Getting Worse All the Time on a Coastbound Train
A Continental flyer from Chicago to the coast carries a grieving bearded man muttering in Yiddish. On the California leg he reveals he is on the wrong train by three days, prompting a compassionate passenger to offer help. A second vignette shows a hungry patron debating a menu in a Bowery lunchroom, where no menus exist and the cashier tallies the bill.
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Kansas
California
Los Angeles
Meester
Bowery
Ritz-Carlton
Bub
Mromstight Syndicate
Tno
Cord Tire Manufacture Details from The Rubber Association
The Rubber Association explains tire cord production noting the loom is the final operation where cords are tied with filling threads to form fabric. Filling threads are lighter than warp cords and spaced from 214 to 1/ to the inch for handling in calenders.
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Cord Tire
Rubber Association of
Second Wind in Athletes and Mind Workers
The text describes a second wind as a recovery of energy after initial fatigue. It notes athletes may experience this after extended exertion and suggests mind workers might similarly find renewed vigor after first signs of weariness.
Coaches Clash Over Center Toss Up Idea in Basketball
Dr James Naismith and Wisconsin coach Walter Meanvwell disagree on eliminating the center toss up. Naismith argues against starting play from outside the court as in hockey or football. He cites tradition and the game's flow.
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James Nuischitz
University of Kansas
Walter Meanvwell
University of Wisconsin
Naismith
Wisconsin
Flashlight Batteries Start Car Motor When Stalled
A Popular Science note explains using two flashlight batteries in series to bypass a weak ignition coil. Remove the ignition coil wire to the ignition switch, connect the battery pair to the crank case, crank the motor until it starts, then drive to charge the storage battery for normal starting.
Goal Debate Splits Experts on Bail Tossing Fairness
The text notes alternating team goals as they toss the bail. Doctor Meanwell argues a fall center holds an unfair edge under the current system, while Doctor Naismith favors the opposite view.
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Doctor Meanwell
Naismith
Texas Spends $700000 to Salvage 890 Miles of Roads
Texas allocates $700000 to salvage 890 miles of old gravel and macadam roads across 23 counties as the initial project of the 1928 highway program. The plan targets surfacing about 1000 miles of gravel and rock roadbed with asphalt, while 396 miles receive an asphalt surface treatment.
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Texas
Early Baseball Outfield Giants of the Past
A nostalgic tour of historic outfield stars across early major leagues. Mentions Joe Hornig Jimmy Fogerty Curt Welch Abner Dalrymple Jimmy McAleer Jesse Burkett Billy Weaver Donovan Steve Brodie Fred Clarke Elmer Mike Smith Bill Lange and Pop Anson, praising their fielding and athletic feats while recalling teams like the Cleveland Spiders and Chicago’s ball era.
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Joe Hornig
Boston Town
McAleer
Jesse Burkett
Burk
Cleveland Spiders
Baltimore
Billy Weeler
Steve Brodie
Donovan
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Fred Clarke
Recalling the First National Automobile Show at Madison Square Garden
Frank Nutt recalls the 1900 National Automobile Show held November 3 to 10 at Madison Square Garden New York sponsored by the Automobile Club of America. Thirty one makes on display eight steam eight electric and fifteen gasoline with varied cylinder counts and primitive features.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Frank N. Nutt
Mr. Nutt
Automobile Club of America
Interesting Bits of Sport and Team Updates
Jake Hart is signed as manager of the Meridian team in the Cotton States league. The American Gorse Breeding futility will race at Syracuse this year. Roy Hanson, pitcher, is a Cubs rookie from Chicago. Nydahl, ex Minnesota athlete, may try for third base under Fred Haney in Indianapolis. Nine clubs in Boston, devoted to pigeon racing.
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Jake Hart
Meridian
Nydahl
Minnesota Athletic
Fred Haney
Indianapolis
Boston
Mass
Prominent Baseball Names Surface In Early Season Gossip
Schmeling selected to face Maloney of Boston in a June bout. Davenport signs Bart Bennet, rookie pitcher from Mississippi Valley League. International ski champs draw 15 nations in Poland. Wilbert Robinson backs Cubs for NL pennant. Yale rows with five veterans led by Tappen. Nelson Greene sold to Reading Internationals. Tad Jones and Mal Stevens approve new fumble ban rule. Muddy Ruel plans law career after Missouri. Alfred Jones denied trial by Athletics. Don H. Andrews to captain University of Illinois team.
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Tatra Mountains
Poland
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn Robins
Chicago Cubs
Wade Klefer
Mission Club
Nelson Greene
Reading
Tad Jones
Mal Stevens
Yale
Tigers Star Catcher Woodall Poised for Strong Season
Detroit's Star Catcher Woodall appears in fine shape this spring and is expected to be a pillar for Bucky Harris as Detroit pursues the American League pennant.
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Woodall
Detroit Tigers
Bucky Harris
Automobile Items and Early 20th Century Carnotes
The piece surveys auto insurance on installment plans and recalls 1904 innovations like the folding canopy top and windshield, plus the 1911 self starter. It warns new cars need crankcase cleaning after 400 to 500 miles and jokes about a Wisconsin wreck tied to a stubborn start. An Indiana motorist shoots a wolf struck on public roads.
Jakie May’s Tumultuous Major League Pitching Career
The piece tracks Jakie May of the Cincinnati Reds as a celebrated but unlucky pitcher. It chronicles his early moves from 1914 through 1926, noting his peak 18–9 season after weight loss, a devastating injury on Labor Day, and his reputation as a long shot hard luck performer in baseball lore.
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Jakie May
Cincinnati Reds
Jakie
Aunk
Newman
Macon
Salt Lake
San Antonio
Vernon Club
Yankees
Vernon
Reds
Heathcote
Chicago
Salle May
Torres
Pete
Walter Johnson
Washington
Dr Caldwell's Three Rules and Gentle Purgative Remedy
The text presents Dr Caldwell promoting three health rules and a mild vegetable constipation remedy, Syrup Pepsin, claimed to be non habit forming and safe for delicate systems. It suggests avoiding harsh purges and endorses natural approaches for bowel care and general health. A trial bottle is offered through a drugstore.
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Irvin
Cobb
Oregon State Highway Department
Syracuse
Roy Hanson
Schmeling and
Maloney
Max Schmeling
Jimmy Maloney
Braves
Breton
Davenport
Mississipni Valley League
Bart Bennet
Tappen
Muddy Ruel
University of Missouri
Inte Addia Plink
Gettysburg College
Alfred Jones
Don H. Andrews
Parker High School
University of Uliolg
Detroit
Indiana
Philps
Philips Milk
Magnesia
Phillips
Char Phillips Chemical Co
Ang Ity
Charles H. Phillips
Lydia
Discovery
Ark State Farm
Theor Pall Smeerenuttas
Springfield
Red Cross
DR. Caldwell
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