Big Leaguer Breaks Into The Column Occasionally
A veteran big leaguer pens a candid column about offbeat moments in baseball. He reflects on learning curves, media glare, and the unexpected joys found while sharing insights with fans.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
21
A veteran big leaguer pens a candid column about offbeat moments in baseball. He reflects on learning curves, media glare, and the unexpected joys found while sharing insights with fans.
An old style advertisement praises Gets-It as the only guaranteed corn remover that peels corn without cutting or irritation. It claims quick pain relief, money back guarantee, and availability at Hindle Drug Stores in Bridgeport and Chicago based outlets. It emphasizes ease of use with no bandages and appeals to readers seeking a reliable remedy.
A vintage style ad promises instant relief for head colds and catarrh using a fragrant antiseptic cream. It claims to clear blocked nostrils, ease headaches, and soothe inflamed mucous membranes with a small amount applied inside the nose.
Vigorous Men and Women are in Demand says The Kindle Pharmacy and Jos. D. Hartigan offer refund on first box Wendell's Ambition Pills claim to restore energy vigor and confidence in days. Advert shows nervous troubles poor blood headaches and related ills with a 50 cent box and warranty through Hindle Pharmacy Hartigan and dealers.
A Bridgeport letter from Private Peter Doolan son of Mrs Mary Doolan of 105 Atlantic street describes walking four miles in heavy rain to vote in the local election. Doolan serving with Company F 35th regiment railway transportation in France says he is in good health and notes his father was the late Sheriff Doolan.
Fire swept upper Sandusky this morning causing more than 250000 dollars in damage. A dozen mercantile buildings and their houses were destroyed along with the three story hotel Fetter and Osborn Lodging House and the opera house. Ten people were trapped by a collapsing brick wall and two were injured, likely fatally. Ten others were rescued from the Osborn lodging house. The blaze is believed to have started in a bakery.
Paris reports that 2,533 American prisoners in German camps were released by the armistice, with figures up to November 1 and a possible few hundred more. Red Cross in Switzerland prepared the latest figures.
An advertisement touts Poslam for eczema and itching, claiming immediate soothing cooling effect and concentrated healing power. It promises quick relief with minimal use and asserts safety, noting samples available from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
An old advertisement touts Stuart’s Calcium Wafers as a quick cure for pimples and skin eruptions. It claims internal cleansing of blood impurities improves complexion and offers a 50 cent box and free trial coupon, promising rapid, dramatic results.
An old advert notes Laxative Brom Quinine tablets labeled to prevent influenza colds and flu. It cites a single Bromo Quinine item with EH W. Grove’s signature on the box and a price of 80 cents. The notice presents a cure claim for common illnesses.
The McEnellys worthy orchestra will perform next Monday evening at Quilty's Colonial ballroom. They will present a short concert then play for a long dancing session. A big crowd of young people is expected and admission remains at usual prices with extra good time.
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