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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1916
Page
7
A column discusses psychological questions about letters to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co affirming their truth and consent and praises the vegetable compound for easing female illnesses. A Maine farm anecdote notes a city visitor waking early to tie a knot in wood rather than hearing a haycock crow.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a physician's prescription that treats kidney liver and bladder diseases and neutralizes uric acid. It claims benefits identified by beneficiaries and urges readers to buy a bottle or request a sample by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
A wife and husband argue over a misremembered remark by an old friend. Mr Babcock insists the friend did not say he knew the wife when she was a girl, while the wife presses for details. The man finally clarifies the friend said he knew the wife when he was a boy.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment as effective for dandruff itching and scalp burning. It suggests applying Ointment to spots then shampooing with Soap and hot water, claiming high success and offering a free sample by mail with a book from Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston.
A drawing master berates a pupil over skill and asks what part would be drawn first. The pupil replies with a pointed answer about the master's neck. The remark hints that success often leaves a bitter taste.
In the heat of an active season veteran umpire Bill Deneen notes the American League faces a tough year with umpires under pressure. He recalls past World Series glory with Boston in 1903 and reflects on the band music ban and players whistling to spur pitchers like Ray Schalk in battles on the field.
A historical column argues that baseball players labeled as slaves by magnates earning large salaries face limited salary growth. It cites Joe Tinker earning $105,500 over 14 years with substantial investments, implying the “slavery” term hides relative privilege in pro sports.
Connie Mack says Cobb makes his own luck with aggressive baserunning and rapid reactions. He notes Cobb hustles to first on misplayed balls and beats the throw, earning hits and driving opponents to admit Cobb had it beaten.
Rumors place Ty Cobb venturing into films while Stanley F Earl of Shamokin signs with the Athletic Club. Herbert Hunter moves toward the lineup for the Giants, Bert Daniels injures a leg with Louisville, and Dick McCabe is sent to Hartford. Coombs throws fast balls, Jennings reforms fan conduct, and Schauer is released to Louisville. George Sisler shines in St Louis, while Callahan moves to Vernon for Don Rader and 2000 dollars. Red Sox face pitching troubles despite a strong staff. Bodie eyed by Cardinals. Fohl urges glasses for Laudermilk. Lajoie stands out as a key tail-end Athletics player.
Chief Meyers has rebounded as catcher for the Giants, delivering timely hits and steady defense since moving to Brooklyn. Once discarded by John McGraw, the Dartmouth graduate has become a fan favorite in the Polo Grounds era and helped turn around games with clutch plays. He faced a bad cold that has not hindered his play.
Miller Huggins manager of the St. Louis Nationals seeks instruction or bonuses to make pitchers skilled bunters. He notes pitchers hit hard or pop up when advancing runners and admits past attempts at practice failed. He attributes the problem to a longstanding belief that pitchers should not hit.
President Hill of the Western Association warns against betting on baseball urging fans to help check the evil before it spreads further. He believes the national game may not become as corrupt as horse racing and emphasizes vigilance to protect the sport.
The American Carpet and Upholstery Journal reports a broad slow down in U S carpet manufacturing as mills exhaust supplies and halt production. Retail trade remains more active though buyers may move to the secondary market amid anticipated price increases and cross currents from war, politics, and agriculture.
A Mobile woman seeks Theophilus Baxter famed as a top Alabama banjo man. Baxter supposedly quit playing after fear of joining a minstrel show. his wife says he now fishes instead and has not religion, only fear of the boss offering minstrel work.
Senator Borah remarks on shifting positions in Washington and Berlin. A satirical exchange follows about President Eisenhower, a doctor, and a patient with the croup as a joke on prescription politics and public health.
In a chatty exchange Mrs. Flatbush recalls a sewing meeting at Mrs. Bensonhurst's, saying she disliked it for gossip and because it hit too close to home as their former maid now works there. The dialogue hints at social dynamics in their neighborhood.
A nostalgic note recalls an optimist who buys a gold brick with each opportunity and a boy's ideal memorial window facing a county store, capturing small town optimism and memory.
The article argues that runaway children like Willie and Mary act from a primitive wanderlust shared across species. Investigators say despite excuses like naughtiness, the underlying motive is a deep seated instinct to wander, with some people more bound by convention than others.
A Tit-Bits style comic exchange has a hawker offering a bouquet to a young man. He declines saying he is not sweet on anyone. The hawker quips about buying for a wife and then pressures him to buy the lot to celebrate luck.
The quote suggests a biting view of evil figures and the harshness of attention from disliked parties, contrasting with what is owed by neglected friends. The remark blends irony about satanic imagery with social commentary on reputations and focus.
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