Johnson Jeffries fight a parlor battle myth
The piece describes a heated dispute over the moving picture fight between Johnson and Jeffries. Johnson proclaims the bout will be decided on merit while promising a long match, denying fake reputations and predicting more than 12 rounds. He asserts his confidence and aims to use the event for money and publicity.
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Jim Jeffries
Jim
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Gary
Ind
Johnson
Jeffries
Jeff
Imwell
Jean
Wrestling Booms in Chicago as foreigners vie for Gotch bout
Chicago hosts a wave of foreign wrestlers trying out for a match with Frank Gotch. Jimmie Essen, a Scottish talent, impressed in a recent trial and could earn a chance to challenge Gotch. Contenders include Zbyszko and Roller, with talk of a big money bout in Buffalo and the Balkan giant Mehmout as another notable challenger.
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Chicago
United States
Windy City
Frank, Qotch
Jimmie Essen
Jimmie
Gotch
Basen
Hackenschmidt
Algo Gotch
Iowa
Zbyszko
Frank
Buffalo
Vai
Roller
Yusaiff Mehmout
Balkans
Ka Ib Iit
Fang Jive Betes
Byszky
Safer football experts seek ideas from Canadian rugby
Camp and Stagg study Canadian game to draft safer U S football rules as college bodies demand reforms. Wisconsin faculty and many colleges threaten withdrawal with protests rising. Camp and Stagg praise open play and kicking but doubt full adoption.
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Stagg
Wisconsin
Western Pennsylvania
Washington and Jefferson
Allegheny
Grove City
Geneva
Westminster
University of West Virginia
Tulane University
Louisiana
Cornell
New York
Board of Education
Walter Camp
Alonzo A. Stagg
Chicago University
Hamilton-Ottawa
United States
Mr. Stagg
Wisconsin University
Madison
Northwestern
Johnny, McGovern
University, of Minnesota
Benbrook
Wolverines
Collier's
Eckersall
Chicago
Feet
Lajoie Plans Change At Second Base For 1910 Season
Cleveland fans will see a notably different Lajoie at second base in 1910 as he shifts from managerial stress to focus on farm life. The former manager, known for high class play, spent winter days farming and keeping fit after a season of managerial duties and trade talks. He had balanced heavy winter responsibilities with preparing for spring training and maintaining player relations.
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Cleveland
Lajoie
Larry
Development of Central Canada Promises Rich Wheat Yields
A long feature extols Central Canada lands in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. It notes 160 acre homesteads or purchases yield 40 to 60 bushels per acre, with some fields reaching 100 bushels oats and 40 to 63 pounds per bushel for wheat. Railways, schools, churches, villages, and cities arise as wealth of the soil grows. The Grand Trunk Pacific is praised for rapid regional development from Winnipeg to Edmonton, signaling a future shift of wheat export dominance to Canada. A closing hint invites readers to contact Canadian officials for homestead opportunities and implies the United States may become a wheat importer.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Grand Trunk Pacific
Winnipeg
Edmonton
United States
Rheumatism Cured In a Day by Detchon's Relief
A dubious medical claim asserts rheumatism is cured in one day by Detchon's Relief. The ad promises rapid relief and removing the disease cause with a first dose showing great benefit. The text includes a jealous reference and stray punctuation.
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Detchon
Mayer Boot Family Built With German Thrift and Industry
Frederick Mayer founder of the Mayer boot and shoe company built a Milwaukee and Seattle operation from 1851 arrival to wholesale manufacture by 1880. The Seattle and Milwaukee factories produce 9,000 pairs daily, pay over 600000 dollars in wages yearly, and employ 65 salesmen across 24 states. He died March 16, 1903, survived by sons George P. Mayer Fred J. Mayer and Adam J. Mayer who continue the founder’s policy.
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Res
Frederick Mayer
I. Mayer Boot & Shoe Company
German American National Alliance
Milwaukee
Seattle
Niernstein
Hessen
Darmstadt
Wisconsin
R. Suhm
New World
Mayer
Mayer Shoes
George P. Mayer
Fred J. Mayer
Adam J. Mayer
Rector’s Question Provoked Answer From Uniformed Officer
A church scene from Eltham shows a rector asking “Who art thou” and a newly entered officer, mistaken for a prank, replying that he is the recaiting officer of the Sixteenth Foot with wife and daughter, seeking acquaintance with local clergy and gentry.
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Eltham
Sixteenth Foot
One Woman's Good Work on Cuba Bull and Cock Fight Suppression
Mrs. Jeanette Ryder, an American woman, has spent ten years in Cuba doing humane work and is credited with more influence than any other individual in suppressing bull and cock fighting on the island. Her efforts are highlighted as a notable philanthropic story from the era.
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Jeanette Ryder
Cuba
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