27 Jun 1929
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
1
In a late 19th century drawing room scene Artie Blanchard and Mamie craft a sharp note to a persistent admirer, spoofing courtship with sly banter about a Marine future. The pair debate tone and threaten exposure while a crayon portrait looms in the parlor.
The Detroit News relates a decade old episode where Leon Daudet learned his son died in a taxicab and faced accusations of his own slaying. He later defamed public officials and barricaded his office with monarchist students, who hurled bottles at police as fire apparatus surrounded the building. Paris police head Jean Chiappe intervened and Daudet surrendered avoiding bloodshed.
A letter from General Lafayette addressed to Rev W Inin CG Woodbridge was recovered from the bottom of an old trunk of T. Woodbridge, a descendant living at Upland. A 1856 Bank of Vergennes, Vermont one dollar note was also discovered.
Detroit Free Press writer J. Carveth lauds Charley Gehringer of the Tigers as the finest second baseman since Nap Lajoie. The piece highlights his defensive skill, sure hands, smooth double plays, and strong hitting contributing to a team batting .318 to .339.
Jack Bentley, former New York Giants star, advocates developing youth over buying stars. He praises Connie Mack and contrasts him with John McGraw, saying York should follow Mack’s method to nurture rookies and push for the New York Pennsylvania league championship. Bentley seeks to restore top form by guiding York to a pennant.
President Paul Prehn will seek at the National Boxing Association meeting in September to add seven new boxing titles. He argues that official junior champions in each class would double attractions, bring more boxers into prominence, and give undercard fighters a chance to advance.
J W Chapman of Winter Haven Florida a University of Florida boxing team member stands six feet eight inches tall with a long reach and swift footwork Coach John Piombo notes he weighs 200 pounds and can handle more without slowing down.
Eight years of Ruth's Yankees salaries total 470000 dollars. Dazzy Vance notes any battery is tough with effort. Joe Shaute develops a new wind up twist to improve pitching. If Bo Cullmer goes pro he may join the White Sox. Walter Johnson cites sick leave as humane. Frank Gilhooley touts Sel kirk as a future big league star. Two 24 year old Toronto balls are prized by W F Kress. Roy Grimes sells to Buffalo IL. Hollis Thurston shines in the Pacific Coast League this season.
Los Angeles inventor GC W Ward unveils The Two, a galvanometer based voltmeter linked to the battery and starter to indicate charging status and water level. The device uses a lead electrode and insulated wire to monitor battery health. Ward is promoting the new tool.
Brooklyn Dodgers president Wilbert Robinson denies asking to quit and says he has no intention of resigning as manager of the team. He told reporters he is willing to stay and eager to continue leading Brooklyn.
The article surveys the auto era and its impact on society with mentions of roads and public policy. It notes the national economic stake in road development and stresses practical vehicle maintenance including valve clearance and spare tires. It warns about delays in repairs and the cost of punctures.
Students at the General Motors Institute of Technology were told by Sumter Howard that air cleaners oil filters and crankcase ventilators reduce engine wear and extend oil life. He described centrifugal and oil wetted air cleaners and urged proper maintenance and timely oil filter servicing to avoid bypass and unfiltered oil. The crankcase ventilation system draws vapors and moisture away, helping prevent contamination of crankcase oil.
The article notes the first fist boxing tournament of gloved contestants held in England in 1872. Jim Thorpe, aged forty four, is described as muscle bound. Georgetown students prefer golf for thrills while Jim Scott, ex MLB pitcher and current Southern League umpire, works as a carpenter in Hollywood.
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