The Two Admirals Aids Turned Sea Tale of Cooper’s Mastery
A Boston Post 1919 review celebrates James Fenimore Cooper's The Two Admirals. It lauds the sea lore, shipboard authenticity, and the drama of Oakes and Bluewater amid a historic naval clash. The essay notes vivid sea battles and a poignant final scene at Westminster Abbey.
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New York
Cowes
Cooper
Scott
Europe
America
House of Hanover
House of Stewart
le Comte de Vervillin
Cherbourg
Oakes
Bluewater
de Vervillin
Qakes
Junior
England
France
Des Prez
Abbey of
Westminster
Post Publishing Co
Boston Post
Outdoor life builds resilient children says expert
St Llewellyn Barker of the National Committee for Mental Hygiene argues that children raised to tolerate temperature changes gain long term health benefits. Regular fresh air and daily outdoor activity train the skin and nervous system and promote natural exercise beyond indoor routines.
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St. Llewellyn Barker
National Committee For Mental Hygiene
John Evers to Replace McGraw as Giants Manager
Christy Mathewson once tied to Giants leadership. McGraw reportedly favors Evers to take the helm when he steps aside. Matty’s earlier Reds stint and temperament weigh against him despite backing from McGraw during a troubled period.
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John Evers
M’graw
Giants
Christy Mathewson
Cincinnati Reds
Finis
McGraw
John McGraw
Matty
Johnny Evers
Trojan
Evers
Sohn Evers
Clemenceau and Tigers Tokens Tie Fates in Detroit
Georges Clemenceau, nicknamed the Tiger, sent Tigers manager Hugh Jennings a tiger claw for luck after learning the Detroit team may be named in his honor. Both the Tigers and the French Tiger despite the gesture appear down and out in the pennant race.
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Georges Clemenceau
the Tiger
Detroit
Hugh Jennings
Detroit Tigers
Tiger
Pinch Hitters Shine Under High Stakes in Baseball History
The article recalls Cravath's pinch homer against the Giants and cites other bold moments. It cites Hughey Fullerton recalling Lumley benching a slugger for a late Brooklyn rally, then Donahue’s unlikely hit off Corrigan in Boston. Donahue’s success prompted Lake to say his hunch paid off.
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Garry Cravath
New York Giants
Hughey Fullerton
Harry Lumley
Brooklyn
Chicago
Reulbach
Lumley
Boston
Fred Lake
Sox
Carrigan
Lake
Donahue
Corrigan
Donohue
Global sports notes and updates across colleges, clubs, and nations
The report covers Princeton aiming to defend the Intercollegiate golf title, Syracuse adding a soccer team, and Jerome Travers planning a comeback. It notes US Golf Association activity, British Olympic fundraising, Schuylkill Navy donations, Canada tax revenue on horse tracks, Ohio State salary raises, and Aston Villa’s repeated Cup triumphs.
Corner on Indian Players in Little Rock Roster
Kid Biberfeld seeks to corner Indian players with Joe Guyon from Atlanta claimed on waivers and Casey Smith linked to Little Rock after Pacific Coast league dismissal. Guyon joins Wane and Yellowhorse, with Yellowhorse emerging as a developing pitcher on the roster.
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Joe Guyon
Little Rock
Yellowhorse
Kid Biberfeld
Atlanta
Casey Smith
Pacific Coast League
Guyon
Tittle Rock
Wane
Yale's Housatonic Course Chosen for Home Races
Yale selects the Housatonic course at Derby Connecticut as the official venue for home races. The stretch runs three miles with a four mile bend and will host Penn as the opponent next weekend. The Blue has won ten of eighteen races against the Red and Blue varsity oarsmen.
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Yale
Derby
Conn
Penn
Varsity
Ohio baseball fans expect Buckeye state teams to shine
The notes report many player moves among minor and major leagues including Bill Brown to Nashville and Newkirk to Columbus. Eddie Foster jumps to an independent team. Jack Warner exits umpiring. Al Bridweills’ pitchers struggle. Tulsa and Cedar Rapids receive players. costs and weather affect play, with Ohio teams pegged to lead the state showing a strong baseball map.
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Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Toledo
Akron
Ohio
Buckeye State
Sam Agnew Unfortunate Season Hits and Ear Injury
Sam Agnew, veteran major league catcher with the San Francisco club, has endured a rough season. He was struck on the throwing arm, then hit on the ear by an untamed shot, but he recovered and is back working behind the bat.
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Sam. Agnew
San Francisco
Best If You Need a Medicine You Should Have the Best
A promotional piece touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as effective for kidney, liver, and bladder ailments. It cites a druggist endorsement and sworn testimonials claiming wide success and urges sending ten cents for a sample via parcels post from the address in Binghamton New York.
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Kglmer
Eee & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Think Twice Before Speaking Ends With Firecoat
A London Tit-Bits quip about a son being warned by his father to think before speaking. The boy replies after five minutes that the father’s coat tails are on fire, turning the admonition into a comedic moment about appearances versus caution.
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London
Fifty Years Ago Dentifrice and Shoes Highlighted
An old advertisement recalls that fifty years ago almost no one used dentifrice or toothbrushes. It touts Allen's Foot Base antiseptic powder for feet, claiming it reduces friction in leather or canvas shoes, preventing callouses and bunions. It notes over 1.5 million pounds of powder used by the military during the war and urges readers to get the habit of using Allen's Foot Ease.
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Allen
Ady
Nature's Busy Workers in the Great Office of Nature
The text describes a flower as a busy laborer in nature's vast system. It likens the flower to a worker under sun and shower, reporting its work without time for leisure, illustrating nature as an organized, bustling office.
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Nature
Important to Mothers Examine Castoria Bottles Carefully
Old remedy for infants and children urged to check each bottle for the signature and to ensure it is Fletcher's Castoria, a product used for over 80 years. Parents urged to trust the familiar branding as children cry for Castoria.
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Fletcher
Sculpture by Wholesale and Marble Dust Molds
A report describes mass produced marble statuettes cast from plaster and rubber molds. The process uses marble dust as the main filler, with finishing steps including scraping and polishing to imitate fine sculpture. Also an advertisement promotes Cuticura for skin care with instructions to apply ointment and wash off with soap.
The Bachelor Tax Quip At Chicago Athletic Club
George Ade mocked the French bachelor tax of 10 percent at the Chicago Athletic Club saying it will not force bachelors to wed. He parodied an old remark about marriage with a quip praising bachelor days and the idea of a cozy home and loving family.
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George Ade
Chicago Athletic Club
Old Lusher
Roman Hye Balsam Healing Eyes at Bedtime
A note suggests applying Roman Hye Balsam before sleep to soothe and refresh tired eyes. The remedy is described as the right choice to relieve discomfort after a long day.
Unpopular Features Prompt Advance Sale for Amateur Show
In a brief exchange about an upcoming amateur show rehearsals are brisk and advance seat sales are strong. Officials reassure the public that Hank Boffit will not deliver his famed monologue and the Twobble sisters will not perform the 1912 dance number.
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Hank Boffit
Twobble Sisters
Missing Suspender Button Leaves Man in Suspense
A lighthearted item notes a missing suspender button creating a moment of suspense for a man. The brief quip reflects everyday small mishaps or wardrobe quirks.
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