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June 28, 1911
The Yakima Herald
Yakima, Yakima County, Washington
What is this article about?
August Clondeaux, 42, a glass worker from Ford City near Pittsburgh, departs for Belgium with his wife and 24 children after 21 years in America, carrying a fortune from the glass industry. He joyfully compares his undying family to a perfect baseball score.
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FAMILY SCORE IS 24 TO 0
Thirteen Singles, Four Two-Baggers and a Triple
PITTSBURG, June 26.—August Clondeaux, 42, expert glass worker of Ford City, near here, left for New York today en route to Belgium, his native land, accompanied by his wife and twenty-four children. Incidentally, he takes with him a fortune made in the glass industry.
Clondeaux and his wife came to this country twenty-one years ago, a few months after their marriage. The family was very happy today. Clondeaux was especially joyous. He is a great admirer of baseball and described his family and departure as follows:
"The score is 24 to 0. (He meant none of the children had died.) It was a great game, too—thirteen singles, four two-baggers and a triple. Now we make a home run."
Thirteen Singles, Four Two-Baggers and a Triple
PITTSBURG, June 26.—August Clondeaux, 42, expert glass worker of Ford City, near here, left for New York today en route to Belgium, his native land, accompanied by his wife and twenty-four children. Incidentally, he takes with him a fortune made in the glass industry.
Clondeaux and his wife came to this country twenty-one years ago, a few months after their marriage. The family was very happy today. Clondeaux was especially joyous. He is a great admirer of baseball and described his family and departure as follows:
"The score is 24 to 0. (He meant none of the children had died.) It was a great game, too—thirteen singles, four two-baggers and a triple. Now we make a home run."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Family
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Large Family
Return Migration
Glass Industry Fortune
Baseball Analogy
Undying Children
What entities or persons were involved?
August Clondeaux
His Wife
Where did it happen?
Ford City, Near Pittsburg
Story Details
Key Persons
August Clondeaux
His Wife
Location
Ford City, Near Pittsburg
Event Date
June 26
Story Details
August Clondeaux and wife return to Belgium with 24 children after 21 years in America, fortune from glass work; he uses baseball metaphor for family size and no deaths: 13 singles, 4 doubles, 1 triple, now home run.