A Rich Man's Debt in Equity in 1922
Eleanor Garland receives a money proposal tied to her late grandfather’s debt of equity from Howard Lyle, a wealthy former neighbor. The tale follows her struggle between securing funds to keep her home and her desire for personal fulfillment, weaving a past romance with present fortunes and a surprise reconciliation.
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Eleanor Garland
Law
Howard Lyle
Granny
Nell
Joe
Elinor
Elin
Aera Sshaen
Inor
Carnauba Palm Offers Broad Utility From Wax to Furniture
The carnauba palm of northern Brazil yields wax used in early phonograph records and light filaments, plus fibers for hats, mats, baskets, and brooms. Its wood provides tools and pipes, roots supply purgatives, and the fruit pulp, roasted seed, and birros have food, wine, or thread-tying uses, with lace makers’ clickety birros heard across the region.
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Brazil
Harry A. Franck
Patagonia
Electrical Inertia at a Sharp Wire Corner
An experiment tracks an electric discharge around a right angled bend in a wire. A photographic plate under the bend shows negative discharges keep going and penetrate the rubber, while positive discharges turn the corner without bending and do not reach the plate.
Not Specializing in Public Question Handling
A dialogue shows Senator Sorghum stating he shifts topics to avoid losing an argument and asserts flexibility when discussions turn unfavorable. The exchange highlights tactics of managing public Q&A by changing the subject.
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Sorghum
Veteran Wanderer Claims Army of the Unemployed
A wanderer declares he belongs to the army of the unemployed addressing a stern housewife. The housewife retorts that such a life begins at birth and that enduring hardship would have made him a field roarsha' if mere ice length mattered.
Baseball Notes From 1922 Spring Training
Veteran Jack Coombs to coach Williams College again. Yankees test Glenn Killinger at third base. Appalachian league opens April 27 with 120 games through September 8. Yankees limit rookies. travel costs last season about 6000 dollars per club at Texas league meeting. Pat Moran aims for more real baseball and fewer stunts with Reds. Stuffy McInnis shifts to Indians first base debate. Burns and Doc Johnston nearby. Bill Terry to try out in Little Rock outfield after in-bad list. Connie Mack ships Joe Dugan to Boston. Quaker City fans tire of infield star. Pirates overlook Frank Stewart infield. Percy Jones could boost Cubs if he comes through. Joe Dugan moves from Athletics third to short with Red Sox. Portland adds Luds Sutherland and Walter Leverenz. four southpaws among 12 pitchers. Cubs abandon blue road uniforms. 1922 gray road look with black stockings.
Clarence Gleason Named Sox Manager in Early History
Baseball fans may be surprised to learn one of Kid Gleason’s names was Clarence. The Chicago White Sox have historical note as the only club managed by two men named Clarence Clarence Rowland and Clarence Gleason.
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Kid Gleason
Chicago White Sox
Clarence
Sox
Arence Rowland
Ikxid
Umpires Involved In Contested Double Play Casino
A late inning misplayed fly ball against the Reds and Cubs sparked a claimed double play by Roush and Kopf. Umpires Quigley and Holmes ruled Killefer out at first after a muffed ball, a decision Ryder says was an alibi as Roush held the ball momentarily.
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Reds
Cubs
Jack Ryder
Quigley
Holmes
Ryder
Killefer
Roush
Eddie
Larry Kopf
Larry
Barber
Maisel
Killifer
Jim Scott May Come Back as Pitcher for Seals
Quote from Charley Graham of the San Francisco club says veteran Jim Scott may return to the majors. Graham notes Scott is as good as ever and performs best in warmer climates, suggesting he could depart San Francisco when ready. The report states Scott has no reserve stipulations in his contract.
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Chicago
White Sox
Charley Graham
Jim Scott
San Francisco
Scott
Los Angeles
The
Seals
Dartmouth Rejects Boxing Recognition by Athletic Council
Dartmouth athletic council refuses to recognize boxing as a varsity sport after an undergraduate petition. The council cites the infeasibility of adding to the already large list of recognized sports.
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Athletic ‘Council
Dartmouth ’Pthletic Council
Woman credits Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for recovery
Mrs. M B Stephenson of Cambridge Ohio says after six months of weakness she started Favorite Prescription. She reports improvement after six bottles and urges others to use the medicine. She offers a trial package and contact details for Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.
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M. E.stephenson
Cambridge
Ohio
Dr. Pierce
M. B. Stephenson
Long St
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
California Fig Syrup Ad Urges Mothers to Use
An old advertisement urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup to sick or constipated children. It promises a mild bowel cleanse, lists symptoms like feverishness and sour stomach, and warns to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup to avoid imitations.
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California
Old Mr. Grabit Holds His Own In Banter
In a sharp exchange, Mr. Grabit proclaims his edge, while the rival concedes the contest remains open. The dialogue hints at ongoing rivalry and sharp wit among local figures.
The Cuticura Toilet Trio Advertisement
The Cuticura Toilet Trio. Having cleared your skin keep it clear by making Cuticura your every day toilet preparations. The Soap to cleanse and purity, the Ointment to soothe and heal, the Talcum to powder and perfume. No toilet table is complete, without them.
The Courtship Laughs Back in Louisville Ledger
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a playful exchange as a courtship scene unfolds with a light hearted smile and a joking response. The interaction highlights social flirtation and witty banter in a urban society context.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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Darling
Billy
Miece
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Johnny Dundee
Tex Rickard Pelt
Willie Jackson
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Jack Coombs
Williams College
Yankees
Glenn Killinger
Penn State
New York Yankees
Pat Moran
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland
Stuffy McInnis
Indians
Burns
Doc Johnston
Stuffy
Bill Terry
Little Rock
Connie Mack
Joe Dugan
Boston
Quaker City
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Frank
Percy Jones
Bill Killifer
North Side
Athletics
Red Sox
Hugh Duffy
Luds Sutherland
Walter Leverenz
Portland
Chicago Cubs
Mr. Wrigley
Riga
Dani
Clarence Stil Boss
Cincinnati
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Garfield
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Holland
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