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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
7
Mrs. G. H. Biehl of Rock Island Illinois writes that Father John’s Medicine is essential in her household. She praises its tissue building value and absence of alcohol or dangerous drugs, claiming it supports her two children and herself year round.
A compact reflection on how pursuing vengeance can backfire and leave the avenger with a sour mood, highlighting the emotional toll and moral cost of retaliation.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap to cleanse and purify and Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal troubled complexions. It offers a free sample by mail with a book and directs readers to send a postcard to Boston.
An advertisement promotes Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy to cleanse bowels kidneys and bladder to prevent autointoxication. It claims success for bowel and kidney trouble and urges readers to try a free trial from Kennedy Co Rondout New York.
Charley Dooin, famed for agitating opponents, kept after hurlers and taunted rivals. The incident involved Chief Meyers reacting angrily to Joe Tinker’s taunts, leading to a confrontation that ended with Meyers banished from the game after making two singles.
Joe Gedeon, second baseman for the New York Americans, is praised for strong hitting early in the baseball season. A former 317 batting man with Salt Lake City last year, he is hailed by observers as a potential star in the American League.
Fred Goodhart of Dickinson College baseball, after years of arm trouble since 1910, credits a violin driven comeback. He says playing violin and the extended bow motion rebuilt his right arm and ended soreness that kept him from the squad after a win over Bucknell in 1915.
Manager McGraw sends eight rookies to the bushes. Jack Dalton signs with the Reds as ss Little Mel Wolfgang anchors Sox pitching. Connie Mack disappointed by spring showings while Gandil and Speaker loom for Indians. Callahan plans two southpaws Kantlehner to carry. Billy Smith may keep Kircher for fans. Griffith lands Gharrity as catcher who can hit. Larry Miller, son of Sebastian Miller, a Brooklyn outfielder. Morgan of Washington hits well and could be second baseman with focus. Umpiring era fading as players note changes in baseball culture.
Ban Johnson names Boston Chicago Detroit New York Washington St Louis as near certainties for the 1916 world series with Cleveland viewed as a wild card. He notes St Louis under Fielder Jones and Connie Mack's Athletics rebuilding but unlikely to contend, while optimism returns to the sport.
The article chronicles Del Drake as a marginal figure in baseball, juggling trials with the Detroit Tigers and stints with the St. Louis Feds and Memphis. It notes doubts about his age and experience, suggesting he was deemed too young or too old for major league stability and ended up with independent ball at better pay.
The Nebraska State Journal warns that the opening of 4000 acres in the North Platte irrigation district signals a end to open land distribution as a safety valve. It contrasts U S limits with Canada’s free grants and cheap land. argues rising U S land prices reflect higher yields and growing demand, urging statesmen to address internal social and economic pressures.
Advertisement argues Western Canada crops hold higher value than U S crops and that Canadian land should be worth as much. It invites readers to contact a Canadian Government Agent for information on homesteads or where to buy. The rest questions love and finances with a quip about bilious affection.
Mrs J S Bartow of Columbus Ohio describes long illness with female troubles and nervousness. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring appetite strength and weight from 118 to 127 pounds and says her life was saved by the medicine.
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