Never Felt Lonesome on Aunt Cynthy’s Desolate Cabin
A New York woman visiting the South meets Aunt Cynthy a widowed elder living with five dead children in a ramshackle cabin. The old woman recalls her vanished husband who returned with another wife and now stays nearby, while Aunt Cynthy awaits meals from passersby and keeps watch over her graveyard-adjacent home.
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South
Missy
Cynthy
New York
Dis County
Aunt Cynthy
Oman
Historic Chesapeake Gates German Guests Entered Nation
The Washington Star recalls Chesapeake Bay history from 1607 Jamestown voyages of Gosnold Newport and Smith to Maryland pilgrims founding St Marys. It notes Yorktown and Civil War battles, naval clashes by the Monitor and Merrimac, and German naval visitors anchoring near historic bays. The piece links German arrivals to a pivotal national era.
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America
Cape Henry
Cape’ Charlies
Chesapeake
Bartholomew Gosnold
Christopher Newport
John Smith
Jamestown
Maryland
St. Marys Rose
New World
Yorktown
England
Monitor
Merrimac
Washington Star
The Folly of Betting in a Philippine Hero Tale
William B. Trembley, famed swimming hero of Funston's regiment in the Philippines, visits New Orleans with a Kansas City Kan city clerk friend. While walking Dauphine Street they bet on a street sign Oleander Way and Trembley warns not to trust signs, reflecting a light city scene cited by the Kansas City Star.
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William B. Trembley
Funston
Philippines
New Orleans
Kansas City
Kan
Dauphine Street
Trembley
Nator Boulevard
Kansas City Star
Polite game of baseball ends in chaos and police
Joe Kelley recalls a planned polite game between Baltimore and Boston clubs to showcase courteous conduct. Umpire Tim Hurst, players like McCarthy, Doyle, Jennings, Reitz and Long clash over calls, words fly, fists threaten, police arrive, and the event ends as the first and last courteous major league display.
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Joe Kelley
Toronto
Lord Chesterfield
Old Baltimores
Old Bostons
Tim Hurst
Tim
Tom McCarthy
Tom
McCarthy
Jack Doyle
Jack
Long
Herman Long
Doyle
Hughey Jennings
Reitz
Boston
Jennings
Hurst
Jen
Moses
John McGraw
Crack Trio Of Outfielders Leads Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox boast an elite outfield trio Lewis Speaker and Hooper, praised for strong arms fielding and hitting. Speaker leads the American League in batting while Lewis and Hooper are among the leaders in runs batted in and power hitting.
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Boston Red Sox
Lewis
Speaker
Hooper
Red Sox
Swat
Lewis and
Great Expectations Of Washington Fans In 1919
Washington fans demand pennant or nothing as Griffith shifts to improve pitching. Barney Petty has been acquired and a bid for George Mullin is rumored while Groom is in excellent form and Johnson, Groom, and Hughes form the core of the staff.
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Washington
Griffith
Chance
Johnson
Groom
Hughes
Barney Petty
George Mullin
Detroit
Grayson Denies Yarn in Louisville Club Tale
Willie Grayson of Louisville dismisses claims that W H Watkins will gain an interest in the club or that Jimmy Burke would take over as manager from Tighe. Watkins says he plans to exit the game entirely.
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Grayson
Willie Grayson
Louisville
W. H. Watkins
Jimmy Burke
Tighe
Watkins
Togo Gentley Hitting Hard in Charlotte Romance
The home run hitter rea Hendley from the Virginie league in 1906 and 1907 made a bold move this year, falling for Charlotte in a notable shift.
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Togo
Rea Hendley
Virginie
Charlotte
Baseball Notes From A Busy Offseason
Bloomington released Moxey Manuel former White Sox pitcher. Rube Benton has defeated every NL club at least once. Charles Sterret Princeton catcher and captain signed to play with the Yankees. Jerry Downs a valuable utility man likened to Heine Zimmerman. Otey Crandall a handy Giants figure and versatile defender. O'Day says Reds as good as Giants aside from pitchers. Pitcher Withers released to Grand Rapids Central league. George Burns Giants recruit started as catcher and could backstop when needed. Leon Ames praised as a top pitcher when in form. Pitcher Ashenfelter recalled from Springfield to Indianapolis noted for control. George Tebeau reports major league offers for Red Corridon. Tebeau not parting with him. Tris Speaker poised for batting honors after a big St Louis game cycle.
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Bloomington
Moxey Manuel
White Sox
Rube Benton
Charles Sterret
Princeton
Yankees
Jerry Downs
Heine ‘Zimmerman
Otey Crandall
Giants
O'Day
Reds
Pitcher Withers
Kansas City
Carr
Grand Rapids
Mich
George Burns
Leon Ames
Ashenfelter
Springfield
Indianapolis
George Tebeau
Red” Corridon
Tebeau
Tris Speaker
St. Louis
President Lynch Vows Heavy Fine for Spitball Mischief
The president promises the next offender a summerlong payment, after criticizing players who target spit pitchers with oil turpentine liniment or pepper, calling for an end to poor sportsmanship.
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Lynch
Southern Retains Eight Umpires Staff
Owing to higher attendance in several Southern league cities the umpire staff will not be reduced from eight to six men for now. President Kavanaugh issued the statement.
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Southern
Southern League
League
Kavanaugh
Plague of the Field Mice Hits Western States
Article notes a short tailed field mouse irruption in North America reaching plague levels. Even in small numbers these mice ruin clover alfalfa injure orchards nurseries and root crops. Abundant alfalfa and irrigation support their growth while deserts limit spread. Poisoning is the best large scale control.
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Piper
United States
North America
Pruning Betters Fruit
The text argues correct pruning raises fruit quality and reduces picking and handling costs. It notes pruning aids spraying outcomes, lowers wood injuries and fungal pests, and stresses shaping cherry trees to keep limbs open for effective insecticide and spray application.
Remedy for Rose Mildew In Garden Care
Rose mildew covers leaves with a white powder. It may be kept down by spraying a solution of three ounces of potassium sulphide in six gallons of water.
A Good Pruning Suggestion for Wound Healing
The guide advises pruning only in vigorous growth. When large cuts are needed paint with white lead and cover with zinc. Callus tissue forms at the wound edges and gradually covers it. Annual knife-pointing of the callus speeds spread, best done early in summer when callus is most active.
Sorting Apples Brings Higher Prices for Growers
The article explains that growers who grade apples into two or more quality levels and pack them carefully will earn more than those mixing all apples together. It notes that placing the best fruit on top of the barrel secures better returns.
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Appica
Poison for cut worms warned to keep out of reach
A half teaspoonful of Paris green added to heavily sweetened water or molasses will kill the cut worms, but care should be taken that the fowls cannot get at it.
Good Soil for Bush Fruits and Irrigation Practices
The article urges fine mellow soil between rows and around bushes for higher yields and better flavor. It recommends five feet irrigation-friendly spacing for currants raspberries blackberries and gooseberries and outlines dust mulch manure and moisture strategies plus sun air and proper cultivation for best results.
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Boston
Summer pruning of trees and timing guidance
The guide explains thinning and top opening to improve light and air, removing 10 to 25 percent of branches from sides, and avoiding long stubs. It notes winter pruning for old trees, recommends gradual removal of large limbs over two to three years, and emphasizes not overdoing top removal at once.
Cultural Notes on Orchard Care and Practices
The article advises spraying trees after showers to remove poison, and repeating the process yearly regardless of crop. It warns dealers profit from growers’ laziness, favors yearling trees for safer transplanting, and claims weeds like clover and cowpeas can act as natural fertilizers. It urges prompt expert inspection for scale and notes the Ben Davis apple commands high city market prices due to its appearance.
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Paul Thompson
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