Lonnie the hillbilly pitcher and his Cubs year
A rambling profile of Lonnie, the Mt Ida born pitcher who rose with the Cubs. It recalls his World War era rise, farm life, and quiet, steady pitching style that earned him nickname status and a place in baseball lore. The piece notes his Arkansas roots, marriage to Charine Shannon, and a single disciplinary incident in his major league career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Warnete
Peppermans
Bill Jurges
Bran Hack
Ily Herman
Mt Ida
Ark
Abs
Cub Rocter
Karlie Root
Doen
Detroit
Wrigley Field
Lonnie
Yankees
Ruth, Gehrig ” Company
Arkansas
Mt. Ida
Antry
Beauty
Charine Shannon
Norman
Mount Ida
Cubs
Diarely
Carter
Mad
Iton Braves
Anne
Houston
Avalos
Rickey
Len
Laurel
Alexandra
Shreveport
Potpolis
American Humane Assembly Highlights Child and Animal Welfare Work
Delegates from Frederick County and Washington attended the annual American Humane Association meeting at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. Speakers from Canada and England discussed child welfare, humane slaughter laws, and reforms in canine and equine practices, with emphasis on practical, humane methods and future junior societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jecelous
Annan Ahumane Association
Washington
Frederick County
Canada
Sam England
Javenue
England
Fergus MacCunn
Royal 8 Pca
London
C Rowland Johns
National Canine Defense League
Hethward
Johns
J McNab Wilson
Bronto Humane Society
A W Skipper
Maryland 8 Pca
J R Mohler JeMef
Bureau of Animal Industry
Dept of Agriculture
W. J Detahoff
Wisconsin Hurmane Baviety
Matthew McCurrie
San Pranciso Society
California
Mayflower Hotel
Charles Burnett
New Hampshire Avenue
Papal
Community notices from Emmitsburg and vicinity
A compilation of local movements and events includes residents visiting relatives in Frederick and Baltimore, new property moves on Broad Alley and East Main Street, and social gatherings such as a library fundraiser and a cooking demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg
Oct
Milton Crome
Raymond
Wrightsville
William H Treiber
Elnathan Kershner
Emmitsburg Public Library
Mary Kennedy
Frederick Pant
Wre Quinn F Topper
Louis Cooper
Emmitsburg Garment Company
West Main Street
Sbernard Boyle
Ito
Poperty
Broad Alley
Edgar Mullen
Wivell House
East Main Street
Timmerman
Greet Street
Charles J Rowe
Ecelberger Propests
East Main Streets
Farmer's State Bank
A A Main
Sec
Mrs Marshall Duple and Mrs Stout Weant
Mrs Marshall Duple and Mrs Stout Weant are noted in a local social column with brief mentions of family gatherings and community events. The items highlight personal connections and ongoing neighborhood activities within the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Marshall Duple
Mra Stout
A Book a Day: Corday and Revolution by Bruce Catton
Bruce Catton reviews The Angel of the Assassination by Joseph Shearing through Charlotte Corday’s attempt to end the terror in the French Revolution. Corday, educated and idealistic, sided with the Girondins but was executed by radicals, worsening the cycle of violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Corday
Jean Paul Marat
Joseph Shearing
Sweardogs
One Applicant in Every 500 Rises to Stardom in Motion Pictures
A historic note on the rarity of actors advancing from extr rank to lead roles. It states that about one in five hundred aspirants advances, while only one in twenty five thousand reaches true stardom. The figures underscore the competitive path in early film industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranka
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Addis Ababa
American Humane Dasn
Weeting
Ltsepateus
Boston
Tion
South and Haas
Rref
Ethiopia
Merchants Volunteer Corps
Ogaden
Roy M Baker
Tamily
Gillelan
Plank Road
Jamson
Frederick Road
William Stouter
Waynesboro Road
Quinn Topper
Blue Mountain Orchards
Mre
Jon Kennedy
Frederick
Lions
Bowers
Taneytown
John H Rosensteel
Baltimore
Miss Moore
Poomac Edison Company
George Eyster
Walter White
Bruce Patterson
Clarence G Frailey
Wiliam
Daisy Suyemaser
St Joseph's Church
Marshall Dupie
Scott Weant
Richard
Howard
Oneda
Rocky Ridge
Gettysring
Lancaster
Minnie Latshaw
Elwyn Training School
Lock
Il Duce
East Africa
Rome
Bruce Catton
Mesa
AMOCO
Italy
QEN
Rodolfo Graziani
Emilio DE Bono
Rodolfo Graziani de Bono
Eritrea
Grasuail
de Bonos
Graziani
Harrar
Stieff
James E. Doll
South Market Street
Linden Hills Garage
Frederick, Md
A.w.nicodemus
Cas
Maryland
MT. Airy Jefferson
Liam
Ilean
Markell & Ford
Frederick, Mp
Gro
Cery
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