Fragmented city notes mix crops clubs and royal hobbies
The report mixes assorted items from regis tered clubs in London to agricultural advances and local projects. It mentions clover tracks, a bride’s duties, a smooth bearded barley from the U S Department of Agriculture, business ties to a Pen gagollaga, Salt Lake City cutting smoke, antelope counts in western states, New York university aeronautical courses, oyster shell fertilizer, a Youngstown branch library built by unions and locals, and Queen Mary’s leisure as sewing and saddlework.
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London
United States Department of Agriculture
McMillin
Arnold Park
Towa
Pen “Gollaga
Salt Lake City
New York University
Youngstown
Ohio
Radio prize winner earns derby for first two way link to Europe
F H Schnell traffic manager for the American Radio Relay League wears a brown derby awarded by Kenneth B Warner to the first American amateur achieving two way contact with a European operator. Schnell earned the prize after a successful conversation with a French station SAB.
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F. H. Schnell
American Radio Relay League
Kenneth B. Warner
Mr. Schnell
Sab
Best Scout Alma Carvill Honored in Boston Court
Miss Alma Carvill of West Roxbury wins the Best Girl Scout in the City of Boston title at the annual spring court of awards.
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Alma Carvill
West Roxbury
Boston
Mass
Atchison Man Noted for Bright Reel and Dull Sawa
A whimsical Atchison Globe piece observes a local man whose fishpole reel gleams while his sawa blades remain dull and rusty, reflecting a quirky habit or local humor.
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Atchison
Atchison Globe
Mother of the Forest Tree in Calaveras County
A famed California tree near Stockton known as the Mother of the Forest rises 315 feet high with a trunk circumference of 61 feet. The colossal bristlecone like giant is a landmark in Calaveras County and attracts visitors.
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California
Calaveras Gravy
Stockton
Ideal Government Quote Sparks Debate on Happiness Policy
A quotation attributed to Macaulay proclaims that the best government is one that seeks and knows how to make people happy, prompting readers to discuss the role of governance in public welfare.
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Macaulay
Fragmented OCR Quote Teaser
A garbled historical OCR passage hints at dialogue about admiration and passion. The lines mention a man, a woman, and a sense of electricity or emotion described as switched on and off. No clear events or identities emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrém
Margaret
Giants land Oeschger to bolster pitching staff
Joseph Oeschger, a star of the Giants pitching corps, was acquired from Boston in a mid winter deal. He is expected to fill the yawning gap in the formerly shorthanded staff of the National League champions.
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Joseph Oeschger
Star of Giants
Giant
Boston
Dr Paul Hunter Captures Southern California Amateur Title
Dr. Paul Hunter of the Annandale Golf Club wins the Southern California Amateur Championship defeating the 1923 holder Willie Hunter 2 up with one to play in a tense final.
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Paul Hunter
Annandale
Ponsford and Mayne Set Victorian Cricket Record in Melbourne
A new Australian cricket record emerges as Victoria's W A Ponsford and E R Mayne score 456 for the first wicket against Queensland in Melbourne. Ponsford makes 248 and Mayne 208, both long innings as Victoria wins the interstate championship match despite Queensland using seven bowlers.
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Australia
Victoria
Queensland
Melbourne
W. A. Ponsford
E. R. Mayne
Hobbes
Rhodes
Ponsford
Mayne
Eight-Oared Crews Grow From Tiny to Formidable
In a few years the nation has seen a surge from scarce elite eight-oared crews to a broader, stronger scene. The article contrasts past rarity with current depth and competition, noting rising programs and improving performances in rowing.
English Schoolboy Fisher Excels in London Ring
English schoolboy King John Fisher, fifteen years old, has a remarkable ring record with 20 wins and a single defeat in 1022 when he lost the London schoolboy championship. He defeated Peters, twice a former English schoolboy champion, and won two Stepney Working Lads Federation finals this year. His trophies include four silver cups and gold and silver medals.
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John Fisher
Nage
Peters
Twlce
Fisher
Stepney
Working Lads’ Federation
London
Rowing Season Grows Note of Olympic Hopefuls
The season shows depth with at least a dozen crews aiming for Olympic tryouts. Entrants include Yale Harvard Princeton Pennsylvania Syracuse Washington Duluth Union Boat Club Bach eors' urge club and West Philadelphia Boat Club, with more expected.
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America
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Syracuse
Washington
Duluth Union Boat Club
Bacheors' Urge Club
West Philadelphia Boat Club
Notes From The Diamond On Spring Baseball Rumors
A collage of early 1900s baseball notes includes trades from Rochester to Pittsfield, Duke Meredith joining Dubuque, spitter pitching nostalgia surrounding Urban Shocker, and Dick Wobfitzel's six hit feats. Mentions also cover Spin Rice, Phil Bedmond, Cassidy and Walter Johnson praise, George Fisher trade, Peckinpaugh's fielding, and Ed Walsh’s 66 games in a season record.
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Ed Walsh
Mary Browne Breaks Brenwood Course Record in California Qualifier
Mary Browne owner of New Coast Mark Miss Mary J Browne former national female champion breaks Brenwood Country Club Los Angeles course record by two strokes in qualifying medal of the California golf championship. Widely regarded as one of the strongest women golfers, she is said to be playing her best form of the season.
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Mary J. Browne
Brenwood Country Club
Los Angeles
Ex Texas leaguers gain prominence in major leagues
Former Texas league players face national spotlight as they contribute to key games. Ray Blades homered for the Cardinals, Lil Stoner won for Detroit, Topper Rigney starred defensively for the Tigers, and Ike Boone homered for the Red Sox. Joe Martina won again for the Senators, while others like Thea Homer Summa and Glenn Myatt added runs and catches.
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Ray Blades
Houston
Cardinals
Cub Mally
Lil Stoner
Detroit
Cleveland
Topper Rigney
Panther
Tigers
Thea Homer Summa
Wichita Falls
Tris Speaker
Rigney
Glenn Myatt
Stoner
Ike Boone
Boston Red Sox
Ike
San Antonio
Dutch Sperber
Trouston
Joe Martina
Washington Senators
Connie Mack
Lester Bell
St. Louis
Cubs
Adams
Spudder
Short
Jim Bottomley
Gene Bailey
Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers
Lillian Duncan Sets New England 60 Yard Record
Miss Lillian Duncan, noted for her beauty, holds the New England record for the 60 yard run as athletic activity is linked to beauty in her training.
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Lillian Duncan
New England
Boxing revival in Cleveland and global sports notes
The report surveys diverse sports items from boxing to golf and horse racing. It notes a revival in professional boxing in Cleveland, mentions Zev as last Derby winner, and lists figures like Benny Leonard and Harry Vardon with brief opinions on training and form. It also cites international clubs, Olympic representations, and coaching signings including Harold Arnanson to Georgia Tech.
Simple and Efficient Hog House and Farrowing Pen
William A Radford offers free farm building advice to readers. The article presents a simple 14 by 50 foot hog house with four farrow pens and a center feed room built on a concrete foundation with a sunlit, well ventilated design facing north and south.
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Wiliam A. Radford
William A A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
All Houses Not Homes Says Better Homes in America
Blanche Brace in the Chicago American surveys the Better Homes in America position that a home is more than a house. It must offer comfort, harmony, dignity, and spirit through a well arranged kitchen, peaceful living spaces, good books, and time for family bonding and play.
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Better Homes
Almerton
President Coolidge
Werbert Hoover
Department of Commerce
James Ford Forts
United States
America
Amy
Blanche Brace
Chicago American
Proper Fire Insurance for the American Home
The rate of fire insurance on a house depends on construction materials fire protection and location. The Department of Commerce Bureau of Building and Housing says it is rarely more than half of 1 percent of the house value. Insurance protects both mortgage holders and owner equity and is usually required by banks and lending associations.
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United States Department of Commerce
Bureau of Building and Housing
Oroaiiding Association
Painting Radiators Reduces Their Heat
Radiator columns and risers are essential and prominent in every room. Painting them silver or bronze detracts from heating efficiency. Repaint radiators to harmonize with room colors before starting the heating system.
Insulation and Heat Loss in Roofing
The article discusses heat loss through the roof and the role of insulation in reducing it. It warns against insulation materials that pose hazards, suggesting flame testing to ensure safety while noting fuel efficiency benefits.
Quakes and Lakes Formed by 1911 New Madrid Event
The 1911 New Madrid earthquake triggered lake formation across Arkansas and Louisiana. Data from the event notes multiple new lakes arising in coastal plains, reshaping local drainage and landscape features.
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New Madrid
Arkansas
Louisiana
Reat Stop and Think Tactics in Fatigue Talks
A brief note urges readers to pause and reflect on exhausting conversations that numb awareness. It warns continued talking may worsen fatigue and urges practical rest and reset moments to avoid growing danger from tiredness.
How Insects See Mosaic Images with Compound Eyes
Insects typically rely on compound eyes that consist of numerous small lenses forming mosaic images. Each ommatidium captures a portion of the visual field, creating a coarse overall picture that helps detect movement and shapes.
Weather Drives House Hunting Psychology in Rainy Days
A Milwaukee real estate man says buyers delay showings on sunny days but on stormy weather homes reveal character. He notes two major reasons: buyers cancel appointments and agents can showcase extra service, and homes must appear appealing even when it rains.
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Milwaukee
Hoover Praises Building Loan Plan as Home Ownership Builder
Lerbert Tilonver cites the 1922 23 report of the United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations showing an annual rise of 1 054 056 members. The movement lists 3 000 associations with 6 694 414 members and assets over 5 000 000 000, surpassing the combined assets of national banks.
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Lerbert Tilonver
United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations
America
Paint and Varnish Cost for New Houses Estimated at 1 Percent
A committee of the American Institute of Architects finds paint and varnish on new frame houses, costing about one percent of the total. For a $3,000 house, the paint and garnish would be around $50, with higher costs for larger or more decorative homes.
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Committee On Specifications
American Institute of Architects
Protecting Hidden Wood Surfaces With Varnish
The article notes many homes have furniture bottoms and backs unvarnished, allowing moisture absorption that causes swelling and warping. A coat of varnish on unseen surfaces blocks moisture, preventing warping and loose joints when moved.
Love and Lenera Friendship Quote
A compact quotation attributed to Jaimes How ell on friendship and love emphasizes devotion as life. The fragment suggests affection and companionship as guiding forces in relationships.
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Jaimes Howell
Stray Bits of Wisdom from J Q Adams
Fragmentary quote collection notes a view that life presents problems for mortal beings destined to solve them. The snippet attributes a solemn challenge to humanity and cites J Q Adams as the source.
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J. Q. Adams
Genius a Dwarf Alypius of Alesandria
A dwarf named Alypius of Alexandria, famed as a logician and philosopher, was described as being one foot and a half inches tall.
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Alypius
Alesandria
Heighy
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Board of Aldermen
Horace G. Baker
Charles &. Baker
Phi Betaa Kappa
University of Own
Hillyer de
Alaska
Army
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Seattle
Col
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Prince of Wales
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Charlie Paddock
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Rochester
Pittsfield
Miller Huggins
Dick Wobfitzel
Reading
Toronto
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Mlinois
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Urban Shocker
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Jake
Spin Rice
Washington Nationals
Phil Bedmond
Minneapolis
American Association
Singner
Ardmore
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Ruel
Walter Johnson
George Fisher
Minneapolis American Association
Carl East
Roger Peckinpaugh
Nationals
Jack Roche
Oklahoma City
Denver
Tyrus Cobb
Luis Firpo
George Kelly
New York Giants
Terry
Toledo
Tom Pyle
Little Rock
Sherman Texas Association
Muskogee
Western Association
Travelers
Pyle
Chauley Root
St. Louis Browns
Lyons
Tony Rego
Tristram Speaker
Paul J. Stewart
Bloomington
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Stewart
University of Tinois
Ty Cobb
Mary Browne
New Coast Mark
TEXAS
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Zev
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Jimmy Wilde
Mike MeTignue
Michael Francis MeTigue
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Jockey Club
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Argentina
France
New York
Benny Leonard
Larry Mason
Bogland
J. & Franela
Toronto University
Canada
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Harry Vardon
Vardon
Harold Arnansen
University of Minnesota
Georgia Tech
William A. Radford
GOD
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Hoover
Love
Lenera
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