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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1913

Page

4

Fans Motto A Look at the power of baseball crowds

Hugh S. Fullerton discusses fan loyalty and its impact on players and teams. He chronicles roaring crowds at Chicago and New York parks, named fans, and episodes illustrating how crowd pressure shapes games and careers.

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Legislative campaign reshapes parties and direct elections debate

The article outlines proposed enlargements of congressional campaign committees for Democrats and Republicans, with direct election arguments for senators and a shift away from nominating conventions toward preferential primaries. It notes Wilson and party leaders favor direct voting for president and vice president, plus possible abolition of the electoral college, while Progressives organize nationwide ahead of next fall elections.

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Frocks For Little Girls Feature Easy Coat Like Fitting

A feature on children s frocks emphasizes variety and simplicity for the season. Designs mimic elder styles with coat like slipping openings, left side buttons, and a soft sash. White eponge or rating fabrics with curved left side openings appear, while blue or tan ratine collars and cuffs provide optional color accents.

Typographical Errors Spark Humorous, Humbling Headlines

A historical quirk in newspaper publishing shows how errors from editors and printers can shift meaning from innocent to amusing or offensive. An Hartford Courant editorial apology misquoted a congressman’s name, and a book review swapped garbou for caribou, illustrating how carelessness in copy remains both revealing and risky.

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Eminent Man Debunks Meat Diet Dangers

A new theory argues meat has little role in uric acid or diseases like rheumatism and Bright's disease. It cites beans and tea as higher uric acid sources and claims infections drive these illnesses. Liberal meat-rich diets are suggested for improved outcomes, per Dr. Woods Hutchinson in Good Housekeeping Magazine.

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Not Alwaya Birds and Flock Theory Aboard

A quirky line questions common wisdom on birds and flocking behavior while musing about larks swallows and bats joining in collective movement. The fragment hints at comparative animal behavior and playful doubt about proverb validity.

Chances of Female Suffrage in Parliament Debate

A British Review quotation by S. B. Smith MP argues suffrage will win only with broad public support able to form a government and defend it in Parliament and constituencies, noting the difficulty of achieving and executing such a government. The piece also lists public order measures restricting smoking cigars and cigarettes, street noise, and street conduct.

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Berlin issues ukase on city attire and behavior

The German government orders Berlin rules to keep streets clean and quiet. A recent ukase targets public dress and behavior including skirts that must not drag and umbrellas or sticks not to disturb the street environment.

Berlin

Gentle Self Esteem In A Quotation Exchange

A playful dialogue features Buggins declaring an around the world trip and Miss Cayenne agreeing. The exchange hints at a bid to gain the world’s attention and a chance for acquaintance, in a light, witty tone.

Buggins Miss Cayenne

Rural Wanderer Sips Morning Milk At Farm Hayloft

A fragment from a rural slang piece depicts a wanderer asking about cows and lime. The farmer’s wife directs the hired man to speak softly as Ma and the speaker plan to bunk in the hayloft.

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Handy low half tree for nursery storage and laundry items

A nursery tip describes placing a cut down half tree to three or four feet high as a convenient stand for little dresses and petticoats, keeping laundry items within reach and easy to handle. It suggests painting the stand with white enamel for a clean, practical piece of furniture.

Fashion's Faricies Promising Spring Styles

Fashion notes describe spring garments and accessories with silk brocade shirts, tailored suits, sheer negligees, hexagon mesh trims, boudoir robes in shell pink charmeuse, and turquoise belts. Lingerie features embroidered nets and veiled treatments. striped fabrics dominate street wear. Young girls wear narrow straw hats with ribbon accents and a two-tone crown bow. Green and white remain favored in choosing fabrics.

Handkerchief designs captivate fashion with novelty

The article surveys new handkerchief samples for the season, noting bold patterns, one sided designs, and oriental initials gaining favor. It highlights Longfellow initials, script and block styles, and Armenian lace edging as key dainty features driving consumer interest.

Last Touch For Bung The Finishing Touch For Bungalow

A fragment styled notice highlights bamboo and Canton furniture as ideal porch accents for summer homes. It praises imported Canton chairs and tables made from bamboo and vine, noting their resilience to sun and rain and their water resistant, quick drying qualities for outdoor use.

Smart Negligee Shorts Brighten Men’s Nightwear Trends

A fragmented OCR snippet describes men’s negligee shorts with embroidered lace and linen details. It highlights a four natural ground color and detached figures on straw brick tones including tangerine and apple green, suggesting playful, vibrant underwear fashion.

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Very Newest Idea in Bags in Black Moire and Taffeta

The article describes the latest bag fashions featuring black moire and taffeta bags embroidered with blue and pink flowers. Shapes vary from oval to medium sizes with moire or silver frames, moire ribbon handles, and jeweled or silver slides. Some bags include tiny Swiss watches, beading, and elaborate embroidery, shown with white linen dresses and other color schemes.

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Border Effect: A Novel Border and Heavy Crochet Imagery

A fragmented piece hints at a literary border concept with references to a heavy crochet motif and a brigade. The text suggests visual contrast and a call to appearance, implying thematic tension between border drawing and decorative craft. The source presents abstract, literary imagery rather than a clear narrative.

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