Works for Child Must Keep Well
Mrs. Mary Enrico of Chicago relates a recovery after illness with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She had serious pain, avoided surgery, and notes improved health enabling her to work as a machine operator while supporting her child. The ad promotes the cure for women's ailments and urges others to try the medicine.
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Chicago
Illinois
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
Mary Enrico
Carpenter St
Enrico
England Reports Oldest Death Toll Exceeding 120
Forty six persons reportedly died in England at ages over 120 years. Separately observed, women who shun men are sometimes employed as floorwalkers in department stores.
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England
High Spots in Pugilistic Career of Jim Jeffries
A brief timeline outlines Jim Jeffries birth in 1875 in Carrol Ohio. It notes early ring debut in 1894 and sparring with Jim Corbett in March 1897. It records key moments: KO of Bob Fitzsimmons for the world heavyweight title on June 9 1899 and a 23 round KO of Jim Corbett on May 11 1900. It lists retirement in 1905 and a later KO by Jack Johnson in the 15th round on July 4 1910.
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Carroll
Jim Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Ring
Jack Johnson
How Engel landed Sam Rice
Washington scout Joe Engel recounts landing Sam Rice for Clark Griffith by paying a $300 bill the Virginia player faced. Rice was viewed as a bargain and later became a standout who would fetch $30,000 or more in today’s baseball market.
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Joe Engel
Washington
Sam Rice
Clark Griffith
Rice
Virginia
Engle
Engel
Stallings Defends American League Superiority in Play
George Stallings argues the American league leads in spending for promising players, forcing National league clubs to withhold bids. He says only New York owners reliably spend, while American league clubs compete aggressively, raising the standard and pace of play.
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George Stallings
New York
Stallings
Former Lightweight Leach Cross Returns to Dentistry
Leach Cross who left boxing for dentistry as Dr Lester has resumed dental practice after a planned comeback attempt. Wallach, who also briefly left dentistry, has returned to his dental career as well.
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Leach Cross
Lester ©. Wallach
Sporting Squibs of All Kinds
A roundup of college and professional sports notes including Princeton baseball vs Giants at the Polo Grounds on April 11, a Penn State soccer captaincy, Iowa conference track championships in June, and various college football, baseball, tennis, and golf items. Also mentions Davis Cup bid, YMCAs, and youth baseball rule changes.
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Princeton
Giants
Polo Grounds
University of Iowa
Iowa City
High Spots in Baseball Career of J. J. McGraw
A concise career sketch of J. J. McGraw born April 7 1873 in Trux ton New York. He began with Olean New York in 1890 joined the Baltimore NL club in 1892 posted a .300 batting average in 1898. He was sold to St Louis in 1900 then jumped to the American League as Baltimore manager in 1901 and to New York Giants manager in 1902 where he remained. He led the National League to pennants in 1904 1905 1911 1912 1913 1917 and 1921 and won World Series titles in 1905 and 1921.
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Truxton
N. Y
Olean
Baltimore
St. Louis
New York Giants
Boxing classes for boys gain favor in schools
Schoolmasters tout boxing in Sydney and Australia as a tool to sharpen perception, boost energy, and teach temper control. The education department reports strong results under Hector Melville, with headmasters noting improved mental and physical traits and a positive school culture.
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R. L. “Snow” Baker
Sydney
Department of Education
Australia
Nutch
Hector Melville
Melville
Heisman to Receive Salary Increase at Penn
The athletic council at the University of Pennsylvania boosted coach J W Heisman’s salary by 1800 dollars. The raise covers his midwinter football practices and spring training work to be carried out next May.
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J. W. Heisman
University of Pennsylvania
Athletic Council
Heiisman
He Had to Learn A Jones son aims for medicine
Fred Jones of Grant county, a promising youth, plans to be a physician. A recent scene behind a barn shows him with two peers smoking, prompting his mother to remind him of his future profession and the need to quit.
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Fred
Indianapolis News
California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Quick Child Relief
A vintage advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a guaranteed remedy for constipation and bilious stools in children. It promises a thorough cleansing of the bowels within hours, urging mothers to ask druggists for genuine California Fig Syrup and to beware imitators.
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California
Cuticura Talcum Powder Ad Promises Freshened Skin
An advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum Powder as an antiseptic scented economical option for face skin baby and dusting needs. Hails it as part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio alongside Soap and Ointment.
Her Class Reads Emetic Label Twist
A Boston Transcript note recounts a new girl’s illness and a misread bottle label. The pupil explains she mistook a spoonful for an emetic, thinking she fit the adult measure.
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Boston Transcript
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Sam
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Amerian Olympic Association
H. D. Harral
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South Atlantic
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Orlando
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Cincinnati Reds
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British Isles
America
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Mt. Vernon
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Neil, Pointer
J. L. Elder
Pittsburgh
Letohatchie
Alaigas
New York Yankee
New Orleans
Italy
British Tennis Association
G. B. Arnold
University of Virginia
Charlotte
London
EB. A. Montague
Oxford University
Montague
New York Americans
Joe Kelly
Norfolk
Reading Club
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Tigers
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Baseball Rules Committee
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University of Minnesota
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University Tank
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Heisman
Pennsylvania
Doan
Dean
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W. Second St
Xenia
Ohio
Norma
Chas. C. Spearch
Jackson St
Zanesville
Foster-Milburn Co., Mfg. Chem
Buffalo, N. Y
Ethel
Pearson’s Weekly
Bonedry
Hic
Hic Jacet
Bayer
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