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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
6
A brief countryside exchange notes disappointing weather hindering seed planting as hens wander the yard and two speakers discuss delaying agricultural plans amid gray skies.
An old advertisement promotes Johnsons Foot Soap containing borax iodine and bran for foot care priced at 25 cents from Thos Gill Soap Co Brooklyn. A Cincinnati Enquirer reprint notes a retired baseball manager failing a civil service test with odd questions and answering the largest bone as the head.
Over eight thousand women marched in a Boston preparedness parade. Viola Kleckner left Sanbury to wed James M. Foley in Seward Alaska. Suffragists spent over sixty thousand dollars to push a suffrage plank in major parties. Empress Augusta Victoria visits hospitals weekly.
The article shares home dessert ideas and recipes including Nesselrode Pudding Frozen Cheese with Figs Biscuit Glace Mexican Hash and marshmallow based treats. It gives preparation steps for chestnut pudding cream cheeses ice creams marshmallow fondant frosting and frosting fillings with emphasis on whipped creams and freezer set desserts.
A fan argues tail-end teams boost hit totals for players facing weaker pitchers. The piece cites Nap oLeon Lajoie and Joe Jackson, noting slumps and late-season surges, plus minor leaguers gaining autumn trials before majors. It
Honus Wagner recalls a Pittsburgh Pirates infield battle between Artie Butler Jimmy Viox over a regular slot with Butler traded to the St. Louis Cardinals. Butler played short, Viox second. both endured misplays and a teeth knocking collision as banter flew between the rivals.
The Brooklyn Superbas, top contenders in the National League, captivate with fast smart play. Veterans Mowrey and Olson spark infield speed while Daubert leads batting, Wheat Stengel and Myers supply solid outfield support, and catchers McCarty Miller and Meyers deliver timely hits.
Johnny Tobin a right fielder from the Browns who hails from the Feds has a clean record never having played professional ball before joining the St. Louis federal aggregation. He proves a handy ball player for the Fielder Jones outfit and is likely to keep his job for years.
The report notes Killeen High School pitcher Davis striking out 24 in a nine inning win over Belton, hailed as a new local record. It adds Branch Rickey recalling George Sisler of Michigan in 1911 who struck out 20 freshmen in seven innings, with only one batter reaching base via a passed ball.
A collage of player news: Shanks slows Nationals. Howell and Bush struggle in the Northwest league. Tufts pitchers Whittaker and Krepps seek Athletics tryouts. Jack Dalton returns for San Francisco Seals. Maynard joins Lexington. Connie Mack signs rookie Crisp. Al Mamaux guards Pirates. Lee Tannehill shifts to South Bend. Ed Walsh lips into White Sox comeback. Mule Watson signed by Cardinals. Giants struggle at Polo Grounds. Athletics mocked in standings for travel. Muckmen fade after brief spurt. Same Jones unused for Red Sox before World Series.
Dr Naismith praised baseball as the best training for life at the University of Kansas. He said sport trains a player to be observant, self controlled, and to improve memory. He imagined many diamonds with daily play for many teams.
The Canadian Government has invested heavily to link its National Parks with rail routes the Grand Trunk Pacific Canadian Northern lines and the Canadian Pacific. Officials pledge easy border entry and no conscription for visiting Americans and British subjects in the United States. Immigrants naturalized from war countries should carry certificates. Visitors will enjoy Rocky Mountain parks plains wheat fields and vast western ranches as part of a grand tourism plan.
A fat plumber asserts war is a necessity and cites Edison as proof that war spurs invention. The thin carpenter counters, asking how necessity proves the claim. The exchange ends with the carpenter pondering the idea. Army service is compulsory in Holland and London hosts an all women hospital.
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