Irvin Cobb Proposes Treat for Yankees After Loss
In New York on June 11 Irvin Cobb, a friend of Frank Chance, invited the Yankees to a game and offered to treat the team. Chance told Cobb to bring them all over and Cobb boasted he would show them third base. A young Harlem boy intruded into the stands amid police attention.
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Hatted New Jersey Women and a City Hatpin Law
A humorous column notes New Jersey women adopting cork and potato tips on hatpins to prevent injuries and describes a crowded city scene. The piece mentions a young man, a policeman, and a crafty child in a sly escape amid routine urban life.
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The Civic Soul and the Golden Rule in Democracy
The piece argues that the middle class shapes a city’s soul and that democracy survives through justice and the Golden Rule. It questions readers about courage to act on humane principles, contrasting idealism with fear of others gaining advantage.
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Poindexter praised by Wilson in progressive alignment
A tribute to Senator Poindexter notes his straight, nonpartisan public service and Wilson's trust in him. The piece cites Hermon Craven’s civil service appointment and questions county board and port commission reforms while touching on other varied civic topics and a jury award in a leg injury case.
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Motorcycle crash halts runs. rider minor injuries
John St Lars Looseph of the Great Northern escaped with minor bruises after a collision with a speeding auto near Tenbay and FE. The motorcycle suffered heavy damage while George E. Milham, driver of the auto, was not booked as the accident is deemed unavoidable.
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Boy Leaves Home to Follow Circus Tents
Freddie Gates an 11 year old boy disappeared from 2414 First Ave Monday with $20 belonging to his grandmother Mrs Lola Beebe. Police and relatives search highways and byways toward the Sellers Floto circus tents awaiting his return.
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Oddball Readers Notes on Trials and Teasers
A collage of quotes and quips spans cock fighting observations, a debate on an electric chair plan, and humorous captions. It includes civic asides from Arlington Iowa, stray jokes about dog fights, poetry fragments, and pop culture bits, reflecting a rambunctious, fragmented newspaper page.
Poison and odd items fill brief items across cities
A digest of short items from June 11 reports includes Rose Mullen, 11, in Jackson swallowing carbolic acid after gathering a knife and guns, possibly surviving. Chicago records show a marriage license boom and a flood of June cocaine filings at the county clerk’s office. Washington remarks note Agriculture Secretary Houston hiring a press agent. New Bedford reports Obert Cookson stealing silk stockings to impress a admirer. Hyde Park mentions a cat guarding a dead spinster. Cambridge lists 15 minute concerts to aid Harvard exam takers. A Columbia senior is denied a degree for a claimed disease titled goose flesh from fear.
Wanted Trades for Motor Cars by H A Bung
Classified notices show multiple monthly ads by H A Bung seeking trades and exchanges for motor cars. Requests include a fast runabout, a racer, a speedy car, and even exchanged real estate for a machine capable of over a mile a minute. One item offers a damaged car for professional surgical services.
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Cheasty Named to State Park Board
Edward C. Cheasty of the Seattle park commission has been appointed by Gov. Lister as a member of the state park commission. The honorary post carries no salary and acknowledges Cheasty’s longtime service as Seattle expanded its park and boulevard system.
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Seattle Park Commission
Gov. Lister
State Park Commission
Seattle
Fill your own teeth with Butler's Liquid Tooth Filler
Advertisement notes Butler's Liquid Tooth Filler for home use by druggists. It promotes easy self application to fill and seal teeth, aiming to relieve discomfort without professional dental work.
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