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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
7
The New York fans who watched Jack Murray fail in the world series may be surprised by McGraw's praise. Murray leads spring hitting, driving runs with hard line drives. McGraw defends Murray saying he hit them hard and fair, despite no hits in the series.
A St. Louis Nationals pitching staff features ten pitchers led by giants. Deiil stands at six four, while others range from six feet to six three, averaging 6 feet 2 inches with a combined 61 feet 8 inches. The piece notes Slim Sallee and Harmon as shorter by inches but highlights overall height dominance.
SoD Louisville drops Third Base man Hooper unconditionally. Hobe Ferris’ days with the Millers are numbered. Toneka critics cite pitching weakness this year. Tommy Griffin, released by St. Joseph, signs with Sioux City. Dodgers optimistic with Wheat back. St. Paul names Ladies Day to Mondays and Fridays. Forrest Thomas shows comeback signs with St. Paul. Boston unlikely to send Otto Hess back to New Orleans without Ward. Buck O'Brien may return to Denver from Boston Red Sox. Gibson faces criticism for loafing per Manager Fred Clarke.
The piece explains inside ball as playing straight baseball from start to end, with signals and subtle plays like sacrifice bunts and double plays. It compares Cubs past mastery to Red Sox styles, arguing consistent play beats flashy strategy when teams are equal in strength.
Lee Tannehill of the Chicago White Sox suffered a broken wrist just ten minutes into a May 8 game after being hit by a shouted ball from Walter Johnson during an at bat. He only realized the injury when he went to throw after the side was retired.
The Cincinnati Reds exhibit marked improvement in base running credited to natural speed and managerial guidance from Hank O Day as a key factor in their sensational performance.
The article notes plain crepe hats with minimal stick up decorations rise in popularity among fashionables, especially in mourning millinery. It highlights crepe use as trim in hats and gowns, with wings bows and cabochons as crepe accents, and mentions silk grenadine mourning hats finished with crepe trim.
The column warns against home bleaching and endorses professional whitening for very yellow necks and faces using a decid ed bleach. It notes lemon juice nightly and bran-water can help moderately yellow skin, and offers tips on soap, cosmetic jelly, talcum, and avoiding tight collars for healthier skin.
At sale time shoppers are urged to judge length and matchability of fabric pieces to avoid unusable bargains. The note warns that choosing too-short or mismatched lengths can ruin value and utility, encouraging careful selection for usable material.
The article extols brassieres building a trimmed bust line and hip restraint options with flexible whale bones. It suggests DIY patterns from old corset covers and favors fine lawn or batiste with lace edging and satin ribbon accents. It recommends small rosebuds or forget-me-nots for decorative touches and discourages outdated ribbon beading.
An experienced traveler warns that a practical all day bag is essential for Europe where items cost more than in America. The bag should be roomy yet light and carry gloves, handkerchief, folding comb, toothbrush, soap, towel, powder puff, sandals, mirror, veil, fountain pen, notebook, and needle case to stay tidy and ready for emergencies.
In the summer house offerings are bureau scarfs and pillow shams. Dainty plaid muslin scarfs edged with plain ruffles and light embroidery are shown. Matching pillow shams and lawn scarfs in plaid and plain with round cotton cord embroidery are available.
A silver model features an odd revers collar of liberty or velvet in a darker shade, finished at the bottom with a large motif of heavy silk embroidery. Sleeves have cuffs matching, with a tucked white tulle or muslin chemisette and undersleeves ending in small ruffles. the girdle is of liberty.
Among the various causes for cross ness of children are some very com mon ones, such as hunger or thirst, improper sleep, overeating, uncomfort able clothing, and the pernicious feed ing of sweeta.
A Marton Kentucky resident chronicling kidney troubles and severe swelling credits Doan's Kidney Pills with a rapid three month recovery after doctors gave no hope. The testimonial notes thick secretions, near paralysis on the right side, and eventual return to work. Foster Milburn Co. distributes in Buffalo New York.
A fragment shows a quoted exchange about a fashionable couple. The reply denies style status and mentions they have several children. No further context is provided.
During a Mankato Chautauqua assembly doctors agreed to hire a call boy to summon absent physicians without disturbing the speaker. The arrangement backfired when Strickland W Gilliland spoke and a doctor left on cue, prompting laughter and the speaker’s quip about his brother getting his start.
President Taft attended a Chicago banquet with secretary Hilles and Major Archibald Butt. During the dinner a parody of Dixie upset Butt who from Georgia compared it to mocking the Lord's Prayer, remarking that it ruined his evening.
Mrs J G Phelps Stokes told guests in New York that many poor people end up in almshouses as a second childhood because they spent their first in earning rather than learning. The remark underscored the value of education in societal advancement.
A satirical note contrasts Wombat’s shift from lazy to hardworking under new management. It jokes that his latest wife requires many expensive items, explaining the change in behavior.
A Fort Worth reader claims stopping coffee and using Postum improved health, removing malaria and boils and adding weight. The letter, from Postum Co. of Battle Creek, cites blood health and references The Road to Wellville booklet.
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