Joe Sewell Nearing End of Iron Man Streak
Cleveland infielder Joe Sewell, long regarded as one of the game’s elder statesmen, faces missing two games due to illness interrupting his run of 1 807 consecutive games and 1 104 straight hits while seeking to continue with the Indians. He recalls Everett Scott’s 1 400 game record and hopes to remain with Cleveland for several more seasons, planning a postplaying career in coaching or management. Sewell, 10th season with Cleveland, has diversified investments and aims to stay in baseball beyond his playing days.
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OS Bewlle
Everett Scott
Scotty
New York
Cleveland
Joe
Sewell
Indians
Mit
Chapple
Carl Mays
Speaker
Joey
Umpire Faces Field Clash After Detroit Rally
In a 1907 Detroit bout with Philadelphia, umpire told off Tigers coach Jennings for breaking onfield rules. The incident centered on Charley Schmidt advancing to third then the umpire replayed the play, nullifying the run and preserving the win as Detroit prevailed in extra innings.
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Schmidt
Charley
Philadelphia
Monte Cross
Indians
Tigers
Jennings
Charley Schmidt
Jenings
Detroit
Monte
Charlie Schmidt
1920
Hell
Estimating Auto Costs for the Home Budget
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines a household auto cost method. It includes gas, oil, repairs, tires, insurance, taxes, depreciation, interest, and overhead. The guide shows running cost per mile and notes sharing trips with friends can complicate cost estimates.
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United States
Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Club Refuses to Oust Roger Peckinpaugh
Cleveland Indians owners issued a formal statement by president Alva Bradley stating confidence in manager Roger Peckinpaugh and denying firing demands. They blamed recent losses on unpreventable circumstances and said no drastic lineup changes are planned as the team suffered a twentieth defeat in 23 starts against Detroit.
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Roger Peckinpaugh
Manger
Indians
Cleveland Baseball Club
Peckinpaugh
Alva Bradley
Detroit Tigers
Roger
Bradley
Sporting Snapshots From Various Centers
A collage of brief sports items notes player moves and curiosities. The Braves release veteran pitcher John Caney to Jersey City. Two year old racehorse Main McElwyn ran 20 08 at Lexington. Uproar over golf and boxing figures, track meets, and industry quirks with various clubs, umpires, and trainers referenced.
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The
Braves
John Caney
Jersey City Black Cats
Main McElwyn
Lexington
Miss Cruickshank Wins Intercollegiate Tennis Title
Miss Josephine Cruickshank of the University of California won the Intercollegiate tennis championship at Longwood Cricket Club in Brookline Massachusetts. The victory crowns her as top female collegiate player in the event.
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Josephine Cruickshank
University of California
Longwood Cricket Club
Brookling
Mass
Automobile Questions and Answers From Early Reports
The text poses questions and answers on car maintenance and industry figures. It cites a 1929 US and Canada production total of about 4,846,000 cars and 705,000 trucks, and estimates gasoline usage at roughly fourteen billion gallons for 1927. Minor OCR errors obscure some details.
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Thusville
United States
Cauda
Hannah’s Prayer Answered in Samuel’s Birth and Ministry
Lesson text outlines Hannah’s prayer for a son, her vow to dedicate Samuel to the Lord, and his early service under Eli. It highlights her faith, Samuel’s obedience, and the rise of his prophetic role, emphasizing the value of a godly home and parental guidance.
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Hannah
Elkanah
Adam
Eve
Heonah
Waonah
Samuel
Eli
Ater
Tirael
Dan
Beersheba
Character the great equipment of the soul winner
A quotation style note stressing that true victory comes from character not worldly temptations. It argues against meeting the world on its level and warns against drinking, smoking, or playing worldly games to win favor or Christ. The author cited is Richard Hobby.
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Christ
Richard Hobby
An Offering Mirth Is the Sweet Wine of Bunyan Fe
A colorful aphorism attributed to Henry Ward Beecher praises mirth as a divine offering. The quote urges presenting joy as a sparkling, holy gift to God.
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Bunan Fe
Henry Ward Beecher
Castoria Touts Gentle Castor Oil for Children
An advertisement extols Castoria as a safe vegetable preparation loved by children for its bland taste. It claims quick relief for crying babies, diarrhea, constipation, and colds, urging use to keep the system clear. The genuine product carries Chas. J. Fletcher’s signature.
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Chas. J. Fletcher
Satie
Romance in High Life Delays Duke Title Search
A courtship era scene shows a duke in pursuit as a title search unfolds. The dialogue hints at strained affection while a marriage or inheritance link looms over public scrutiny.
Medical men warn on automat drug stores emerge
Doctors in Leaden condemn new automat drug stores placed in railway stations and hotels. The machines dispense aspirin and bismuth among other drugs, raising fears that children could access them and a pathologist predicts inevitable fatalities.
Leather gloves made from whale intestines spark fashion trend
Fashion leaders approve gloves using whale intestine material, praised for softness and durability. The piece notes whale leather replaces whalebone in luxury gloves, with high cost cited. A stray aside mentions standards on metals iron nickel and cobalt as magical attractors, and social gossip about neighbor jealousy.
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Europe
Woman Claims 19 Pounds Lost in 27 Days
An advertisement claims a woman in Massachusetts shed 19 pounds in 27 days using Kruschen Salts. It touts a daily half-spoon in hot water before breakfast and promises improved health, skin, and vitality, with money-back guarantees if no results.
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Mastana
America
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Secon
Hughie Jennings
Billy Evans
Cleveland Indicane
Hugh Jennings
Bobby Jones
Tokyo
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Hagerstown
Hobey Hammen
Long
Jersey City
Baseball Dispatch
John Gummet
Sam Tice
Washington
Outfelder
Bashore
the Cumberland
Colts
George Hildebrand
Jack Coombs
Phiadelphia Athletics
Duke University
Raymond Coombs
Max Schmeling
St. Louis
Bev
Fitawaton
Pacuily
Moody Bible Institute of Change
Bayer Aspirin
Bureau of Standards
Wnder & m
W.N.U
Des MO U
Des Moines
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