World of odd facts spans horses to tunnels
A roundup notes Dr. Frank Jacobs the only equine dental specialist in Indiana and the world, early telephonic music broadcasts in Budapest, Vienna’s Hofburg rental, lumber convention speaker Grace Land, a Siberian gold field on Lena river, Alps tunnel plans linking Switzerland Italy Bavaria, quail study in Georgia and Florida, Skelton fireboat rescue on the Susquehanna, and Sanford Maine man’s electric bulb test in a gasoline tank ending with a blast.
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Frank Jacobs
Indianapolia
Ind
Hungary
Budapest
Telefon Hirmondo
Lena
Siberia
Alps
Switzerland
Italy
Bavaria
Georgia
Florida
Steelton
Susquehanna
Frank D. Smith
Sanford
Maine
William
Pigeon Delivers Message From Chicago To New York
Katherine Hayden of Camp Fire reads the messenger pigeon "Radio" carried from the Chicago conference to New York. The bird left Chicago and matched nearly the speed of the Twentieth Century train on its flight.
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Katherine Hayden
Chicago
New York
Character and Goodness Quote Paradox
A terse reflection on virtue and vice posits that true praise for goodness hinges on inner strength to resist wickedness. It argues that absent such resolve, most acts of kindness are weakened by weakness of will and timidity.
Professor's Error Sparks Fossil Debate in New Orleans
A Tulane professor claims fossils are never discovered while the New Orleans Picayune notes humans are often seen walking streets, illustrating a quarrel over fossil discovery and public perception.
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Tulane
New Orleans Picayune
Nicknames of Charles I and II and Rowley horse
Charles I nickname and Charles II alias Old Rowley originate from a goat in the royal garden. The king favored a race horse named Rowley, a name later associated with a renowned race.
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Charles II
England
Fountain Pen Claim Sparks Green Complexion Note
A fragment from the Houston Post Dispatch laments envy and ties prosperity to a fountain pen that functions. The humorous aside suggests wealth and complexion are linked to writing tools, reflecting a playful editorial tone.
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Houston Post-Dispatch
Indians to Build Large Stadium at Haskell Institute
Indians contributing to a 125000 dollar fund will finance a 20000 seat stadium at Haskell Institute Lawrence Kansas. The project funded entirely by Indian subscriptions includes a quarter mile track baseball diamond football field and facilities for field meets with grounds jointly purchased. This marks the first Indian led enterprise of this kind with support pouring in from tribes across the West and reservations.
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Haskell Institute
Lawrence
Kansas
West
Haskell
Actjoin Haskell Institute
Big Munn Refuses Title Challenge By Dangerous Opponents
Authorities report heavyweight champion Big Munn will not risk his title against a cluster of challengers led by Hans Steinke and Wladek Zbyszko. Promoters warned the group they will not be granted a title shot, as Munn plans to wait for a safer opponent.
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Big Munn
Hans Steinke
John Freberg
Joe Stecher
Wladek Zbyszko
Renato Gardini
Jimmie Condos
Jack Taylor
Marin Plestina
Munn
Miss Nevada Tathelma Leads KU Rifle Team
Girl Is Good Shot Miss Nevada Tathelma, captain of the University of Kansas girls' rifle team, is one of the best shots of the Middle West. She has several perfect scores to her credit.
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Nevada Tathelma
University of Kansas
Middle West
Yale Crew Captain Leads No. 3 Eight This Season
Yale University rower A. M. Wilson, class of 1925, captains the eight from No. 3 this year after two years on the crew and membership on the championship Olympic boat.
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A. M. Wilson
Strangier Lewis Meet Slated in Chicago Park This Summer
A planned match between Strangier and Lewis in a Chicago baseball park this summer could net $60 000 to $80 000. The organizers of the two sides will not risk any disruption to the event.
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Tles Strangier Lewis
Chicago
Germans Push Ahead in Many Kinds of Sport
The article reports widespread German participation in sports after World War I, highlighting a People's Strength exposition in Berlin to boost health and Olympic readiness. It cites membership totals across field sports, football, rugby, swimming, rowing, walking, skiing, tennis, and golf, with plans for a giant covered stadium for field sports.
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Berlin
Germany
Turners
Ferd
Wrestler Demetral Sentenced in Cleveland Assault Case
Chicago heavyweight wrestler William Demetral was found guilty of assault and battery after a wrestling match in Cleveland on April 16, 1928. He received six months in the workhouse and a fine of 206 plus costs for poking a spectator Joseph Di Lello in the eyes during the incident sparked by Stanislaus Zbyszko's ring throw.
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Wiliam Demetral
Chicago
Cleveland
Ohio
Demetral
Joseph di Lello
Stanislaus Zbyszko
di Lello
Baseball Roundup Mixed News From Leagues And Players
Babe Ruth shines this spring after last year’s top all round award. Kitchener Ontario to replace Port Huron in the Michigan Ontario league. Giants release Ralph Fraser to Reading on option. Pat Crawford bought by Greenville from Louisville. Cincinnati likely to oppose left handed pitching. Chicago to visit Japan if invited by Waseda University this fall. Joe Leary signs with Worcester. Quincy in Three I League to be Reds. Amateur baseball increasingly declining per federation survey. Babe Ruth photos deemed potentially libellous. Tulsa’s Guy Sturdy breaks right leg in exhibition. Jimmy Welsh impresses for Boston Braves after Seattle signing. Jimmy Johnston widely played across leagues. Dickey Kerr eligible for reinstatement after July 14.
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Dickey Kerr
Chicago White Sox
Boost Boy for Ring Title in Billy Wallace Bout
Tommy Simpson the Oakland promoter believes Billy Wallace, an eighteen year old from Indiana, could become a lightweight contender. Wallace troubled Sammy Mandell at times though Mandell still won. Wallace needs seasoning and will spar for a year before meeting top lightweights.
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Tommy Simpson
Qukland
Billy Wallace
Ind
Sammy Mandell
Mandell
Wallace
Arandell
Foes of Grid Game Denounced at Middle West Meeting
Major Griffith defending football as an American institution told the Middle West Society of Physical Education that critics like Haywood fail to see football’s role in building character. He warned that youth may seek ease and avoid the sport’s demand for energy and self sacrifice.
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Bre Haywood
John L. Grifith
Middle West Society of Physical Education
Daily Press
bin Haywood
America
Griffth
Adams Secure Second Base Role for Chicago Cuba
Sparky Adams, the peppery little infielder, looks set to be the Windy City club’s second baseman this season. His fielding, hitting, and base running mark him as a valuable asset for Chicago Cuba.
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Sparky” Adams
Chicaga
Cuba
Windy City
Pennsylvania to Spend Million on Franklin Field Expansion
The University of Pennsylvania plans to invest nearly 1,000,000 over the next year to expand Franklin Field into the nation’s largest college football stadium. Sydney I. Utehingen announced at a testimonial dinner for Penn’s 1924 team. Capacity will rise to 106,000 with a second deck on north and south stands and a revised west stand.
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University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Sydney I
Utehingen
Council On Athletics At
Penn
New York
Stutchinson
Tllinois
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cornell
Cornell Visi
Philadelphia
Olympic notes and sports hints from early 20th century
A collage of sports references notes golf in Calcutta 1829 origins, Paavo Nurmi and Finland, three Oxford teams in lacrosse fencing and voxing, and upcoming Churchill Downs stakes totaling 165000. It mentions Prague Olympic congress attendance, Helsingfors monument plans, Canadian rowing at St Catharines in late July and early August, plus Yale fencing captaincy and manager selections.
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Oxford University
England
Social equality questioned on streetcar fare
A young man lacking change pays a nickel to the conductor and is accused of social inequality. The conductor insists that what is fair for one is fair for the other, prompting the man to respond that he agrees in principle as he escorts his lady home.
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American Legion Weekly
Consideration For Him In Wedding Presents
Mrs Youngbride boasts wide popularity shown by gifts received for her wedding. Mr Ditto notes the couple did not receive gifts with handles, a pointed punchline in their exchange.
Income of Kings Inspires Frugal Living Thought
A columnist muses that with the world full of costly goods, everyone should enjoy incomes akin to kings to enable wiser spending and simpler living for all.
Tramp Tries to Cheat by Reading Bill of Fare
A hungry tramp works at cutting wood for dinner but returns to the kitchen door claiming he will finish after looking over the bill of fare. The housewife questions his progress as he briskly sweats and pretends to inspect the menu before resuming work.
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Gutef
Eliminate Overhead in Church Radio Sermon
A fragment notes a wife pointing out saving time by staying home for a church sermon and skipping dress for church. Her husband jokes about passing the collection plate by radio.
Proud Spirit and Mortal Pride Referenced in Verse
A reflective line questions mortal pride and hints friends voice their thoughts aloud in a terse, witty literary quip suitable for a serialized verse note.
Brass tacks remark in campaign sparks cautionary note
In a Washington Star opinion, Senator Sorg jokes about the danger of scattering brass tacks and warns that those who cause harm to others may end up harmed themselves, using a playful metaphor to urge caution in political campaigning.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Betting Birds Odd Parley Sparks Coop Gossip
In a humorous New Haven register entry two birds are described as conversing about laying eggs. The joke implies one bird laid two eggs and the other laid one, portraying them as friendly rivals in a playful newsroom quip.
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New Haven Register
Wifle and Hubby Banter Over Birthday Gift
A playful exchange between Wifle and Hubby centers on a diamond brooch for a birthday. The couple jokes about a tile cuckoo and a Pitt Panther, keeping the tone light and affectionate.
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Wifle
Pitt Panther
Best Wishes Rich Aunt Arthur Bound by Banter
A playful exchange reveals a nephew and rich aunt in a teasing what if about death and life with affectionate sarcasm and practical joking tones. The aunt asserts unlikely wishes while the nephew responds with surprised disbelief and humor.
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Arthur
Wuntie
Bashful Youth Finally Kisses Girl After Courage Test
A shy young man gathers courage and kisses the girl after an hour or more of hesitation. He then jokes that she must have wanted the kiss all along.
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Yong Man
Barber Denies Cutting Two Women In Snip Tale
In a terse exchange, Jimmy confesses discomfort after she was cut. Henry asks about Snoh and receives a firm denial that it was the barber who did the work.
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Jimmy
Henry—Snoh
Dreaming of Love Signals in Quiet Exchange
In a brief dialogue a man asks about signs and omens and a woman confirms belief. He wonders what last night’s dream means and she replies that it reflects his dream of her. The exchange centers on love and interpretation without external events.
Hedge trimming lessons from barber school
The Heau Gardener calls the job rotten and asks where the hedge trimming came from. His Assistant replies that they learned it in barber school.
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Heau
Household Efficiency at Fatmores Ruled by Rolling
Mrs Fatmore explains she is rolling sheets and tablecloths on the floor to reduce clutter. She also admits mangling flat pieces from the wash as part of the process in the household task.
Ring Memory Sparks Old Engagement Revealed
A cryptic line hints at a past engagement as a man affirms prior love and a memory of a ring resurfaces. The exchange suggests lingering feelings and unresolved questions about commitment.
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North Sea
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Austria
Acca
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Charles I
Polo
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Pat Crawford
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Japan
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Joe Leary
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National American Athletic Federation
Guy Sturdy
Tulsa
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Jimmy Welsh
Boston Braves
Seattle
Jimmy Johnston
Brooklyn
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Major Griffith
Adams
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Pativo Nurmil
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Churchill Downs
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Punvo Nurmi
Prague
Finland
Paave Nurmi
Helsingfors
St. Catharines
Richard D. Elwell
Ralph W. Jack
Oak Tark, Ill
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Doan
Illinois
Henry Hasse
Olive St
Foster-Milburn Co., Mig. Chem
Buffalo, N
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MonsMotor Oil
Monarch Manufacturing Co
Council Bluffs
Iowa
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Oime
Minnesota
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Qyver
Soren
Chasebrough Mfg. Company
Consolidated
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