Sporting Squibs Aim at Portugal and More In 1909 Sports Glimpses
A scrambled summary of early 20th century sports notes mentions tennis and football popularity in Portugal, uprise of soccer and other games, and various anecdotes. It notes Tommy Connolly umpiring, Indiana University bowl at Bloomington, and a range of players and clubs. The piece touches on boxing, baseball records, and general sports rumor and trivia from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Bloomington
Billerd
Chicago Cubs
Bixion Braves
Wisconsin Happenings Burglary and Public Notices Across State
A Greenville bank robbery suspect fled with about 1500 dollars after forcing the cashier to open the till. authorities tie the incident to recent regional bank theft attempts. Wisconsin reports on police chief salaries, road construction progress, a Browntown powdered milk plant opening, and various local milestones including anniversaries, temple dedication, and rail car derailments affecting traffic.
Purdue Backfield Star Expected To Shine At Lafayette
Captain Harmeson, Harold Hermeson, drew notice for his gridiron play at Lafayette. The Purdue football backfield standout impressed experts with his performances that season and is expected to contribute prominently in the upcoming games.
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Harold Hermeson
Lafayette
Purdue
Polite Baseball Pageant Sparks Fan Debate
A noisy crowd questions whether baseball should be tougher and more combative. The piece laments polite play and umpire courtesy, urging fighters and sharper rhetoric to rekindle the sport’s rough, spirited charm.
Delaware Legion Chooses EarI Sylvester for Navy Head
A fragmentary oblique account notes Earl Sylvester of Harrington being named to head the U S Navy in 1920 by the Asmertian Legion. It outlines his World War I service as an apprentice seaman discharged 1919 and later roles as adjutant and service officer, including Kansas City 1921 convention delegate and 1924 department vice commander, plus work as a chief clerk for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Iilver
Uncle Sam
Amele Sam
Hinssetf
Asmertian Legion Gaies
Navy
Earl Sylvester
Harvingtem
Mr Sylvester
United States Navy
Harrington
Legion
Sylvester
Kansas City
Campaign For the Legion
Pennnsylvania Railroad Company
Fenway
Fidac Year in Review Highlights Peace Work and Alliances
Fidac reports over the past year advancing postwar roles in peace and war decisions from its Paris headquarters to the Geneva conference, aiding Allied and former enemy nations. The group expanded with new member associations and backed the fifth arms conference while evaluating public reaction to Von Hindenburg’s election. Poland’s veterans groups joined, tallying combined expenditures around $8008, and a women’s auxiliary was formed to support activities.
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Fidac
Paris
American Legion
Geneva
Cloner
Opera
Hom
League of Nations
Womans Aurillary
von Hindenburg
Germany
Corth Fidac
Fidec
League
Adjustable Rim Tool for Tire Removal
A new tire removal tool uses nonadjustable bars linked to a handlebar. The tool expands and contracts via hooks at the bar ends. It can be mounted to fit various rim widths by aligning holes along the bar. Aimed at automakers, it aids removing tires without damaging rims.
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Nerely
Thang
Deeds 160 Acre Farm and Legal Entanglements
A fragmented notice describes deeds affecting a 160 acre farm and disputes over property rights. Names and exact locations are unclear but reference heirs and witnesses. The text hints at conveyance issues and potential probate or tenancy matters surrounding the land.
Fragmented OCR Text Makes No Coherent News Item
The readable portions show scattered letters and garbled phrases about worn parts and overheating engines. No clear events persons organizations places dates or outcomes are identifiable for a proper summary.
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Johnson
Wetter Johnson
Washington
Portugal
Pennsylvania
Tommy Connolly
A. Stuart Helen
Toles
St Louis Americans
Roccer
Spain
Bay Miller
Chicago
Fihabee
Geelie AA of
Ireland
Nick Allen Sainger
St Paul American Association
Saints
Cy Villa
Ctimelphia
Baltimore
Farrell
Tony la Herre
Studsing Infelder
Salt Lake
New York
Yonkers
West Point Star
Weven
Phate
Eerivshe
Wisconsin
Qreenside
June Gunouu
Greenville
Appleton
Wieconsii Bankers Association
Wittenberg
Bear Creek
Madison
Consin
Ab Utindal
Fraf
Ford H MacGregor
Manipal Information Bureau
Extension Division
University of Winconsin
Milwaukee
Racine
Kenosha
Superior
Mudison
J T Donaghey
Bursbou
Anns Ull Baraboo
Etergy
Korth Weateri
Withe
North Western
Hull Hay Ayisl
Agun
Mr Hull
Mourne
Tra
Teeee
Rock Island
BJ Walker
Belott
Air Walker
Mother Walker
Kenyabu—Graund
Fred Marion
Wicconain
Kenoaha Luge
Order of the Eastern Star
Beenah
Minneapolis
New York City
Neenah
Medina Junction
Soo
Renisha
Far Renewhat
Assses
John Wo Stevens
Redes Meginnit Ho Weller
Fpis
Art Paul
Harvard
Wau County
Weubizen
Sis
Mitonville Foe
Lamasses
Sturee
E . Cane
Prowse
Peter
Thanter Fonds
Creep
Torres Pete
Peg
Deery
Harmeson
Fang
Amy Ser
Winker
Delaware Lecion
Mart Sylveste
Victor Heater
Gome
Engie Heating Co
Main Street
Fae Pepery
Sfharl & Oxy
Gustard Wee
the Aterage
Teemion Strode
FunAng Mae
Magnetos
Kaufman Auto CO
Dunlop
Ruelke Tire & Sport Shop
Phonan
Oregon Street
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