Eyeglasses for Ball Players Gain Wider Sporting Use
The piece argues eyeglasses should be allowed in major league sports, noting John McGraw’s stance and Chick Hafey’s testimony that glasses sharpen vision. It surveys sports from football to golf and tennis, observes reduced stigma, and says boxing and wrestling would be hardest to accommodate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGraw
New York Giants
Sam Otis
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Chick Hafey
St. Louis Cardinals
Taking Care of Big Truck for the Farm
Farm machinery expert urges regular maintenance for trucks to prevent failures. Do not tinker with engines, inspect at defined intervals, tighten fasteners, keep washed, greased, and fueled. Check radiator, battery, fan belt, tires weekly and follow manufacturer oil intervals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Scoates
Farm Mechanics Department
Agricultural Engineering
Texas A. & M. College
College Station
Texas
Baseball and boxing moves plus sport notes from various teams
Joe Jenkins, veteran catcher, bought by Buffalo from the Newark club. Garland Buckeye released to Atlanta in the Southern Association. Salisbury signs Walter Chandler former South Carolina star. Tommy Hughes joins the Des Moines Demons. Maurice Holohan elected captain of the University of Chicago 1930 baseball team. Sweden had over 126 000 motor vehicles in 1929. One fourth of autos are involved in fatal or serious accidents per the Automobile Club of Southern California. Ohio State polo team beat Chicago 12 to 0. Catcher Ernie Wingfield sent to Topeka in a deal for Goff Shaner drafted by the Reds from Chattanooga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Automobile Club of Southern California
Wilson of the Cubs Named Best Hitter
The Chicago Cubs star Hack Wilson is hailed as the league’s top home run producer with ample RBIs and standout power. Irving Vaughan notes Ruth and Wilson attract heavy public focus when not homering, while Bottomley Traynor and Waner are cited among RBI leaders and fielding traits in this baseball commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Hack Wilson
Cubs
Ruth
Wilson
Irving Vaughan
Chicago Tribune
Jim Bottomley
Hack
Bottomley
Pie Traynor
Pirates
Traynor
Deuthit
Wilson’s
St. Louis
Heydier
Lioyd
Baby” Waner
Douthitine
Waser
Strong Signs with New York Yankees
Kenneth Strong once a standout NYO football star signs with the New York Yankees. Although famed for football in college circles, he also demonstrates strong play on the baseball diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Strong
New York Yankees
Strong
Joe Becker Debates Run Batted In Credit
The former Coast league player Joe Becker, now with the International, pondered whether a batter hit by a pitched ball with bases loaded should be credited with a run batted in. He concluded such a case would fall under the heading of runs batted in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Becker
Coast League
International
Joplin
Joe
Faulty spark plugs waste gasoline and maintenance tips
Driving with fouled plugs wastes about a quarter to a third of gasoline per misfiring cylinder and plugs should be replaced at first sign of misfire. Warming a cold engine can burn bearings due to lack of oil circulation. Sunlight harms tires. avoid prolonged exposure and parking in oil puddles damages rubber.
Brave Rookie Chick Meeran Shifts From Braves to Gridiron
The article notes Chick Meeran, a Brave rookie and football coach at New York University, once played for the Boston Braves under manager George Stallings. He later chose to devote his efforts to football rather than baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chick” Meeran
New York University
Boston Braves
George Stallings
All Year Touring on Coast Reveals Western Gasoline Use
Figures from the California State Automobile Association show California leads Western states in average gasoline use at 601 gallons per car annually, with Oregon 583, Texas 532, and Washington 520. Idaho records the lowest overall, while New Mexico, Arizona and Wyoming exceed 443 gallons. Idaho shows 61 percent summer consumption, Montana 60 percent, and Texas reports 5 percent summer versus 49 percent winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
California State Automobile Association
Western States
California
Oregon
Texas
Washington
New Mexico
Arizona
Wyoming
Idaho
Making and Feeding of Silage Bulletin Touts Efficient Method
United States Department of Agriculture highlights the revised Farmers Bulletin No. 578 F on making and feeding silage. It explains silage as a cheap, succulent feed for dairy cattle beef cattle sheep horses and mules. The Ronning method is touted as the easiest silage technique using a tractor drawn cutter and blower to fill silos with reduced labor. A copy is available from USDA Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Practical Methods of Destroying Hog Mange
Practical guide by J W Lamb Extension Veterinarian Kansas State Agricultural College outlines three effective mange control methods for hogs crude petroleum hand applications spraying and dipping. Hand applications suit small flocks spraying requires confinement and proper coating of ears and body dipping with vats is most effective with at least two dips 12 to 14 days apart and persistent cleaning and disinfection of housing areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Lamb
Kansas State Agricultural College
Use of Self-Feeders Is Most Satisfactory
The article promotes self feeders as the best method for hog farming. It argues that self feeders reduce chores during busy seasons and improve growth when pigs have access to corn protein feeds minerals and good pasture. It notes a past corn shortage slowed growth but winter hog prices improved returns despite that.
Summer pig care for fall market readiness
Pigs kept over the summer on good pasture with limited grain grow normally and stay in good shape for fall feed with steers or can be fattened for market once the new corn crop is ready. Grain should be sufficient to support normal growth, as pasture alone is not enough.
Dr Caldwell's Three Rules on Constipation Remedy
An old health ad promotes Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, non habit forming constipation cure. It claims near natural treatment, discourages drastic purges, and urges readers to keep the head cool and feet warm. A free trial bottle offer is mentioned with a mailing address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Monticell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe Jenkins
Buffalo
Newark
Garland Buckeye
Atlanta
Southern Association
Salisbury
Walter Chandler
University of South Carolina
Tommy Hughes
University of Texas
Des Moines Demons
Norway
Maurice Holohan
University of Chicago
Sweden
Department of Commerce
Baltimore
Fritz Maisel
Yucatan
Ohio State
Chicago
Championship Wrestling
Ernie Wingfield
Muskogee Chiefs
Topeka
Goff
Shaner
Red Sox
Reds
Chattanooga
W. A. McDermot
Riverside
Calif
University of Ilinois
James L. Lymperopoulos
Argo
Lini
Wawona Big Tree
Yosemite National Park
Electo
Ohio
Aeroxon
WAT
U.S
Automobile Club of
Southern California
Stan Mitchell
Allen
Addie Allen
le Roy
DR. Caldwell
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