Aventura through Spain described in a dreamy travelogue
The narrator recalls an American traveler’s romantic view of Spain two years ago, praising light French and Spanish phrases, scenery, Moorish architecture, and a naval voyage past Gibraltar. Vivid impressions include Guaita r and Asturian coastlines, Athos comparisons, and nightly hotel life amid Moorish streets and pink blossoms.
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Spain
Romance
Guwaltar
Athos
Bert
Roger
Aviner
Lemp
Quiet Gibraltar Visit Among Ships and Soldiers
A reader recalls the first morning in Gibraltar with sun on white houses and red tiles. The narrator notes donkeys, street life, English troops in scarlet coats, Highlanders in kilts, bells, and a search for permission to photograph, ending with sunset drums and a serene island atmosphere.
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Mo Machbiners
Gibraltar
BO Stary
Thelio
Nobell
Old Town Hall
Salvation Army
Fragmented Suffolk item mentions vehicles and notable individuals
An OCR fragment references a new bicycle amid foreign office chatter and notes on Sir Ilford and his estate, plus a bird collection and a pensioned publisher's promotion. It also includes a domestic scene mentioning a mortgage and a cautious new approach, with garbled names and places.
Reverends Speak On Culture and Virtue Across Faiths
A column highlights remarks by multiple pastors on health labor and happiness. Rev. Charles Soohely, Rev. M. Benen, Rev. E. S. Todd, Rev. No M. Allann, Rev. G. C. Houghton, Rev. Bo i Warner and Rev. M. Good emphasize harmony among faiths, the folly of power gained by harming others, and the value of virtuous living.
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Charles Soohely
M. Benen
Presbyterian
Piltsburg
S. Todd
Methodist
Baltimore
Mad
Brotherhood
No M. Allann
Unitarian
Omaha
G. C. Houghton
Piscopalian
Hoboken
Tee
Bo i. Warner
Episcopalian
New Orleans
Goodchild
New York City
Arthur Little
Dorchester
Mass
Notable Cyclists Camp Near Chicago Draws Crowds
The Associated Cycling Clubs of Chicago opened a six to five acre lakeside camp eighteen miles from the city at Winnetka on the Sheridan road. Twenty tents formed a semicircle by the lake with a caterer's tent and music pavilions. Attendance grew daily with thousands visiting. organizers plan annual camps inviting all Chicago clubs while Sundays and Tuesdays emphasize women’s days.
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Chicago
Frank W. Montton
Moulton
Winnetka
Messrs. Ries and Creighton
Sheridan Road
Caos
L.A. W
AL OC. CL
Chicago. CL
Lincoln CC. C
Hinds C. CL
Morse CG. C
Thistle C. O
Barkers AL. C
Pizer C. CL
Woodlawn C. C
Bearings
Inter Jcecan
Journal
Morpheus
Will Go to Amstritha J Platt Betts to Race in Australia
The one mile world record holder plans a trip to Australia to race as wheelmen assess his chances abroad. English rider aims to try luck overseas with past cyclists showing the sport’s appeal and possible relocation from the United States.
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J. Platt-Betts
Australia
Mins
Lis
United States
Tiis
Jes
Lesna
Doubtful Hope Roils Americas and Europe
A fragment suggests rising doubt that many Americans and Europeans will follow a risky path. The terse line hints at broader hesitation and potential caution across regions.
Yale Names New Captain Benjamin Succeeds Rodgers
Yale selects Hamilton Fish Benjamin as new Yale football captain to replace the ailing James O. Rodgers who appointed him temporarily. Benjamin is a senior and played half back last season.
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Hamilton Fish Benjamin
Yale
James O. Rodgers
Mr. Benjamin
Rodgers
Benjamin
Readville Harness Record Shatters Mile Time
Readville Massachusetts witnessed a grand circuit time trial where Pointer and driver McClary set a mile record. The pacer clocked 1 29 for three quarters and finished in 1 59 4/5, the fastest mile ever by any horse at any gait.
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Readville
Boston
Mars
McClary
Pointer
Boxing Roundup Shows Draws Across U S Cities
The Ring reports multiple twenty and forty five round bouts ending in draws. Gerrard and Matthew fought twenty rounds to a draw near Jamestown New York. Everhardt beat Spider Swelly on points after twenty rounds in San Francisco. Farragher and Martin drew after forty five rounds in Cleveland. Downey, Becket and Santrey matches also ended without a decision as dawn neared.
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Frank Gerrard
Mattie Matthew
Celoron
Jamestown
N.Y
Jack Everhardt
Spider Swelly
San Francisco
Cal
Everhardt
Rowind Kelly
Mike Farraghar
Youngstown
Joe Martin
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Jack Downey
Eddie Santrey
Chicago
Wm. Lambert
Davenport
Iowa
Mississippi River
Santrey
Hinself
Knocck
Ban Leach
Tom Sharkey
Buel Connelly
Peter Maher
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
San Prateisco
Oxford oarsman BH Balfour dies in Scotland
R Balfour a noted Oxford rower died of pneumonia in Scotland. He was a dark blue crew member in 1896 and 1907, rowed No 5 for Leander at Henley this year, and partnered with Guy Nickalls to win the pairs.
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R. Balfour
Oxford
Test for Damp Rooms Using Water Absorption
A method to judge dampness in a room by placing a kilogram of fresh lime in a closed space for 24 hours. If the lime absorbs more than 10 grammes of water, the room is damp and unhealthy. The approach aims to settle landlord tenant disputes with hydration tests.
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A .Com
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Comfort for Tired Feet
Advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for swollen smarting feet bunions sweating and hot tired feet. Claims it makes tight shoes feel easy and offers trial packages and mail order for 25 cents. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
The Truthful Landlord and New Boarder Exchange
A Boston transcript fragment shows a landord and new boarder arguing over noises at dawn. The boarder complains of cocks crowing calves bleating and dogs barking, while the landlord notes no noises at the prior time.
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Boston
Transcrip
Grain-O Just Like Coffee Says Local Ad
A new grain based substitute called Grain-O is advertised as a coffee replacement now in grocery stores. Marketed as gentle on delicate stomachs and suitable for children, it promises similar taste at low prices of 15 and 25 cents per package.
Safe Pledge Over Bicycle Quality Trial Offer
A Detroit Journal item presents a dealer’s guarantee promising a buyer can return a wheel within 24 hours if not named the best wheel in the world, with the dealer paying two prices for the return. The exchange highlights bold marketing and customer assurance in the bicycle trade.
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Detroit Journal
Rugs Made From Your Old Carpets Ad Offer
Rugs from old carpets offered with reversible design and bordered edge. Circulars and prices available from 5, Kross, 6211 Went Worth Ave, Chicago. Also mentions a nerve remedy ad claiming permanent cure with a $2.00 trial bottle from Dr. Khine’s Great Nerve Restorer via R. HW. Kreisy Ltd, ool Arch St., Philadelphia.
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Kross
Wentworth Ave
Chicago
Dr. Khine
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