Crowley Expected to Prove In Marathon Despite Flop
The Sporting World notes Jim Crowley, once Amateur marathon champ, failed to shine in his first pro outing over a 15 mile New York race. They argue the 15 mile course is not his strength but believe at marathon distance he can outpace most. Crowley won many long races as an amateur and set several records.
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Rowley
Jim Crowley
Marathon Ranner
New York
Teds
Crowley
Cleveland to Boom Cricket
Cleveland cricket fans plan rapid growth for the season with Belmont of Philadelphia scheduled to visit Cleveland at Gordon Park on Lake Erie. A new professional coach will coach players daily, install nets, and promote league play and interclub matches.
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Cleveland
Belmont
Philadelphia
Gordon Park
Lake Erie
Keene Wins Big on American Turf Ro Keene Figures
The article lists Ro Keene and horses earning substantial sums over seven years on the American turf. James Ro Keene’s stable leads with about 1.39 million dollars, while Hob Whitney secures 485 thousand in second place. Other top earners include Barney Schreber, Sydney Paget, August Belmont, and John E Madden with hundreds of thousands in winnings.
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Keene
James Ro
Keenes
Baive
Sishitne
Jockey Club
Hob Whitney
Barney Schreber
Sydney Paget
Si4ien
Taft Recommends $50,000 for Vienna Exposition
President Taft asks Congress for a 50000 dollar appropriation to enable the United States to participate in the first International Sporting and Field Sports exposition in Vienna in May. Austria-Hungary inviting the U S to take part.
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Taft Haa
Congress
United States
Vienna
Austria- Hungary
Tennessee Dog Is Champion in National Field Trials
Monora a setter owned and handled by J M Avent of Hickory Valley Tennessee was named best hunting dog in America and won championship honors over six rivals in the United States Field Club stakes ending the 1909 10 season. Sertigan may re enter the racing scene as Cogan the western entry bought from David Prewitt plans to aim for the Kentucky Derby pending trainer Benny Bleth.
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Tennessee
Monora
J. M. Avent
Hickory Valley
Tenn
America
United States
Sertigan
Cogan
David Prewitt
Dan“afille
Benny Blect
Corrigan
Coorrine Ery Sanpe Bair
Ben -K Sleet
The Cost of Luxury for Parents and Children
A public reflection argues parents should limit material luxuries and instead lead by example. It emphasizes guiding children with wisdom, affection, and self denial to foster virtue, self control, and devotion rather than indulging every whim.
The South Pole as a Centerpiece for a Childs Party
A newspaper item describes using a South Pole theme as a novelty centerpiece for a children's party. It notes Scott's dash toward the pole and Peary’s prior claim debate, with penguin figures, a white muslin ice form, a tall pole construction, and flowers as sparkling tops.
Stories That Frighten Children Warns Against Bedtime Fear
The article cautions caregivers about telling frightening tales to children. It notes fear can disturb sleep, with responses varying by child, and advises avoiding scary endings and selecting soothing stories especially for sensitive kids.
The Mother and the Boy
A mother should listen and encourage a boy to confide in her. She avoids harsh reprimand and shows quiet interest in his sports, school, and friends to guide his choices. She will revisit issues later and aims to understand his view while solving problems together.
Let the Children Sleep
A physician warns that insufficient sleep is a major problem. He notes work and pleasure shrink rest time, children aged ten to eleven get only eight or nine hours, and adults need about eight hours. He adds some rare individuals may function on four hours, but they will be woken at the proper time by nature.
Noisy sounds harm a baby's nerves and sleep
A passage warns that sudden loud noises near a baby's ear cause immediate nervous and heart rate reactions, leaving the child tense and tired. Repeated exposure can lead to long term fright and potential behavioral difficulties.
Old Newspapers Prove Handy Home Helpers
Wet and crushed newspapers are praised for cleaning and protecting many household items. They clean lamps, irons, windows, dishes, floors and stoves, wrap furs, deter moths, and serve as temporary mats or absorbents in the kitchen.
American Beauties Costly Roses Sentiment in Winter
A playful note warns that giving American Beauty roses in winter may be costly sentiment. It suggests avoidant metaphors and contrasts roses with modest violets and lilies as more prudent gifts.
The Smart Waist Frill Illustration
A description of a white lawn and crochet lace waist frill with Irish insertion and narrow lace edging. The design features gathered ruffles from throat to waist line and a collar described as sat nd thyspsd, reflecting fabric craftsmanship in a period fashion note.
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Arbi
Germans import and seek foreign trees for forest planting
German foresters back foreign seed and seedling programs in North America. Montana larch seeds attract German nurserymen while Guelph Ontario plans 168 acre reforestation using white pine seedlings to safeguard water, aesthetic woodlands, and future timber supply.
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Montana
Ontario
Germany
Guelph
Ont
Europe
America
South Africa
Atlantic
Flathead Lake
Department of Agriculture
Lolo Forest
Ontario Agriculture College
Roosevelt's Great Nile Safari Kills 500 Mammals
Dispatch from Gondokoro reports Colonel Roosevelt and his son Kermit killed about 500 large animals on their Nile expedition. The bag includes 17 horses, 11 elephants, 10 buffaloes, 9 white rhinos, 9 hippos, 9 giraffes, 7 cheetahs, 3 giant elands, 3 sables, 2 bongos and more with most specimens destined for the Smithsonian. Roosevelt plans to keep at most six trophies. The elands are highlighted as the top prize, followed by white rhinos, bongos, al tanga antelope.
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Gondokoro
Upper Nile
Roosevelt
Upper Reachioa
The
Nile
Kermit
Smithsonian Institution
Stubborn as Mills Liver and Bowels Troubled Appetite
A fragment notes liver and bowels seem to balk without cause with trouble in appetite indigestion nervousness and despondency described. The line echoes distress or illness and hints at gut and mood links in a historical voice.
Famous People by Fannie M Lothrop The Peerless Poet
The article honors James Whitcomb Riley, tracing his Indiana roots in Greenfield and Anderson. It notes his early defiance of schooling, love of nature, and a varied path from mural painting to early poetry. It highlights Leonaine as a pivotal poem that made him famous and controversial.
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Mnton
Browning
James Whitcomb Riley
Riley
Greenfield
Ind
Anderson
Leonaine
Edgar Allan Poe
Indiana
Wm. C Mack
Pod
An Awful Eruption Inspires Quick Relief with Arnica Salve
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is praised as a fast, universal remedy for boils ulcers fever sores burns cuts bruises sore lips chapped hands and chilblains. It promises instant relief and is endorsed by Robt. Prewett’s claim of efficacy.
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Bucklen
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Potter
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