Fragmented ramblings mix science quips and sports lore
A collage of tangential comments on names, longevity, economics, and culture mixes with sports anecdotes about Detroit, the Tigers, and pennant talk. It references Edison, New York sculptors, canaries, and a long digression around athletic humor and a 1912 season.
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Harry Davis
Detroit
Tom Terrell
Cleveland Leader
Davis
Jim” McGuire
Tigers
Naps
Livingstone
Athletics
Lke
Harry
Paddy
Paddy Livingstone
Bi Donovan
Bill
Laughing Larry Doyle Brought Big Return for Giants Scout Move
Cap t Doyle emerged as a bright star after Frank Belt urged Kinsella to pick him for Springfield. Kinsella paid 4500 to acquire Doyle for the Giants, a then record price, and Doyle’s success helped him become a Giants scout while Jokerst left for Kitty league.
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McGraw
Kinsella
Mattoon
Gatcher
Jokerst
Springfield
Doyle
Belt
Jacksonville
Giants
Giant
New Polo Grounds and Ebbetts Field to Seat 110000
Plans for new Polo Grounds and Ebbetts Field in New York City and Brooklyn promise a seating capacity of 110000 upon completion. The facilities will host baseball games and related events, reflecting expansion of urban sports venues in the era.
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Mil
New York
Piker
Polo Grounds
Farrell Field
New York City
Ebbetts. Field
Brooklyn
Ty Cobb Dominates Baseball World Says Evers
John J. Evers lauds Ty Cobb as the greatest player, detailing Cobb s record with Detroit and his transcendent hitting base running and fielding. He argues Cobb surpasses all contemporaries and cites the Chalmers commission s unanimous vote as proof of Cobb s supremacy within the game.
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John J. Evers
Cubs
Baseball Magazine
Chicago
Frank Chance
America
Ty Cobb
National League
Cobb
Chalmers
Hats of hemp and braid in lavender and green styles
The article describes brimmed hats with hemp crowns and silk facings in gray blue rose, bound with velvet in deep lavender. Ostrich plumes in blue gray and rose gray complement the color mix. A macre braid hat features green velvet crown and edge piping with rose accents and asymmetric brim. Julia Bottomley.
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Julia Bottomley
Morning Robes and Breakfast Fashions Featured in Shops
The article describes ornate morning robes with lace flouncings satin rosebuds and matching caps. It notes a breakfast toilet with white satin foundation pink linon and white lace and details on simple house frocks with tulle collars and satin accents. Satin and crepe fabrics dominate the season with floor length skirts and long sleeves.
Lingerie Frock Described with Lace and Taffeta Details
A brief description notes a white lingerie frock featuring a filet lace bottom tunic and bands. The garment is described as white with a taffeta element and a rose accent, indicating delicate fabric and decorative trim.
Pretty gift for traveler pin cushion dolls
Chinese china penny dolls become pin cushions with satin trims and sachet scented fluffs. Construction uses cotton winding around the trunk, linen covers, silk adornments, and ribbon loops for suspension. The finished item serves as a traveling pin cushion and a bon voyage gift.
Lace Edged Dollies For Christmas Gifts
A woman discovers that stitching marrow hems with a small machine allows easy crochet of linen thread lace on dollies edges. She creates a simple wreath of daisies and leaves in each machine stitch, making handmade gifts.
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Joop
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Hhio Man
York
Testore
Green Swords
Ora
Ogs
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Chinuahua
Ishermen
Vis
Edison
Tommy” Atkins
Painesville High School
Tommy
Atkins
Donovan
Capt. Doyle
New York Giants
Frank Belt
Keokuk Club
Central Association
Larry Doyle
Pesepell
Bright Stars
Evers
Tiger
Georgia Peach
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