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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1914

Page

7

Remarkable health turnaround in Shamrock woman

Mrs Josi Ham of Shamrock Missouri credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier with curing severe female ailments including pains weakness and insomnia She says after treatment she can work sleep well eat freely and has regained happiness in her home She invites advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts

Shamrock, Mo Lydia EK Pinkham Josi Ham Box Shamrock Missouri Lydia E. Pinkham

Famous Major League Home Runs Recalled in List

A historical roundup of notable long drives includes Hans Wagner at Pittsburgh breaking a windshield, Chief Wilson 820 feet from St. Louis park, Gus Williams over the right field wall in St. Louis, and many others. The journey notes dramatic blasts from various parks with memorable consequences.

Hans Wagner Pittsburgh Chief Wilson St. Louis Cardinal Park Gus Williams St. Louis Bill Lange Cincinnati Billy Alvord Old Cleveland Ball Park Mike Tiernan Old Cleveland Park Buck” Freeman Chief Bender Old Columbia Park Philadelphia Baker Christy Mathewson Red Ames Polo Grounds Helnie Zimmerman Cy Seymour Boston New York Nap Lajoie League Park Cleveland Buddy Ryan Somers’ Park Frank Baker Washington Walter Johnson Miller Huggins Huggins Fred Clarke Tigers Alva Williams Naps Harry Davis Bennett Park Detroit Fred Luderus Ham Hyatt Forbes Field

Baseball Notes Highlight Early Season Hopes Across Teams

Johnny Evers remains a key Braves hitter while Connie Mack ranks outfield depth as a concern. Babe Adams and George McQuillan anchor the Pirates' pitching, and Kansas City critics praise George Stovall’s hitting squad. Charles Herzog uses many players for wins as Charley Merzog drives aggressive play. Claude Cooper leads the Tip Tops in the batting order and promising rookies emerge on several clubs. Scott at short for St Paul impresses, Fred Clarke and Earl Mack pursue major titles, Tris Speaker tops salaries at eighteen thousand dollars annually.

Queer Umpire Call Sparks Packerd Run Controversy

Federal league official Bill Brennan recalls a puzzling late game ruling where three Kansas City runners were on base with two outs. A walk to the batter and a hit and run led to a forced run scored after an out occurred, forcing the umpire to count the score despite a late baserunner appeal.

Tha ‘Pall Field Bill Brennan Federal League Packers Kansas City Flash Wilson Zeider

Cutting Out the Bleachers in Major League Parks

The article notes 25-cent bleacher seats are vanishing as parks redevelop. Builders split old bleacher areas into 50-cent sections near home plate, leaving only a smaller 25-cent strip far from the plate. League rules mention 25-cent seats but set no fixed count, allowing owners to shrink availability.

Inventors devise rain blocking field cover for baseball diamonds

Two St Louis inventors patent a multipurpose field cover to protect wet grounds. One version uses a canvas roof supported by cables beneath a grandstand, while the other employs a steel mast and swinging boom to form a pyramid tent. Both can be spread or removed quickly by electric power.

St. Louis

No Title Found In Fragment

A fragmentary text blends literary lines about Che Quin Henry Howland and a domestic scene with a banking exchange. A cashier questions finances while a wife’s poetic prize funds an automobile, reflecting humor and social satire.

Mrs Dangleworth’s Rich Husband Deafens All

In a room the men flock to Mrs. Dangleworth as her wealthy husband, now deaf, cannot hear the compliments she pays others about themselves. The exchange hints at social satire and marital wealth.

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To Bed Unwashed and Other Quick Vignettes

A collage of brief comic and sentimental snippets shows married life, vaudeville quips, a sleeping child, a reflection on contentment, and a character wrestling with expensive tastes and modest means. The tone mixes humor with quiet regret and everyday observations.

Hair restoration quest frames a foolish life question

A speaker jokes that asking if one would do life differently is silly after spending nearly a fortune seeking hair restoration. The remark highlights the futility of chasing hair loss solutions.

Quote exchange on self reliance and aid

A terse dialogue contrasts two viewpoints on helping others. One speaker dismisses assistance for those who do not help themselves, while the other implies widespread denial of aid. The exchange frames a debate on personal responsibility and social support.

Air propelled snow car promises high speeds for polar explorers

Bertrand de Lessups shows an air driven machine with shoe like chassis and spring suspension capable of 15 to 60 mph on ice. Wheels lift when snow falls and a guard protects the propeller. An Antarctic use by Shackleton is hinted. Deep breathing advice urges erect posture and full lung intake for better health.

Bertrand de Lessups Suez Canal Antarctic Shackleton

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