Works for Child Must Keep Well
Mrs. Mary Enrico of Chicago testifies that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her after a serious illness. A power sewing machine operator and mother, she faced work and child care pressures and credits the remedy with improved health and continued ability to work.
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Chicago
Illinois
Lydia EL Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
Mrs
Mary Enrico
Carpenter St
Lydia E. Pinkham
When the Devil Was Sick
Two old gods at odds since enlistment await discharge. One falls gravely ill and asks Mae to forget their feuds if he dies. Mae agrees awkwardly and warns that if he recovers he will reclaim the insult with a toppled wooden block. The quip suggests justice and fleeting contentment.
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Mae
High Spots in Pugilistic Career of Jim Jeffries
A compact record of James J. Jeffries born April 15 1875 in Carrol Ohio. Highlights include 1894 first ring bout 1897 sparring with Jim Corbett 1899 knockout of Bob Fitzsimmons to win the heavyweight title and a May 11 1900 knockout of Jim Corbett in 23 rounds. Retired from the ring and later knocked out by Jack Johnson in 1910.
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Carroll
Jim Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Ring
Jack Johnson
How Engel Landed Sam Rice
Washington scout Joe Engel recounts landing outfielder Sam Rice for Clark Griffith by paying a $3800 bill the Chicago club owed. Rice, playing in Virginia, was described by Engel as a bargain that would fetch about $30,000 in today’s market.
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Engel
Sam
Joe Engel
Washington
Sam Rice
Clark Griffith
Rice
Virginia
Engle
Stallings argues American League superiority in baseball
George Stallings, veteran manager in both leagues, contends the American League leads in spending for promising players. He asserts NL owners avoid investing in youth while AL owners bid freely, driving faster play and stronger standards in the American circuit.
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George Stallings
New York
Stallings
Leach Cross Returns to Dentistry After Ring Comeback
The former lightweight champion Leach Cross known as Dr Lester C Wallach has resumed his dentistry career after a brief period away for a boxing comeback.
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Leach Cross
Lester C. Wallach
Sporting Squibs of All Kinds
A collage of brief sports notes: Scottish curlers travel to Canada next winter while college football, baseball, soccer, and tennis events feature new captains, signings, and upcoming championships. Proposals include a 82 foot base path for youth leagues and Davis Cup challenges between Britain and America.
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Canada
High Spots in Baseball Career of J. J. McGraw
A look back at the career of J. J. McGraw from his 1890 debut with Olean New York to his long tenure with the New York Giants. Highlights include a .300 batting mark in 1898 and multiple National League pennants and World championships through 1921.
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Anthony A. Maurer
Ski Club of
Switzerland
Lake Placid
N. Y
J. J. McGraw
Truxton
Olean
Baltimore
St. Louis
New York Giants
Boxing classes for boys gain favor in schools
Schoolmasters advocate boxing as a tool to sharpen perception and temper control. The Sydney scheme, led by Melville, reports strong gains in mental and physical health, energy, and school spirit, with broad support from headmasters and parents though some remain cautious.
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Mastin
Stins
R. L. “Snow” Baker
Sydney
Department of Education
Australia
Ville
Melville
Penn coach J W Heisman gets salary increase
The athletic council voted to raise the salary of University of Pennsylvania football head coach J W Heisman by 1800 dollars for his work during spring practice and midsummer sessions. The increase covers duties to be carried out next May.
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Heisman
Pennsylvania
J. W. Heisman
University of Pennsylvania
Athletic Council
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Mrs. Enrico
Holland
Wilhelmina
Tures Lagrippe
Detroit
Hillele CO
Placid
Jim Jeffries
Princeton
The
Giants
Polo Grounds
American Olympic Association
H. PD. Harral
Philadelphia
Penn State
University of Iowa
Iowa City
City
Penn Fie
Harvard
Charleston Club
South Atlantic
Phil Wells
Orlando
Bobby Wallace
Cincinnati Reds
Glen, Carberry
Notre Dame
Lawn Tennis Association
British Isles
America
W. H. Witcombe
Mt. Vernon
Williams College
Duquesne Neil
J. L. Elder
Pittsburgh
Letohatchie
Ala
New York Yankee
New Orleans
Italy
British Tennis Association
G. B. Arnold
University of Virginia
Charlotte
London
E. A. Montague
Oxford University
Montague
New York Americans
Joe Kelly
Norfolk
Reading Club
Ieel
Ira Flagstead
Tigers
Southland
Baseball Rules Committee
Oliver Aas
University of Minnesota
John Farley
University Tank
Plan
Jackson Allan Beard
A. A. Beard
Priest River
Idaho
Pestene Allan
Jackson
Eagle Brand
Mrs. Beard
the Borden Company
Imedon Building
Borden Company Dept
Borden
New York, N. Y
TERN
Land of Prosperi
Eth Tha
United States
Tyz i
Acheiuus Uist
Seema
Caeeda
Auperta Railway
Wall
Manitoba
George A. Hale
Second St
Milwaukee, Wis
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