Nearby and Yonder by T. T. Maxey
In Vilas County Wisconsin the author highlights the region with 3,200 lakes and glacially formed waters linked by canoes, noting canoing from Manitowish River to the Mississippi and Gulf of Mexico. The piece also mentions Ak-Sar-Ben, a Western Nebraska organization founded in 1898, its Roosevelt inaugural moment in 1910, and its symbolic colors red yellow green with a 160 acre base and 10,000 seat grandstand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilas County
Nature
Vilas
Wisconsin
Public
Manitowish
Boulder Junction
Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
Omaha
Nebraska
Theodore Roosevelt
Ak-sur-ben
Ita
Bossto
Western Newapiver Union
Auto Industry Jokes and Racing Prowess Highlight 1920s Motoring
A fragmented column jests about auto trouble and gas warfare hinting the next war will be fought with gas. It notes price drops in casings and tubes delighting car owners and fondly recalls Pete De Paolo Tony Guidita and Harry Hartz as former mechanics who rose to racing prominence.
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Pete de Paolo
Tony Guidita
Harry Hartz
Oyster culture around the world and oyster species
The article notes countries that raise market oysters besides the United States including England France Germany Holland Spain Italy Australia China Japan Canada Mexico and parts of South America and Algeria. About ten species exist worldwide with sizes varying though most resemble our oysters though some do not grow quite 60 large.
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England
France
Germany
Holland
Spain
Italy
Australia
China
Japan
Canada
Mexico
South America
Algeria
Life’s Friendship Advice on Love and Acceptance
The speaker urges embracing imperfect friendships and learning to give love as found. Insisting on perfect friends leads to loneliness. True connection comes from accepting people as they are and adjusting expectations accordingly.
Three Cigarettes and the One-Match Superstition Origin
The belief that lighting three cigarettes with one match is unlucky traces to a Russian funeral custom. There three altar candles were lit from a single taper, making it impious to light in threes, so misfortune supposedly follows such acts.
Briquetting Processes Describe Bind er Use in Charcoal
The text notes briquetting uses binders like gums or starches and describes tar or pitch as binders. It mentions a low temperature distillation after forming briquettes to drive off volatile material from tar and pitch.
Mobile Rookie Edward Morris Emerges as Red Sox Star Prospect
Edward Morris, a rookie right hander for the Boston Red Sox, has doubled his wins to losses and shown rapid major league potential. After a rocky debut against the Athletics, he posted wins over the Athletics and White Sox, with Carrigan praised for developing young pitchers alongside Ruffing and Russell. The piece notes Morris’s Mobile Southern Association past and his rising status among Red Sox youngsters.
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Boston Red Sox
Edward Morris
Red Sox
Bill Carrigan
O. K
Hornsby
Bancroft
Morris
Mobile
Grove
Piogras
Wiley Moore
Twinters
Yankees
Sox
Athletics
A’s
White Sox
Browns
Cincy Reds
Carrigan
Ruffing
Russell
Mac Fayden
Bradley
Settlemire
Southern Association
Auto Transport Expands Fruit and Vegetable Reach Nationwide
U S Department of Agriculture notes large cities account for most car load shipments yet distribution is broader. Auto trucks redistribute shipped-in produce to small cities and rural areas, boosting supply and reducing waste as the fruit and vegetable industry extends its season.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Radio Stations Aid in Corn Borer Fight Across States
The Department of Agriculture will enlist radio stations in 25 states to broadcast weekly ten minute talks through May 1. Two series, Living With the Corn Borer and If the Corn Borer Comes, target invaded and uninfected states respectively, with stations in Ohio Indiana Michigan Pennsylvania and New England airing the first series and others in Delaware New Jersey West Virginia North Carolina Virginia Illinois Iowa Kansas Kentucky Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota joining the effort.
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Department of Agriculture
Department
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Pennsylvania
New England
Delaware
New Jersey
West Virginia
North Carolina
Virginia
Ilinois
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
Miss Martha Novelius Sets New 440 Yard Freestyle Record
The Women's Swimming Association star Miss Martha Novelius broke her own world mark at the final Olympic trials in the 440 yard freestyle. She swam in 5 minutes 49.6 seconds, beating the previous record of 5 minutes 51.5 seconds.
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Martha Novelius
Women's Swimming Association
Tube Glass Strength Prompts Firm Socket Contact
Article notes the glass in the primary receiving tube is stronger than believed and advises applying normal pressure to ensure good contact when seating tubes in their sockets.
Highbrow Caddy Praises Then Chides English Golf Patrons
A famed golf course near London features a refined caddie who sometimes shocks players with blunt remarks. He once told a nervous golfer, You have a fear complex, sir, unless you surmount it you will never make a good golfer. The golfer later learned the critic is a university graduate.
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London
Enddie
Notes of Sports Tersely Told From the Era
A collection of brief sports items noting college golf parity at Penn State, Texas girls golf class, Joe Wood predicting Bruce Caldwell, Schaack sold to Atlanta, Ward signed by Toledo, Benson’s return from a sore arm, potential six day walks from a transcontinental race, Helen Wylie’s long winning streak, Ray Kreuer’s ten losses, Lloyd Bahn’s medals, Pudden sale to the Yankees, Partridge to Atlanta farm for Gilbert, Letty Tyler becoming an umpire, French race-track bettors failing to claim 1850 dollars, Moe Solomon placed on retiree list at the Albany Senators.
Paul and Barnabas in Antioch over Gentile liberty
A historic church debate in Antioch over whether Gentile converts must keep Mosaic law. The Jerusalem conference led by James resolves to grace salvation by faith, not works, granting Gentiles freedom from circumcision while advising abstentions to avoid scandal. The decision is sent with Paul and Barnabas to strengthen church unity.
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Antioch
Veter
Cornelius
Jerusalem
Moses
Paul
Barnabas
Abraham
Jerugalem
Peter
James
Amos
God
Rom
Tlon
Whey
Barns
Knowing How to Pray and Life of a Man in Warfare
A compact reflection on prayer as guidance amid danger and conflict. The author asserts that knowing how to pray strengthens a person when pressed by enemies and hardships, while acknowledging moments of overwhelm.
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Robert Leightor
Enemies Hard to Fight Through Fasting and Renunciation
A quoted fragment discusses spiritual struggle against inner demons such as selfishness and pride, noting that overcoming them demands extended fasting and discipline. The dated phrasing suggests a religious reflection or sermon excerpt.
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L. Uusier
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T. T. Maxey
Alsar
Ben
Colyibus
Honkers
Fay
Feeman
Alexander
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Lee Barnes
Lawson Robertson
Charley Borah
Franklin Felu
Penn State College
Wilbert Rubingon
Texas University
Joe Wood
Yale
Bruce Caldwell
Rogers Hornsby
Eddie Schaack
Kansas City American Association
Atlanta
Aaron Ward
Cleveland Indians
Toledo
American Association
Louis Benson
Houston
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Los Angeles
Toronto
Loo
Helen Wylie
Ray Kreuer
Pittsburgh
Lloyd Bahn
Tom Pudden
New York Yankees
Manchester
Brooklyn
Jay Partridge
Gilbert
George
Letty
Tyler
Boston Braves
Moe Solomon
Giants
Albany Senators
BP. B. Litzwater
D.D
Pordee Union
Tistin
Conant
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