated in sketch
The toaster toasting slices of bread in a vertical position uses a pivoted holder on the handle. A rod attached to the holder turns it to bring the opposite slice side to the fire. The rod passes through an eye on the handle and a notch engages the eye when the holder is at right angles.
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Scientific American
Buying Vegetables and How to Spot Fresh Roots
The guide warns against buying roots like carrots and beets with tops removed, noting that withered tops signal age while overly clean, water-cleaned roots indicate freshness. Fresh vegetables are often soaked to look pristine, a sign that dealers prioritize selling clean produce for profit.
Spice Cake from Old Fashoned Recipe
A historical recipe calls for one half cup chopped figs and a raised infusion. Boil water with soda, then cool. Beat sugar butter eggs and spices, add flour and fruit last. Bake as a solid or layer cake.
Smothered Mutton and Layered Potato Bake
A historical recipe describes gutting lean mutton and layering it with thin potato slices and onions in a baking dish. Season with salt pepper and butter, add bread dice for the top, and bake slowly after adding hot water. Onion extract can replace vegetables.
Recipes for Southern Corn Dish For Six People
A concise old fashioned recipe describes combining corn beet eggs milk and seasonings then folding into corn. Add chopped red peppers and spices to taste, bake in a moderate oven in a dish set over hot water until firm, serve hot. Makes enough for six portions.
Feathers Cleaned with Clay Paste and Water
Describes cleaning feathers by rubbing in one direction with a paste of pipe clay and water. After washing, shake off powder and cut with a knife. Grebe feathers may be washed with soft water and adapted for dressing.
Doan's Kidney Pills Fame in Pushing Health Claims
A reader recounts relief from kidney symptoms using Doan's Kidney Pills, claiming four boxes cured her and urging readers to ask dealers for the remedy. The piece also includes stray ad-like lines and a short anecdote about church attendance.
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WH. Kaiser
Whitni
Iit
Doan
Foster-Miburn Co
Buttdle
Early rattlesnakes emerge amid warm Wyoming weather
Casper correspondent notes an unusually warm spell in central Wyoming has drove many rattlesnakes from dens and increasing mortalities by tanchi and others. Elders recall no prior early appearances of rattlesnakes this year in Denver Republic reporting.
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Wyoming
Tanchi
Casper
Denver Republican
One Happy Condition in Wireless News Era
A humorous dialogue celebrates wireless as a future万能 substitute for telegraph and telephone, even hinting at transmitting newspaper photos. The punchline notes one limit: wire-pulling will never be done wirelessly.
Neatly Put The Duchess Decades in Story of a Duchess
The world knows the Duchess was an American daughter of the Sin ger family. She once joined amateur theatricals at Ragas when a New York girl asked if she was a real duchess. Her mother replied Yes, real but machine made.
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Ress
Khipud
Ida
Swidnheson
Cayn- Thy
Bowman Tinshorn
Towi
Piru
Ihr Koif
de Born
Dra Motued
Sehnugis
Kalle Handel
Manson
Sehnygete Wlind
Iowa
Manchester
Pythian
Duree-Day
Welch
Villiaca
van Wort
Misa Matilda Hermonmuler
Baxter
Story County
Tkal
Jamon Rogs
Dating Center
W. Joes
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Cormwell Bluffs
St. John's Eplecoon
Park Smith
Aritev
J. G. Oltionnn
Lateran Ohareh
Roullass
Emireh
State Center
Aon
Roy Schuepp
Magley
Warather
Kinding
Madiaon Penitentiary
Janet
Nini Street
Des Moines
Ono
Ure
Margaret
Bure Bired
Delilah Graham
Nathaniel Lilite
August White
Niall Wolt
Uigtary
Boone
Armory Hall
Company I
M. I
Chrliste
Win
Denver
Cole
W.H. Whalen
North- Western
Los Angeles Divston
Iowa State Vollage
Ames
W. J. Kennedy
Edman M. Bowers
New York
Life of a Successful Person Quote Fragment
Fragmentary quotation from Schurman on living well and the marks of a successful life. The passage extols laughter, love, respect, and helping others as the world improves through a person’s deeds and memory as a benediction. Minor OCR issues present but core idea remains.
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Schurman
Mothers Coffee Harms Babies and Adults Cited
A reader recounts how milk and coffee affected her health and her baby. She describes dizziness, eye spots, and stomach pain linked to coffee intake, claiming quitting coffee improved her condition and led to better wellbeing.
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