Ella in Montana Foothills Sparks Wedding Plan
Ella and Walter Creston confront romance amid a camping trip with Ella’s father Mr. Clare. She seeks a man as solitude in the Rockies tests her resolve and prompts Walter to propose again, leading to a plan for a church wedding with a minister and license in hand.
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Walter Creston
Mr. Clare
Clare
Ella
Waller
Elia
Walter
Montana
Rockies
Bila
Valparaiso City Built On Hillside Cliffs And Rigid Basalt Layers
The article portrays Valparaiso as a port city perched on shale hillsides with dense, layered neighborhoods. It highlights narrow shoreline streets and a central plaza at Arturo Prat, noting earthquakes cause severe damage in the flat bay area while the rest of the city climbs the surrounding ridges.
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Valparaiso
Chile
South America
Vale of Paradise
Country Is Never Far Away
James Lane Allen reflects on how a country unseen for years remains close to a writer in the city. He notes that nature’s outdoor images are a vital, wealth-like possession and aims to spread that love of nature through simple, childlike illustrations drawn from his boy as the sole inspiration.
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James Lane Allen
Macbeth sparks critique of stage direction in lively exchange
A quirky dialogue frames Macbeth as the discussed play with jokes about the witches’ dance and the overall production. Voices mock the interpretive choices while noting audience reactions.
Young Unsung Pitching Stars Eclipsing Old Timers
The era of veteran mound kings wanes as young pitchers rise. Many famed names like Johnson and Daus show decline or bench duty, while rookies and lesser lights push for dominance across the leagues.
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Cooper
Fred Toney
Babe” Adams
Red” Faber
Alexander the Great
Chicago Cubs
Jim Vaughn
Dutch Reuther
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn
Hod Eller
Burleigh Grimes
Sherry Smith
Uncle Rob
Fordy Schupp
Bill Doak
Scott Perry
Athletics
Bob Shawkey
Yankees
Tris Speaker
Coveleskie
Bagby
Arthur Neh
New York Giants
Bill Ryan
Walter Johnson
Washington Senators
Joe Bush
Boston Red Sox
George Daus
Tigers
Dick Rudolph
Braves
Abolition of Freak Hurling Praised by Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune columnist J. E. Sanborn lauds abolishing freak pitching as restoring uncertainty to baseball. He argues batsmen regain prominence over overpowering pitchers, fans prefer high scoring clashes, and pitchers’ dominance now yields to a livelier, more exciting balance of offense and defense.
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Emery
J. E. Sanborn
Chicago Tribune
Slabman
Fate
Yary
Walter Reuther Hitting Power Boosts Brooklyns
The Brooklyns acquired Walter Reuther, a left handed pitcher, from the Reds in exchange for Rube Marquard. His addition enhances the champion club known for strong hitting from its pitchers. Reuther ranks among the best hitting pitchers in the league.
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Brooklyns
Walter Reuther
Reds
Rube Marquard
Reu
Sporting Squibs of All Kinds
The note lists early 1922 sports items including the Western conference basketball season dates from January 7 to March 11, 1922, France hosting the 1924 Olympic Games with America expected to win most prizes, a postponement of the King Albert cup yacht races, Dartmouth's Adolph Swede Youngstrom becoming NYU assistant coach, and Brutus Hamilton of Harrisonville Missouri elected captain of the 1922 Missouri track team.
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Brutus K. Hamilton
Harrisonvilla Mo
Bis Bee
Missouri
Heard at ball game a collage of jokes and quips
A string of humorous exchanges from papers and crowd chatter about baseball. Banter touches on squeeze plays, umpires, Ruth, pitchers, fans, and players like Willie and Bob, with diners and grocers cited in playful asides.
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Willie
Bob
New York Daily News
Baseball Notes highlights from Ty Cole column
Ty Cole notes include Ty first major leaguer to 50 runs, Urban Faber first to ten wins, and Heinie Groh on more money in baseball than pool. Mentions Hornsby Hellman as H leaders, Ellerbe switching teams, Warhop pitching in Virginia league, Swarthmore alum Clancey with Giants, and upcoming Union Printers league tourney in Detroit. Also mentions Ruth wrist exercise, Mitchell’s Braves, and umpiring simplification plus various player moves and signings.
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Heinie Groh
Canada Seeks Settlers For Farm Land Boom
Hon. J. A. Calder outlines Canada's immigration aim to attract settlers able to acquire good farm land, under liberal laws and healthful conditions. Desirable settlers should start farming, enjoy free public education, and live in a country with equal opportunity irrespective of creed or birth, as Canada offers vast lands near railways and growing markets.
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Canada
J. A. Calder
Immigration and Colonization
Western
Dominion
Old Ed Howe Neighbor Says Hard Times Ahead
Clay Center Kansas Times quotes locals dismissing doomsday talk about prices falling and mass foreclosures. The column notes skepticism toward dire forecasts and the impact such chatter has on public mood.
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Ed Howe
Clay Center
Kan
A Kind Man Tells of Fishing Trips with Boys
A narrator recalls a generous man who always takes the boys fishing. The boys help prepare bait and string the fish, reflecting a simple, wholesome routine.
Ambiguous Aphorisms Spark Quiet Debate
Puzzleal text presents shifting claims about correctness and popularity, with hints of a riddle about numbers and life. The fragment mentions two thirds accuracy versus a third popularity and a note on happiness and beds. It reads as a cryptic verse or brain teaser rather than a clear news item.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Mr. Gawker
O” Suakie
Stabman
Marquard Deal
Dodger
Ther
Fass Company
Brooks Lyns
Huhgryet
France
America
Adolph “Swede Youngstrom
Dartmouth
New York University
Charlie
Pittsburgh
Boston Transcript
Toinette
Tony
Rutgers
Washington Times
Speedo
Babe Ruth
Peppo
Howzat
Columbia
Ty Cole
Urban Faber
Hornsby and
Hellman
Frank Ellerbe
Washington
Old Jack Warhop
Jim Clancey
Giants
Swarthmore
Union Printers
National Baseball League
Detroit
Af Ae
Boston
Fred Mitchell
Chet Thomas
Baltimore Orioles
St. Louis Cardinals
George Gilham
Syracuse
Walter Irwin
Durham
Charles Palmer
Chicago
Northwestern University
Palmer
Pittsfield
Pierotti
Whittaker
Anderson
Durgin
New Haven
University of Illinois
Tommy Thompson
Toronto
Frank Fahey
Catholic University
Connie Mack
Waterbury
Eigh
Honoran
Allen
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