Ringling Circus Recession Reflects Wider Showdown
A long examination of the 1938 circus season notes strikes, poor attendance, and wet weather hurting big shows like Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey in Scranton and across the country. It contrasts modern attempts at new tech and costuming with persisted audience sentiment, while smaller circuses fare better on non metropolitan tours as overall industry demand remains high for acts and talent.
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Scranton
Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey
Sarasota
Fla
Pauline
America
John Ringling North
Ringling
Tim McCoy
Buffalo Bill
Clyde Beatty
Cole Brothers Circus
Robbing Brothers
al G. Barnes
George A. Hamid
New York
V. Barnum
George Washington
John Bill Ricketts
P. T. Bernum
Equestrienne
Tokyo
Ringling Circus
Besel
Wik
Poe Tale of Gold Bug Realistic Shown in Charleston Tale
A long column recounts Poe living in Charleston with Legrand on Sullivan Island and a mysterious gold bug tale. The narrative blends a spooky skull drawing, a treetop climb, buried treasure, and a chest of gold alongside praise for Poes analytical story form and literary influence. The piece ends with reflections on Poe as pioneer in detective fiction and criticism.
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Edgar Alan Poe
Charleston
D. C
One Legrand
Sullivan Islaad
Legrand
Jupiter
Poe
Mly
le- Grand
Le-_ grand
America
Walt Whitman
Ohio Johnnies power new hope for pennants
Baseball experts point to Johnny Vander Meer of Cincinnati and Johnny Allen of Cleveland as pivotal figures for the Reds and Indians. Both clubs flirted with top status since the season began and added notable rookies while landing multiple players on the All-Star team. Vander Meer, Derringer, Lombardi, McCormick, Goodman for Cincinnati and Allen, Feller, Averill for Cleveland standout in a year of strong talent.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Gve
Ernie Lombardi
Vander Meer
Derringer
McCormick
Goodman
Allen
Feller
Averill
Two Johnnies Drive Pennant Hope For Reds And Indians
The text notes Cleveland manager Oscar Vitt and Cincinnati manager Bill McKechie energizing their teams, with pitchers Johnny Vander Meer and Johnny Allen delivering standout starts. Vander Meer surprised with consecutive scoreless innings and two no hit efforts, while Allen, respected for his grit, rebuilt a strong Cleveland rotation alongside Feller and Harden, shaping a powerful early-season arc.
Golfing City Atlanta Tops World Golf Titles Early Modern Era
The article celebrates Atlanta as the world golf capital, noting Charley Yates winning the British championship and the city producing numerous major titles over 25 years. It highlights George Sargent, Alexa Sterling, Bobby Jones with multiple U S and British titles, Perry Adair, Watts Gunn, Dorothy Kirby, and David Mitchell as leading local figures shaping the era.
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Hen Charley Yates
Atlanta
Atlantis
George Sargent
Alexa Sterling
United States
Bobby Jones
Jones
Watts Gunn
Dorothy Kirby
David Mitchell
Hornsby Takes On Chattanooga Lookouts Manager Post
Rogers Hornsby, famed as a top right handed hitter and six time NL batting leader, signs to manage the Chattanooga Lookouts in the Southern Association after coaching and pinch hitting for the Baltimore Orioles. The Lookouts, fan owned and bought from the Washington Senators with Joe Engel leading, reflect local civic support.
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New York Giants
Rogers Hornsby Ia
Southern Association
Chattanooga Lookouts
Hornsby
Baltimore Orioles
Rajah
Chattanooga
Washington Senators
Joe Engel
Cubs Could Have Bought Passaue From Phillies For Dean
Amateur notes suggest the Cubs could have acquired Claude Passeau and Bucky Walters from Philadelphia and Yan Ling Mungo from the Dodgers for less than the reported 185000 paid to the Cardinals for Dizzy Dean. Birchigan State players receive new balls to take home for vacation, returning in fall to test practice. Coach Bachman notes ball condition reveals progress. Johnny Ajen fined 250 for leaving a Boston game. Oscar Vitt of the Indians pushed a pitcher to a time. Alex Kampouris, Giant 2, owns more Jug. A broken leg saves more than one red with a sire at Lawfin. Ben Marshal back in 194: Os after recovers Jon Be fate stabbing Brown.
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Cubs
Claude Passeau
Bucky Waltera
Phillies
Yan Lingle Mungo
Dodgers
Cardinals
Dizzy Dean
Birchigan State College
Charles Bachman
Johnny Ab
Boston
Oscar Vitt
Indians
Alex Katnpouris
Giant 2
Lawfin
Ben Marshal
Combine Crochet and Cross Stitch Pattern 6106
Crochet and Cross Stitch pattern 6106 offers transfer motifs in sizes 6 by 11 inches 4 by 12 inches and 5 by 6 inches plus crochet directions color schemes stitch illustrations and material lists. Send 1 1/2 cents in stamps or coins to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept 259 W Fourteenth St New York City.
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Sewing Circle
Household Arts Dept
Fourteenth St
New York City
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Joseph W. Labine
Ernize
Old John" Ringling
North
Yale
Gargantua the Great
Circus
Hal Silvers
Big Top
Hal
Ellmak
Hom Peabuis
Elizabeth C. James
Tne Currier
Theo
Sevries
Aetechuns
Helio
Captain Kidd
Ellaadeth James
Johns
George A. Barclay
Johnny Vander Meer
Bill McKechnie
Johnny
Johnny Allen
Detroit
Bobby Feller
Mel Harder
Cecciailly
GueFén
Gical
Alle
St. Louis
St. Louis Cards
Boston Bees
Chicago Cuba
S J. Louis Browns
Marvel Specialties
Baltimore
C. Houston Goudiss
Houston Goudian
Strat
Collier's
Lydia E. Pinkhnot
Inkham
Pinkham
Py Ranch
Grass Valley
Calif
Kill All Flies
Bint
Garwaere
Fuason
Iso Dekalb
BEEN
WRU
Wature
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