Gotch Defeats Schoolteacher in Icicle Battle Becoming Champion
In a snowy country schoolyard near Humboldt two youths, Frank Gotch and Ed Kennedy, wrestled to a draw before dozens of neighbors. The report recalls Gotch’s early ambition and tenacious grip, noting this match helped spark his rise as a feared athlete.
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Ed Kennedy
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Humboldt
Galt
Kennedy
Sci
Joteh
Ibis Urhimph
Geteh
Goteh
Hiead
Humnboldt
Gotch
Rennardy
Hinckenschmidt
Hiumboldt
Wuniboldt
Baseball Gossip Hits Managerial Moves and Player Hopes
Rumors say Aggie Grant may manage the Grand Rapids team for Bert Annis next season while Roy Spade takes over Battle Creek in the Southern Michigan league. Birdie Cree earns a Yankee berth, Ducky Homes shapes Rube Marquayz, and Hans Wagner emphasizes outdoor living and ham and eggs. Shortstop Butler led the American association with a .329 average in 1912, Lefty Onslow moves to Providence, and Sacrament o beckons for Harry Wolverton as he seeks a new path after Oakland.
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Flynn
Aggie Grant
Grand Rapids
Bert Annis
Roy Spade
Battle Creek
Southern Michigan Association
Yankees
Birdie Cree
Birdie
Rube Marquayz
Ducky Homes
Savinaw
Hans Wagner
Cyr Falkenberg
Teledo
Grover Land
Naps
Joe Boehling
Washington
Soutspaw
Shortstop Butler
Pirates
American Association
Harry Wolverton
Oakland
Cal
New York
Sacramento
Onslow
Detroit Tigers
Providence
Detroit
del Gainor
Jon Birmingham
Princeton Coach Sees Water Polo Reform And Its Limits
Princeton swimming coach Frank J. Sullivan argues water polo needs uniform rules approved by a collegiate body of the West. He notes AAU and AAU restrictions have reduced rough play and cites changes including an added umpire and a two point score to curb dangers.
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Princeton
Frank J. Sullivan
Princeton University
West
Eastern Intercollegiate Association
Sullivan
Chicago Athletic Association
Mlinois Athletic Club
Pittsburgh
A. A.U
Iocall
Two Stars May Meet In Watch Race Duel
Rumors of a possible one on one watch race between C M Daniels and Duke Kahanamoku stir aquatic circles. Daniels, once retiring, shows form with a 100 yard trial of 56.15 seconds while Kahanamoku awaits a February return to the United States for a potential showdown at the New York Athletic Club.
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C. M. Daniels
Duke Kahanamoku
Mercury
Daniels
Paniels
New York Athletic Club
Kahanamoku
Joseph Ruddy
New York A
Cis
Whahanamoku
United States
Hawaiia
Buddy
Kahanamokz
Bette
Racing Dates Set for Metropolitan Circuit 1913 Schedule
A New York meeting assigns race dates for the Metropolitan Racing circuit season 1913. Parkway track July 22 25 Hokokus New Jersey July 25 August 1 Flemington New Jersey August 5 8 Monroe New York August 12 14 Goshen New York August 19 21 Troy New York August 26 29 Orangeburg New York September 2 5 Kingston New York September 9 12 White Plains New York September 16 15 Mineola Long Island September 23 27 Trenton New Jersey September 30 October 3.
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New York
Parkway Track
Hokokus
N. J
Flemington
Monroe N. Y
Goshen
N. Y
Troy
Orangebureh
Tip O'Neill Moves Headquarters in Western League
President Tip O'Neill of the Western League agrees to move the league headquarters from Chicago to a city they name, likely Des Moines Iowa. O'Neill denies being asked to resign and says he only asked for time to consider the question.
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Tip” O'Neill
Tip” O’neil
Chicago
Des Moines
O'Neil
How To Cure Rheumatism Prominent Doctor Prescription
An old newspaper advert promotes a Rheumatism cure claiming a simple home mix of Toris compound and syrup of sarsaparilla in whiskey. It asserts rapid improvement after initial doses, urging readers to obtain the genuine one ounce package from Chicago based Globe Pharmaceutical Laboratories.
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Globe Pharmaceutical Laboratories of
Chicago
Why He Changed His Mind About Boxing Lessons
John L. Sullivan shared a humorous boxing lesson tale in which a husky pupil plans to duel a rival but changes his mind after a second session. He proposes sending the other man to continue lessons to settle the matter. The Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph reports the anecdote.
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John L. Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
Pittsburg
Collecting Antiquities
Slopay receives a card engraved Professor Brace Antiquarian who claims to be a collector of antiquities and offers to settle a long outstanding bill by paying a deposit.
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Slopay
Professor Brace
Pumpkin jack o lantern scares boy and family
A boy is alarmed by a hollow pumpkin. His uncle and father argue over the scare. The uncle counsels the boy that even a jack o lantern can seem frightening while noting that many prominent figures have been frightened by little things.
The Right Lead and Fond Mamma Praise Sylvia
A humorous exchange features Mrs. Jones praising her daughter's physique through sweeping while a bashful young man struggles to contribute, with Sylvia referenced as the subject and arms praised for strength. The mock dialogue appears in Puck style commentary.
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Sylvia
The Infant Terrible
A brief dialogue features Mr Lilsbeau and Miss Kitty as they discuss coming in from the rain and the authority of papa’s guidance. The exchange hints at domestic humor and playful family dynamics.
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Mr. Lilsbeau
Miss Kitty
Silk hat and bonnet compare a woman's effort
A woman muses that a man can change his silk hat as easily as she can fashion a new bonnet from last year's headwear, contrasting ease of male and female fashion choices.
Delicious Brown Cakes from Mrs Aus Tin’s Bag Panerke
Short ad note for brown cakes by Mrs Aus Tin featuring Bag Panerke and fi en r procers. Compact promotional line not fully legible.
Juvenile Logic in a Brass Band Conversation
A child asks Mrs Blow if she belongs to a brass band. She denies it and questions the child’s idea. The youngster recalls that “mamma said you were always blowing your own horn,” implying a misunderstanding about bands and self-importance.
Skin Eruption Cure With Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Mrs. Kathryn Krafit reports eighteen years of blood poisoning and a blistering facial rash improved after two months using Cuticura Soap and Ointment with Resolvent. She baths with Cuticura Soap and applies the ointment nightly until "cured of all skin eruptions." World sale and free samples promoted.
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Warrenville
Kathryn Krafit
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Willis hires new preacher and tightens Easter choir practice
Willis confirms a fresh college hire as preacher at Gate. Gillis notes the minister called out the Easter choir squad last Sunday and ordered behind closed doors practice sessions.
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Willis
Gillis
Puck
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children advertisement
To Mothers in This Town. Children who are delicate feverish and cross will get immediate relief from Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the stomach act on the liver and are recommended for complaining children. A pleasant remedy of worms. Used by Mothers for 22 years. At all Druggists. Sample free address A. S. Olmsted Le Roy New York. Adcy.
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Gray
Olmsted
le Roy
N. YY
Noise from a Safety Pin Sticking a Baby
A pedestrian asks about a terrible noise and a policeman explains the sound comes from a one cent safety pin that stuck into a three million dollar baby. The remark uses a vivid image to convey a startling event.
Mrs Winslow Teething Syrup Ad Shorthanded Claim
An 19th century advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for children teething. It claims gum softening pain relief wind colic cure and lists 25 cents per bottle.
Man without a wife may not know his neighbors
A humorous remark suggests that a man without a wife might be unaware of his neighbors, implying domestic awareness and social connectivity hinge on companionship.
Seed Mixtures For Sale By J Mulhall Of Sioux City Iowa
Wiltshire Farms offers alfalfa seed timothy and clover mix at 1 dollar 50 cents. sale and rent on crop payments available. J Mulhall Sioux City Iowa advertises this agricultural deal.
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E.d
J. Mulhall
Sioux City
Iowa
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Joseph B. Bowles
Tank
Charles M. Daniels
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Juvenile Logic
Chyer
Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
R. V. Pierce
M.D
Buffalo, N. Y
American
Oregon
Sloan
Albert W. Prica
Fredonia
Kan
Mus. Il
Madello
Fra
W. HW. StRanas
Elmwood Avenue
Fari S. Sloan
Canada
AG A
Manitoba
Saskatche
Wan
Alberta
Fairfax
America
Toledo
Ohio
Ottawa
eEvery Poco Unde
M. Sadel & Sos
Lotisville
Orphe Music Roll Co
Gut Vine
Cincinnati
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Discovery
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