From Far and Near A compendium of curious facts
A miscellany notes wild origins of chrysanthemums in Japan, a turtle’s shrill call, numbers of women physicians in Missouri, rug markets in Transcaucasia, uses of electric irons for paper removal, lumber in crates, terrapin egg production, Eskimo language similarities, red hair and baldness, West Point graduates, energy from hydrogen to helium, a French lighthouse beam, an 17 echo pair near Naha, Connecticut blue paper laws, and lack of natural barometers in Cuba India and other lands.
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Japan
Missouri
Transcaucasia
Greenland
Siberia
Grenland
Grant
West Point Military Academy
Annapolis
French
Tringen
Joblenz
Naha
Connecticut
Cuba
India
Princess Xenia Shakovsky Found Working as Waitress
The refugee Princess Xenia Shakovsky from Russia is now identified as a waitress in a New York restaurant. Her husband works for an exporting concern and they have saved enough to bring their young daughter from Constantinople.
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Xenia Shakovsky
Russia
New York
Constantinople
Size of Golf Stars Questioning Big Man Theory
A golfer questions the old maxim that size dictates golf success while noting varied statures among famous players. Gene Sarazen is 5 feet 74 inches tall and 160 pounds, Jock Hutchison taller but lighter, Freddie MacLeod small, Ted Ray 6 feet 2 inches and 215 pounds, Tim Barnes 6 feet 8 inches and 165, Walter Hagen 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
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Bert
Champlion Gene Sarazen
Jock Hutchison
Mreddie McLeod
Ted Ray
Tim Barnes
Walter Hagen
Weissmuller Sets 19 Records in Illinois A C Championships
Peer of swimmers John Weissmuller of the Illinois A C holds 19 of the 76 championship swimming records. They were established last year from 60 to 500 yards.
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John Weissmuller
Illinois A. C
Ross to take up professional duties in the United States
Golf star Jack Ross former Addington club Croydon professional will shortly leave England to begin professional duties in the United States.
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Jack Ross
Addington Club
Croydon
England
United States
Waiver Fallout Hits Players Across Teams
The article notes waivers affecting players including Fred Nicholson of the Boston Nationals who was released to the Toledo association club. Nicholson had been seen as a champion hitter two years earlier, and the Boston deal with Pittsburgh had sent Maranville to the Pirates.
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Boston Nationals
Fred Nicholson
Boston
Nicholson
Pittsburgh
Maranville
Pirates
Yale Begins Erection of 250000000 Clubhouse for Teams
Yale has started building a $250 million clubhouse providing 2,000 lockers. The facility will greatly aid football players and all teams using the equipment.
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Yale
Great Hitters Were Giants In Baseball's Early Days
The article recalls legendary players like Anson Brouthers and Connor as giants of the game and notes early first basemen were tall, while later stars such as Tred Tenn ey and Stuffy McInnis brought a new finish to fielding.
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Anson
Brouthers
Connor
Tred Tenney
McInnis
Columbia's Chess Strength Outshines Football Image
The piece highlights Columbia University's prowess in chess compared with its football program, presenting chess success as a notably positive attribute for the institution and suggesting it as the more desirable achievement for an educational establishment.
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Columbia University
Odds and Ends of Sport Events and Moves
A roundup of sports notes: Otto Vogel signs with the Chicago Nationals. Lehigh lacrosse teams led by W. C. O Neill re-engaged. John Heldt named football coach at Ohio University. Battling Siks trains for film work with Charles Root. Jose Lopez expands his Cuban racing string. Pat Boyle added as AA umpire. Montreal boxing rules require 5000 dollar deposits to cover deficits. Slde Thomas Davies to coach Geneva College. Knute Rockne remains Notre Dame coach only. Pete Daniels from Trinity Texas signs with Chattanooga. Jay Hughes II to trial with Portland Beavers. former players venturing into umpiring. Ed Walsh attempts umpiring. Fayette National expected to excel on mile tracks. middleweight title dispute prompts call for a true champion. Jim Robertson to coach Ogdothe University. New York Yankees hold a May option on a lefty. plans for a large Glen Allen speedway and grandstands. Arthur J. Conlon signs with the Braves. boxing promoters seek Dempsey bouts. Robert Veach, Tiger holdout, had 1491 games and a .314 average with Detroit.
Perfect Woman's Figure Standards Explained
An old standard states seventy five percent of women fall below an 86 measure while the rest exceed it. The ideal 36 figure is tied to a 19144 inch sleeve inside measurement and a back length of 15 inches from collar base to waist.
Worthy Prayer for Courage and Quiet Mind
A brief quotation asks for courage, gayety, and a quiet mind. It seeks blessing for friendly deeds, softened enmities, and peaceful endeavors among friends and foes alike in Stevenson’s reflective prayer.
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Stevenson
Absence of pretension guides a worldly man
A quote attributed to Emerson on the ink of the world being absence of pretension. It praises a man who speaks softly, does little bragging, remains humble, and lets actions speak for him.
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Emerson
Heisman Decries Pro Football Careers After College
John Heisman argues college athletes should not rush to professional football or baseball. He cites burnout and limited career gains, noting many coaches distrust pro leagues and prefer players stay focused on their collegiate careers despite flashy offers.
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John Heisman
Pennsylvania
Cornell
German boxers gain fame with women bouts in Germany
Barney Abel of Chicago reports that German boxing features women bouts draw big purses in marks but translate to only a few cents in U S currency. Fighters often stage back-to-back bouts with no matinee, and winners sometimes receive a bouquet as part of their purse.
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Germany
Barney Abel
Chicago
Barney
Golf wagers rise as Sarazen Hagen may travel for Open
If Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen enter the British Open field, large bets are expected in the United States. The possibility of both champions competing inflames bettors even as golf authorities urge restraint on wagering on the game.
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Sarazen
Hagen
Gene Sarazen
England
Walter Hagen
United States
Boxers Turn to Stage Roles Highlighting Theatrics
John L. Sullivan boasted of acting pride while Bob Fitzsimmons claimed strong histrionic talent. Jim Corbett, former heavyweight champion, began acting during his boxing career and remains an actor. Even NY boxing commissioner Professor Muldoon acted as a wrestler in As You Like It.
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John L. Sullivan
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Corbett
Professor Muldoon
New York
England Sends Horses to Seagram Stable
The Seagram stable of Toronto received seven horses from England including five two year-olds, one three-year-old, and one brood mare. The stable has 26 head imported since the war.
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Seagram Stable
Toronto
England
Oil-Burning Car Passes France Tests At Low Cost
Successful tests in France show an oil burning automobile achieving seven miles per gallon with operating costs averaging two cents per mile. The results indicate potential for practical, economical use of oil fuel in motor vehicles.
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France
New York Boy Elected Captain of Colgate Soccer
Adolph Lehmidt of New York has been elected captain of the Colgate University soccer team for the 1928 season. He succeeds as leader of the squad and will direct the players in the upcoming campaign.
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New York
Adolph Lehmidt
Colgate
Colonels Add Dean Dean to Louisville American Association Pitching Staff
Cincinnati semi professional diamond star Dean Dean has been added to the pitching staff of the Louisville club in the American Association. This move strengthens the Colonels rotation as they push for performance in the league.
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Dean Dean
Cincinnati
Louisville Club
American Association
No Outstanding Star for Boston Athletic this Season
The Boston Athletic Association track team shows no standout star this season as observers note balanced performances across events and consistent contributions from all runners.
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Boston Athletic Association
Seventeen for Cornell Victory in Varsity Rowing Meet
Cornell claims a 17 to 25 victory in a varsity eight-oared shell race. The result highlights Cornell’s performance in a competitive crew card.
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Cornell
Important to All Women Readers of This Paper
Thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder trouble without realizing it. Poor kidney health can cause back pain headaches loss of ambition and nervous irritability. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claims to restore kidney health and improve overall well being. Send ten cents for a sample bottle to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY or buy larger bottles at drug stores.
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Kilmer
Phrase from overheard exchange about aging and perception
In a clipped dialogue fragment two speakers debate whether a woman is showing her age, with one remark implying it is involuntary and the other teasingly skeptical. The exchange hints at social attitudes toward aging and appearance.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing for Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a simple kit to refresh faded clothing and textiles. It claims the dye works on wool silk linen and cotton without streaking or fading and guarantees perfect results even for first time users. It urges customers to tell their druggist the fabric type.
Catarrhal Deafness Promoted by Catarrh Medicine Ad
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming to cure catarrh and deafness caused by catarrh. It asserts the product has treated catarrh for over forty years and is sold by druggists with F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
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University of Louvain
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Whitney Warren
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Oklahoma
United States Capitol
Dhef
Newark
Gutzon Borglum
Stamford, Conn
Military Park
N. J
Amper van Lorn
Ine
Luis Firpo
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Bill Brennan
Lula Firpo
Madison Square Garden
Jack Dempsey
Ross
Golf
Giants
University of Pennsylvania
W. D. Nielson
Philadelphia
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Chicago Nationals
Otto Vogel
University of Ilinois
Europe
Snar
W. CG. O'Neill
Lehigh
John C. Heldt
University of Town
Ohio University
Siks
Charles Root
Terre Haute
St. Louis Browns
Senor Jose Lopez
Pat Boyle
Kansas City
Montreal Boxing Commission
Slde
Thomas Davies
Geneva College
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Pete Daniels
Trinity University (Texas
Chattanooga
Jay Hughes II
Jay Hughes
Portland Beavers
Ed” Walsh
Fayette National
James KE
Jim) Robertson
Dartmouth
Green Eleven
Ogiethorpe University
New York Yankees
Vernon
Cal
Glen Allen
Arthur J. Conlon
Winchester
Mags
Harvard
The
Braves
Robert Veach
Tiger
Detroit
Real
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Heisman
Glenn Killinger
Penn State
Jersey City
Atlanta
Billy
Babe Ruth
Zack Dempsey
Hugo Rezdek
Major Daly
Point
Wost
Michigan
John Helsman
Colonels
Lumbago
Bayer
Spahn
SPOHN
Bpohn Medical Company
Goshen, Indiana
Bunk
Mr Carpenter
Erie
Kemp
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