Will Rogers Recalls Oklahoma Calf Roping Heritage
Will Rogers shares memories of Fourth of July rodeos in Claremore Nowata and other Oklahoma towns. He recalls old horses, cattle events, and contrasts calf roping with steer roping while noting how exhibition contests shaped his show business life.
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Beverly Hills
Texas
Chicago
Oklahoma
Claremore
Nowata
Oxklahoma
Dan
Jimmie Kane
Johnny Blocker
Mio
Bob Crosby
Jong Beard
Rogers
McNanghi Syndicate
Baseball Records and Olympic Sparks Across Eras
A survey of baseball milestones from Joe Sewell to Lou Gehrig notes consecutive appearances and record targets. It recalls 1908 catchers gear, league histories, Long Island growth, and Olympic origins with Athens 1896. It cites 26 inning games, opening-season win streaks, and a 6 feet 8.5 inches high jump by George Spitz amid questions of future records.
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Joe Sewell
New York Yankees
Lou Gehrig
Yankees
Gehrig
Deacon Scott
New York
George Spitz
Social Guests At South Whitfield Home
The following were guests of Frank Kratzer and Mrs. Alice Huber on Sunday Edna Sheets of Heller town Mr and Mrs Richard Wis mer and daughter Cross Roads Mr and Mrs David Frederick and children Dannersville Mr and Mrs Maynard Huber and son Walter of town.
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Frank Kratzer
Alice Huber
Whitfield Street
Town
Edna Sheets
Hellertown
Richard Wismer
Cross Roads
David Frederick
Dannersville
Maynard Huber
Walter
Pairing Rumor Linked Dempeey Lina Basq With Jack Dempeey
A rumor suggests vaudeville star Lina Basq may team with former champion Jack Dempeey as a possible companion on an upcoming trip. The report notes talk of a staged appearance and potential theater dates.
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Lina Basq
Jack Dempeey
Catholic Verein and Women’s Union Hold Mass Meeting
A large Broad Street Theater mass gathering featured talks by leaders of the Catholic Central Verein of America and the Catholic Women’s Union. Notables included Rev. Charles Moosman and Mrs. Elizabeth Stopper, with musical performances by Klingler’s Band and local soloists.
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Liebel
Pittsburgh
Broad Street
Singing “America
Klingler
John Eibeck
Pennsylvania
Catholic Central Verein of America
Charles Moosman
Catholic Central Verein of
America
William Altemose, Jr
Franklin Kostenbader
Adolph Schorn
Sparat
Wis
Kingler
Elizabeth Stopper
Wilkes Barre
State Catholic Women's Union
August Klieber
F. P. Kenkel
St. Louis
Central Bureau
Central Verein
Rev. P. Frenzkowski
Leopold Keppel
Frank Deutsch, Jr
Corres
Marguerite Altemose
Frank Sokositz
John Karlovitz
New York City Life: rents, rain effects, and street amusements
A column notes New York rents for Rolls-Royce cars and monogram branding on doors, a city hospital for animals attracting child visitors, rain reducing outdoor commerce from shoe shines to candy stands, umbrellas thriving in wet weather, and a tour of Fifth Avenue amusements. It observes row designation myths in theatres, women’s occupations, shooting galleries, penny arcades, Times Square side shows, palmists near 42nd Street, and political party maneuvering.
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New York
Sixth Avenue
Times Square
42Nd Street
Broadway
Washington Circus at the 1928 convention fuels rift rumors
The article chronicles a bitter split at a political convention between Roosevelt and Smith allies. It questions the rift's cause, citing jealousy, last minute nominations, boos from Smith delegates, and strategic moves by leaders and press coverage. It notes Bishop Cannon’s stance on prohibition and the media’s role in shaping public perception.
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Roosevelt
Smith
New York State
Ely
Bishop Cannon
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Theresa Mondschein
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Angela Rieker
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Theresa Hofer
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Alois Deutsch
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Alaska
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