Lord Burghley to challenge American hurdlers in Chicago
August 27 at Soldier Field will feature Lord David Burghley, English track star and 400 meter hurdles Olympic champion, facing American hurdlers in a bid to win back the international crown. Burghley, famed for his 1928 Olympic win and Penn Relays appearance, returns to test rivals who once seemed unbeatable.
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Chicago
America
Soldier Field
Amsterdam
Philadelphia
Lord David Burghley
Amateur superiority challenged by top athletes across sports
Commentary argues that professionals are not universally superior to amateurs, citing Bobby Jones and Bill Tilden, while noting amateur dominance in track and field. It highlights Charley Gelbert’s rising form with the Cardinals, player moves involving Bill Werber, and Navy Army tennis cooperation. Also covers rowing teamwork and the creed one for all.
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Bobby Jones
Jones
Bill Tilden
Karel Kozeluh
Knute Rockne
Ruth
Tilden
Dempsey
Various Baseball Trades and Sports Notes From The Era
Waterloo Hawks shortstop Sharkey Mitchell sold to the Detroit Tigers. Freddie Heimach pitcher joins Brooklyn from Toledo association. Long George Kelly signs with Minneapolis after Cincinnati release. Tracy Hoag, Merle Hoag’s father, bought by the Yanks. past Coast League star. Atlantic University at Virginia Beach to play 1981 football schedule. school starts this fall. Al Lopez, Brooklyn catcher, began as a pitcher. Mobils Bears become road club due to poor home crowds. Navy teams undefeated in boxing wrestling cross country rifle and more. Frank Snyder and Far Worth manager suffer injuries and ill fortune.
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Atlantic University
Virginia Beach
Farming Tips From An Early 20th Century Guide
Practical agricultural advice covers selecting strong seed corn and well grown trees, weed control with seed houses products, early disease spray using Bordeaux mixture, storing parsnips and falsify for winter, and grounding lightning rods to protect buildings. Emphasis on timely action and maintenance for crops, sound yard care, and livestock safety.
Rifle ace Maj. John Bolesy in Antwerp for free rifle matches
Major John Keith Bolesy of the United States Army rifle team competes in Antwerp Belgium in the international free rifle matches against teams from many nations. The event brings together shooters from scores of nations in a tense contest of accuracy and speed.
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John Keith Bolesy
United States Army Rifle Team
Antwerp
Belgium
Steam Sterilization of Soil for Tobacco and Crops
United States Department of Agriculture outlines steam sterilization as the best method to kill soil borne diseases, weed seeds, and pests. The inverted pan method costs 1 to 2 dollars per 100 square feet, delays germination briefly, and can be obtained free via Farmers' Bulletin 1629 F from USDA Washington.
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United States Department of Agriculture
James H. Johnson
Washington, D. C
Erosion of Soil in Kansas Valley Mounts Anew
A recent USDA survey shows 86 percent of a northeastern Kansas valley has lost 8 to 40 inches of soil over 40 years since clearing. Losses by parcel include 34 acres at 11 inches, 45 acres at 18 inches, 10 acres at 21 inches, 24 percent of acres at 23 inches, and 1 percent at 8 inches. Original soil was mold board rich silt loam with high humus and potential corn yields. Now productivity declines as weeds overrun land and erosion continues.
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Kansas
United States Department of Agriculture
Sunshine Hay Best for Vitamin Content in Sunlit Trials
Wisconsin experiment station studies show hay made in bright sun yields higher vitamin content than hay dried in darkness. Use a side delivery rake to turn wilted hay quickly while leaves stay protected from excessive drying.
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Wisconsin Experiment Station
Progress in Forestry Making Rapid Strides
The article notes a 25 year growth in U.S. forestry, from 60 reserves covering 50 million acres in 1905 to 150 national forests spanning 160 million acres. It details increases in lookout towers 831, improved public campgrounds 1,186, expanded forest roads 16,730 miles, forest trails 47,175 miles, telephone lines 35,920, and forest reserve receipts rising from 85,600 to 6,299,802 with over 4 million from sustained timber sales.
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Forest Service
National Forest
Timper
End of the Debate Nervous Dress Claim Sparks Laughter
A fragment recalls a tense exchange with a nervous speaker muttering about needing a new dress or screaming. The other participant teases that loud hollering is impossible against the landlord, adding a sharp, humorous contrast to the scene.
Pet Snake Becomes Farm Helper for New Hampshire Farmer
Alec Milne of Mount Vernon New Hampshire keeps a three foot striped snake as a working pet. The leg injured truck farmer relies on the snake to chase and eat grubs worms and other pests that threaten his vegetables each morning. The snake accompanies him through vegetable rows and rests nightly in a nearby rock pile.
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Alec Milne
Mount Vernon
N. H
Mr. Milne
Boston Globe
Pope Renames Title to Sovereign of Vatican City
The Vatican directory notes a title change for the pope, dropping the longer phrase about temporal domains. The pontiff is now titled Sovereign of the State of Vatican City rather than Sovereign of the Temporal Domains of the Holy Roman Church.
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Papal
Holy See
Vatican City
Shipwrecked Sailor Declares He Is Washed Up
A sailor adrift on a sandy shore proclaims he is through and washed up after the shipwreck. The remark captures a moment of resignation as his fate becomes clear.
Castorial Harmless Childrens Remedy Promises Gentle Relief
Restless children find soothing relief in a mild bland remedy described as gentle and effective for colic diarrhea or similar disturbances. The coated tongue signals a few drops and it is marketed as a pure vegetable preparation suitable for infants and upset stomachs.
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Lord Burghley
Stamford Bridge
England
Charley Gelbert
Cardinals
Rochester
Gelbert
Bill Werber
Albany
Duke Collegian
Lyn Lary
Werber
Shawkey
Lazzerie
Reese
Yankee Farm
Arthur Fletcher
Army
Navy
Ernest Lee Jahncke
Army and Navy
Chevy Chase Club
Mr. Jahncke
Bob Zuppke
University of Illinois
Illini
New York
West Point Cadets
Yankee Stadium
Port
South Pole
Sharkey Mitchell
Waterloo Hawks
Detroit Tigers
Jim Ten Eyck
Syracuse
Brooklyn
Freddie Heimach
Toledo
Cincinnati
Long George” Kelly
Minneapolis
Tracy Hoag
Merle Hoag
The
Yanks
al Lopez
Mobbils Bears
Southern Association
Frank Snyder
Rary Yremola Lee To
Castoria
Paris
Baris
IEW
Ethyl
Nebraska
Red Crown
Nebraska Institution
Standard Oil
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