Diverse facts and figures in a miscellany of notes
A collage of quoted assertions spans topics from ancient Egyptian coffee and worm sensation to Canadian fisher cooperatives and a phonograph tube. It cites wage worker counts in the United States, a Gothenburg world congress, early American hammering, and other scattered data points across nations, science, and culture.
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United States
Gothenburg
Sweden
America
Cumberland
Greensboro
Real Cave Girl Emma Adams Finds Haircut After Island Discovery
Emma Adams a fifteen year old labeled a cave girl by Topeka probation officers was found with her father and brother in a Kaw river island cave. The judge notes her wish to return to cave life yet she desires a bobbed haircut after a one hour barber session.
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Emma Adams
Kansas
Topeka
Kaw River
Trappers flag spotted on Newport bathing beach
The trappers flag, a recent creation, is seen on the fashionable Newport Bathing Beach in Rhode Island. Ball, a noted beauty, stands among sun worshippers signaling for help she appears able to manage without aid.
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Newport
F. I
Geunnette Ball
Just Felt That Way A Child Questions Jam Theft
A Richmond Times-Dispatch brief narrates a child asking if stealing jam is wrong and whether bad actions send one to a bad place. The mother explains stealing is bad and the child says he feels warm and no longer hungry.
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Richmond Times-Despateh
Noah in the ark worm joke shocks Sunday class
In a western town Sunday school a young woman teacher jokes about Noah in the ark. A boy recalls Noah had only two worms with him so he couldn’t have caught much, prompting a humorous misunderstanding.
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Noah
Harper'a
Sleeveless gowns redefine summer fashion in Detroit News critique
A Detroit News fashion writer notes sleeves vanish from afternoon gowns as skirts elongate and shoulder lines slim, praising sleeveless silhouettes in chiffon and batik styles. Accessories like bracelets and corsages rise, with vacation crafts and DIY tips for fans of sleeveless frocks.
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Detroit News
Yellow Shades Dominate Summer Fashion
Yellow remains a top summer color with shops showing yellow wares across wearables. Mustard is popular but hard to wear. softer yellows and brassy tones are favored, with black or white contrasts enhancing yellow outfits. Parisian influence is cited as driving the trend in American shops.
Ornamental Garden Pottery Appeals in Home Decor
Fine garden pottery can enhance homes with artistic pieces such as fountains urns and bird baths. Observing well arranged displays helps judgment and children and invalids may especially enjoy bird gathering features.
Bobby Jones Wins Open Title in Thrilling Homecoming
Bobby Jones, 21, fresh from a dramatic victory over Cruikshank, returns to Atlanta home with the American Open crown. Miss Alexa Stirling praises his rise from illness to golf legend, noting Jones’ ascent since age seven teen and his place among amateur Open champions alongside Ouimet Travers Evang and Sarazen.
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Bobby Jones
Cruikshank
Alexa Stirling
East Lake
Atlanta
Bobby
Trenches
France
Francis Ouimet
Jones
Ted Ray
Harry Varden
Jerry Travers
Chick Evang
Toledo
Ohio
Columbia
Jim Barnes
Feld
Skokie
John Black
Gene Sarazen
Thurston Moves From White Sox to Indians via Trade
Hollis Thurston emerged as a standout pitcher while with the White Sox but clashed with manager Fohl of St Louis over bench time. After a brief dispute, Thurston was waived and quickly picked up by Manager Gleason for his new club.
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Thurston
White Sox
Fohl
St. Louis
Gleason
Red” Proctor
Portsmouth
John Cvengros
Dubuque
Mike
Chicago White Sox
Joe McGinnity
Washington Club
Tal
Farrel
Bedford
Blue Ridge Mountains
Meredith Denies Comeback Plan For 1913 Olympics
Ted Meredith, Olympic champion and world record holder, denies reports of training to try for the 1913 American Olympic team. He has not raced since Antwerp 1912 and says recent workouts are only to keep weight down. Wilco A A chairman invited him to compete at Yankee Stadium events, but Meredith declined.
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Niels Bukh
Community Service
Playground and Recreation Association of America
Russell Sage Foundation
Country Life Association of America
Teachers' College of Columbia University
Bukh
Denmark
Ted" Meredith
Stockholm
University of Pennsylvania
Hugh Hirshon
Yankee Stadium
Hirshon
Meredith
Ruths Favorite Bat Old Sway Gift From Sam Crawford
Babe Ruth receives Ruths Favorite Bat Old Sway a gift from Sam Crawford. The four piece green wood bat measures one inch shorter and four ounces lighter than Ruths prior stick. After initial indifference Ruth quickly adopts it and dominates at the Yankees bench.
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Ruth
Old Sway
Babe Ruth
Yankee
Old Sam
Babe
Sam Crawford
Detroit Tiger
Circling the Bases in Major League Hopefuls
The piece surveys multiple players and teams: Darcy Flowers rising with Cambridge in the Eastern Shore League, Andy Gump Rush leading pitchers in the Southwestern league, and Combs in Louisville valued at 100000. It notes Joe McGinnity in the Mississippi Valley League pennant race, Mohardt shifted to Atlanta, and Bailey thriving as an outfielder amid Neils injury.
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Andy Gump Rush
American Association
Louisville
Combs
Interesting Sport Notes From Early 20th Century Reads
A roundup of sports vignettes mentions Rickard planning a vast indoor arena in New York City, Alonso boosting Spain’s image, Jim Thorpe's Stockholm 1912 feats at age twenty four, and a St Louis club planning midnight golf with electric lights. It notes Tom Kirby turning pro, rising college teams, and increasing school shooting. Plus golf ball imports, potential Olympic rowers, Lipton’s transatlantic bid, Dempsey’s manager hinting at a big payday, and hints of German currency in play.
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St. Louis
Stanley Harris Injured Forcing Retirement in 1921 Campaign
Washington American league star Stanley Harris retired from a recent game with a severe ankle injury ending his 878 game consecutive appearance streak. His absence marks the first since the 1921 season began.
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Washington
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