World Fact Roundup Of Surprising Global Anecdotes
A miscellany notes China’s mile long 609 yards and early inventions such as printing and gunpowder in Peking. It also mentions star catalogs, plant and animal naming, Malays’ fish dynamiting, and a Veterans camp led by Spanish-American war officers. It cites Alaska and Canada energy figures, U S gold production ranking, Senora Calles’ shopping spend, insect eye coloration, women’s education in India, rhinoceros travel paths, steel wear on rails, and Samuel Loop’s 140 bushel corn feat in 1887.
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China
Peking
Monroe
Canada
United States
Transvaal
Senora Calles
Mexico
Los Angeles
Samuel Loop
McKeesport
Coeds Pay Penalty at University Vigilance Society
Patricia Ziske borrowed an upper class girl’s car and faced punishment under the campus women’s vigilance society for disobeying rules, including riding in a kiddie car as her penalty.
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University of Cincinnaw
Patricia Ziske
Beulah Land From Pilgrims Progress Explained
The Land of Beulah in Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress is a peaceful region beyond the river of Death where pilgrims tarry after journey’s end before entering the Celestial City. Beulah symbolizes the Christian peace of mind after struggles and temptations.
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Land of
Beulah
Bunyan
Kunsung City
Post Office Career Ends After 37 Years of Punctual Service
George J. Haley, longtime employee at the East Orange New Jersey post office, rose at 2:45 each workday for 37 years and retired on his 65th birthday. He celebrated both milestones by sleeping until 6 a.m.
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George J. Haley
East Orange
N. J
Uuthi Ya. m
Fairy Story Dental Diagnosis Twist
A dentist greets a new patient with a line that flips expectations about dental health, hinting at a humorous or ironic tale. The brief vignette centers on the moment of misdirection as a seemingly flawless mouth becomes the setup for the story.
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Lifa
Tony La Zerre Shines at Bat and Fast on Bases
Tony La Zerre, purchased by the Pacific Coast League, leads in homers and base steals. He is praised for a strong throwing arm and improving fielding as scouts deem him a finished product. Ed Holly and team evaluators noted he hit over .800 in the early assessment.
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Tony la Zerre
Pacific Coast League
Ed Holly
Salt Lake
England Wins Overseas Soccer Clash in Brisbane
England defeated Australia 5 to 1 in a Brisbane test match as the British professionals impressed with a finished style of play. Edwards was the sole Australian to match the invaders, and the tour aims to popularize association football in Australia amid growing crowds.
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England
Australia
Brisbane
Queensland
Edwards
Antipodes
New South Wales
Victoria
Umpire McGowan A Storied Baseball Narrator
Umpire Bill McGowan is described as a class act and engaging storyteller with a knack for baseball anecdotes. His famous tale recounts a 17 to 2 International League game last year when a losing team’s first baseman told him he would open a cigar stand next day, predicting business.
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Bill McGowan
Bill
Billy Evans
McGowan
Captain Bob Brown of Michigan Football, 1925
A photograph features Captain Bob Brown, leader of the Michigan Wolverines football squad for the 1925 season. The image highlights his role as team captain amid a period of strong performance and notable roster depth.
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Bob” Brown
Michigan
Head Bunt Delivers Unlikely Base Hit for McNeely
Washington outfielder Fielder McNeely claims a unique base hit after a bunt attempt hits him on the forehead during an extra inning squeeze play in the Pacific Coast League. The ball ricocheted to the pitcher and McNeely reached first, credited as a perfect bunt.
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McNeely
Washington
Classic by Walter Mails Stirs Coast City Crowd
The account describes Walter Mails now with the St. Louis Cardinals delivering a tense moment in a Coast league game. Bases loaded, two outs, tied score, three balls two strikes on the batter, and Duster stepped to the mound in front of a breathless crowd to address the moment with a pre pitch remark.
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Walter Mails
St. Louis Cardinals
Duster
Notable Moves and Moments in 1925 Baseball and Sports
The note list highlights season ends, player trades, and records. Herb McQuaid moves to the Yankees from St. Paul while Homer Peel heads to the Cardinals. Charlotte signs UNC star Rabbit Bonner. Wingo Cobb and Heilmann pace Detroit’s heavy hitters. A no-hit gem by Al Grabowski in Syracuse is noted alongside historical golf and cricket tidbits and a major league pitching feat by Vance.
City of Pretzels Umpire Snaps Back
In a minor league city two newspaper men teased Umpire Harry Geisel about their town nicknamed the City of Pretzels. He replies with a grin that the city should be called the City of Opportunity because they are always knocking.
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Pretzels
Harry
Bishop fuels slavery charge in English football sermon
In Leicester the Bishop of Peterborough Dr C C B Bardsley likened players to slaves amid a row over professionalism. A. J. Darnell of the Southern League dismissed the claim as nonsense, noting players are free agents who may accept or reject offers and receive transfer fees and improved status. English pros earn about 30 to 40 dollars weekly.
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Peterborough
C. C. B. Bardsley
England
Leicester
A. J. Darnell
Northampton
Southern League
Boat Race Costs Rise for Oxford and Cambridge
Postwar inflation hits athletics with the Oxford and Cambridge boat clubs facing about 15 000 dollars in outlay for the annual race. Shells cost 825 dollars before 1914 and 650 now while racing cars stand at 10 dollars each. Travel lodging and meals add roughly 7 500 dollars per university. no revenue offsets these expenses as the event remains free.
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Tideway
Oxford
Cambridge
Nationals Add Star Shortstop Buddy Myer to Roster
The Nationals sign the sensational young shortstop Buddy Myer to their roster as they push toward a second consecutive pennant.
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Buddy Myer
Nationals
Frankness of Fletcher Leads to Bold Club Promise
Manager Arthur Fletcher of the Philadelphia Nationals speaks plainly about his club. He asserts the team is better and will likely improve its standing in the league by the end of next season.
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Arthur Fletcher
Philadelphia Nationals
Spade
Ans
Errors plague Corcoran at shortstop in 1884 game
On May 17, 1884, Larry Corcoran of the Chicago Nationals filled in at shortstop. He faced 20 chances with three put outs seven assists and ten errors as batsmen targeted his barehanded defense.
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Larry Corcoran
Chicago Nationals
Corcoran
Veteran Sugden Faces Pitching Ties With Cardinals
Sugden, a Philadelphia native and veteran catcher, has played for the Pirates Cardinals Browns and other clubs. Now with the St. Louis Cardinals pitching staff he recalls his first major league uniform worn 32 years ago. His fingers are gnarled from catching foul tips in stirring games.
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Joe Sugden
Philadelphia
St. Louis Cardinals
Pirates
Cardinals
Old Clevelands
Chicago Sox
Browns
English Style Homes Grow in Popularity Across United States
William A. Radford discusses the rising appeal of the English style in American housing. The feature describes a modern American home built with stucco and timbering, showing a practical layout with a front terrace, spacious living areas, two large bedrooms, abundant electrical outlets, and a rear garage.
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United States
England
Storm Windows Cut Fuel Use and Improve Comfort
Storm windows provide extra protection to homes, reducing cold drafts and easing furnace load. They save coal or oil costs in the first year and can be bought in stock sizes from many mills, avoiding custom sash costs.
Useful Hints Hoists Highlight Valuable Job Equipment
The article notes that hoists are essential for job sites and that flooring is a significant consideration in workspace planning. It discusses practical benefits and implications for safety, efficiency, and product selection.
Hard to Fool Home Builders on Material Advances
Builders today face a flood of new building material developments. Home buyers are informed by manufacturers and publications about concrete, face brick, colored mortar, stucco, woodwork, and more. The article notes rising consumer demand for specific materials driven by publicity in magazines and advertising across electrical, plumbing, hardware, and insulation sectors.
Style of Draperies and Curtains Is Important
The article guides selecting curtains and draperies to suit a room, emphasizing window shape and overall decor over trends. It notes current preference for simple valances, avoids gaudy past styles, and explains floor-length drapes suit high ceilings and formal rooms while sill-length models suit lower ceilings and informal spaces.
Maple Flooring Brings Cheerful Golden Hue When Finished
Maple flooring is fine grained and should not be stained. waxed or varnished surfaces reveal a rich golden color. Many builders see maple used in homes mainly in kitchens where it is scrubbed and often appears nearly white.
Practical switch placement for new homes
The article advises placing room switches near the most used entrance and enabling hall and basement lights to be controlled from any floor. This small design detail aims to reduce future frustration and injuries from tripping and wandering to find switches.
Modern house features durable construction and attractive additions
In a well built home mortar colors of tested quality enhance the look of mortar and stucco. Wall board of approved type allows quick alteration and repair. Porches and sun rooms increase charm and value. Conductor pipe made of copper bearing steel and zinc coating resists weathering.
Roof With Care When Cutting Home Costs
Advice warns builders not to skimp on roofing when lowering construction expenses. Cutting costs elsewhere may appear appealing but can lead to chief wear and higher long term repair costs.
Charm of Wood Interiors Boost Home Value
Beautiful interiors of stained and paneled wood are affordable due to quantity production, making stylish woodwork accessible for houses of moderate cost.
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Central States
Florida
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Memphis
Jacksonville
St. Petersburg
Chicago
W. L. Gilbreath
Detroit
Harold W. Griffin
General Pershing
Ambassador Edwards
Morrow
Tacna
South America
Monroe House
James Monroe
Prince Street
New York
Crosby Street
The
Panama
Chiari
Paris
Panama City
White House
Alaska
Texas
India
Stumley
Hurry” Doyte
Atuotana
American Legion
Capt. Brown
Sporting World
Pacific Coast Baseball League
Charlotte
Rabbit Bonner
University of North Carolina
Herb McQuaid
St. Paul
New York Yankees
Wingo
Cobb
Heilmann
Houston Baseball Club
Homer Peel
al Grabowski
Syracuse
Rochester
Minneapolis
Loulaville
Colonels
Jimmy Goodrich
New York Athletic Commission
Freidie Welsh
Hayman
Mittchell
Arkansas City
Wichita
Batling Siki
Henzes
Bridgeport
Pittsfield
Herman Holshouser
Vance
Sydney
Ales Smith
Miami Biltmore Country Club
Coral Gables
Fla
Brown University
Pennsylvania
Yale
Harvard
Dartmouth
Providence
Bill Shupe
Des Moines
Peoria
Reds
William F. Humefield
Portland
Ore
Cincinnati
Western Association
Germany
Arne Borg
Fletcher
Sugden
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
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