Melvin and Arline’s village schemes and neighborly gifts
In a rural tale Melvin courts Arline while trying to help neighbors. He sews buckles onto belts for three brothers, faces awkward disputes over property deeds, wardens a wiry scheme with Jasper Kingsley, and learns a guardian lesson about charity, while a lost Raphael painting surfaces in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin
Bert Doer
Mies
Artine
Vilage
Wellington
Jasper Kingsey
Wellington Heights
Joan
Arline
Malvin
Mirtgin
Arliste
Mr. Waite
Nip
Jasper Kingsley
Japer
Elevating Route Prescribed After Midnight Injury
A London Mail report describes a patient cut the night before during a Zeppelin event. The doctor diagnoses a peculiar internal urge and prescribes potent potions to lift the sufferer, who then seeks relief from a brash physician's “elevating route” bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt
Guinea
London Mail
Gowdy Enlists in Ohio National Guard Plays for Country
Hank Gowdy of the Boston Braves becomes the first major league player to enlist, sacrificing a $6000 salary to serve as a private in the Ohio National Guard. The star catcher, renowned for leadership and skill, aims to set an example for peers in baseball and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baseball Fine
Harry
Gowdy
Boston Braves
Boston
Athletics
Hei
Braves
Ohio National Guard
Ray Chapman Boosts Indians Into Test Division
Ray Chapman returns to form boosting the Indians into the test division. In 1915 he was regarded as the league's best all around, excelling in fielding, hitting over .300, and driving runs with solid base work. His speed in games remains remarkable after a knee injury years ago.
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Melvin
Nat Arline
Arline
Ate
Ariiny
Bert
Phen
Tory
Indians
Ray Chapman
Agate
Ted
Hila
Giants Struggle to Close Out Extra Innings
Frederick G. Lieb notes in the New York Sun that the Giants must win extra innings to be truly elite. He compares them to the Athletics and Cubs past, saying they falter after regulation and fans grow weary once the game reaches the tenth inning.
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Giants
Frederick G. Lieb
New York Sun
Ienagion
Cubs
Athletics
Polo Grounds
Kao
Baseball Notes From The Nation's Capital And Beyond
A stream of baseball gossip highlights player comebacks and moves. Mentions Guy Morton, Cy Falkenburg, Mule Watson, Cassy Stengel, Chief Myers, Ernie Koob, Rollie Zeider, Bob Bescher, Rube Schauer, and Garry Herrmann with hints on team prospects and summer travel.
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Myers
Ernie Koob
Rome
Morel
Agin
Cy Falkenburg
Betting on Baseball and wagers around Giants and McGraw
A fragmented report discusses money betting on baseball, noting large rumored sums on the Giants and McGraws team, with doubts about the true amounts. It mentions scarce wagers on the American League race and speculates a bet on Yankees versus White Sox, framing baseball betting as a dubious but possible booster for the game.
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Giants
McGraw
Bie
Monty
Yankees
White Sox
Paseball
Rollo Zeider Plays for Cabs After Health Setback
Rollo Zeider, a former White Sox player, now shows versatility for the Cabs with strong infield range despite a prior pedal infirmity. He recently faced hospital care and a partial amputation from bunion surgery, impacting his career.
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Rollo Zeider
Ming
Cabs
Zeider
White Sox
Abso
Bunton
Play Baseball in Europe after the War
Pirates manager Jimmy Callahan predicts international baseball could arise as nations recover from the war. He recalls London games with round-the-world teams, noting Britons favored fly balls over grounders and bases, but believes postwar tech and interest could foster global play.
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Jimmy Callahan
The
Pirates
Nad & Rhonew
Nighten Themelves
Jimmy
London
Four No Hit Games Set 1908 Record Across Leagues
A 1908 milestone shows four no hit games in the American and two in the National League, the most in any season. The record tops earlier years, with four feats also noted in 1900 1905 and 1016.
Holiday Tale of Mr. and Mrs. Turkey
A playful tale follows Mr and Mrs Turkey guiding their young poults through early life. The family learns about barnyard neighbors Rooster Hen Pinky Pig and pond reflections as the poults grow confident and curious. Mr Turkey reassures them about dangers, beds, and meals while teaching neighborly relations.
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Mrs. Turkey
Mr. Turkey
Mra
Turkey
Papa
Itle
Neor
Rooster
Miss Hen
Mies
Little Tad Turkey
Pinky Pig
Duty to Neighbors Morality Lesson in Juvenile Class
A teacher asks a juvenile class about their duty to neighbors. Henry responds with a joking rebuke about keeping an eye on them, illustrating how playful mischief meets moral lessons in the classroom.
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Morala
Henry
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Cecille Langdon
Mar
Raphael
Landi
Landen
Umet
Viorenes
Florence
Twath
Raphael Hinnelt
Florence Gallery
Hank Gusu
Hark
Guy Morton
Cleveland
Wae Se
Washingtona
Eee Empire
al Orth
United States Army
Mule Watson
Cardinary
Cincinnati Reds
Bert Mack
Harrisburg Vain
Detroits
Ty Cobbe
Wee Mileel
Cassy Stengel
Watson
Mack
Rollie Zeider
Bob Bescher
Cards
Garry Herrmann
Uratt
Garry
Rube Schauer
Wasey
Rollo Zelder
Europe
Callahan
Mnny
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