Amazon River Fall and Global Trade Notes from 1910s Era Briefs
A digest of world and U.S. anecdotes: Amazon river falls 700 feet over 3,000 miles. U.S. iron and steel exports to Europe hit a post 1914 low. U.S. cigarettes expand in China with 8.5 billion imported last year. Also: 8 million American homes wired for electricity. Canadian Pacific builds a $300,000 auto ferry for Bellingham to Vancouver Island. notes on copper origins and historical pensions in South Carolina. Paris and Chicago curios. a matchholder windshield aid. and a lightning-struck spruce from Me.
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Amazon
Europe
China
Beteen
Chicago
London
Italy
Germany
Alvah Thomas
South Harpswell
Aviatrix Peyre Breaks Women’s Altitude Record in L A
Mile. Andree Peyre soared to 15 000 feet in Los Angeles breaking the women’s altitude mark. Capt. Cyril Turner, famed skywriter, greets her with a lance after her ascent and landing.
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Andree Peyre
Los Angeles
Cyril Turner
Lanilen
Minnesota's Best Miss Amelia Scherfenberg Wins Excellency
Miss Amelia Scherfenberg of St Paul Minnesota is named Minnesota's Best for perfect attendance eleven years running and never missing a day or being late with a 95 percent grade in the state competition.
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Amelia Scherfenberg
St Paul, Minn
Vintage Athletics Outfielder Reminds Fans of Early Stars
A description notes Wid Matthews of the Philadelphia Athletics catching a fly ball with a cupped hand near his body, drawing parallels to Jimmy Ryan and Walter Maranville in the old-time style. The piece highlights a nostalgic look at late 19th and early 20th century outfield technique.
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Wid Matthews
Philadelphia Athletics
Jimmy Ryan
Walter Maranville
Ed Rommel Helps Athletics Escape Last Place
Ed Rommel the Athletics pitcher earns praise for lifting Connie Mack's team from the cellar where it lingered for an extended period.
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Ed Rommel
Connie Mack
Athletics
Fish Fight Named Greatest Sport of Siam Natives
Dr. Hugh M. Smith, ex United States fisheries commissioner turned Siam fisheries adviser, recounts a native sport in Siam where men carry a small fish in a tube like container. When two Siamese meet they challenge each other to a fish fight and seek a larger vessel to stage the contest.
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Siam
Hugh M. Smith
United States Commissioner of Fisheries
Smith
Mutle Fish Battle Noted as Hearty and Ferocious
In the pets column observers describe Mutle fish fighting aggressively until one is wounded or incapacitated. Dr. Smith notes these fish are very hearty and ferocious and capable of a lively scrap.
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Dr. Scholl
Detroit Tigers Shortstop Lineage Highlighted Across Eras
The piece traces Detroit Tigers shortstops from Charley O Leary to Donna Bush and Topper Rigney, noting O Leary’s elite defense, Bush’s brilliance, Rigney’s rising status, and a promising Kerr seen in spring training as a possible successor.
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Detroit Tigers
Detroit
Mughey Jennings
Charley O'Leary
O'Leary
Donna Busch
Bush
Topper Rigney
Cobb
Rigney
Kerr
Michigan Signs Barker as Head Wrestling Coach
University of Michigan engages Richard Barker of Cornell College Mount Vernon Iowa as head wrestling coach and assistant football coach for next year Wrestling will debut as an intercollegiate sport at Michigan with the completion of the new field house providing space to establish wrestling alongside golf hockey and swimming as regular varsity minor sports.
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University of Michigan
Richard Barker
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Iowa
Michigan
Yest
Boxer Eugene Criqui Seeks World Featherweight Title
French featherweight champion Eugene Criqui, age twenty nine, weighing 128 pounds, is in the United States to challenge Johnny Kilbane for the world featherweight title. Criqui bears a scar along his jaw from a World War I bullet wound, part of bone removed and replaced with a silver plate.
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Eugene Criqui
France
Hue
Johnny Kilbane
Criqui
Baseball News Roundup From Early 1922 Trade Activity
Circling the bases and player movements dominate the report with rosters and releases. Bobby Roth posts a .885 mark for Kansas City while Max Flack shines for the Cards. Numerous clubs, including the St. Louis Nationals and Philadelphia prize fighters, announce trades releases and loans across minor and major leagues. Grover Cleveland Alexander nears Walter Johnson’s record as the two hold century efforts, and Connie Mack sits on the Athletics bench amid signals and strategy.
Government Ant Extermination Syrup Method
Government backed formula for eradicating black and red ants. Mix borax with water and sugar to create a syrup, roil to gather, then place in shallow dishes. Ants consume the syrup and abandon their nests or area.
Painless Philosophy in a Boston Transcript Quip
A brief wry remark on human bearing appears in the Boston Transcript, noting that advising others on their troubles is among Ives easy duties. The line reflects a humorous take on self awareness and meddling.
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Ife
Boston Transcript
Four year old declares mother boss in household dispute
In a domestic scene a four year old girl, Martha, interrupts her parents’ argument and declares to her father that her mother is the boss in the house. The incident captures a child’s render of family dynamics.
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Martha
People and Politicians Show Political Clans
The note contrasts public figures and civic factions, arguing that political groups clearly know their aims while individuals differ in purpose and approach.
Errors on One Play Spark Athenes In St Louis May 10
In the eighth inning at St Louis on May 10 the Athletes committed three errors on one play. Jacobson led the inning with a single Williams followed with a center hit Matthews fumbled the ball sending Jacobson to third and Williams to second. Matthowen recovered the ball and threw wild to the infield. Jacobson scored as Williams moved to third and Galloway threw away over third base allowing Williams to score.
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St. Louis
Jacobson
Secret of long driving in golf found by doctor
A London doctor and scientist claim the key to long golf drives lies in suppressing opposing muscles. The flawless shot supposedly comes from a blank mind during the swing, removing conscious effort to prevent interference with the muscles that aim the club.
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London
Men of Science
Flo
Interesting sport notes across the country and campus games
The piece surveys various sport items from Stanford rowing plans to tennis titles, California women's club size, and youth football clubs. It notes Oregon Aggies basketball, a Hawaii Christmas game, new golf at Washington and Jefferson, stadium plans in Columbus and Washington DC, and a boxing manager retirement with a fighter’s claim transfer.
Exaltation of Christ in Hebrews and the finished work
A preacher expounds the exaltation of Jesus after purging sins and sitting at God’s right hand. He cites Hebrews and Peter to show Christ crowned with glory, His priestly work completed, and salvation offered to believers who rest in that finished redemptive act.
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Gonglder
Veter
Jesus
Stephen
God
Saul
Snisus
Diemnaseus Road
Peter
Phen
Thors Saul
Christ
Uilshanman
Lena
Tie
The Weak Mind Quote Adage Cited by Chesterfield
A quotation attributed to Chesterfield contrasts a weak mind with a microscope that magnifies trifles yet cannot grasp greater ideas, framing wit and intellect in sharp observational terms.
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Chesterfield
Hiding Sin Through Tattered Clothes
A reflective verse fragment notes that small vices emerge through worn garments while grand robes and furred gowns conceal them, echoing themes of appearance versus inner truth.
Holding the Tongue. Distinction of a General
A noted general is praised for his restraint and wit, reputed to "hold his tongue in ten languages" as a mark of cool judgment and composure in leadership.
True gentleman defined by loyalty and courtesy
Quotation on the qualities of a true gentleman emphasizing openness loyalty and integrity. It contrasts practical needs with elegant propriety and upholds faithfulness to God, law, and people.
Morlock Endorses Tanlac Amid Health Turnaround
Alfred R Morlock of Chicago testifies to Tanlac improving his energy sleep appetite and weight after a year of poor health He claims the medicine cured indigestion and boosted work capacity and notes Tanlac is sold by druggists with over 87 million bottles sold The ad advises avoiding substitutes and lists Tanlac Vegetable Pills as nature s remedy for constipation
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Alfred R. Morlock
N. Hamilo Ave
Chicago
Tontac
Ether scene sparks patient nerves before anesthesia
The patient Limitations to Ether frets as the doctor prepares anesthesia. The doctor reassures that the patient will feel nothing and asks how soon results will be known. The scene depicts a tense moment during ether administration and the medical staff's assurances.
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John
Thomas
The Cutlourn Toilet Trio Advertisement Mockup
An old advertisement promotes Cutleurn toilet preparations with Tie Soap Ointment and Tatem powder and perfume. It mentions a partnership with a professor and three-part firm structure and hints at government involvement and opportunistic gains.
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Paris
Henry Taylor
Cairo
Tower of Jewels
Cincinnati
Camp Muir
Mount Rainier
Rainier
Washington
Payne
John Howard Payne
South Carolina
Imperial
Conrad N. Dykeman
Brooklyn
Imperial Council
James S. McCandless
Minnesota
England
Francis Ouimet
Boston
Ouimet
Deal
Bobby Roth
Indlangs
Kansas City
Max Flack
Ag. Co
St. Louis Nationals
Wigington
Nebraska State Star
Fort Smith
Roger Bresnahan
John Anderson
New York Giants
Judge Landis
Frank Moffett
Knoxville
Boston Red Sox
Bert Chaplin
Springfield Club
Albany Club
Jess Altenburg
Newark Internationals
Pittsburgh Nationals
Arnold Stone
Southpaw
Fortsord
Eec de
Philadelphia
Dick Speer
Detroit Wyers
St. Joseph
Johm Penerson
Mittsburgh Nationals
Nashville Club
Southern Association
Harry C. Harper
Brooklyn Nationals
Toledo
Indianapolis
American Association
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Cubs
Camp Skinner
Atlanta
Ollie Tucker
Pelicans
New Orleans
Pels
Arthur Pletcher
Phillies
Greenville
Peck Willams
Shreveport
Johnny Wight
New York Yankees
Bobby Stow
Marvin Goodwin
Houston
Texas
A. G. Herrmann
Cincinnati Club
Howls Thurston
Browns
Chicago White Sox
Erlcka
Walter Johnson
Grover Alexander
Harry Smith
San Diego
Thale
Flanders
Minneapolis
Stanford University
Jay Gould
Woman's Athletic Club of
Cal
Las
Trance
Pennsylvania
KX. Nake
New Yaven Gun Club
Connecticut
United States
Oregon “Aggies
University of Mawaii
Honolulu
Washington and Jefferson College
Columbus
D. C
Jim Corbett
Willard
Dempsey
Johnson
Simply Memorial Stadium
Urbana
Mark Shaughnessy
Jack McAuliffe II
Ben Friedman
Yonkers
George
Guille
Mouvdy Jillete Institute
Oblonge
Ito
Majesty On
de Quincey
Morlock
Nature
Partnora, Reanonle
Proftessor
Partnarahip
Mb Lonat Three Parties
Amorlenth Mutual Miaggaivaina
Bellans
Feneral
Chesebrough Mfg, Company
State St
New York
Veur
Gera
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