The Tehuantepec Isthmus Rail Line and Its People
A descriptive feature on the planned Pan American railroad through Tehuantepec, its strategic role from Mexico to Guatemala, and the region's natural wealth. It highlights Chiapas forests, Grijalva and Usumacinta rivers, and the Tehuana women famed for markets and gold coin necklaces, with notes on Palenque’s ancient ruins and local ethnology.
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Mexico
South Pacific Islands
Sthmus
Tehuantepec
California
Chiapas
Grijalva
Usumacinta
Palenque
Wild Pitching Feats Recapped By Athletic Recruit
The piece chronicles freak pitching games across baseball history noting sixteens bases on balls by Grass Haas of the Athletics in a New York game and mentions records held by Carroll Brown Eddie Plank Billy George and Ed Reulbach among others. It recounts historic wild pitches and walks from 1896 to 1909 and cites a Polo Grounds game with Cy Seymour and Edwie Doheny as among the wildest.
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Grass Haas
Worcester Academy
Athletics
Dallas
New York Yankees
Carroll Brown
Eddie Plank
Billy George
Ed Reulbach
Ach
Reulbach
Boston
George
Anson
Colts
Davidson
Newark
Buffalo
Cy Seymour
Edwie Doheny
Chicago
Grounds
Seymour
Doheny
St. Louis
Cole
Richie
Fragmentary quotation on friendship and formality in verse
A garbled excerpt discusses the value of a handshake and friendship. It mentions learning from a friend, expressing appreciation, and recalling a best beat as part of informal social sentiment. The fragment lacks clear narrative or event.
Dentist Drills Through Tight Office Hours
Fragmentary text hints at a tense dental visit with a restrained patient and a dentist working under pressure. The scene mentions close quarters and difficulty during the appointment, suggesting a stressful encounter in a small dental office.
Banks Strange Food Induced Uncountable Feelings
In a humorous excerpt Banks recounts an odd day after a hearty meal culminating in a playful chain of suspects for his sudden ailment. He jokes the Welsh rabbit lobster mince pie or aquarium visit caused his dizziness, finally offering a simple explanation of good health as the culprit.
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Banks
Newburgh
Aquarium
A Bird Story prompting diner to complain about coffee
The fragment shows an irate diner accusing a waiter that the coffee mix lacks real coffee. A playful exchange references a bird as the informant and a line about a dubious 8 don answer appears in the dialogue.
Fragmentary Muse Speech Sparks Evening Visit Idea
A stray archaic reflection hints at a friend and frequent visits while mentioning thorny brush and obstructed paths in a rustic setting. The text reads as a fragmentary thought rather than a complete narrative.
Crandall Credits Snake Ball In Newsley Delivery
Otis Crandall, formerly of the New York Nationals and now with the St. Louis Federals, is credited with inventing a new pitching delivery named the snake ball. Reports claim the ball darts in eccentric circles toward the plate, unsettling hitters as it floats and staggers in its path.
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Otis Crandall
New York Nationals
St. Louis Federals
Mack Plans Kindergarten Tour After School Reopen
Connie Mack begins his annual tour of kindergartens to scout for material now that schools are back in session. The note recalls Stuffy McInnis joining duty and Mack mistaking him for a new bat boy.
White Sox Sign Minor Leaguers
The Chicago White Sox announce the signing of minor league players for next season. Pitcher Frank Davis from the Columbus team joins, along with shortstop Terry and third baseman McMullen from the Los Angeles organization.
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White Sox
Frank Davis
Columpus
Terry
McMullen
Los Angeles
Corhan Joins Cardinale in Major League Shuffle
Corhan moves with Cardinale as veteran t White Sox outfielder Francisco Corhan, once with Chicago, now stars for the San team after several seasons. The note hints at a player swap or roster shakeup affecting both clubs.
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Corhan
Cardinale
the Who
Francisco
White Sox
San
Bright autumn sportswear coats scarfs and hats feature
The piece highlights cheerful autumn sports clothes for women including vivid woolen scarves, knitted caps, and matching sweaters and belts. It notes a trend toward long woolen scarves in bright colors and practical outfits for outdoor activities as the season cools.
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Whiich
New Fall Hats Show Rich Fabrics and High Style
A fashion piece by Julia Bottomley surveys the new fall millinery. American and French designs feature velvet and satin trims, fur accents, and metal ornaments. Prominent hat shapes tilt at the back, with high crowns, uneven brims, and plumed turban draped with expert handwork.
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Julia Bottomley
Aid for Needy Paris Theaters After War
Le Figaro reports Paris theater workers received 108000 meals by July 1 from the Association of Theatrical Directors. The charity, housed in Jardin de Paris, offers free meals plus medical care and schooling funded by its treasury and patrons.
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France
Bordeaux
Paris
le Figaro
Association of Theatrical Directors
Jardin de Paris
Freemasons in America Report Membership Figures
A historical note cites that Freemasons in this country include 1,671,477 members. The statement situates Freemasonry as a sizable fraternal organization within the U S.
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Freemasons
America
Freemasonry
Blinded by Blue Heron Attacks Boy in Asbury Park School Yard
A blue heron attacked a boy in a school yard in Asbury Park New Jersey pecking the left eye and destroying sight. An eye specialist fears possible damage to the right eye and total blindness. The boy had tried to catch the bird for a pet before the attack.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Face Bathing With Cuticura Soap For Sensitive Skin
The advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap as the most soothing for sensitive skin with Cuticura Ointment for red rough itchy pimply areas. Claims work well on skin scalp hair and hands and offers free samples by mail with a booklet to Cuticura Dept XY Bogton. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Bogton
Young yachtsman asks father for funds before race
The courier style note recalls a young yachtsman pleading to his father for money to fund an entry in the next day’s race. The father responds that he will not offer a time allowance, hinting at a harsh lesson about dependence and ambition aboard the sea.
Claiming to be as good as anybody misses the mark
The remark notes that many who claim equality with the best fail to meet the standard. It comments on confidence versus demonstrated skill in competitive contexts and implies a need for verifiable performance.
Tobacco and Gas Conversing Soldiers in War Story
A Canadian artillery corporal writes a friend about gas used in battle. He notes the gas turned air green and yellow and choked soldiers, but tobacco chewed by many helped them spit up the gas and feel less affected. He says tobacco saved many lives in that battle.
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Canadian Artillery
Gone Vacation Lark Turns Neighborly Heist Tale
A humorous exchange notes a neighbor couple borrowing a trunk and then returning to borrow golf clubs and a tennis racket after starting their vacation. The dialogue playfully questions the relevance of the borrowing to the overall situation.
Unclear excerpt shows a travel anecdote with an actor
A brief, puzzling exchange describes travel with an actor two hours before revealing his profession. The passage hints at a surprising exception to common rules but provides no further identifying details or context.
Boss Proposes Placing Men in Office
A boss answers a question about a commission form of government with a blunt plan to install several of his men in office, rather than just one, signaling influence over local governance.
Spanish Army Uses Bomb Drops in Southern Morocco
Spanish army officers describe bombing from aircraft as an effective method to subdue Turbulent tribesmen in Southern Morocco highlighting air power as a tool of colonial control.
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Morocco
Quote Sparks Debate Over Women in Football
A cynic shrugs at women players while another argues times and attitudes shift for football roles. The exchange highlights ongoing questions about gender and sport.
Not Yet Out of Favor Turkey Trot and Hen Gabble
The dialogue notes public interest in a turkey trot fading while a hen gabble also loses favor. It presents a lighthearted exchange between two speakers about social activities and preferences. The piece reads as a humorous item reflecting local speech and mood.
Contrary Action Inquiries on Banks Creditors
The dialogue notes Banks asking why he rounded up his creditors and receiving the reply that it was to do the square thing. The exchange hints at a moral motive behind gathering debts.
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Central America
Mearno
Inn
South America
Guate
Pathe International Mau America
Lin American
San Geronimo
Tyhuantepec
Tetmata
Ottress
Trans
Guatemala
Trhuantepecc
Penesas
Mexical
Uerican
Cordoba
Mar
Populaitepec
Niles
Salina
Feds
Cardinals
Cubs
Ork
Crandall
Twirler
Nautical
Hostetter
Westorm Atockmen
Cutter’s
Cutter Laboratory
Berkeley
Cal
Fletcher
Feho
Cslonal Supervision
Sinco
What Is
Castoria
Ars
Centaur Company
New Yoric City
DR. Bradbury
Woodman
Wold Bldg
Omaha
Neb
General Roofing Mfg
No. Ark
Fruit Belt
B. G. Rodgers
la Ctlosse
Ark
Lincoln
DU Pont
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