Washington critic laments umpire Wallace after Rubio game
Walter Nordyke writes to Washington Evening Journal accusing Umpire Pollock Wallace of stealing the game for Washington in a recent Rubio win. The letter alleges a foul call, a stolen home, and improper plate blocking, urging publication and payment of any charges.
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Rock Island Depot Fire Damages Historic East End
Fire breaks out on the roof of the Rock Island passenger station east end shortly after noon. Fire department arrives, saves the valuable relic of pioneer times, and extinguishes the blaze using chemicals.
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Harry Pearson of Ainsworth On Town Business
Local note reports Harry Pearson from Ainsworth visiting the town on business terms, seen in the downtown area engaging with local merchants.
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Harry Pearson
Ainsworth
Barbers Triumph Over Mechanics In Twilight League
In a twilight league clash the Barbers beat the Mechanics 2 to 1 on four innings. Crish hit the Mechanics sole home run, while errors helped Barbers score. Dean pitched well for Mechanics with Arnold and Crayne strong for Barbers. Tonight the Moose meet the Button Cutters at six.
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Buggy Upsets and Groceries Scatter Near Square
Wm. Bruty, son of Frank Bruty, drove a horse and buggy that tipped over after a short turn on the southwest corner of the square. The horse dragged the buggy a half block, scattering groceries bought in town but causing little damage. The boy suffered a bruised leg.
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McFarland Funeral Tomorrow
Funeral services for E. G. McFarland who died early yesterday will be held at 3 00 PM Thursday at the family home on East Van Buren Street conducted by Dr W W Bowers of the Methodist church
Farmers Union Meeting Postponed to August 27
Announcement notes the Farmers Union meeting moved from August 20 to August 27 due to a chautauqua event. There is no choir rehearsal at the Presbyterian church this week for the same reason. Nicola and Harmon store will be leased each afternoon during chautauqua.
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Cartoon Quote About Colors Across The Line
A brief quotation from Cartoons Magazine notes that identifying a man as yellow makes it proper to draw a color line, implying caution in labeling character.
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Incomplete OCR Phrase Sparks Personal Grievance
A fragment reads You did her back to me after all expressing an injustice claim. The text appears as a stray quote without context or identifiable entities.
Diary of 1846 shows costs of college life and batching living
A diary entry by Dr Elmer Edwards then president of Asbury College records fall 1846 expenses for food lodging and study items. It notes batching with two other students costs include rent 1 50 a month board 1 to 2 weekly candles 12 cents and a two dollar Plato society initiation.
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Thoracie Agricultural College
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Engagement Break Leads to Social Turmoil
In Boston, Maud laments breaking her engagement with Jack while Madge declares the social specter will trouble them no more. The Transcript records the tense exchange as a local vignette of relationships and reputation.
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Troop D Sees Growth to Sixty Two Enlisted Men
Washington's cavalry troop organized recently reports sixty two members with room for seventy seven. Captain Simer aims to reach full strength quickly as drills occur Wednesdays. Several veterans have joined and a roster lists officers sergeants corporals and many privates ready for service.
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Move Repair Garage To Smouse Building
Curtis and Lovelett automobile repair men who occupied the rear of the White Way Garage have moved to the second floor of the new Smouse Garage building, now used by Schenefelt and Tucker Studebaker agency. The spacious room is well lit and features a rear elevator providing access to the upstairs repair shop. Bart Curtis and Elmer Lovelett continue in charge.
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Increase City Tax Levy One More Mill
The Journal reports a 46 mill levy for the coming year up from 45. The extra mill targets the fire fund, freeing more from the general fund for fire protection needs.
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Donald Ross Leaves Journal for Des Moines Advertising
Donald O Ross, longtime Journal employee, will depart around September first to join Des Moines in its advertising department. He began as a carrier boy eleven years ago and has since served in the composing room and as an advertising solicitor while studying advertising in his spare time.
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Monmouth College
Chautauqua Opens With Hope for Crowd and Campers
Yesterday marked the first day of chautauqua with expectations of a good turnout. The event offers a peaceful camping spot where attendees must refrain from loud noise to avoid interrupting performances, as farmers near harvest wind down and plan to attend, bringing in eyes and cream for purchase.
Bathing Ritual of West Africa’s Bantu People
The Bantu in West Africa dig a ground hole, fill it with seven herbs peppers and seeds then pour boiling water. A clay cover traps steam for hours before the bather emerges washed and kneaded for an hour, leaving shivering with cleanliness.
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Birds imitate human speech more than parrots
The passage notes that ravens crows and magpies have more human sounding voices and clearer articulation than parrots. Parrots excel at mimicry including whistling and laughter, though their speech may resemble that of a crazy person.
It Is Possible If Others Try It
A motivational note on invention and progress contrasts two men one who declares impossibility and another who acts to achieve it. The passage asserts the world advances as people push beyond warnings and doubts, embracing effort over resignation. It emphasizes that nothing is truly impossible in this advancing era.
Indian Silk Industry Elevates Domestic Silkworms
The piece notes one million Indians work in silk production. It describes mulberry silkworms as fully domesticated, highlighting the industry's scale and the domestication of both caterpillars and moths.
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India
Milkweed's autumn seeds spread by wind across America
The passage describes milkweed as well known in America. In autumn, opened pods release downy seeds carried by a brisk breeze. The airy seeds drift like tiny airships, landing in search of a suitable home to sprout into tall slender stalks in spring.
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How to open new books to extend their life
The article guides children on handling new books to protect bindings. It instructs resting the book, then opening a page or two at the front and back, gradually easing the volume open to the center. It emphasizes gentle handling for longevity.
Customs Worth Preserving in Bavarian Workplaces
The article recalls prewar Bavaria where long-tenured employees enjoyed small jubilees at work. Employers hosted modest celebrations for five to ten years of service, and workers remembered the boss's birthday or nameday with simple rituals. A glass of wine, a cake, and a friendly speech sufficed, with no lavish spending.
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Bavaria
The Human Touch Lacking Buttonhole Laundry The Ether
A brief note from London hints at an electric method for washing linen. Patrons may soon tear their own buttonholes as part of a self service laundry future.
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London
Rarest Calamander Wood Guarded by Government
The passage notes calamander cedar like precious wood from Ceylon, valued for its rarity and mottled veining. It says trees were once plentiful but now few specimens remain and are numbered and protected by the government.
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Raisin Grapes and Sugar Content Discussed
Raisin grapes come from warm climates and contain 20 to 30 percent sugar. The musestel is noted as the principal variety, with most commercial raisins derived from specific grape types in rich soils.
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