Worth Remembering Lead Story Snippets on Public Life and Inventions
A collage of statistics and curiosities notes Ireland's population decline over 75 years, Hungary's women's municipal suffrage, fire prevention costs, asbestos gear for firemen, the Gifford brothers in Ohio, global sugar output, patent fortunes, New York port employment, and other varied facts from transport, weather cues, and society. includes curios about Madrid's altitude, electric sleeping cars, Serbia's class norms, U S letter throughput, Nepal divorce custom, and Wisconsin poultry value.
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Ireland
Hungary
B. ©. Gifford
A. D. Gifford
Pennsylvania
Xenia
Ohio
Patent Office
New York
Madrid
Europe
Indianapolis
Columbus
Serbia
United States
Mrs. Calvin Coolidge Becomes Honorary Girl Scout President
Mrs. Calvin Coolidge accepted a bag of cookies from a Manhattan troop and was named honorary president of the Girl Scout organization, reflecting a ceremonial partnership with the youth group.
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Calvin Coolidge
Manhattan Girl Scouts
The
Girl Scout Organization
Heat Indicating Paints Excite London Society
Members of the Physical society in London viewed an exhibition of heat changing paints at a recent meeting. One paint is red at normal temperatures and turns black within seconds when heated to 206 degrees Fahrenheit. Another stays yellow until heated to 118 degrees, then shifts to dark red. They are described as heat indicating paints and treated as scientific curiosities.
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Physical Society
London
Babe Ruth Aims to Referee Boxing Bouts
Would Be Referee Babe Ruth has a brand new ambition to arbitrate ring battles. The famed slugger, invited as guest of honor for a boxing carnival at the West New York Elks lodge benefit for crippled children, agrees to accept and says he would like to referee one bout.
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Babe Ruth
Babe
Elks Lodge
West New York
N. J
Ruth
Wisconsin Coach Ryan Sees Spirit, Not Predictions
Jack Ryan new Wisconsin coach praises player spirit but declines forecasts for the Badgers. He notes most players are inexperienced and the squad is small, requiring much hard work to mold a team capable of matching the 1922 aggregation.
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Jack Ryan
Wisconsin
Badgers
Ryan
Columbus woman wins U S horseshoe title in Cleveland
Mrs J Kf Francisco of Columbus retains her women's horseshoe pitching championship at Cleveland. She is pictured making the winning ringer to defeat Mrs C A Lan ham of Bloomington Illinois in the final rounds.
Wally Schang Nicknamed Sandow for Yankee Catcher
The article calls Walter Wally Schang a tough bird with grit and nerve. It notes his nickname Sandow and references the Yankees catcher’s rugged reputation in colorful, informal sports commentary.
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Wally Schang
Sandow
Schang
Sand
Walter
Yankees
Schang Catches On With Wounded Wrist Story
In the Yankees western trip, catcher Schang played despite a cracked rib and torn muscles. Ed Barrows recalls how Schang agreed to fill in after two assistants were injured, and an X-ray later revealed a healed but aged wrist fracture from months prior.
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Schang
Yankees
Miller Huggins
Sehang
Ed Barrows
Boston
Walter
Barrow
World of Sport Glimpses from Early Baseball and Boxing
A collage of sports notes mentions Luis Firpo's hands, a potential umpire's friendships, boxing for co-eds at UC, and Dempsey versus Firpo overtones. It cites the Pirates adding Moore and Cuyler, Lipton’s America’s Cup chase, a Dewey-like boxing era, and early 20th century figures like Grover Cleveland Alexander, Tommy Thevenow, and Arch Turner. Fort Worth rejoices as Jake At pennant cash joins the Dixie League season wrap.
When Bigotry Moves and the Wrath of O Connell
A compact archival line quotes O Connell on bigotry as a volatile force. It describes bigotry as headless, heartless, and ruinous when it moves, with prayers that curse and communion deemed death.
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O'Connell
Few Stuttering Women
Observation notes that few women stutter noticeably. the suggested reason is that women speak quickly, masking possible stuttering tendencies. The text offers a humorous speculation rather than scientific analysis.
Iron Like Suit Wears Thin Says Witty Man
In a quip about new attire, a character notes the suit’s two week wear and rusting look. The reply credits a man who claimed the garment ironed itself. The exchange showcases a lighthearted Toronto humor tone.
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Pstunge
Toronto
Feared: Who Was That Lady in Your Car Ye?
Fragmentary lines hint at a reported sighting or confrontation involving a woman in a vehicle. The garbled text suggests inquiry into identity and events yesterday, with uncertainty about who the person was and what occurred.
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Miles
Yeaterday
Hewitt to Enter Army Navy Game Preview
Former University of Pittsburgh fullback Hewitt to join the United States Military Academy this fall. He brings speed and 200 pounds and is expected to help the team against Navy in New York on November 34.
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Hewitt
Army
Tiny" Hewitt
University of Pittsburgh
United States
Military Academy
Fts
Navy
Hne
New York
Travis Jackson Emerges as Giants Pinch Hitter and Star
The piece lauds Travis Jackson as a remarkable young infielder for the New York Giants. With Dave Bancroft sidelined for two months, Jackson filled major gaps at shortstop and third base, adapting quickly and delivering strong performances despite limited pro experience.
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Travis Jackson
Hughey Jennings
John McGraw
New York Giants
Jennings
Jackson
Giants
Dave Bancroft
Bancroft
Young golfer Qui fails to claim national amateur title
The article follows Qui who once beat Jerry Travers in 1914 and was hailed for youth and nerve but never won the amateur crown again. In 1920 Oulmet threatened, reaching the final before losing to Hyung after 19 holes. This year he reached the semi finals before succumbing to Max Marston. Endurance is cited as his main weakness.
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Quimet
Jerry Travers
Oulmet
Chick Evang
New Football Coaching Idea Introduced at Northwestern
Northwestern adopts a new coaching idea. players receive a set time to complete tasks, speeding up play significantly.
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Northwestern
Nations enter lawn tennis teams for next year’s Olympics
The United States France Italy and Belgium plan lawn tennis teams for the next Olympics with Canada New Zealand South Africa Switzerland Spain Holland and Denmark also expected to enter. J Beresford of the Hames RC defeated G H L Gollan of the Leander in the Wingfield Sculls for the Thames amateur championship by four lengths sealing his fourth consecutive victory.
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United States
France
Italy
Belgium
Canada
New Zealand
South Africa
Switzerland
Spain
Holland
Denmark
Putney To Mortlike
J. Beresford
Hames RC
G. H. L. Gollan
Leander St. C
Thames
To Play for Pittsburgh Eddie Rodden Joins U S Team
Eddie Rodden, member of the Allan Cup champions of Canada in 1922, will reside in Pittsburgh and play hockey for the United States team of the city.
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Pittsburgh
Eddie Rodden
Canada
Lve
United States
Women Golfers to Organize Senior Association
Prominent women golfers in the United States plan a senior association modeled after the English and Canadian groups.
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United States
Inglish
Canadia
Newark A C Signs Ex Georgetown Miler Connolly
Newark A C announces joining ex Georgetown University miler Jimmy Connolly as a new member. The noted distance runner brings sprinting pedigree and club competition experience to Newark AC.
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Newark A. C
Jimmy Connolly
Georgetown University
Newark AC
King Wins Twice at Santador Regatta
King Alfonso of Spain scored two victories in the annual royal regatta off Santador. Sep Good, recruit pitcher for the Detroit Americans formerly with Bay City of the Michigan Ontario league, lists Fremont Ohio as his home.
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King Alfonso of
Spain
Santador
Good
Fremont
Sep Good
Detroit Americans
Bay City
Donie Bush Satisfied Despite Nationals Split With Tigers
Donie Bush expressed satisfaction after the Washington Nationals split results with Detroit. The manager noted a season where the Nats halted a losing skid and maintained momentum in interleague play.
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Donie Bush
Big Washington Nats
Detroit
Soccers Average Ten Years In King Land
A note states that ten years is the typical career length for a professional football player in King land, outlining a rough industry average and implications for players and clubs.
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Kingland
The Cure of Care by Rev Gosnell
A historical meditation on Philippians 4 6 urging Christians to cast all worries on God through prayer and supplication The piece emphasizes balancing care by trusting God and notes that prayers should cover both minor and major needs with a period tone and voice
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Paul
Timothy
Apostle
Jesus Taugt
Henry Clay Trumbull
Sunday School Times
Divorces and Divine Guidance in a Church Sermon Tale
An attorney questions a divorce case while a pastor recounts a mishandled manuscript and a divine lesson. The sermon explains prayer and supplication, noting gratitude as essential and promising peace through Christ Jesus.
Difference in respect for self-made man versus money maker
A reflective remark contrasts two types of achievement: one earned through personal effort and character, the other through wealth. It underscores how true esteem rests on self-made virtue rather than financial success, suggesting moral worth shapes respect more than riches.
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Mulock
Praising Good Actions Says More Than Mere Words
A quotation highlights that praising good actions with sincerity equates to taking part in them, reflecting on virtue and active participation in kindness.
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Rochefon Cauld
Quote on riches and charity from Jeremy Taylor
A reflective maxim about wealth and generosity echoes Jeremy Taylor's view that riches lie in wanting little rather than possessing much. The message favors universal friendship and charitable spirit over material abundance.
Disgrace is Not the Punishment in Crime Says Proverb
A terse proverb argues disgrace lies in the crime itself, not the punishment, reflecting moral sentiment on justice and shame.
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