Far Northland Briefs From Old Country
In Norway the United States Germany trade is discussed with transshipment to Germany noted. Tourism shifts, fewer Americans and Germans travel, more Swedes Danes visit. Charles Randall an inventor. H Hauglund to study US schools. Avalanche at Lysebotten. 15 acres birch timber lost. Mormon growth in Norway. coal shortage, Norwegian American line ships supplying fuel. Lumholtz resumes New Guinea exploration. Dry milk factory planned in Drammen. Mission receipts drop, 11000 new missionaries planned. Christiania docks crowded beyond memory.
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Norway
San Francisco
Germany
Russia
France
England
Sweden
Denmark
Christiania
New York
Atlantic
Scandinavian solidarity and milk trust shake Sweden
A Gothenburg meeting of college trained residents aims to strengthen cultural ties among Swedes Danes and Norwegians. Sweden reports a Stockholm milk trust takeover by a new monopsony led by Benzinger and valued at millions of crowns. An aviation accident at Malmstadt kills Lt Silow. Lt de la Gardie survives. Germany Sweden notes dispute over coal shipments to Russia with an amicable understanding likely. Denmark reports a Malayan sultan of Danish descent and a Danish blood line tied to Johore rulers. Danish steamer Betty torpedoed by a German submarine with crew saved in the North Sea.
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Goteborg
Norway
Denmark
Vilhelm Anderson
University of Copenhagen
Stockholm
Stockholm Milk Trust
Milk Trust
Benzinger
Sweden
Malmstatt
Silow
Lieuutenant de la Gardie
de la Gardie
Germany
Russia
Zoological Gardens of
Copenhagen
Johore
Malacca
Rudkobing
South Sea
Cecilie
Sultana Cecilie
Singapore
South Shields
England
North Sea
Tyne
Baltimore
Sure of His Facts Phrase Sparks Family Exchange
A family exchange centers on a boastful remark by George to his aunt who doubts him. He insists with the retort that his statement is true by saying, I am. The line reflects a playful assertion of certainty within a domestic scene.
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George
O Day’s confession on umpire facial strain and public misreading
Hank O Day explains why an umpire’s face hardens after 25 years behind the mask. He notes 231000 decisions in 77 games and the sun, speed, and curve of pitches can give a permanently anxious, sullen look while his disposition remains steady.
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Hank O'Day
O'Day
Hank
Taan
Loyal Washington Griffmen Back Fraternity Leader John Henry
Catcher John Henry, an officer of the Baseball Players' fraternity, guides the Washington team, whose members wear the fraternity button and pay dues. Henry notes the main aim is to ensure a square deal for players and predicts the Philadelphia Athletics will soon join.
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Baseball Players’ Fraternity
Griffmen
John Henry
Washington
Players’ Fraternity
Henry
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Peckinpaugh A Clever Shortstop Captures Gotham Fans
Roger T. Peckinpaugh, born February 5, 1891 in Wooster Ohio, rose from New Haven to Portland and Cleveland before joining the New York Americans. His cool, brainy defense and timely hits earned him captaincy under Frank Chance and made him a Gotham favorite.
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Roger T. Peckinpaugh
Wooster
New Haven
Cleveland
Portland
Harry Davis
Naps
Davis
Chapman
Peckinpaugh
Frank Chance
New York
Chance
Gotham
Baseball minds and moves through the season action
Chief Bender directs on the mound while Dodgers shortstop Omara proves one of the league’s best. Bill Donovan teaches openings, Cozy Doran pressures Bob Bescher, and owners Rupert and Huston praise their New York stake. Lajoie’s still in the .300s with Cleveland, Holt reveals his real name Halt, and Eddie Collins’ departure stirs Philly fans as managers shuffle players and even resort to golf talk amid a busy baseball scene.
Pensions for Ball Players Suggested by Milwaukee Writer
A Milwaukee Sentinel writer proposes a pension system for professional baseball players. He notes Billie Sullivan’s awkward return to play and argues players face limited earnings and subordinate rights, suggesting pensions plus minor league pay to ease retirement from the game.
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Billie Sullivan
Minneapolis
Discard Watch Complaints Named in Baseball Note
George Stallings praised for saving Sherwood Magee by lamping the work of Whitted and Dagey exchanged. John Mee Gray asked to lamp the work of De mares Stock and Adams after saving Hans Lobert following lengthy efforts.
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George Stallings
Sherwood Magee
Feds
Whitted and
Dagey
John Mee- Gray
Hans Lobert
Demares, Stock and Adams
Prayer For The Tempted In Davidic Psalm Study
International Sunday School Lesson outlines David as the psalmist of Psalm 1 with prayer for deliverance from sin and temptation. It urges prayer through God the Father, Christ, and the Holy Spirit, plus preparation of heart and lips, seeking reproof, and trusting Jehovah for protection.
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David
Tabernacle
Matt
Sbyke
James
R. V
Jonathan
Church of Christ
God
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United States
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Mr. Gray
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That City
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Lysebotten
Carl Lumholtz
New Guinea
East India Group
Benares
India
Batavia
Java
Lumholtz
Drammen
Nykirke
Holmestrand
Norwegian Mission Society
Italy
Austria
Washington Club
Gatcher John Henry
Joan Henry
Art Fromme
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Giants
Chief Bender
Biller Hugsins
Braves
Omara
Dodgers
Bill Donovan
Cozy Doran
Bob Bescher
Rupert and
Huston
Lajoie
Cleveland Indians
McKee
Tigers
Philadelphia
Larry Lajoie
Eddie Collins
Holt
Tiptops
Halt
Earl Baldwin
White Sox
Rowland
Peorm
Tinker
Brenman
Herzog
Reda
B. O. Sellers
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
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