New Bicycle Market Turns To Racing Gear And Novel Tires
A 1909 pricing drift signals cheaper wheels and racing models amid higher demand for high end gear. Makers discuss a $75 to $50 price spread for standard and racing wheels while a new tire compound promises greater strength and puncture resistance. Contests and exhibitions with tricks and skill focus are touted as educational and entertaining ways to improve riding, steering, and pedaling.
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Inet
Faramens
Achewee
Louisvilis
Aden
Sharkey and Jabbed Fight Recounted In Fractured Note
Fragmentary lines describe Tom Sharkey, the prizefighter, in a rough account. The text recalls a tight bout, a jab, and a wound that closed, with the hand bleeding and the match context unclear. The garbled OCR hints at a mid fight moment and the fighter’s endurance.
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Sharkeys
Tom Sharkey
Ceedie
Oleh
Thun Sharkey
Under the Arch Venine tale of Venice and a daring rescue
A dramatic tale unfolds along the Grand Canal in Venice with Senora Valdois and dwarf Braganta amid a palace night. A masked robber attacks for rubies as a brave savior intervenes, earning gratitude and an unexpected future in the Valdois palace.
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Bier
Braganta
Bat
Valdars
Grand Canal
Venice
Senora Valdois
Laurens
Bermaid
St Marie
Senate
Gundoller
Senora Vardale
Gepersus Man
Long Suit Whist Opens Debate on American Dexda System
A fragmentary report discusses the American Dexda system in whist, favoring long suit play and opening leads. It outlines opening ends, play sequences, and trump strategy, with recommended responses and the rationale behind th e advised style as debated by committee members Kech e Buffington Stevens.
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Commmittes
Four Will Be Missed Retirement Opens Gelfing Gap
A. H Puna retires from amateur gelfing leaving a void among leading Unks in the country. Penn takes charge of the Poland Springs Naks and will appear in matches with New England professionals before summer. He has won the Palmetto Golf crown in Alben SCC and last year won both spring and fall tournaments at Knollwood. Lenox Cup, one of the costliest prizes in golf, was captured by him last autumn.
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Penn
Poland Springs
Naks
New England
Price
Palmetto Golf Clad
Alben
Scc
Knollwood
New Yacht For Margen Ordered By A. Flander Co
Margen orders a yacht from A. Flander & Co to a novel design. The vessel aims to be a beauty in Danish style and is planned for completion next June. It will replace Mr Morgat's former cutter, now owned by the United States government, rechristened as the Gloucester after a clash with Spanish torpedo destroyers.
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Margen
Z. Morgan
A. Flander & Co
Mr. Morgat
United States
Gloucester
Santi
Rumors and chatter as war talks stoke public nerves
Fragmentary scenes show aides discussing Admiral Cervera and the fleet after leaving Santiago. A court scene touches on the bombardment, while random quotes reflect wartime sentiment from New York to Philadelphia. The mix reads like a collage of overheard voices and editorial snips.
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Felking
Santiago
New York Journal
Notice to Bidders for Public Water Heating System
Legal notice from Topeka Kansas invites bids for a heating system project. Requires bid security and performance terms. bidders must enter in at Street on specified date with blanks supplied by the party. authority reserves right to reject all bids. Publication date noted as July 1st in the state journal.
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Kansas
Herre MI Hollington
Piemraags
Proposals for Topeka paving posted by city clerk
Sealed proposals will be received by the city clerk of Topeka on August 1 at 2 p.m. for paving and street improvements including Indian Street from Witsh to Sixth and other work in Shawnee County. Bidders must deposit a 10 percent certified check, provide full names and residences, and comply with all specifications. The council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
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Gordon St
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