East and West in Track and Derby News
Western athletes excel in field events at Drake meets while Eastern stars shine in sprints. Roland Locke clocked 9.51 seconds for 100 yards though wind aided, amid debate on timing. Derby chatter favors Bradley horses as Carlaris may skip the race, boosting open-field intrigue.
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East Vereve
Drake
Penn
Roland Locke
Cocke
Locke
Mike Murphy
University of Pennsylvania
Murphy
Brick architecture in early America and decorative crepe trim
The article notes Spanish influence on adobe brickwork in the Americas and outlines the early American brick industry from 1611 in Virginia to 1620 in Massachusetts. It discusses how colonial houses used imported materials and how, by the 19th century, brick building was largely for ordinary use. It closes with a fashion note on a black crepe frock trimmed with black velvet flounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Peru
Newngland
Virginia
Pile-Foe Urges Quick Relief for Piles in Ad
An advertisement touts Pile-Foe as a fast acting remedy for piles offered by The Peoples' Drug Store. It promises relief within an hour and complete relief in five days with a money back guarantee. The copy claims the medicine can ease misery, soreness, and itching and uses a proverb about friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples
Jersey Strikers Win Victory In Clash With Guards
Armed guards dispersed Passaic belt strikers attempting a Garfield meeting. An injunction prohibited interference with the gathering. Under Sheriff Jack Donaldson reads the injunction served by Braimard A. Reilley to one striker's attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passaic Belt
Garfield
Calieve
Jack Donaldson
Braimard A. Reilley
Attorne
Marines edge Mt St Marys in eleven inning tilt
The Quan Heo Marines defeated Mt St Marys College 4 1 in eleven innings after Mt St Marys tied the game earlier. Freeney and other Marines homered and the game featured multiple hits and scoring by both sides. A rabid dog incident and local property transactions were also noted in brief items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futmitsburg
Quan- Heo Marines
Manny St. Mary's College
Marines
Chenaiveth
U Freeney
Visas
Baxley
William Stone Triske
Giter
Taye
Vipeck
Eackaway
Ul Yemler
Lawrence Smith
Alton Feeser Amd
Nusbaum
Mt. St. Mary's
Wampbell
Sayile
Oyler
Honlen
Yoocm Wootgie
Inaings
Mtoost
Mattorad
McAndrew
Stolle
Snyder
Tyler
Homer
Campbell
Frestiey
MacAndrow
Guckaway
Osler
Stall
Woodgie
Lianpite
Trookman
Taneytown Boy Selected for Eastern States Exposition
J Gene klus announces Barton Kephart of Taneytown is chosen among three to represent Maryland at Camp Wall Eastern States Exposition in Brattlefield Mass. Also selected are Ridgely Parkes of Baltimore County and Rut Sand Hopking of Anne Arundel County for the rural leadership program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taneytown
J. Gene Klus
State Club
Barton Kephart
Camp Wall
Eastern States Exposition
Brrduefield
Mass
Ridgely
Taney
Towns
Besick
Hubert de Null
North and South on Maps A Long Standing Convention
The article notes that north is typically drawn at the top and south at the bottom in geographical maps, a convention established by long practice. It mentions rare early maps showing east up and west down, but this is unusual.
Foul ball rules based on batsman position in box
The article explains foul ball status when a fair hit rebounds and strikes the batsman in the box. If the batsman remains in foul territory, the ball is foul. The ball’s initial contact is irrelevant. its status depends on the batsman’s position at impact.
Metropolitan Jamaica Jamaica Racing Meeting Report
Racing events open at Jamaica with Metropolitan Jockey Club, Pimlico hosts Maryland Jockey Club, Louisville holds Kentucky Racing Association, Juarez hosts Juarez Jockey Club. New England League baseball season opens. British Women's Open golf at Harlech. Dog Protective Association showcases in Rochester. N Y Keesey returns to Reading lineup with early season form. Jim shows distance and power as Keys struggle at zero wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Jockey Club
Jamaica
Maryland Jockey Club
Pimlico
Kentucky Racing Ass
Louisville
Juarez
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St. Louis
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NEA Servier
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Nusxbaun
Halttimore Health Department
Annie Rennarman
Tree Wingo
Maryland
Baltimore
Raymond Ghter
Ohcense
York Sttreet
Rom Edwart Stuller
Pohler
Oc State Road
Ohler
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King of
Sweden
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Maryland Theatre
W.L. O Fisher
al Richmond
Dorothy Donald
Nelson McDonald
Bun Os
Merrill
McConr
Mick
Arthur Lake
Romeo
Custer
Dia Keesey
Pasrman
Reading
Menp
Jim
Hic Lim
Keys
Opera House
Pense
Westinghouse
Tomatic Electric
Potomac Edison Co
West Patrick
Hahendra
Marvel
Peter the Great
Mary Brian
Jack Pickford
Brown
Harvard
Madge Kennedy
Mahendra
Sally O’neil
John Patrick
Bert Roach
Rupert Hughes
Alf Goulding
Thomas H. Haller
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