Facts You May Not Know From Obscure Fragments
A collection of disjointed statements covers diverse topics and eras. It mentions shrinking earth to moon size, a fast train, berry cultivation, Dutch windmills replaced by machinery, Lenin memorial portraits, England advertising prohibitions, a Louisiana milk survey, Montana corn acreage growth, hobby riding advice, and a widow pensioner from the War of 1812.
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Holland
Commission
Federal Central
Nicolai Lenin
England
Louisiana
Montana
Aged but lively Mrs. Urdang Leads Harlem Daughters of Israel Drive
Mrs. Peshe Malke Urdang of New York aged 113 formally opened a fundraising drive for a new Harlem Home for the Daughters of Israel. She served as chief speaker at a luncheon for campaign workers.
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Peshe Malke Urdang
New York
Harlem
the Daughters of Israel
Emily Armstrong Triumphs in Shot Put at Celtic Park
Emily Armstrong, the champion girl shot putter, achieved a marked distance of 80 feet 10 inches to win at the Savage School annual meet held at Celtic Park, New York.
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Emily Armstrong
Savage School
Celtic Park
N. Y
Large Stadium Planned for Golden Gate Park
San Francisco moves ahead with an 800000 municipal stadium in Golden Gate Park announced by Park Commissioner William F Humphreys. The design allows seating for 20000 now with potential expansion to 60000 and a club house may be built on the pavilion site.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate Park
William F. Humphreys
Fragmentary remark on contracts and birds during a fight
A partial quotation notes a quarrel about a contract clause prohibiting pointing out birds while the speaker is in a fight. No further context or details are provided.
Corbett Tricks Kelley in Ring at Coney Island 1902
Story recalls Young Corbett using a deceptive cue to lull Bobo Kelley during a 1902 bout at a Coney Island club. Corbett feigned concern for an illuminated reflector, as Kelley stared up, then fired a decisive right hand to win. The next day Kelley sought a rematch with the matchmaker.
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Young Corbett
Bobo” Kelley
Coney Island
Corbett
Kelley
Guy Corbett
Dundee’s Vast Ring Fortune Highlighted in Report
Johnny Dundee is credited with a quarter of a million dollars earned in boxing. Willie Jackson, once the only man to KO Dundee and reportedly earning a half million, is said to be broke with only his tin ears as a remnant of his career.
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Johnny Dundee
Willie Jackson
Dundee
New Congressional Country Club Opens With Diplomatic Guests
Pro Jimmie Crabbe will oversee the course as the New Congressional Country Club formally opens. Members of the official family and the diplomatic corps join a roster of notable figures at one of the nation’s finest clubs.
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Jimmie Crabbe
New
Congressional Country Club
Diplomatic Corps
Baseball Notes From The Coast And Beyond
A roundup of players and teams across leagues. Charley Hall and Johnny Lavan are highlighted for continued pitching and signing moves. Trades and releases involve Cincinnati, Philadelphia, St Louis, Washington and Brooklyn with focus on season performance and franchise changes.
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Sea Lion
Charley Hall
Johnny Lavan
St. Louis Cardinals
Fort Wayne Chiefs
Diverse sports notes on boxing golf and rowing figures
The snippet catalogs athletes and events from early 20th century sports culture. It mentions boxing manager changes, college golf status at Jefferson College, Pancho Villa’s Broadway preference, a Minnesota coach appointment, and an army golf championship to be held at Fort Leavenworth. It also notes Wembley stadium terraces, Harada as a top Japanese tennis talent, and Charlie Paddock’s world records.
Early US Presidents Born as British Subjects
The list notes eight presidents born as British subjects: Washington, John Adama, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, John Quincy Adama, Jackson and William Henry Harrison. Martin Van Buren is identified as the first president born an American citizen.
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Washington
John Adama
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
John Quincy Adama
Jackson
William Henry Harrison
Martin van Buren
England's First Big Private Home: Longleat
The first great private house built in England, distinct from a castle, was Longleat, the seat of the Marquis of Bath.
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England
Longleat
Marquis of Bath
Hold the Back Straight
The fragment advises maintaining a straight back and avoiding deviation during an unspecified reel or action, with unclear context and incomplete phrasing.
McCarthy’s Baseball Managerial Proverbs For Players
Joe McCarthy, manager of the Louisville team, offers a list of classic baseball proverbs for players. The sayings cover fundamentals like catching before throwing, not relying on luck, listening to base coaches, sliding safely, and always touching all bases while keeping heads up.
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Joe McCarthy
Louisville
Lot
Gene Robertson rises from college to major league star
Gene Robertson, 23, St Louis University alumnus, began in the Browns system after a dramatic early MLB debut against the Yankees. He later starred in minor leagues and returned to contribute as a right throwing, left batting infield power as injuries hit veteran players.
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Gene Robertson
Browns
Gene
New York Yanks
Herbert Thormahien
Gerber
St. Louis
Robertson
St. Louis University
Ping Bodie
Ilva
Joplin
Moorish Interior Design Inspires Family Home
The article extols a Moorish styled house for moderate families with a 61 by 35 foot plan and corner entry. It highlights interior charm, airy high ceilings, a courtyard dining area, and advised color treatments based on sun exposure, with guidance on walls floors and ceilings as decor backdrops.
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America
New World
Home Interior Paint Problem Is Important
The living room should suggest comfort and heaviness. It is the gathering place of the family. In this room we entertain friends and spend more of our waking hours than in any other part of the house. A fireplace is usually the pivotal point in the decoration.
Building a Practical Garage For Work Space and Efficiency
Advice on sizing a garage to fit a car plus ample work space. Recommends 12 by 18 feet as a base, with extra two feet in width, plus water and drain pipes, electrical wiring, and optional gas piping. Endorses south and east window placement for sun heat and notes insulation with fireproof material and safe testing.
Sugar Trees valued by science and sailors
The sugar of the Douglas fir is valued at about $70 per pound from a chemical viewpoint. The main interest for the public lies in nature concealing the sugar tree secret for so long. The navy operates eleven carrier Pigeon lofts including one on shore and two aboard ship.
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The
Navy
Relic of Past Days in Duluth Lerald
The phonograph offers a quaint old fashioned entertainment. You can actually hear the sirned thing distinctly as described by readers in Duluth.
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Duluth Lerald
Do Not Add Fire Hazard to Your Garage
The article warns homeowners against keeping unnecessary items and stresses the risk of fire when flammable or loose materials are stored in garages. It advocates securing tight efficient materials to reduce hazards and improve safety.
Septuagint Origins and Chronology Across Egypt
The Septuagint is the Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament, traditionally credited to 72 Jews completing the work in 72 days by order of Ptolemy II Philadelphus. Critics dispute this, suggesting multiple authors and times across Egypt, with origins dating to around 260 B.C.
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Ptolemy Philadelphus
Egypt
Definition of cyclopedia and encyclopedia usage
The notice defines cyclopedia as an organized digest of a single knowledge branch and explains encyclopedia as a comprehensive work on all subjects or a single subject. It notes cyclopedia's alphabetical arrangement and broader encyclopedia usage.
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Kansas City
Quip on Spouse as Novelist Reveals Past Rummaging
A fragmentary dialogue shows a wife teasing about her husband being a novelist. She says he steals plots from her past, prompting the quiet admission and a playful exchange. The exchange underscores themes of memory and storytelling.
Fragmented Funny Exchange About Rope Value
A quirky exchange about buying rope is captured in a rustic, humorous dialogue. The speakers debate the length needed, joking about prices and distance, reflecting a rural vernacular moment.
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Willis W. Stover
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
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Toole
al Reich
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Prince of Baseball
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Pitt
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Chick Shorten
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Nig Clarke
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Glube
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Jim Keesey
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Cambridge
Washington and Jefferson College
Bob Sage
Tommy Walsh
Sage
Lewis F. Weller
Oberlin
Bfarvard
University of Minnesota
Jack Dempsey
Pancho Villa
Filpino
Broadway
Pancho
Emanuel Lasker
Fort Leavenworth
Kaw
Regular Army
National Guard
Wembley
Takio Harada
Japan
K Shimizu
Sant
Charlie Paddock
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Cal
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Sigler
Willama
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