Chess Match Hangs Fire in Lasker Marshall Row
The Lasker Marshall world title dispute lingers as Lasker insists on a $500 deposit from Marshall while Marshall disputes the sum and questions title security. A resolution awaits forthcoming matches and racing outcomes may influence public perception. Cambridge Springs and St. Louis results loom, with possible implications for records at Providence and Oldfield’s mile pace.
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Lasker-Marshall
Lasker
Marshall
Janowski
Cambridge Springs
St. Louis
Polo War Ends As Four Clubs Remain In League
After a drawn out conflict between the Western and Central Polo legions, appearances show the war is over. Western magnates abandon plans to add two clubs, will operate with four teams, each housing world class polo talent. A three week schedule exists, and observers foresee a single league in Indiana.
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Polo Legioes
Felwood
Indianapolis
Kozgon
Alana
Murphy and Nelson Hunt for Missing Item Names
Teddy Murphy will likely have to conduct a still hunt for one missing item as part of a ongoing effort.
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Murphy
Nelson
Teddy Murphy
Murphy Will Not Fight Neil in San Francisco Show
Tommy Murphy will not meet Frankie Neil in San Francisco at the San Francisco Athletic Club at the end of the month. Manager Grégeiis of the local club had been confident of securing both boxers after two failed attempts. Murphy is already engaged with Tughey McGovern in Philadelphia on January 25 and cannot accept the match.
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Murphy
Neil
Tommy
Frankie Neil
San Francisco
San Francisco Athletic Club
Grégeiis
Tughey McGovern
Philatelphia
Neil Mateh
Jeffries Best Man and Historic Ring Opinions
Jeff is named best man, while Bob Fitzsimmons praises Jeffries as the greatest fighter and best man he ever fought. He also credits Corbett as the cleverest opponent, noting he never underestimated Corbett and giving him due credit in the ring.
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Jeff
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Corbett
Turf Snub for Croker
The Jockey Club refused permission for the horses, halting plans affecting Croker and his stable, with authorities citing regulatory concerns and safety considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croker
Jockey Club
Gotch Eyes Chance To Fight Champion Jeffries
An athletic zine notes Gotch from Humboldt Iowa seeking a match with heavyweight champion Jeffries. He owns property, is reportedly in good standing, plans to train under Kid McCoy, and has six or seven prior ring bouts. A bout with Jeffries seems unlikely.
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Big California
Gotch
Itumboldt
Kid" McCoy
Jeffries
Nelson ends ties with boy manager over future outlook
Battling Nelson told a reporter he severed relations with his former boy manager, saying harmony is impossible. He has no replacement yet and will likely wait until returning from the north, aiming for a rematch with Jimmy Britt.
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Richardson Springs
Nelson
Hill
Jimmy Britt
Fitz Ready to Sign if Corbett Forfeit Is Paid
Fitz seeks a match with Jim Corbett following no reply from Jeffries. Roby Robert claims he can deliver the bout again. Corbett favors meeting Fitz before retirement and may set conditions. Fitz agrees to sign articles once a $5,000 forfeit is deposited to secure the match, with possible talks including Tommy Ryan.
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Fitz
Corbett
Jeffries
Fitzalmmone
Jim Corbett
Roby Robert
Fitz Thereunen
Tommy Ryan
Automobiling board rejects mile record claims
Chairman Pardington of the American Automobile Association announces the racing board rejected mile record claims by Warlist Kiser and Barney Olddi. Times cited are regarded as erroneous and potentially fraudulent due to intermediate times.
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Pard- Jogton
American Automobile Association
Racing Board
Warl Kiser
Barney Olddi
Timars
Pardington
Croker Hits Ireland Training Ban At Newmarket
Richard Croker went to Ireland to train at Newmarket but the club gave no reason for the action. It notified J. Brewer of the Heath House Newmarket that Croker would not be allowed to train his three Irish horses there. The horses remain at Newmarket.
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Richard Croker
Ireland
Newmarket
J. 35
Heath House
Croker
Medler the Great Sirs and Nancy Hanks Line
The Medler sire line led in earnings on the running turf last season, with his progeny outpacing all others in America. Nancy Hanks, famed trotting queen, bred to Medler produced Princess of Monaco, now a brood mare. Medler was imported by Col Forbes of Milton, Massachusetts, brother of J Malcolm Forbes, owner of Nancy Hanks.
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Medler
America
Nancy Hanks
Col. Forbes
Milton, Mage
J. Malcolm Forbes
May Match Prospects In Dubuque Boxing Card
Promoters of the Dubuque Athletic Association seek to pair Hugo Kelly of Chicago with Mike Schreck of Cincinnati for the wind up of the next card. Eddie Kenny of Chicago and George Mullholland of Dubuque, lightweights who fought ten rounds recently, may be rematched for fifteen rounds.
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Kelly
Schreck
Dubuque Athletic Association
Hugo Kelly
Chicago
Mike Schreck
Cincinnati
Eddie Kenny
George Mullholland
Dubuque
Pigeon Club Elects Officers
The American Pigeon club at the annual meeting re elected Vice presidents Rudolph Schweisfurth Philadelphia and L A Janssen Milwaukee secretary and treasurer B O Duffy Washington The American Barred Carrier club chose Pennock Powell of Wyncotte Pa as secretary
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Pigeon Club
American Pigeon Club
Rudolph Schweisfurth
Philadelphia
L. A. Janssen
Milwaukee
B. O. Duffy
Washington
American Barred Carrier Club
Pennock Powell
Wyncotte
Secratary
Wrage invites reader ideas on department topics
Mr Wrage invites contributions of new ideas from readers of this department and asks for correspondence on subjects discussed to be addressed to BM J Wrage in Waukesha Iowa.
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Wrage
Waukes
Iowa
Origin of Forests Methods of Spreading and Growth
The distribution of forest trees depends on seed spread and animal destruction. Light seeds reach farther, enabling willow and maple to outpace heavy nuts like walnut and oak. Heavy seeds reproduce locally, while light-seeded species advance to marginal moisture and growing seasons, with the best adapted trees eventually prevailing.
Pedigree Quality Limits Trust in Breeding Passed Off
A pedigree reveals lineage, not impervious traits. Individuals vary across classes, yet a pedigree can justify expectations from animals of known breeding over those of unknown origin.
Cow Pen Notes on Kindness and Stable Health
The article stresses humane cow handling to boost milk yield and health. Gentle treatment, named calves, consistent feeding and milking times, proper ventilation, and simple safety aids improve output. A quiet, well-ventilated stable with light and windbreaks reduces stress and sustains profitability.
Railway and Electric Firms Enforce Strict Alcohol and Tobacco Ban
Three major railways the Wabnab Alton and Rock Island and Western Electric Company announce a ban on cigarette and alcohol use by employees. The new policy targets workers who drink or smoke, signaling a strict workplace standard across transportation and industry.
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Alton
Rock Island
Western Electric Company
Wall
Visit Successful Farmers Show How to Succeed in Farming
Enthusiasm backed by faith in personal ability drives success in farming. Visit nearby successful farmers to learn their methods in stock caring, root preservation, ensilage, drainage, and other key practices. Winter is ideal for study on the farm, and visits become recreation, opening paths to improved methods and broader knowledge.
Snow Plows to Rotate in Community For School Routes
The community plans to deploy two or three snow plows and have farmers take turns after each snowfall to clear paths to ensure children can travel to school. The schedule aims to keep roads safe and accessible during winter weather.
Apple Barrel Memories of Autumn and Youth
Edwin L. Babin reflects on childhood winters and harvest time through a nostalgic poem about a cherished cellar barrel. The piece weaves sensory imagery of wind, scent, and seasonal change, praising simple pleasures of the past and the steady passage of time.
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Edwin L. Babin
Root grafting of apple trees explained for home growers
A reader from Fort Dodee requests method and timing. Root grafting uses one year seedling stocks packed in damp storage, grafts joined with level cuts and matching bark, tied with cotton yarn, stored until spring, with top grafting uncommon for apples.
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Fort Dodee
Kind Words Bring Light in Daily Encounters
An urging to greet others with kindness and a smile, noting that people respond to warmth. It cautions that the world already carries trouble, and frowns only add to it.
Winter Orchard Work and Pest Control
Winter is a prime time for orchard prep through January to March. Remove old bark and unwanted stock, burn gnarled grafts, and prune posts vulnerable to damage. Use lye or lime sulfur sprays to kill fungal spores and pests while avoiding skin exposure. Also target tent caterpillar eggs in rings on tree limbs, breaking bands or burning nests with poles and torches as needed.
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Shane
Groom Horse Thoroughly After Rousing From Freeze
Advice warns against leaving mud and ice on a horse’s legs as this can cause rheumatism and scratches. Brush off moisture with a broom, dry with bran sack or straw, then hand rub with dry sawdust to absorb remaining moisture.
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Spirit of
Eucalyptus Treess and Seed Sources in 19th Century Inquiry
A Belleville reader asks about growing Eucalyptus in California, seeds, and suitability of Blue Gum. The reply explains Eucalyptus is a tropical genus with over 100 varieties, noting Eucalyptus Robotum grows fast in warm California and suggesting seeds from Berger & Co. in San Francisco. It cautions Blue Gum would struggle in Kansas and Arkansas climates.
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Harris
Belleville
California
Australia
Tasmania
Kansas
Berger & Co
Sed
San Francisco
Tennessee
Arkanson
The Lantern Bearer and Honest Men Through the Ages
An old tale of a lantern bearing man seeking an honest person, explaining that honest men exist but may be hidden or overlooked. The narrator notes skepticism toward finding such people and urges looking in everyday life to spot them among ordinary duties.
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Frame One
Diogenes
Difficulties in Understanding Content Faced by Readers
A fragmentary note expresses that many difficulties are only partly acknowledged and that readers feel challenged by the text. It suggests a general complaint about clarity without identifying specific sources or events.
Cure for Itching Brings Weeks of Relief, Reader Claims
A reader from Allegheny Pennsylvania recounts an 18 year struggle with scalp sores and body rash. After using Cuticura Sosp and Cuticura Ointment for three days his condition improved markedly and a single soap cake and ointment box completed a full cure in one week.
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H. B. Franklin
Washington St
Allegheny, Pa
Political Mischief and a Baltimore Job Seeker
A Maryland resident sought Congressman Sydney E. Mudd in a House lobby for a job. Mudd, noting Baltimore is outside his district, quips the past has no place in politics while the applicant insists he once lived there. A separate uptown teacher received a parent letter jokingly asking for guidance on a complex math problem involving bottles and volumes.
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Sydney E. Mudd
Maryland
Mr. Mudd
Baltimore
Remarkable Kidney Cure Claim By Barber In Iowa
George J Barber, a well known Hastville citizen, reports a 15 year kidney trouble culminating in Brights Disease. He credits Dodd Kidney Pills with a complete recovery after two boxes. He boasts the remedy cures Brights Disease and all kidney diseases, urging others to try it.
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Dodd
Bright
George J. Barber
Hatherville
Iowa
Barber
Chicago
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