Substitutes Boost Washington and Tigers Crippled by Absences
Washington gains several wins due to Arnold Gandil’s absence with Alva Williams delivering key RBI while substitute infielders step up for the Tigers. Captain Moriarity praises replacements Oscar Vitt Frankie Fuller and Marty Kavanagh as Burns and Young lag behind. Giants eye Lobert as needed strength. Cincinnati’s Herzog comments on McGraw’s lineup choices. Baker leaves Athletics for a farm venture. Connie Mack cannot sustain large salaries.
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Washington
Arnold Gandii
Nasmuch
Alva Williams
Gandil
Tigers
George Moriarity
Oscar Vitt
George Burns
Marty Kavanagh
Pep Young
Frankie Fuller
Young
Oscar Stanage
Baker
McKee
Former managers among rank and file
Eleven former big league managers will serve as players this season after varied runs at pennants. Napoleon Lajoie leads a notable group including Harry Davis and Bobby Wallace, with others like Johnny Evers and Red Doom taking supporting roles across multiple clubs. In the Federal league three ex-leaders appear as players for Brooklyn, Buffalo, and the Sloufed contingent.
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Napoleon Lajoie
Lajoie
Cleveland
Harry Davis
Nap
Davis
St. Louis
Bobby Wallace
Browns
Jimmy Austin
Stovall
Rickey
Johnny Evers
Cubs
Braves
Red Doom
Philadelphia
Reds
Billy Sullivan
White Sox
Minneapolis
Jim McGuire
Tiger
Roger Peckinpaugh
Yankees
Frank Chance
Yanks
Bill Bradley
Brooklyn
George Stovall
Kansas City Feds
Hal Chase
Buffalo Feds
Mordecai Brown
Sloufeds
Joe Tinker
Chicago
Baseball Notes on Players and Leagues Entertains Fans
The piece discusses Kauff and McGraw stories, Toney trade from Brooklyn to Cincinnati, and the Whales fears of home run drives. It notes Clark Griffith prospect, Rehg and Haley moved to Providence from Boston, Moran lamenting pitching staff woes, and umpires clashing with players. It mentions Bob Fisher quality, Bill Donovan’s smile, Northwestern club colors, and Federals peace talk.
Sheckard Delivers Pinch Hit To Win For Cleveland A A
Jimmy Sheckard managed Cleveland A A last year and turned a neat trick by hitting a decisive pinch hit against Kansas City Blues. With Kahler pitching in the ninth and runners on, Sheckard swung a curve ball into two sacks, winning the game for Cleveland.
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Kansas City
Allison
Jimmy Sheckard
Cleveland A. A
Cleveland
Kansas City Blues
Jimmy
Jim
Merry Ruth
Sheckard
Mack Allison
Mack
Blues
Spiders
Kahler
Sheck
Cincinnati Fans Forecast Strong Reds Under Herzog
Local baseball enthusiasts believe manager Charley Herzog has a competitive Reds club this season and that Cincinnati will hear from the team before the close of play. The sentiment is the best the town has known in years and predicts spirited performances.
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Cincinnati
Charley Herzog
Rose Verses on When the Rose Is Dead
A poetic fragment noting that love and thoughts fade after departure. The speaker uses floral imagery to suggest memory and longing as the beloved sleeps, and that affection lingers only as long as life allows.
Sunday feasts and home duties for rest and hospitality
The article urges planning Sunday meals ahead to allow rest for the mother and shared family duties. It suggests simpler meals, reheating options, and prep of salads, soups, and desserts the day before. It also promotes training older children to host guests at home to foster hospitality.
Doubly dangerous foe hidden by unseen disease
A concealed enemy gains deadly advantage when its existence is unknown. The call invites exposing dark corners to sunshine to rout disease germs and restore health.
Frugal Old Fashioned Desserts And Quick Sandwich Treats
A vintage collection describes fruit whip and grape fluff with gelatin, banana or apple fruit puddings, bread soaked in fruit juice, fried egg sandwiches with cream and butter, and a ginger pudding steamed for hours. Each recipe emphasizes simple pantry ingredients and quick assembly.
Rooster and Hen Cartoon Humor Exchange
A humorous exchange contrasts a five year old boy asking if his newborn sister is as good looking as him with a jest about a codfish laying millions of eggs and not cackling. The light dialogue highlights playful views on appearance and egg versus fish humor.
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Stephen
New York Telephone Directory Tops Six Hundred Thousand Copies
The current edition of the New York telephone directory has surpassed 600,000 copies in circulation. It underscores growing demand for local listings and contact information across the city.
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New York Telephone Directory
Allen's Foot-Ease and Castoria Advertisements
An old page features ads for Allen's Foot-Ease used by troops at the Front to relieve foot pain and aid walking, plus a Castoria children remedy urging mothers to check for Mary L. signatures. The note also cites large animal disease losses and costs from tuberculosis hog cholera and cattle tick.
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Allen
Adv
Purposed Hair Care Ad and Royal Artillery Band Note
An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for scalp care with a free sample offer via mail. The piece also notes the Royal Artillery Band as a famous institution, highlighting its age, influence, and dual-handed musicians capable of orchestra quality.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Royal Artillery Band
Royal Artillery
Sims Reeves
Woolwich
Philharmonic Society
England
One Explanation of Politician and Statesman Difference
A quip contrasts a politician needing a slouch hat and string tie with a statesman confident enough to play golf without offending the plain people. The joke hinges on public image and perceived attitudes toward ordinary citizens.
Absence Requested in Class with Distant Relation
A pupil asks for the afternoon absence citing a dead aunt’s cousin. The teacher grants cautious approval noting the relation is distant and appears unlikely to impact duties beyond the day.
The Prescription Exchange Overwork and a Cure
A dialogue fragment shows a speaker seeking relief from overwork and doctor stress. The response offers a cure priced at three dollars. The brief reflects a medical marketplace tone and 19th century phrasing.
Emerald Oil claims to reduce varicose veins ad
An advertisement from Moone Chemical Co Rochester N Y claims two ounce bottle of Emerald Oil at price one dollar will reduce varicose veins goitre enlarged glands and wens with direct use and no substitutes. It says any first class druggist can obtain it.
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Moone Chemical Co
Rochester
Ady
Absorbine, JR
W.F. Young
P.D.F
Temple St
Springfield
Mass
More So Than the Panama Canal debate grows
The discussion weighs the relative importance of global canals with lively exchange. Participants highlight strategic and economic roles of routes cited in historical context, contrasting maritime thoroughfares and their broader implications.
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Panama
Bix
Dix
Alimentary
Marine Eye Remedy Ad and Navy Fact Recap
An old advertisement parrots Marine Eye Remedy promising relief for red and watery eyes. A second remark notes the British navy’s personnel count being about double that of any other navy in the world.
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Marine Eye
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
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Lobert
New York Giant
McGraw
Athletics
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Connie Mack
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Wordecal Broun
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Iemond
Jawn McGraw
Cincinnati Club
Fred Toney
Clark Griffith
Walter Rehg
Pat Haley
Providence
Red Sox
Pat Moran
Bob Fisher
Cub
Bill Donovan
Northwestern
Organized Ball
Feds
New York
Gotham
Hughie Jennings
Short
Mae Wet
Canada
Ottawa
Crawford
Genesee Street
Syracuse
N. Y
Mary I
Fletcher
Bright
Dean
Pennsylvania
Harry Mutzabaugh
York, Pa
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Suffalo
Carter
Browning Magazine
Buck Kilby
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