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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1916

Page

2

Madame de Lorde Dines With New York Visitor in Meal Plans

In a bustling scene a New York visitor and Charlie Brown's group greet Madame de Lorde, who proves impatient yet welcomed, as innkeeper Abdea Doorself arranges dinner. Christophe confirms plans for a shared meal and Abr Brawn agrees, amid light confusion and cordial chatter.

New York Madame de Lerde Charlie Brown Henri Christophe Ethel Madame de Lorde Abdea Doorself Christophe Giordame

Belgian Village Life and War Fear Before 1944 Invasion

A vivid snapshot of a Belgian village on the eve of the 1944 German advance. The narrative follows Charlie Brown meeting an innkeeper and Sid Henri reassuring his frightened daughter, with a tense encounter among spies signaling looming danger.

Lfe Charlie Brown Sid Henri

Lost-A War A Stringer Pedaled A Decrepit Bhevete Up

A garbled OCR segment mentions a stringer and a man pedaling a decrepit vehicle in a wartime or chaotic setting. Details are unclear due to text corruption but indicate a scene of improvised movement or reporting in conflict. The exact people, places, and events cannot be determined from the fragment.

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Question on Brown's truth and joining the dying work

The inquiry asks whether Brown will uncover the truth about Madame de Lorde and whether he will align with his friends in their fatal mission. It speculates on his motives and future actions within the narrative.

Brown Madame de Lorde

Head Up For Health and Poise, Says University Expert

Advice from a New York University expert urges students and adults to lift the crown of the head, straighten the neck, and keep the back against a wall to improve breathing, posture, and mental clarity. The technique reportedly helps with elasticity, gait, and confidence.

Pio Detper Tee Robert Hoe New Yourtoor University Azure Ecome

Advanced in Life as Jack Wears Woolen Trousers

A Chicago Tribune item notes a boy named Jack wearing his first woolen trousers. His uncle Harey remarks on his growth and Jack responds that he is “wearing pants on the outside now,” signaling a milestone moment during a walk with his nephew.

Jack Harey Tam Chicago Tribune

Billy Evans Solves Baseball Problems

An International League protest game provides a rare baseball problem. A runner failed to touch second on a two out hit to left, creating a force out at second and voiding the run and a base hit. Rule 50 prohibits scoring on a forced out, so the batter is not credited with a hit and the run does not count.

International League Fenders Gentle Reader Merkle The Wheeler Syndicate, Inc

Brundage Wins Second U S All Round Athletic Title

Avery Brundage, 29, of Chicago, the contractor, captured his second United States all round athletic championship. At six feet, 195 pounds, he excels in shot put hammer and discus while maintaining a busy outdoor work life and winter gym routine. He remains a bachelor with little time for diversion.

Avery Brundage Chicago United States Brundage Tis Ato University of Tlinois

Winter sports and baseball talk mix in a quirky roundup

A string of short notes covers baseball umpires speaking English, golfers keeping sharp in winter, boxing and bullfighting references, and college football tweaks. It cites Tufts post season chances, Ohio State league reorganization, and Tris Speaker proving golf won’t ruin batting eye with his old bat. Also notes Nutwood Wilkes death and a Three-Eye league schedule cut.

Tris Speaker

Notable Baseball Feats of 1916 Recap

A year-end roundup highlights four no hit no run games by Leonard Foster Bush and Hughes. Grover Alexander sets a 16 shutout record while Zach Wheat posts 44 safeties in 29 games. The Giants win 26 straight, Athletics suffer 20 straight losses, and Mack's Athletics set 117 defeats in a season. Tris Speaker dethrones Ty Cobb for the batting title.

Leonard Red Sox St. Louis Foster Washington Bush Athletics Cleveland Hughes Braves Pittsburgh Grover Cleveland Alexander Phillies Mathewson Zach Wheat Brooklyn Robins New York Giants Providence Mackmen Davenport Browns Yankees Perrit Giants Alexander New York Boston Vy Cobb Tris Speaker

Plan to Shorten Playing Season in Spring Camp

If the Giants test a spring trip successful next spring, the Detroit Americans may shorten their season at the Southern training camp. Manager Jennings and most players think long spring drills harm conditioning, preferring a brief camp followed by a slate of sharp games against major league opposition.

Magnates Chicago New York Giants Detroit Americans Jennings

Babes in Sport Show Giants Names and Notable Nicknames

The piece notes how nicknames like Babe for famed athletes appear across sports. It cites Barbe White, captain of Syracuse, and Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox as examples, and contrasts them with tall athletes nicknamed Tiny and Shorty Des Jardien, reflecting on nickname dynamics in university and professional play.

Babe Barbe” White Syracuse Babe” Ruth Boston Red Sox Gear Des Jardien University of Chicago

Priscilla Sloop Sold for Iron to Make Bullets

The Priscilla, a famous 1885 America's Cup centerboard sloop, is being broken up by a Philadelphia dealer. The leaden keel will be used to manufacture bullets for rapid fire guns. the hull will be converted into a fishing schooner.

Priscilla New York

Magirl Keeps Up Good Work in Australia

Art Magirl, the Oklahoma middle weight, maintains his strong form in Australia with a recent 20 round victory over Fred Kay, one of the country’s top contenders.

Magirl Art Magirl Australia Fred Kay

Olympic Trials Send Philippine Chinese Winners to Osaka Carnival

Athletes from the Philippines and China who win at Tokyo games will be invited to a track and field carnival in Osaka, Japan, following the Far Eastern Olympics. The event highlights cross national competition and regional sport promotion.

Tokyo Philippines China Osaka Japan

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