How to Propose Marriage in the Modern Era
A man asks how to propose and whether there is a knack to win a woman. The piece advises sincere, direct appeal rather than theatrical grand gestures, recommends selecting a private moment, and suggests a simple heartfelt plea for love and marriage. It contrasts hopeful single women with those longing for a home and companionship.
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Court of Appeals
Mary
Hearts of Homeless Women Reflections on Shelter and Isolation
A prose meditation on the ache of homelessness for women once sheltered. It contrasts cozy past lives with the fear of exposure and gossip as doors creak and friends turn away. The piece laments social abandonment and the longing for a rightful place in society.
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Eves
Do Women Know When They Are Really In Love
An exploration of whether women recognize true love beyond romance and fantasy. The piece traces how young women form ideals, chase admirers, and eventually adjust expectations as they mature, revealing evolving notions of love, marriage, and lasting devotion.
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Love
Regicides Fled to Massachusetts After Charles I Trial
After Cromwell’s execution of King Charles I, 59 signed the death warrant. Post Restoration 13 were executed and three fled to Massachusetts: William Goffe, Thomas Whalley, and John Dixwell. They lived in concealment in Massachusetts then Connecticut, with Dixwell disguising as James Davids. Goffe died in Hadley, Mass after defending settlers from Indians.
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America
Oliver Cromwell
Charles I
Massachusetts
Cromwell
William Goffe
Thomas Whalley
John Dixwell
Connecticut
New Haven
Dixwell
James Davids
Davids
Goffe
England
Hadley
Mass
Amphibian vehicle travels land and sea along Oregon coast
A novel Amphibian combines car chassis with pontoons and an aerial propeller powered by an 80 horsepower engine. It runs 75 mph on sand, then crosses water at 15 mph, carrying five passengers plus the driver on a 65 mile Marshfield to railway terminal route in about 2 1/2 hours.
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Oregon
Marshfield
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Oregon Coast
Auto Care and Safe Driving For Motorists
Practical guidance on mud removal using a gentle water stream to protect finishes, plus routine checks and procedures for starting, gear shifting, oiling, ignition, and braking. Emphasizes avoiding high revs, proper throttle control, and safe downhill operation to prevent engine strain and mechanical damage.
Auto heel rests improve driver comfort and floor longevity
A new aluminum heel rest fits under the foot to prevent fatigue during clutch or accelerator use. It clips into a hollow under the heel, comes in various heights for pedal compatibility, and protects rubber flooring by reducing wear from sharp heels.
How To Time Spark For Engine Performance
The article explains three reasons an engine may run well with retarded spark and poorly with advanced spark. It describes retarding the spark to align No 1 cylinder piston with the firing point and checking interrupter points. Proper timing is indicated when the points separate by about one thirty-second of an inch on advance and retard settings.
Warning on Engine Driven Air Pumps for Tire Inflation
When using an engine driven air pump for tires the engine speed should not be high. The maximum inflation rate is set by the tire valve size, fixed by the pump design. Running the engine too fast overheats the pump without speeding tire inflation.
Thick Felt Washers for Axle Grease Issue
Grease leaks through the axle housing to the brake drum when the large felt washer wears out. A replacement can be improvised from felt collar pads found in any harness shop.
Spark Mechanism Startup Precautions
The manual advises keeping the automatic spark advance mechanism in prime condition and regularly inspecting it. When fearing a back kick from a motor with this feature, swing the crank vigorously with the spark off, then switch on the spark and start with one upward pull.
Moderate Abilities Elevate Reputation More Than Merit
A concise reflection on using moderate abilities to gain esteem and social standing. The idea holds that steady, reliable skill often earns more lasting respect than occasional peak performance or raw merit. This adage emphasizes practical competence over exceptional talent.
Locating a Loose Wrist Pin by Spark Plug Shorting
A simple method locates a loose wrist pin by shorting each spark plug in turn and listening for a change in engine knock. The cylinder producing a reduced knock indicates the cylinder with the loose wrist pin.
Senator Sorghum Defers Comment on Party's Future
Senator Sorghum refuses to outline personal plans until he learns the party's ideas on its future. He stated he has no expression of his own until the party clarifies its direction.
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Senator Sorghum
Yankees Surprise of American League
Frank G. Menke notes the 1915 New York Yankees as surprise leaders in the American League. He highlights strong pitching by Caldwell Keating Fisher and McHale, solid hitting from Pipp and High, improved fielding and catching, and manager Bill Donovan optimistic about a first division finish despite a tough early schedule. He cites tight wins over Walter Johnson and the Red Sox as proof the club is improving.
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Frank G. Menke
New York Yankees
Yankees
Jack Chesbro
Yanks
Wild Bill’ Donovan
Senators
Walter Johnson
Athletics
Red Sox
Caldwell
Keating
Fisher
McHale
Warhop
Cole
Detroit Tigers
Wild Bill
Difficulty of bunting cited by Rube Oldring
Rube Oldring of the Athletics argues bunting risks injury on first base as pitchers and infielders crowd the bag. He says fielding is so swift that a runner often suffers a spike and a poor call, calling the game hard to play safely.
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Rube Oldring
Athletics
Merkle
New Uniforms for Mackmen Change Green Garb and Caps
The Athletics adopt grayish green road outfits and white caps with black bills and stripes under Mack with new stars leaving Philadelphia. It marks the first uniform change since Mack led Philadelphia to its first championship, motivated by superstition over the dull gray gear.
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Philadelphia American
Athletics
Shibe Park
Mackmen
Mack
Philadelphia
Braves confident in pennant pursuit says Stallings
Manager Stallings expresses absolute confidence the Braves will retain the pennant amid a world against them. He proclaims they will win and stay the top team, maintaining faith in his players and strategy as the season advances.
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Stallings
Braves
Baseball Player Trades and Early Season Moves Across Leagues
Cliff Curtis traded from Newark Internationals to Columbus. Phillies and Tigers surprise early in season. Comiskey rejects Lena Blackburne offer. Vernon club targets Arthur Fromme. Tris Speaker starts slow as Detroit explodes ten runs in an inning. Fritz Maisel eyes base stealing lead with fast start. Western league presidency in flux. Pirates expected to improve over training season. Tommy McMillan purchased by Indianapolis from Rochester IL. Numerous comebacks crowd rosters. Cobbs and Speakers legacy noted. Walter Johnson alleged to use unorthodox tactics. Evansville pact releases pitchers and catchers, plans thirteen men. Toronto helps Newark by releasing Bull Wagner and Joe Peps. Kansas City could not reach terms with Baskette. Hallman released. Max Fisk joins Spokane in Northwestern league.
Fred Merkle Praised as a Solid First Baseman
George Stallings and Jake Daubert defend Merkle as a capable first baseman. Heywood Broun notes Merkle's remorse over the 1908 bone play and his desire to redeem himself. A New York Tribune interview reveals Merkle facing fans' harassment and his struggle with public embarrassment.
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George Stallings
Fred Merkle
George
Merkle
McGraw
Jake Daubert
Jake
Heywood Broun
The
New York Tribune
National League Sets Rules On Start Times For All Games
The National League bans early starts and stopping play to catch trains. Secretary Heydler says no club may begin before the usual hour or finish early. The rule assigns the last train as the one reaching the next city at least one hour before game time. President Tener announced the decision after a Pittsburgh incident where play ended early to catch a six o'clock train for St Louis.
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National League
John A. Heydler
Tener
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
No Smoking Rule From New White Sox Manager
Clarence Rowland, new Chicago White Sox manager, bans smoking for the team calling the injunction the strictest measure by any baseball skipper. Rowland himself neither smokes nor chews and aims to enforce the policy despite current managers' difficulty with anti cigarette rules.
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White Sox
Clarence Rowland
Chicago White Sox
Rowland
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