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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
6
An old advertisement touts Marine Rye Remedy Co Chicago eye drops claiming relief for red watery eyes and irritation. It features marketing lines about comfort and satisfaction with brief testimonial style exchanges.
The piece quotes George Stallings praising Fred Merkle as a superior first baseman and notes praise from Jake Daubert and Heywood Broun. It discusses Merkle’s struggles with public ridicule over the 1908 bone play, his tough time with fans, and his desire to redeem himself.
The Athletics unveil grayish green road uniforms and white caps with black bills, replacing coal scuttle caps. Manager Mack, known for superstition, pushes the switch after Philadelphia's championship era, amid criticism of the team’s appearance and new stars leaving the fold.
Stock and Demaree lag behind Adams the young catcher in swift progress. If Adams does well the Phillies profit from Lobert trade regardless of others.
Frank G Menke notes the 1915 New York Yankees as a surprising early season team. New pitching depth Caldwell Keating Fisher McHale strong. Pipp High bats bolster the lineup. Manager Wild Bill Donovan optimistic, aiming for a first division berth despite a young club.
Rube Oldring of the Athletics warns that bunting to first base invites injury as infielders crowd the play. He notes pitchers first basemen and possibly the second baseman converge, risking spikes and bad calls, and laments how hard it is to find a safe slide given modern lightning fielding.
Clarence Rowland, new Chicago White Sox manager, issues a strict no smoking rule for the team. Rowland does not smoke or chew and aims to enforce the rule despite peers who struggle with anti cigarette edicts.
Harry Walter, the Coast league's leading hitter last season, signs a two year contract to play with the Angels, confirmed by Frank Dillon. Tom Hughes also signed his contract.
The trade of Cliff Curtis to Columbus from the Newark Internationals signals shifting rosters as Philadelphia and Detroit spark attention with surprising turns. Fritz Maisel pursues base stealing glory for the Yankees while trade rumors and retirements ripple through the Majors as clubs plan for the season.
A Moody Bible Institute lesson outlines David’s transition after Saul’s death, detailing his preparation to rule Judah, then all Israel from Hebron. It notes God’s decree, the diplomacy with Jabesh Gilead, Ish-bosheth’s rival kingdom, and the assembly at Hebron naming David king, with emphasis on obedience and divine guidance.
Alberta wool growers predict about 25 cents a pound for wool as mills demand rising raw material. A Grassy Lake district sheepman says the figure is possible and may rise further due to wartime demand. The season is favorable, winters even, and sheep thrive on Western Canada ranges. The ad notes no particular breed dominates and urges farmers to enter sheep raising, citing profitability and climate suitability. Then They Fought. Shaking your fist in my face cannot alter my convictions, sir.
Cautionary consumer note urging mothers to examine Castoria bottles for safety and authenticity as a trusted remedy for infants and children. Claims the product has been in use for over three decades and that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
In Judge McKinley's court talesmen are examined for a boy's murder of his father. Michael McCarthy speaks up to reveal his name, age, address at 1336 Fulton Street, married status, one child, and no family insanity. He asserts he would not reveal any such insanity.
A baseball first baseman is carried off with a sprained wrist and dislocated shoulder after a game. An ambulance stops to pick up a janitor who had fallen, as the two exchange greetings about their unlikely meeting. The piece ends with a quip about an ostrich and its nesting route.
A Topeka woman credits Postum with ending years of insomnia and nervousness caused by coffee. She stopped coffee abruptly, switched to Postum, and within weeks felt sleep restored and digestion improved. The testimonial, from Postum Co. of Battle Creek, promotes Postum Cereal and Instant Postum and lists prices and store availability.
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