Golf and yachting talk from a Canadian paradise
A lively exchange among sportsmen covers golf in Muskoka Canada and the Sea Wanakwa cup. The talk shifts to yacht racing with the St Lawrence and Lake Michigan events, Canada’s cup bid, and New York Yacht Club plans for ocean races and long cruises from Vinegar Haven to Marblehead.
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Ph Davis
Athough
United States
Davis
Ines
Winnipeg
Canada
Muskoka Lake
Usidgeport
Gal St. Lawrence Yacht Club
Bridge Hi
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Montreal
Great Lakes
New York Yacht Club
New York Club
Vineyard Haven
Marblehead
Atlantic Club
Newport
Newport Association
Benny Yanger the Gentle Manager of a Champion Boxer
John Hertz recalls becoming Benny Yanger’s manager and the rise of the Tipton Slasher. Yanger’s disciplined life, lack of drinking or tobacco, and steady budgeting helped him climb from a modest start to a prominent role in boxing. Hertz praises Yanger’s earnings, diplomacy in arranging bouts, and long term plans beyond the ring.
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Benny Yanger
John Hertz
Cherry Circle Athletic Association
Tipton
Yanger
Young Corbett
Corbett
Yenger
Hertz
America
BG. Weatlari
Wisconsin Republicans Nominate Ticket At Madison Convention
Wisconsin Republicans closed their convention with Robert M. La Follette renominated for governor. James O. Davidson of Soldiers’ Grove named lieutenant governor. Walter Is Houser of Mondovi secretary of state. John J. Kempf of Milwaukee treasurer. L. M. Sturdevant of Neillsville attorney general. Charles Omm Cary of Delavan superintendent. John W. Thomas of Chippewa railroad commissioner. Zeno M. Host of Milwaukee insurance commissioner. Gen. George E. Bryant reelected as state central committee chairman. La Follette received a large ovation and delivered a keynote rebuke to critics of the party platform.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Robert M. la Follette
James 0. Davidson
Soldiers' Grove
Walter Is Houser
Mondovi
John J. Kempf
Milwauk
L. M. Sturdevant
Neillsville
Extensive Manila Cavite drill targets La drone chiefs Montallon
In Cavite province a large operation led by Capt. Baker with twelve hundred constabulary forms an angled cordon over 60 square miles to capture La drone chiefs Montallon and Felizardo and 80 followers. Patrol launches guard rivers as the cordon aims to seal Friday and Saturday. All local males will be concentrated for arrest or release.
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Manila
Montallon
Felizardo
Cavite
Baker
Washington Receives Interim Command Posts
Washington July 18 formal orders place Gen MacArthur in temporary command of the Department of the East after Gen Brooke retires and Gen Bates assumes temporary command of the Department of the Lakes alongside his current duties in a shifting military leadership move.
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Washington
Gen. MacArthur
Department of the East
Brooke
Bates
Department of the Lakes
A Child’s Rainy Day Toy Story from Youth's Companion
In a nostalgic sketch a child recounts a rainy day with friends and siblings. They fold paper dolls, name them, and play with boats, rope, and pretend tea, while a mother serves popcorn balls and tea. The narrator hopes for another similar afternoon tonight.
Horned Toad Pets Delight Children in Southern California
A New York Tribune feature describes horned toads as popular household pets among California children. The reptile, about the size of a child’s hand with dragonlike horns, thrives in sand dunes and can be easily kept in cigar boxes. Tamed to scamper indoors, the toads purr when stroked, though irritation may trigger horned posts and tears from the eyes, yet the creature remains generally amiable for games like hide and seek.
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California
N. Y. Tribune
The Singing Mouse In Flora's Realm Of Song
A brief note on a singing mouse with large ears that performs a warbling air with subdued accompaniment. The piece compares its vocal display to birds and canaries, suggesting the small creature could rival feathered singers in homes if kept as a pet. The text also includes garbled insertions about a dentist and a Chicago Tribune snippet, interwoven with the main curiosity.
Porcupine Myths at the New York Zoological Park
Visitors dispute porcupine quill abilities at the New York Zoological Park. A mountain man explains the animal fights with its heavy tail and quills but does not shoot them. The tale shows common misunderstandings about porcupine defense among parkgoers.
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New York Zoological Gardens
Sye
Adirondacks
Ree
N. Y. Tribune
Fireplace Fernery Screens and Green Hearth Decor Ideas
The Louisville Courier-Journal describes turning fireplaces into fernery features with ferns ivy swamp lilies and oriental plants. Home designers use copper pots ivy boxes and brass screens to create shaded cool garden effects that hide smokey grates and brighten summer rooms.
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Narow
Louisville Courier-Journal
Let Us Sing It That Way in a Beautiful World
A concise excerpt from the Atlanta Constitution extols a hopeful world, noting love, sorrow, and struggle. It urges singing through sighs and wrongs toward right, highlighting love and blossoms amid darkness as a guiding refrain.
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Atlanta Constitution
The Childrens Share in Home Life
A thoughtful piece urges young readers to consider what they contribute to the home. It asks if they bring brightness, kindness, and sympathy, and to set aside moods for the comfort and cheer of others in Wellspring.
Arab Boys Play Marbles in Curious Style
A vivid description details how Arabian boys play marbles. The shooter is aimed by placing a marble in the hollow between the left hand fingers while the right forefinger snaps free to propel the shooter with accuracy.
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Arabia
Woman's Lot in Japan and Marital Customs
The article contrasts Western views of Japanese marriage with local practices. It notes the dowry limited to personal belongings, lack of inheritance for women, and adoption of a son as heir. It describes divorce as common among the poor but rare among the wealthy, and portrays husbands as free to leave or remarry.
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Japan
Purifying the Atmosphere With Oil of Invender
A few drops of oil of Invender poured into hot water purify room air almost instantly from cooking odors and provide refreshment, especially in a sick room.
Cleaning guidance for dusting woodwork and rooms
This excerpt from Letger Monthly advises thorough dry dusting of sidewalls pictures and woodwork with cloths, avoiding feather dusters, dampening marks with ammonia or borax, and cleaning hearths curtains windows mirrors and shades. It outlines steps for hall dusting stairs and furniture relocation, emphasizing airing dust sheets and careful door and window management.
The Girl We Admire
The most lovable girls are sunny in disposition and cheerful in manner. A cheerful girl attracts all ages with a pleasant smile and musical voice. The piece notes popularity brings talk and company, drawing both young men and elders with charm. Published in weekly.
Wealthy Duke and Duchess of Westminster Formal Pair
The duchess Edwina Cornwallis-West married Hugh Grosvenor, second Duke of Westminster, a year ago. He is among the world’s richest men, owning London areas and Grosvenor House. Their property earns about 1.825 million dollars yearly, with a famed private picture gallery and grand town residence.
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London
Grosvenor House
Persian Complexion Secret Revealed by Ladies
A nineteenth century note claims Persian women maintain flawless complexions without creams by a routine before bathing. They apply a white egg mixture, let it dry, rinse with tepid water tinted with benzoin, then finish with cold milk. The regimen supposedly smooths and brightens skin like a child.
A Word About Vella Veils and Dust Buildup
A fragmented note discusses Vella veils with advice on storage or disposal when gelled to prevent dust collection. The wording is unclear and references a congealed or dusty condition without clear context or names. The piece reads like a short caution or culinary or cosmetic tip from an old column.
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Vella
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