Miscellany of curious notes and mishmash from a bygone page
A garbled historic column compiles wide ranging items from engineering feats to household hacks. It references a muleway survey near Tooele, ads resembling a mobile show, German insignia, fortification drills, a louvre clipping device, peran shells as stock feed, ink stain removal, a wishing machine, a German condensers powered bath, and wage debates in Wisconsin plus surplus rations protests in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suelton
Wisconsin
Wisconsin News Roundup of Postwar Events and Deaths
Richland Center reports the death of former State Senator Norman L. James at 73 in his home. Fort Atkinson mourns Gov. W. D. Hoard with citywide tributes and closures. Beekeepers in Brown County plan an organization meeting. Madison notes flour and sugar policy changes, grain corporation price hikes, and capitol dedication plans. Green Bay reports a fire loss at a fish house and a notable aviator death. Multiple Wisconsin towns record legal, transport and military updates, including dam plans, public notices, and university activities.
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Richland Center
Norman L. James
James
Assembly
State Senate
Wisconsin
D. G. James
Lodge of Masons
Tripoli
Fort Atkinson
Green Bay
Brown County
RE. A. Carncross
Madison
United States Grain Corporation
State Food Administration
French Soldiers Learn Baseball Umpire Cussing and Plays
French troops in World War I were taught baseball by American instructors. Training began on improvised diamonds with physical drills and language lessons. After three weeks, soldiers learned game rules and phrases, playing through several innings before instruction ended.
Freddie Welsh Joins U S Army as Private in Washington Unit
Former lightweight world champion Freddie Welsh has enlisted as a private in the United States Army. He is attached to the services branch and stationed in Washington, continuing his athletic prominence in a military role.
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United States Army
Mack Sees Great Comeback in War Time Baseball Rhetoric
The article features Conie Mack arguing for strong baseball during winter, warning against using military players in the majors. He suggests fans would reject halfhearted efforts and fears parks staying closed would cheapen the sport.
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Conie Mack
League to ban substitute players plan sparks talks
President Ban Folnsen of the American League reports several club owners oppose a proposed substitute league. They fear the idea, including using major league players, is impractical and costly with potential staffing and scheduling hurdles for next season.
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Ban Folnsen
Beobimeely
Cas
Ban
Fred Walker Named Newport Naval Training Station Director
Fred Walker a former pitcher for Brooklyn and St Lucie Nationals Pittsburgh Federals and several minor clubs has been appointed athletic director at the Newport Naval Training Station succeeding Dr William T Hal who stays as advisor Walker once known as Mysterious Stitcher of the Pacific Coast League also played baseball and football at Checaoa University The club Free of Debt Olympic A A of Chiladeldila reorganized for the 1915-14 season The treasurer's report shows receipts for last year at 138,587.61 and the club remains debt free with weekly shows and occasional special events
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Fred Walker
Brooklyn
St. Lucie Nationals
Pittsburgh Federals
Newport Naval Training Station
William T. Hal
Walker
Stitchel
Checao University
Olympic A. A
Chiladeldila
First Major League Player Edaware Grant Killed in War
The text notes Edaware L. Grant former Giants third baseman and 1909 Philadelphia National League player as the first major league in service killed in the war. It details his Boston law work, Harvard beginnings, baseball career from Lynn to Jersey City to Philadelphia and New York, and his 1909 .288 season with the Quakers. Also mentions other golf and military notes and Bernie Gerrish in Navy.
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Eddie Grant
New York Giants
France
Edaware L. Grant
The
Giants
Grant
Platteburg
Upton
Franklin
Mass
Harvard, University
Lynn
Jersey City
Desque
Philadephia
Ocinnat
McQuillan
Puskett
Beebe
Rowan
Heds
New York
Boston
Colors
Quakers
Jack O Keefe Shoves Off For Sea To Compete Trophy
Boxing instructor Jack O Keefe at the main station gymnasium in Lakes is assigned to a sea post on the United States ship Mississippi and has left for active duty. Dennis O Keefe, another Chicago boy, also departed. The Billiard Players Organize plans London tour. Ames In Active Service K L Ames Jr, Princeton football quarterback in 1914, is now in France.
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Great Lakes
Mississippi
Jack O'Keefe
Lakes
Dennis O'Keefe
Chicago
Beieg
London
Baseball on Italian soil urged by war report
John Divers from France notes Italy may hire Pralian recruits to teach baseball to soldiers. Despite early bans, Italians have played in Rome for American college boys and in public parks. Officials stopped St Ginelli as dangerous. The piece envisions Rome or Milan hosting American league spring training someday.
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John Divers
France
Tuly
Tralian Guternment
Italy
Buxchail
Wily
Rome
Aturlan Boys
Natiives
St Gnetlly
White Sox
Giants
Syere
California
Uae
Sunior
United States
Ttaly
Hese Ik
Nae
Plow
Milan
Californi
Lenin
Hamden
Iris Speaker Enters Naval Aviator Training in Massachusetts
The longtime national game center and premier naval aviator Iris Speaker becomes a student aviator at the Massachusetts Naval Aviators School. He contemplates forming the clerical role and shows intent to pursue seaplane piloting as demonstrated previously.
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Massachusetts School
Iris Speaker
Massachusetts Pech
Naval ‘Aviators’ School
Uris
Avia- Hen
Charles O'Brien Football Star and War Hero
Charles O'Brien of Wilkes-Barre, recent casualty in France, rose to football fame at Bucknell years ago when the student body cheered him as Pat O'Brien. He helped Glen Warner coach the Carlisle Indians. Frank Shellenbuel, White Sox pitcher, awaits aviation school in Berkeley after passing tests.
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Charles O'Brien
Wilkes-Barre
France
Bucknell
Pat O'Brien
Glen Warner
Carlisle Indians
Shellen
Frank Sheltenbuel
White Sox
Berkeley
Young Nipper Killed in Action in London Fight
Reports from London say Charley Wood known as Young Nipper, famed as The Cast Iron Lightweight, was killed in action after a storied boxing career including a tough twenty round bout with Freddy Welsh at Canterbury Susie Hall. Also noted is Wally Wells, brother of Bermondsey Billy Wells, having fallen. Scout Barrett has joined the Army. Paul Loughridge '15, Yale substitute tackle 1914, promoted to major in France. Young is at Great Lakes. F Young, former witness and Wesleyan football official, now at Great Lakes Navy training station will referee regimental games. Burbridge, Harvard 1910 manager, now captain in the U.S. Marine Corps stationed abroad.
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London
Charley Wood
Young Nipper
Freddy Welsh
Canterbury
Susie Hall
Wally Wells
Bermondsey
Billy Wells
Paul Loughridge
Paul, Loughridge
Yale
United States Army
France
Young
Great Lakes
F. . Young
W Itnes
Wesleyan University
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Burbridge
Marines
N. EB. Burbridge
Harvard
United States Marine Corps
How Mrs Boyd Avoided an Operation in Canton Ohio
Canton Ohio resident Marie Boyd recounts avoiding surgery after doctors recommended it by using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound advised by her mother. The piece urges other women with female troubles to try the root and herb remedy before surgery and offers company advice for cases with complications.
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Canton
Ohio
Lydia ¥. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkhar
Marie Boyp
6Th St
N. E
Lydia E.i Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Swamp-Root touted to aid weak kidneys and other ailments
An advertisement hawks Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a gentle cure for kidney, liver and bladder troubles, claiming strong results and urging readers to obtain a sample by mail. The text blends patient anecdotes, price details, and a call to action, reflecting early 20th century medicinal promotion.
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Vietind
Kidnay
Kilmer
Betty
Ida
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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National Woman's Liberty Tyan Committee
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England
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Ted Gress
Baty
Tand
Red Cross
Asmithc Muleway
Winitever
Fey ‘Tooele Enuuty
Traclds
Und Xrale Road Commission
Caitice
Atu
Venice
Bre
Gafeld
Rhinelander
LL Starks Co
Minneapolis
Gould, Wells & Blackburn
Ht. P. Brown & Company
Federal Food Administration
Washington
Marlison
Gina
Arthur G. Leonard
Union Stock Yards and Transit Company
Thomas ©. Wilson
Wilson and Company
Common Council
Police Und Sre Commission
Janesville
Iqnesville
Chamber of Commerce
Fulture
A. &. Andrews
Timor
Bandaman
G. Barnesdale
Phy N
United States Court of Appeals
Madigan
Joseph Castner
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Section 1
Oshkosh
Harry Kilbey
Racine
L Ramseth
Helan
Milwaukee Circuit
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Brown County Contractors and Builders’ Association
Master Builders’ Association of Wisconsin
Food Administration For
Ft. Atkingon
ODI
Gertrude Beyer
Theodore Beyer
Camp McPherson
Atlanta
Wausau
William Ristow
Stettin
Mr. Ristow
Germany
Nenosha
Ramenye Miller
Kenosha
Army and Navy ‘Club
E. M.terry
University of Wisconsin
Parvarks
Camp. Randall
Madisonu
M. ¥. Blumenfeld
E. L. Philipp
Crawford
Oneida
Batalne
United States Supreme Court
Mary O’connor
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Frank O'Connor
Cataline
Wisconsinishing Company
Grean Bay
Ulus Fr. Kellogg
Northwest Engineering Works
Whellogg
Kenosha—Simmons Company
Ken
Darlington
Helene Parkinson Peck
Aid
W. W. Peck
Washington, D. C
Navy
United States Naval Reserve Force
Oss
Hugh
Department of Banking
Spencer Hagen
Wisconsin Traction, Light, Heat & Power Company
Kimberly-Clark Company
Neenah
Appleton
Kimberly
Yohn.s. Allen
United War
Emerson Bla
C. P. Cary
Reginald J. Calkins
Bertham Calkins
Chris Nelson
Atlantic
Wiliam P.aberg
Tockhalm
War Trade Board
Aberg
Jule Deneys
Woodrow
Kauksuna
Héold Fox River
Pollus
Paris
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Gyons
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Strassburg
Bordeaux
Rly
Freddie Welsh
Freddie Welss
Furimer
Vate
Sammy
Wedien
Wwashington
Mack
Mysterious Mitchell
Newport
Marshal Fock
Sir Douglasalg
Admiral Beatty
President Wilson
Gernie Gerrish
Bernie Gerrish
Dartmouth
League Island
Jack ‘O’keefe
State of
Speaker
Tris Speaker
Klleo
Warner
Caribb
Nipper
Scout Barrett
Charles Barrett
St Louis
Witte
Jenwing
Universal Shipyard
Golsten
Texas
Wowera
Mleteher
Hess
Timmie
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Miselsyipul
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Liberia
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