Feat of Francois ends balloon captivity through daring flight
In a heroic 1916 tale two aviators Larry and Francois plan and execute a daring method to drop the giant German captive balloon and Hartman. After multiple attempts and aerial maneuvers the balloon is finally released into the French lines with Hartman aboard, deemed a remarkable exploit.
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Hartiesi
Heer
Francois
Jlurtian
Mu Giawan
Iansas Cive
Net
Iim
Larry
Harman
Hartman
Munuch
Hartman Glive
Broncais
Tao
Betue
Tertinio
Dre
Uder
Falcon
Noabody
Balloon
All-Star Eleven Picks Stirred By Gridiron Talent Surge
The piece names standout backs like LeGore Yale Plastings and others from Princeton Pittsburgh and Minnesota as top candidates for an All-American backfield. It notes quarterbacks Shiverick Cornell and Long Minnesota, plus various linemen and ends. selection remains unsettled with many players under consideration.
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Casey
Yale
Princeton
Llorweer
Ale Laren
Prceshburgh
Driscell
Northwestern
Harley
Ohio State
Mueller
Cornell
Mauibetsel
Miete Ivan
Alacombe
Llinois
Watkins
Colgate
Pollard
Brown
Dellart
Pittsburgh
Diiges
Bingham
Hubbell
Gerrish
Darrtmouth
Phielscher
Dartmouth
Navy
Nuss
Shiverick
Anderson
Purdy
Meehan
Syracuse
Morrow
Robinson
Murray
Harvard
Eddy
Stobbs
Job Peck
Waller Camp
Panther
Liusen
Minnesota
White
Sehlachter
Pitt
Panther Bucks
Didurm
Petty
Triveis
Tiancock
Wisconsin
Nourse
Galt
Yates
Neely
Chertmouth
Wimberly
W.& J. Barton
Sutherland
Trege
Black
Henry
W.O& J. Hinesman
Yeaur
Wheeler
Thornhith
Walko
Farnum
Brelos
Chicago
Harte
Slarvard
Carlsen
Piesburg
Eighleys
Meyers
Coolidge
Hlarvford
Nielsen
Colwate
Whitehill
Dunne
Michigan
Thunderstorm Frequency by Region and City
The report shows Tampa Florida has the highest ten year thunderstorm total at 44 storms, Santa Fe New Mexico records 732, while San Francisco California California and Washington coast report the fewest with eight storms in ten years.
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Florida
New Mexico
Weather Bureau
Tampa
Fla
Yeaur
Soc
Santa Fe
Pacific Coast
California
Washington
San Francisco
Fairly Won in Courtship Contest
The Kansas City Journal notes a highbrow courtship where Mr. Wombat wins a seven-paper competition, proving his wife's love and securing a favorable match through exhaustive submissions.
Colony of Cousins Dwells by Gibraltar Rock
A fragment describes a small, isolated colony near Gibraltar where Mata Gellertions and Gegoese fishermen inhabit a sheltered site. The people are said to be squat and alike, living under strict rules about marriage and death, with villagers fearing boundary issues.
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Rock of Gibraltar
Cuttin Bey
Bee Efficiency Outshines Ants in Agricultural Experiment
In a Farm and Fireside piece, a guidance on bees depicts the honey bee as superior to the ant in scriptural praise and efficiency. Prof. A. L. Waite notes Uncle Sunm’s bee chief covered apple signers with gauze netting, yielding only three apples, while other blossoms produced normal fruit.
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AL 2B
Waite
Sunm
Use of Herrings in Japan
Japan catches about four million tons of herrings annually. Of this vast catch four-fifths is not used for eating but is employed as fertilizer for rice fields.
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Japan
Open Style Football Boosts Drop Kick Records
Since open style football began, drop kicking gains emphasis as coaches cultivate kickers. Long-distance field goals rise with several 50 yard plus attempts, led by Payne of North Dakota at 63 yards, beating a 1910 mark. Yale, Vanderbilt, Penn State, and Dubuque boast 50 plus yard boots. records from 1915 may soon fall.
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Poothad
Danny
Geals
Payne
North Dakota
Pat Q ° Dea
Tso
Wilcox
Guernsey
Yale
Cody
Vanderbilt
Penn State
Parker
Dubuque
Invention of Signals Used by Penn Military in 1888
A Swarthmore guard recounts the origin of football signals as Penn Military College introduced the number system in November 1888 at Chester, defeating Princeton 6 to 0. The new signaling method sped plays, outgenerated opponents, and spread quickly to Yale Harvard and Penn, reshaping the game.
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Princeton
R. W. Maxwell
Swarthmore
Pennsylvania Mall Jurn College
Pennsylvania Military College
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Military
Aibaf
Yale
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Penn
Fashionable novelties cut costs as accessories rise in style
The article notes how purse strings tighten as bags, collars, shoes, and hats shift from necessities to luxuries. It highlights do‑it‑yourself bag ideas with beadwork and embroidery, feathered accents, beadwork on velvet, tassels, and various feather turbans shaping the season’s chic headwear.
Sports Ramble Highlights Oddities and Moves Across Games
The piece surveys sports curiosities and player moves from boxing to golf and baseball. Mentions Zulu Kid sailing to meet Jimmy Wilde in London, Roy Hartzell's managerial future, Buckles signing, Johnny Kilbane targeting Kid Williams at 118 pounds, and Sheffield School at Yale with Clarence Brodie.
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Zulu Kid
England
Jimmy Wilde
London
Johnny Kilbane
Kid Williams
Clarence Brodie
University of Chicago
Sheffield
Yale
Hale
Flashy Linings For Coats In Bold Interior Fashion
The article notes lavish linings as a key coat season trend with cubist bird and geometric patterns. Designers pair bizarre interiors with conservative exteriors using Pussy willow silks and loud stripes or checks in gold tones like old gold with green or empire blue to harmonize with the outer fabric.
Vogue Now for Feathers in Novel Ornament Effects
Feathers dominate millinery with unprecedented vogue as countenances of feather hat ornaments reveal novel and intriguing effects. Designers showcase bold, decorative plume work promising a fashion-forward season.
Little half inch woven flower forms for crafts
Simple instruction outlines making tiny half inch flowers using back and forth weaving from a central guide. Colors suggested include yellow brown lavender pink and green to create attractive groupings suitable for wreaths and festoon designs.
Slippers for the Little Ones with Toy Face Mules
A paper pattern offers an attractive pair of child slippers made from soft woolly material. The heelless mule design slips over the toes, featuring a face on the upper with small ears to appear realistic.
Kimono Shoulder Restored After Four Season Absence
The kimono shoulder returns after an absence of about four seasons. The shoulder cut matches the body and remains black, while the sleeve tends to taper along the arm contour with some exceptions to the rule.
Head Flower Hair Ornaments Adorn Parisian at Biarritz Ball
A Parisian wore three dahlias of shaded red and pink crystal beads below her left ear at a charity ball in Biarritz recently replacing a Spanish comb with floral hair ornaments.
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Biarritz
Broadcloth in many shades for daytime and evening gowns
The article surveys fabric colors and styling, noting broadcloth in shades such as beige and blue pairs with seal fur and mole grays for affordable, fashionable daytime frocks. It highlights lace revival, elbow sleeves, flounces, metallic lace looks, black tulle with gold or silver embroidery, and velvet evening gowns with contrasting color pairings and long trains.
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Harvard Crimson
Cyprus
Crimsson
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W. G. Chapman
Waco
Yan Laenrsey
Techicatt
LE Gorn
Gibraltar
Elmer Black
Penn Military College
He NG
Benny” Kacalf
Ad Wolcast
Roy Hartzell
Yankees
Wild Bill Donovan
Heinie Groh
Jess Willard
Philadelphia
Jake Daubert
Tener
National League
Leest
Percy Parker
VOGUE
Feathers
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