Spectacular Kentucky racing at Lexington meets muddy track
Gen Watts easily won the Kentucky Futurity in three straight heats as rain slowed the course to 3 or 4 seconds per mile. The Tennessee stake for 2 06 pacers delivered the day’s drama with R. E B D and Leland Onward trading wins while Hedgewood Boy swept two heats before others battled for minor placings.
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Watts
Kentucky
Mike Bowerman
Kentucky Todd
Bisa
Baron McKinney
Bonnie Way
Tennessee
Leland
Kruger
Hedgewood Bay
Hedgewood Boy
Secenth
Lady Maud C
Bonanza
Tennessee Stake
Toy
Dark Hal
Hal C
John Ye
Jessie W
Aeracey Mihage
Blue Hill
Cubs Take Second Game Of World Series 3 to 1
Chicago wins 3 to 1 to seize the second game of the world championship series. The crowd swelled beyond Tuesday’s turnout as the $30,000 from the two games so far boosts potential total near $75,000. Players expect about $3,900 per man if the series ends next Sunday amid tense play and bold baserunning.
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Chicago
Cubs
Pfeister
Chance
Mullin
Brown
Donovan
Matthewson
Unclear race notes mention Grattan and distanced rivals
Fragmentary text lists Bertheia Haren Gecesense and Richard Grattan with distances and times around 2 10, suggesting a track event with Wood and Schermerhorn cited as distant rivals. Missing context limits precise details.
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Bertheia- Haren
Gecesense
Richard Grattan
Schermerhorn
Offer To Be Reduced Fifty Per Cent Next Week
Contestants in the Tribune's $3,500 contest must act this week to gain the largest offer. After today the offer drops to 50 percent, so those who secure subscriptions now may win big by Oct. 26. Late starters will face tougher last weeks and may miss the prize.
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Tribune
Kidney Disease Warning A Remedy Promoted
The piece warns kidney and related ailments threaten public health in modern America and endorses Dr Flood's prescription. It lists Concentrated Barkola Compound, Fluid Extract Cascara Aromatic, and Aromatic Elixir totaling controlled amounts to mix at home and take after meals and at night. It notes the remedy comes from a medical authority and urges stores to supply ingredients.
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America
Dr. Flood
Cubs Rally to Take Tie-Breaker in Windy World Series Preview
Chicago defeats Detroit 3 to 1 as Mullin and Pfeister lock horns in a tense early World Series style matchup. Tinker pilfers third and Sheckard hits the decisive double, while officials face critiques from both dugouts. Attendance reaches 21,901 as the game concludes with Mullin’s sharp breaking ball challenging the Cubs.
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Cubs
Tinker
Mullin
Pfeister
Slagle
O'Leary
Sheckard
Chicago
Hteald
Brhoe
SCS Poste SO Sekewace
POMS
Geskas
Eecesce
Pioebone
Detroit
Siagle
Chance
Payne
Evers
Crawford
Sheridan
de Uccasaes
Rector Reacts To Curate Read Gen esis Lesson Badly
A humorous quip from an 19th century column notes a rector’s remark when a curate mishandled the Genesis lesson calling it “Suffering Moses” in Harper’s Weekly.
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Moses
Harper’s Weekly
Keeping Company. A brisk exchange over vanished cookies and fruit
A humorous dialogue contrasts a mother asking about oranges on a table with a child’s quip about cookies in a cupboard. The exchange then shifts to a remark on a get-rich-quick type whose wealthy uncle died suddenly.
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Tommy
Harper's Weekly
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cadell Citizen Recalls Cure by New Discovery
Earl Shamburgh of Cadell recalls severe coughs and night-time illness until trying Dr King’s New Discovery. He credits less than one bottle with complete relief. Sold by O T Erhart’s drug store for 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle offered.
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Kansas
Cadell
Earl Shamburgh
Dr. King
O. T. Erhart
Varsity Tied by the Scrubs in Scrimmage
Madison Wis October 10 Scrubs 10 Varsity 10 in a thirty five minute scrimmage yesterday. Varsity scores came from Rogers and Wilce by forward passes or runs. Messmer and Fucik aided with long plays. Wie man and Lowman added Scrubs points on long runs. Osthoff also played for the Scrubs.
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Madison
Wis
Rogers
Wilce
Messmer
Fucik
Wieman
Lowman
Scrubs
Osthoff
Fashionable Goods Joke Sparks Long-Standing Patronage
An Irish traveler's tale in England ends with a blunt line about fashion, as he shows sample dress goods to a slow merchant. The quip about the samples becoming unfashionable at the moment of decision allegedly wins the buyer over, who becomes a steady customer.
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England
Stagg's Strong Lineman Is Out
Chicago October 10 Coach Stagg of the University of Chicago fears Roy Maddigan the Maroons strongest lineman may miss the rest of the season due to water on the knee Ralph Taylor Des Moines football standout reported to Stagg and is expected to contend for a tackle post with Jones tried at left tackle in Maddigans absence
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Chicago
Stagg
University of Chicago
Roy Maddigan
Maroons
Maddigan
Ralph Taylor
Des Moines
Taylor
Jones
Threat of Japanese Invasion Reaches Midwest
A Washington Herald quips about a purported gathering of nine thousand Japanese soldiers in Mexico awaiting entry into the American midwest. The terse reply imagines the invaders met by farmers ready to harvest the wheat crop.
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Mexico
Middle West
Washington Herald
Old Time Rhyme Makes a Milking Morning Visit
A quirky dialogue recalls a boy’s cheerful quip about milk chores with water chalk a bright tin can in a playful rural exchange. The exchange captures a light moment of daily farm life and a shy wink.
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Bonn
Elk Stag Notable Event Linked to Elks Club Night
Arrangements are complete for the first Elk stag entertainment at the Elks club this Saturday for members. A notable musical program features piano violin and vocal performances by Profs Goettsinger Dirks and others with a special warm lunch. Invitations extend to Winona lodge members. the affair is expected to be a premier social event of the season.
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Elk Stag
Elks’ Club
Electric Bitters Prove Beneficial for Aged and Young
In Dublin Georgia W B Brunson notes his eighty three year old mother thrives on Electric Bitters after two years use. He claims they improve appetite strength and sleep. The product is guaranteed to aid stomach liver and kidney troubles and is sold by O T Erhart at 50 cents.
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W. B. Brunson
Dublin
O. T. Erhart
Woman Bound Over Odd Court Matter
A local case centers on a woman connected to a dispute over a personal matter. The proceeding involves a bound decision and future steps to resolve the issue. Authorities declined to offer further details pending court actions.
Badgers Start Season In First League Games
The opening business men's league games saw the Badgers win two of three. Early season form affected scores as teams work into shape. National matches led to varied results with totals around midseason totals. Badgers posted strong totals in their two victories while opponents posted smaller sums.
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Badgers
C. B. Hunt
Jacheon
Mueller
Dunham
Bible as a mirror for critics in print
A noted aphorism suggests readers who feel newspapers attack them should consult the Bible, where many admonishments and reflections on public scrutiny are found. The quip frames scripture as a guide to interpreting press criticism.
Neighbors Debate On Grit And Aggressive Behavior
Some residents argue that a loud minority shows grit by grinding neighbors, while others claim the term masks harassment. Community meetings aim to curb disruptive acts and restore calm streets.
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