Lauretta Finds Letters in a Country Mail Box
Lauretta discovers an old farm gate mail box contains mixed letters from past years and recent mail. She returns letters to senders, sparks correspondence with Frank Joyce, and inspires Jimmy Gains to pursue Lauretta. A sudden engagement follows as joy and mischief unfold under an apple tree.
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Lauretta
Long Island
Carsons
Jimmy Gains
Blanche Markham
Blanche
Jimmy
Pittsburgh
Destiny
Cedar Swamp
Frank Joyce
Carson
Joyce
Mrs. Carson
Wren
Lord Mayor's Banquet Through Dekker’s Lens
Describes seventeenth century banquet scenes as in The Shoemaker's Holiday with Henry V as guest. Mentioned are rich dishes served on a hundred tables beef pork mutton minced pies marehpane venison pasties and other vivid foods arriving in various forms and carriers.
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Dekker
Henry V
Crookedest of All Rivers in Nevada
The Humboldt River in central Nevada is described as the crookedest river in the world by the Railway and Marine News. It winds southwesterly with a complex path, crossing itself 33 times within 150 feet at points, and ends by fading into the desert after a maze of turns.
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Railway and Marine News
Humboldt
Nevada
Desert
Time Markers in Lisbon Lantern System
In Lisbon a time signaling device uses two lanterns on port columns 100 feet high. The lamps show at every even hour and each lantern has three faces measuring 6.5 feet by S feet.
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Lisbon
World lightweight champ to teach soldiers self defense
Benny Leonard world lightweight champion serves in Uncle Sam’s forces and will teach soldiers the art of self defense at a training camp. He is appointed boxing director though assignment pending. The photo shows him in uniform as boxing directors are chosen with care to train soldiers.
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Benny Leonard
Uncle Sam
Benny
Submarine Duel Ends With Sink of Gunboat
Comic tone aside the piece notes a mock battle as an American submarine faced a gunboat off the coast and the gunboat was sunk. It mentions Philadelphia's sports mood with the Athletics closing their season and chess season opening.
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Jess Willard
Dempsey
Smith
Philadelphia
Philly
Athletics
McGrath Sets World Weight Throw Record at Travers Island
Matt McGrath of the New York Athletic Club powered a 56 pound weight to a new world record distance of 43 feet 1 inches at Travers Island. He surpassed the old mark of 40 feet 2 inches set by John Flannagan 13 years earlier. His aim was to aid the Mercury Foot organization fundraising for servicemen athletes, not to seek prize or fame.
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Matt McGrath
New York Athletic Club
Travers Island
John Flannagan
McGrath
Mercury Foot Organization
Uncle Sam
Young Outfielder Bill McCabe Gaining Big Show Attention
Jack Holland praises Bill McCabe of Hutchinson Kansas as a fast rookie with power and a strong arm. McCabe led the Western league in home runs last season and is expected to impress big league fans when promoted to the majors.
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Jack Holland
Hutchinson
Kan
Bill McCabe
Holland
Milwaukee baseball league push fuels removal talk
President A. Timme says Milwaukee may drop from the association circuit as yearly talk continues. Brewers boss Paddy Livingston plans to return as manager next year but has not signed a contract.
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Milwaukee
A. Timme
Ume
Paddy Livingston
Edwards Miller Named Columbia Star Quaterback in Navy Reserve
Edward Miller, Columbia University star quarterback, has been called for service in the naval reserve. He left last season with injuries and his return was welcomed by the Blue and White. Miller is among the country's top field goal artists and runs a team cleverly. He has served in the naval reserve for months.
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Edward Miller
Columbia
Naval Reserve
Miller
Yale Coach T A D Jones Recalled for Shipboard Work
Yale announces T A D Jones, head of the freshmen football squad, has been recalled to government service and will quit coaching. He returns to the Pacific coast to supervise shipbuilding for the federal shipping board. Dr Arthur B Rides نقل replaces him.
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Yale
T. A. D. Jones
Jones
Pacific Coast
Federal Shipping Board
Arthur B. Rides
Racing Displeasing to Bugs in 1917 Harness Season
The 1917 harness racing season closed with few records but some notable feats. Real Lady set a three year old trotter record at 2:03, shaving half a second from Peter Vole. Miss Harris M., the 1916 pacing star, failed to beat Lady Maud C. or reach two minutes for the mile.
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Peter Vole
Harris M
Wabash College Bars Bacon After Pro Baseball Allegations
Wabash College prohibits Bacon a star athlete who played in the Three-I league under the name Williams. Officials say he is a professional, banning him from college athletics. They note previous pro experience, criticizing college authorities for being unaware.
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Bacon
Williams
Wabash
Ouimet Enters Army As Ty Cobb Of Golf
Francis Ouimet has entered the national army and joins the ranks quietly without fanfare. The famed Boston golfer, known as the Ty Cobb of golf to outsiders, is expected to be a strong officer and may later become a commission candidate. He holds two national championships and won the French amateur title in 1914, with hopes of taking back the French championship on his return.
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United States
Ty Cobb
Francis Qouimet
National Army
Boston
Francis Ouimet
Ouimet
Chick Evans
Walter J. Travis
Jerome Travers
Brookline
France
New UW Stadium Seats 11 900 For Fall Use
The University of Wisconsin opens a new football field with 11 900 seats, including 5 300 concrete, on an earth embankment. The west embankment will exceed 8 000 seats, with 1 680 old wooden bleachers moved to the east and a 1 200 covered grandstand. The 1915 legislature funded 20 000 dollars and 1917 added 10 000, about 8 500 spent on field prep and grading.
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University of Wisconsin
Stein Is Strong Man at College Strength Tests
Dr. L F Eichner announced the fall strength tests for Washington and Jefferson students. Freshman football player Russell Stein of Niles posted the year's best average at 2100 but did not match Hodgens Smith's college record from the senior class.
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L. F. Eichner
Washington and Jefferson College
Russel Stein
Niles
Hodgens Smith
May Be Tennis Head Named for National Lawn Tennis
Craig Biddle of Philadelphia is being spoken of as the next head of the National Lawn Tennis Association. He is a well known player.
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Craig Biddle
Philadelphia
National Lawn Tennis Association
Soule Patriotic Horseman Enlists Liberty Town Support
Edmond G. Soule, a California horseman racing his stables at Laurel, is noted as highly patriotic and has subscribed $10,000 to Liberty Town.
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Soule
Edmond G. Soule
California
Laurel
Liberty Town
Yale 1918 Varsity Eight Chooses Captain
Rufus Hyatt has been elected captain of Yale's 1918 varsity eight oared shell crew, formalizing leadership for the university boat squad this season.
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Hyatt Yale
Rufus Hyatt
Yale
Army Camps Highlight Football Swimming Basketball Boxing
Army training camps bolster athletics with football swimming basketball and boxing featured as popular sports. The program emphasizes physical fitness and competitive events across multiple camps.
Trapping Moles for Pelts Says Profitable Venture
The U S Department of Agriculture outlines mole trapping as a profitable US activity with large western mole skins valued for fur. It explains favorable conditions, trap types, and methods to locate runs and set traps, plus guidance on handling moleskins and contacting fur dealers or the Bureau of Biological Survey for prices.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Europe
England
Scotland
London
Washington
Oregon
Pacific Coast
America
East
Middle West
Bureau of Biological Survey
Washington, D. C
Rodent Control Emphasized to Shield Food Supplies
The text argues that preventing rat and mouse access to buildings will offset costs, as protecting food sources reduces rodent numbers. It notes that high grain prices heighten the importance of guarding supplies.
Spraying for Chinch Bugs Fails to Kill Broadly
Spraying for chinch bugs has limited effectiveness and has not proven successful beyond small scale use.
Curing Seed Corn Process Described
Curing seed corn relies on rapid drying to prevent molding or souring. Ears should be hung on strings or trees to stay off the floor, and stored in a well ventilated space so air circulates and moisture is removed. Freezing with high moisture can kill the germ.
Wrapping Up Bee Hives With Paper And Straw
Beekeepers may wrap up hives using building paper or newspapers. Three or four thicknesses of paper protect components as effectively as straw, and bindings such as twine hold the wrap in place.
Grade All Produce Sold Load Emphasizes Grading
The note urges thorough grading of all produce before sale. It argues potatoes and other items fetch higher prices when all sizes and colors are properly sorted and included in a single load.
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Timme
Stove League
Livingston
Columbia Star
Eli Mentor
Tad Jones
Bugs
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Stein
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