Fair Grounds Horse Show Delivers Ring of Winners
Ratings of best in class across five-gait, roadster, harness, and mule divisions dominate Saturday events at the fair grounds. Winners include McCray Bros and J. Collins entries in multiple categories with top times in 2:15 and 2:17%4, while rain halted some races and a stray cane is found.
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McCray Bros
Jack
J. M. Hutsell
Ben Henry
E. B. Quisenberry
Dandy
W. D. Judy
Judge B
Big See
The Boy That Was a Poem in Houston Post Translation
A poem reflects on aging and the longing for lost boyhood as gray hairs appear and a man recalls a stubby lad with joy in simple play. The piece contrasts living present success with memories of youth and distant splendors.
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Houston Post
Champion Wrestler Defeats Local Opponent in Quick Bout
A wrestler billed as the world middleweight champion defeated Bruce Willoughby, a local competitor, in eight minutes of action on the midway show. Willoughby was pinned with ease, suggesting the victor could have sustained the pin much longer if he wished.
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Bruce Willoughby
Willoughby
Glasses Found With Gold Rimmed Frame and Chain
Pair of gold rimmed glasses with spring chain found. Owner may claim by paying for this advertisement.
Madge Ingram Meets Tom Whitlow at Plainville Picnic
Madge Ingram reunites with Tom Whitlow years after school as he reveals how she inspired his rise from delivery wagon driver to mining engineer. He confesses a long love and asks her to marry him and move West, while she hints she might accept.
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Plainville
Jim Butler
Madge
Tom Jordan
Maplewood Pasture
Tom Whitlow
Madge Ingram
Miss Ingram
Tom
State University
Elsie Warren
Just for Tonight Ends in Promised Future
On a college campus, Mildred rejects a weak fiancé Arthur after exposing his engagement to another woman Nellie Burt. Phil, who loves Mildred, confronts the deception and urge to marry. Mildred and Phil decide their bond is permanent, not just for tonight.
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Phil
Mildred
Arthur
Arthur Martin
Ferrold Hall
Belmont
King’s Building
Nellie Burt
Thormpsoun Company
Martin
Ferrol Hall
Tin
Marriage Not The Way Out For Women Says Detroit Journal
The Detroit Journal argues marriage does not free women from labor, noting many married women with limited incomes must work to feed and clothe multiple mouths. It criticizes belief that domestic life ends work and urges women to cultivate efficiency, whether married or single, rather than relying on marriage as a career escape.
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Detroit Journal
John Broughton and the Boxing Code Pioneer
English pugilist John Broughton gained fame with Doggett's Coat and Badge in 1730 and inspired a poem by Paul Whitehead. He issued early boxing rules adopted in 1748, introducing guards and downed fighter protection, influencing humane conduct and sparring practices. His patron was the Duke of Cumberland.
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John Broughton
Paul Whitehead
Broughton
Doggett
Guy Nickalls
Duke of Cumberland
Quaint Raincoat of the Mexican Chino
A tropical raincoat called the chino uses many dried palm leaf strips woven into a loose mat. It keeps heat out while repelling rain and rustles as the wearer walks. Upon arriving home the wearer hangs both hat and chino to dry, while the garment itself remains dry and resembles a large brown cassock.
Faithful Seaford Dog Won't Leave Work Site
Seaford Delaware reports a dog named Sport who for years accompanied yardmaster Wilson W. Donoho to the Greenabaum cannery pea canning yard. Sport stayed by an electric light pole each night and, when Donoho was sick, shared meals with others. This year Sport returned to the factory as the whistle blew and refused to leave his post.
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Seaford
Del
Philadelphia Record
Wilson W. Donoho
Greenabaum Brothers
Donald
Sport
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Mce- Cray Bros
Dare Devil
J. T. Collins& Son
Hiawatha
A. S. Greene
George C. Eastin
Miss Cravens
Wm. L. Ford
Marion Ford
Geo. Morrison Boone
Lena Boone
Mary Elma Downs
E. J. Downs
Richard Fox
Betty Salisbury
Pythian Knight
Guinee Blossom
Nancy Clancy
Sidney Helman
Niagara
J. L. Faulkner
Mat
Pearl
John T. Collins & Son
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S. B. Burgess
Daffidill
Joe Gulley
S “Jack
Lucile Hull
Albert Botts
Mary Vansant Tabb
O. W. McClure
Mendosa T
J. R. Magowan
Nancy McGregor
Hillbrook Sage
Frank Caton
Rankin & Berry
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John Marr
Mike
C. J. Boswell
Joe
G. R. Stoker
Gentry
Thompson & Duval
Prince
Martin L. Saunders
Kissie May
Myers & McClintock
Miss Peters
Rule
Hazel Dawn
Grey Bell
Chas. Martin
Gentry, Thompson & Duval
Bell
Berry & Rankin
Chas. Clark
Omer Clark
Marker Hart
Virgil Sullivan
Barker Hart
Martin & Saunder
Kissie
Gilkey & Collins
Annie
Bourbon Bell
C Pride
Julia
Plumb
Gentry, Thompson & Dauval
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T. S. Bramblett
Will Copher
Earl Quisenberry
S. D. Lockridge
Henry Barnes
Arnoldine
Walker Darling
Gunfire
Roy Morris
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Lucile Brooks
E. R. Little
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