Fragmented Facts From a Distant Archive
A garbled compilation mentions varied facts from history and science including winter limits for mosquitoes, the Union flag in 1776, 250 000 plant varieties, US population in 1777, pearl symbolism, the Missouri mule, postmarking machines, and 1022 Russia auto imports. It references Ponce de Leon, Sumter firing in 1861, Daniel Webster, and Byzantine enamels, ending with a note on General Pershing’s pay of $10,000.
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Cambridge
British Isles
United States
Missouri
Detect
Genger
Amejl
Ponce de Leon
Indiana
Sumter
Charleston Harbor
Daniel Webster
Russia
Elvi Lized
Manila
Madagascar
Persling
Self-inflicted knockout ends Monroe boxing bout
In Monroe Louisiana Ewell Paul of Lawton Oklahoma knocked himself out in a 12 round match against Grady Franklin of Shreveport. Early in the first round Paul swung, fell and his chin hit Franklin’s knee leaving him unconscious as the referee counted him out.
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Monroe
Ewell Paul
Lawton
Okla
Grady Franklin
Shreveport
Paul
Franklin
Kenneth Elliot
New Swim Champion Norman Ross Jr Elevates Family Legacy
Norman Ross Jr. is highlighted as a rising swim champion, with his world famous father Norman Ross inspiring early involvement in the sport. The piece notes proud familial ties and the father’s desire for his son to excel in swimming.
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Norman Ross, Jr
Norman Ross
Ross
Paris 1924 Olympics Open January 20 in Paris
The 1924 Olympic Games in Paris are set from January 20 to July 27 with a highlight for the United States in July when track and field events run nine days from July 6 to July 13.
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Paris
United States
Bequest to Masone Named in Davenport Will
Mrs Sarah A Davenport of Boston leaves a homestead for aged Masons and their families and 1650 000 to maintain it to the Massachusetts Grand Lodge of Masons The bequest forms part of the Boston woman's will detailing estate distribution.
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Masone
Massachusetts Grand Lodge of Masons
Mra
Sarah A. Davenport
Boston
Commuter’s Great Record in Eight Years of Travel
Mrs. Anna Trenchard has commuted from Philadelphia to New York for eight years without missing a train. She has traveled 400000 miles in that period.
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Anna Trenchard
Philadelphia
New York
Humorous Quotation Sparks Wife Wardrobe Jibe
A Cincinnati Enquirer humor line features a husband persuading his wife to discard knickers by complimenting their effect. He says they made her look at least ten years older, prompting a playful exchange.
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Quincinnati Enquirer
Light and Heavy Reading
A brief fiction exchange features a young man with a gift hook and Misa Qongeone debating science. The dialogue hints at a back-and-forth where science appears rooted in both fiction and reality.
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Misa Qongeone
Haney's Unusual Versatility Sets Detroit Utility Standard
Billy Evans lauds Fred Haney of Detroit as a rare utility star. Haney filled in at second base, third base, and shortstop when Tigers faced injuries. He is a strong batter, agile baserunner, and possesses courage and brains, echoing the old school utility players in modern baseball.
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Billy Evans
Haney
Detroit
Fred Maney
Tigers
Bobby Jones
Rigney
Tel Berna of Cornell Sets College Two Mile Record
Tel Berna of Cornell wins the college two mile in Ithaca on May 4, 1912 with a 0 17 4 5 clocking. Jole Ray has run indoors 97 9 8 5 for the same distance while with the Illinois A G of Chicago.
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Tel Berna
Cornell
America
Ithaca
Berna
Jole Ray
Ilinois A. G
Chicago
Golfer’s Nerves Frustrate Former Cornell Athlete
Bert Coffin, ex rower and footballer at Cornell, comments that a nervous golfer irritates him as spectators roars and heckling raspberries appear while the golfer sets and lines up his shot.
Oberlin Honors Alonzo Stagg With First Athletic Honorary Degree
Alonzo A. Stagg, famed University of Chicago coach, received Oberlin College’s honorary Master of Arts in recognition of his work in physical education. This marks the first time an honorary degree was awarded for athletic service.
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Alonzo A. Stagg
University of Chicago
Oberlin College
Baseball notes span leagues and players across dozens of clubs
The article catalogs shifting rosters and prospects from Vernon to Birmingham and beyond. It mentions Ham Hyatt returning to Vernon, Blume joining Memphis from the Nationals, Ty Cobb's early Augusta days in 1904, and multiple trades or signings involving Brooklyn, St. Louis, Baltimore, Birmingham, and Chicago affiliates. The piece also notes international beginnings with Australian league formation and scouting activity for the White Sox, plus minor items about captains and shortstop records.
Baseball as Recreation and Risk to the Mind
In a Baltimore News column William Kirk argues baseball should be a hobby, not life, warning fans of mono maniac loyalty that consumes thoughts year round. He notes many youths sweat over Babe Ruth homer totals, risking futures and mental balance by letting the game dominate.
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Colgate Baseball
Princeton
Yale
William Kirk
Baltimore News
Babe Ruth
Sporting Squibs of All Kinds
A survey of boxing and sporting topics notes the wide appeal of eight ounce gloves over fists, upcoming football schedules, and shifts in golf and rowing at colleges. It mentions Mr Dempsey in talks of more frequent fights, and Henry F Sullivan attempting the English channel swim despite past failures. It cites the high cost of prize fighting and a Pennsylvanian law banning bets on boxing or wrestling with a $1000 fine and up to two years imprisonment.
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Pennsylvania
Gay Colors Reach High-Water Mark in Summer Fashions
A fashion authority notes brilliant color dominates this summer after expectations of white dominance. White dresses remain popular for versatility with colored hats and jackets, and bright crepe de chine frocks exemplify the season's vivid palette.
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New York Times
India prints and pastel frocks dominate summer fashion
Pastel jackets and crepe de chine frocks lead the season with contrast gashes and monograms. India print dresses flood the scene, with hand drawn motifs on crepe de chine and organdies, plus bright yellow and white embroidery on organdie ensembles.
Colorful embroideries transform summer cotton frocks across styles
Frocks in white and pastel silks feature Persian and Russian embroidery, wool and cotton fabrics show close patterns in primitive colors, and sheer muslin-like materials such as habtisite and organdie dominate. Rodier honeycomb crepe fades from novelty to trim, while vibrant white wool crepe and drawn work trim accent new models. Detective embroidery and bold color schemes drive a rich summer wardrobe with cottons rivaling chiffons and silks.
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Acto Tidwan
Gine
Make Your Own Scent From Fragrant Posses
Instructions describe making a homemade fragrance by soaking cotton-wool disks in Lucca oil placed among dried rose petals in a jam jar. Layers are pressed, sealed with paper, and left in sun for a fortnight. Oil is then pressed out into bottles for a fragrant result.
Enamel Buckles Adorn Latest Shoe Models
Enamel buckles appear on new shoes. Rectangular slightly curved buckles feature colored Limoges enamel and a miniature central subject framed by plain enamel work.
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Limoges
Large Hats The Fashion Accent For Summer Style
Large hats of black horsehair provide a dramatic background for the average beauty and convey an illusion of coolness, aided by a touch of summer floral trim.
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Harding
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Lausanne
Switzerland
Turkey
M. Venizelos
Greece
Mussolini
Tee T
Nancy Cox McCormack
Italy
Marion, O
Yellowstone National Park
Rocky Mountain
Atlanta
Bobby Cruickshank
Wee Scot
Jones
Cruickshank
Inwood Country Club
Japan
Tsuyoshi Tamura
Tokyo
Iuperintendent of
Parks
National Parks of
Mt. Rainier
Paradise Valley
Rainier National Park
Bert Coffin
Oberlin
Ham Hyatt
Vernon
Blume
New York Nationals
Memphis
Ty Cobb
Augusta
China
Nglsh
Jack Hendricks
Indianapolis
Columbus
Bill Burwell
Bulls
Hoosiers
Brooklyn
Ea Barney
Seattle
Galveston
Urban Shocker
St. Louis Browns
Yankees
Clarence Pitt
Baltimore Orioles
Arthur Sullivan
Greater Boston
Pittsfeld
Jimmy Doyle
Farrington
Beaumont
Houston
Waco
Texas Association
Elmer Berger
Vernon Club
Art Trefry
Charlotte
Birmingham
Pittsfield
Howie Baker
Baker
Teal
Markle
St. Paul
Cincinnati
Rue Benton
Mike Kelley
Danny Clark
Pete Brausen
Decatur
Ed Willetts
Detroit Tigers
Beatrice
Paul Speran
Evansville
Mobile
Peoria
Australia
Bob Wright
Toledo
Nash Club
Kenosha, Wis
San Francisco
Timothy Patrick Buckley
Omnahu
Danny Long
Chicago White Sox
Kid Gleason
Paul Strand
Salt Lake
Sox
Pat Ragan
Phillies
Cy Fried
New Haven
Wilson
Joe Boley
Tennsylvania State College
Intercollegiate Golf Association
England
Henry F. Sullivan
Lowell
English Channel
Harvard
Jess Willard
India
Valle, Hauste
Willy Biile
Andio Villinies
Phese Ape
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