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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
7
Harry Krause, a southpaw, is a full member of the come back club. He debuted in 1909 and, after a standout 26 game season with 18 wins and a 0.692 average, is now back with Connie Mack to strengthen the Athletics in the American League battles ahead.
In a Detroit Chicago world championship game Brown outguessed Ty Cobb with a bunt trick. Cobb attempted a perfect bunt on a pitch designed to lure him but Brown positioned on the line and fielded to force out O Leary at third while Crawford was picked off at second. The sensational play stunned Detroit and altered the inning.
Baseball notes report Tex Jones awaits another tryout with the Chicago White Sox as season prep mentions other players and team quirks. The piece highlights Pirates adopt a black cat mascot and various pitcher and fielder remarks about form, throws, and defensive plays across teams.
The hit and run is praised for its uncertainty that confounds fielders and pitchers. With a runner on first the batter must connect as the pitcher risks a delivery that may advance the runner or invite a double play. The tactic hinges on timing and signs between infielders and the batter.
Ed Konetchy, star first baseman for the Cardinals, quit a $12 weekly candy-store job to pursue professional baseball. In 1907 Pink Hawley of the La Crosse team recruited him from the stands, offering $12 to skip work. Konetchy then signed with the Cardinals after a strong showing, hitting over .300 and being bought by the club.
A practical method for providing clean water to fowls using a milk pan, board cover, and lath spacers to prevent contamination. The design allows easy cleaning and can be extended with a hinged dish for convenient filling and removal, ensuring constant access for birds.
A homey tip describes capturing a chicken with a long-handled net made from a barrel hoop or an old hammock. Place corn to lure the bird, then lift or tip the net to trap it, or drop the net over the bird for a safe catch.
The guide instructs to handle ducks and geese by their necks and never by the legs to avoid breaking limbs. It also urges continual warfare on lice and to keep poultry houses free of infestation.
Mrs H W Bowles of 14 Bills St Augusta Ga describes severe back pain and sediment in urine from kidney trouble. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills with rapid relief and lasting recovery, recommending the remedy sold nationwide for 50 cents by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The excerpt presents a dialogue on war and peace with the phrase War is hell and a statement on preparing for war in peacetime. It also features an advertisement for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup and a quoted Emerson maxim about the hero being immovably centered.
Cement talk warns buyers that all Portland cement is not the same. If sacks show the Universal trademark, it is described as the best Portland cement, uniform in color and strength. The note urges using Universal cement, notes dealers carry it, and provides the Fricke Building Pittsburgh address with an annual output of 10,000,000 barrels.
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