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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
7
Queen Alexandra was moved by the women who sold flowers on Alexandra day for hospitals in London. More than $150,000 was raised. next year England will celebrate the queen mother’s day in the same way.
Local note hints at Hix Wigson growing mut somber whiskers and a sheepish expression, with a wry Dix remark about his appearance.
The deal sends Willie Mitchell to Cleveland in exchange for Harry Krause. Krause rose to stardom in 1909 and had a rollercoaster career with the A L pennant winner, then struggled in 1910 1911 before a late run in Toledo. Mitchell showed early promise in 1910 but declined, with a rough current season. The Cleveland rotation faces changes as Krause reenters the circuit and other pitchers await scrutiny.
Burlington of the Central Association claims a base stealing record with 18 steals in a seven inning game against Kewanee. The Burling ton lineup executed a triple steal as the score stood 12 to 3 in the first half of the eighth before the game was called by agreement after Kewanee exhausted its pitchers and catchers.
Heinie Zimmerman, the Bronx star, is described as smashing extra base drives with consistent power. He is favored to win the automobile MVP award for his club as teammates rally behind him in support.
Horace Fogel states the Phillies are in the market for players and will pay up to $10 000 for the right kind of man.
Article details how top teams plan to hire ex stars as coaches including Wilbert Robinson, Willie Keeler, Paddy Moran, Kid Gleason, Harry Davis, Paddy Livingston, and others. It highlights an incident with Charley Farrell teaching a rookie, with John Ward defending the veteran’s credentials before the rookie quits.
The player rejoined the Chicago Cubs via waivers, after a tour that included a stint with Cincinnati and a short stop with Philadelphia. He filled in at third during Lobert's absence, as the Reds and Phillies trades or claims unfolded. Manager Chance refused to waive claim when Withers was requested.
Pittsburg papers rumor that Pirates and Cubs may challenge the Giants as the season ends. Jake Weimer, ex Cubs Giants Reds star, now a stockyards commission merchant. Davy Altizer stars in the American Association noted as a whale. Arthur Shafer shown as a rising Giants substitute infielder. John Kling discouraged about managing a last place club.
A humorous exchange reveals a disagreement about vacation time with one insisting on three weeks this year. The other cites two weeks as all that can be spared, recalling last year when two new dresses remained unworn due to limited time.
In 1912 Wm. J. Holmes of 2121 Moore Street Philadelphia describes a long battle with barber's itch. He details severe itching sores lasting four years before using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. He reports complete cure in three months with no residual marks and invites samples via Cuticura Boston address.
A dialogue contrasts life in a small town with a city neighborhood. One character questions life there while the other defends it, noting local scandals and implying broader moral judgments.
An advertisement touts Paxtine in sponge baths as sweet and clean for women and claims it eradicates perspiration and body odors. Available at druggists for 25c a box or by postpaid order from The Paxton Toilet Co. Boston Mass. The text adds a social tip that arguing politics can cost friendships.
A Unionville Idaho man, Edgar A Norris, writes that ivy poison causes severe itching and raw skin each summer. He used Resinol Ointment with warm baths and found it soothing, stopping itching and promoting rapid healing.
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