Implacable Aunt and Miss Martha's Union Bid
Prairie Valley tale of Martha Trueman and her aunt Naomi in a starchy house, where suitors are discouraged until Robert Compton and friends reveal Aunt Naomi’s odd influence. Martha and Robert marry after the wardenship is publicly reinterpreted by the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Trueman
Prairie Valley
Truemap
Naomi
Prairie Valley Club
Robert Compton
Focal Electrical Machine Works
Caswily
Russ Miuirtha
Lloyd MecPherson
Eternm
Compton
McPherson
Pio Poime
Chicago
Miaioba
Creupton
Martha
Aunt Naomi
Soldiv
Harry Guthrie
Trueman
Miss Martha
Ivy
Ant Naomi
Clivekers
Tie
Gernin
Marthal
Bricht Lawead
Robert
Nantie
Royal Flying Corps officer recounts African ordeal and song escape
Lieut G Garrood arrived in Cape Town after harrowing East Africa experiences. He bombed a German ambush on the Rufiji and crash landed in a bush. Stranded four days, he faced wild animals and a looming leopard before natives rescued him. He sang to drive off the predator and endured rivers and crocodiles with improvised defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Garrood
Royal Flying Corps
Cape Town
East Africa
Screw Invention and Ancient Tools Trace History
The passage traces early invention of screws and wicks trimming tools to ancient times. It notes that screws originated in Greece for motion and that Romans used them extensively, while delay occurred before nut and screw fasteners were developed and common usage spread.
Miller Huggins Transforms To Left Handed Star Switch hitter
The narrative profiles Miller Huggins of the New York Yankees who, after three years, remade his batting stance and fielding approach by switching to a left handed stance. He moved from right to left side of the plate and retooled muscles and throwing to become a celebrated second baseman and leadoff man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iiteems
Tuaniseer
New York
Pluxver
Poesitherm Vorkweyers
Tie
Ohe
St. Paul
Americaun Association
Jie
Thur
Jeff
Huggins
Joe
Baseball Gossip From The Diamond Motels Arena
Notes from early baseball chatter highlight players and teams across leagues. George Kelly and Babe Ruth are referenced with bold claims about hitting and outfield play while Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker appear in predictions and strategic notes. Several minor league names and trades are mentioned including Mickey LaLonge and Arnold Statz in varying roles.
Ohio State Names Harley as Assistant Coach for 1920
C. W. Harley, All American back at Ohio State, is appointed assistant coach of the Buckeyes for 1920 by Director I. W. Sc. John Hirvlexy likely to coach the backfield. Harley will also return to college next year to complete missed army work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. OW. Earley
Ohio State University
Buckeyes
I. W. Sc
John
Hirvlexy
Sarley
White
Baseball notes from a 1920s spectator column
Joe Dugan of the Mackmen shows solid hitting and fielding. Life Henion excites Winnipeg fans with a big move, while Moose Jaw and Zachary offer left hander promise. Red Faber returns with past form. Rover Alexander shines for the Cubs in multiple facets. Reds show championship flair, Scott’s hitting streak nears a milestone, Ray Schalk eyes a thousand games. Dots Miller’s rapid progress draws attention as McGraw eyes Kearney Jack. Braggy back, Bengough aiding Buffalo before Casey is released to Jersey City. Pirates threaten contenders. Akron shows potential on the suspended list. Several players listed for refusing to report.
Joe Wilhoit to Be Watched in Minors
Baseball students monitor Joe Wilhoit after being assigned to the Toledo club in the American Association by the Boston Red Sox. Once with the Braves he showed promise, then faded, before rejoining the majors with Boston and again failing to sustain it. Now in Toledo, scouts expect more, predicting multiple National League interests if he proves he has major league class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wilhoit
Toledo
Boston Red Sox
Joe
Wilhoit
Boston Braves
Stallings
Psstim
Lavan
Chase
Qison
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Davie
Roush
Ring
Eller
Reds
Bill Willefer
Browns
Bill
Wichita
Records and sports notes from early 20th century events
A fragmented notice list reports Warren Weadha's 50 yard backstroke world record in Honolulu, trainer plans for Georges Carpentier's wardrobe, trotting stock in Springfield Ohio, Olympic diplomas, Francis Oftimer’s golf prospects, Eddie Casey retiring to bonds, Cornell wrestling captaincy, English funding for Olympics, Penn water polo captaincy, Charter Oak stake history, and North Randall infield changes for the Grand Circuit season.
Tragedy in Increased Girth A Fashion Clash
The piece discusses fat men and women, noting fat as a joke to some but a tragedy for modern women. It cites health risks and suggests men may manage fat with discipline, while fashion forces women to adapt or admit limits. It recalls a past era where stout women had a revered dowager role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Influence of birds in Japanese art and nature
The article notes Japanese art extensively uses bird motifs from painting to decorative forms, highlighting the flowing lines inspired by birds. It also mentions Japan’s rich fauna including big game in its forests and its expansive island empire attracting sportsmen worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Huson
Japan
New York Sun and Herald
Peculiar Mud Geysers at Saltensen California
The Saltensen mud geysersNear Saltensen California cover about two acres. They form caldrons of hot mud ranging from small springs to large eruptions tearing earth holes four to ten feet wide and ten to twelve feet deep. The Salton Sea bed lies 265 feet below sea level. Water from the Colorado River filled the basin 1904 to 1906 creating a lake, then draining caused mud geysers to reappear in the same area. The geysers are linked to earthquakes according to the Kansas City Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltensen
California
Salton Sea
Colorado River
Kansas City Star
Potato Use and Consumption Across Europe and Germany
The article notes Americans consume about two and a half bushels of potatoes per person annually, far below Europe and Germany where average consumption runs seven bushels. It highlights higher eastern German laborers at 17 bushels and mentions potatoes used for starch, dextrine, glucose, and alcohol beyond direct eating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
Uncle Sam
Birch's Many Uses Across Varied Species
The New York Times extols birch trees noting red birch for streambank erosion control seeds germinating in mud, yellow birch linked to Burroughs fires, black birch valued for wood, cherry birch whose inner bark yields wintergreen essence and Russia leather scent, popular-leaved birch praised by Lowell, and canoe birch highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burroughs
Russia
Lowell
New York Times
Youth and Maiden in a Cartoon Magazine Exchange
A playful dialogue about eligibility and desire appears in Cartoons Magazine. Youth asks for a place on the sofa while Maiden questions the image in the eye, prompting a light homely exchange between characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartoons Magazine
Their Value Women Gossip For Politics Quotations
A brief quotation exchange notes women’s gossip as a political tool, asking how such chatter could be valuable and answering that they are effective repeaters in political matters. The item captures social commentary on influence and rumor.
Talking Puma and Lions A Zoo Tale Dialogue
A narrated dialogue inside a zoo house features a Puma claiming kin to the American puma and lion family. The Puma and a cat narrator discuss Leo the lion, Helen the lioness, a sleepy Siberian tiger, a waving leopard, and playful llamas as rain falls outside the cages. The cat reflects on wild kin, pride, and belonging while chatting about visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Leo
Helen
Pussy Cat
Puma
Sunny side of life guidance from Girls' Companion
The passage contrasts two life paths and urges choosing the sunny side of opportunity. It notes that some girls walk the shady side despite a cool day and encourages crossing to the side of encouragement and opportunity.
Humorous Office Exchange Over Soap Hint
Two office boys trade a joke about needing a half day off. The first boy complains of dark circles under his eyes and asks the boss to notice. The second boy recalls the boss advising a bar of soap as a remedy.
Lesson In Grammar Through A Clever Reply
A teacher tests grammar by correcting a sentence about kissing Jennie. The pupil Charies responds with I kissed Jennie three times, boasting of a corrected version. The exchange highlights proper pluralization for times and the playful tone of classroom banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charies
Jennie
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Bob
Felmate Grenadier
Miller Huggins
Star
George Kelly
Jess Young
Roger Bresnahan
Dick Herr
Babe Ruth
Ty Cobb
Shorty Stewart
Nashville
Pete Whilduff
Cub
The
Dodgers
Yanks
Rank Baker
Marsland
Ed DeLeve
H. W. Jones
L. F. Weir
F T. McFarland
Les Nunamaker
al Mattern
Rochester University
Irae
Tom Estelle
Brantford
Tris Speaker
Toronto
Clark Griffith
Eddie Foster
Mike Menosky
Red Sox
Ed Walsh
White Sox
Bridgeport
Mint League
Mickey LaLonge
Benny Kauff
Giants
Arnold Statz
C. W. Harley
Joe Dugan
Mackmen
Sili
Winnipeg
Life Henion
Moose Jaw
Zachary
Red” Faber
Rover Alexander
Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Scott
Galie
Ray Schalk
2Ek
Dots) Miller
Phillies
John McGraw
Kearney
Mr. Baker
Frank Braggy
Benny Bengough
Buffalo
Joe Casey
Jersey City
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Akron
Ray Morgan
Lee Hobbs
Bill Fischer
Sam Fishburn
Billi Batsch
Joe Guthrie
National League
Warren Weadha
Honolulu
Georges Carpentier
Springfield
Ohio
Francis Oftimer
Vatrdon
Ray
Eddie Casey
Harvard
Casey
Co. D. Mackey
Cornell
EB. R. Brewster
Courtney
University of Pennsylvania
P. Collins
Rutherford
New Jersey
Charter Oak
Hartford
North Randall
Ey Goe
Puma Lion
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