Meadowbrook Farm Notes on Livestock and Dairy Care
Agricultural column emphasizes breeding, feeding, and housing practices for pigs, cattle, sheep, and poultry. It covers farrowing, rations, ensilage, water, cleanliness, and equipment, urging early market timing, careful selection, and on-farm forage and feed production. It notes silage value, thermometers, scales, and careful handling of eggs and butter.
Pitchers Lose Their Nerve and the Team Shifts
The piece argues managers vary pitchers when hit hard, expanding bullpen use. It cites John McGraw as slow to replace struggling hurlers, noting better teams keep versatile arms and that even top pitchers can falter early yet still reclaim success. It reflects on past etiquette of more selective pitching.
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Umpire Harley Parker Targeted by Washington Prank
Umpire Harley Parker was the victim of a prank in Washington when an officer sought him at the Driscoll Hotel in a ruse involving Vice President Sherman. Parker explained the Germany Schaefer steal of second base incident, easing tensions as Sherman asked about the play.
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White Sox
Senators
Washington
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Driscoll Hotel
United States Senate
Uncle Sam
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Germany Schaefer
Sunny Jim
Exer Parker
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Can't Stop Sheckard Referee Time Dazzles Cubs Star
Jimmy Sheckard of the Cubs remains a top lead off man despite a flurry of big calls by umpires. Fans have waited for a definitive toll, but Sheckard continues to outperform and outshine former Brooklyn stars traded years ago.
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Jimmy Sheckard
Cubs
James Loobs
Chicago
Brooklyn
Highlander Nap Series Star Joe Jackson Hits .750
Joe Jackson of the Naps belted nine hits in twelve at bats for a .750 average in the Highlander Nap series at Forest City. He thrives on facing Ray Fisher and Jack Quinn, showing notable batting form against them.
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Joe Jackson
Naps
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Forest City
Joey
Joe
Ray Fisher
Jack Quinn
Three Promising Pitchers From Pacific Coast League
The American league features three young pitchers from the previous Pacific Coast league season. Walter Nagle now with the Red Sox, Jack Jively with the Tigers, and Vean Gregg with the Naps are seen as real finds and bright prospects.
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Pacific Coast League
Walter Nagle
Red Sox
Jack Jively
Tigers
Vean Gregg
Naps
The Simple Life Reflections From a Yorkshire Couple
Anna Maria Pickering in Memoirs recalls a Yorkshire incident about a long married couple. The tale contrasts variety with monotony and hints at human nature through a quiet domestic exchange.
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Anna Maria Wilhelmina Pickering
Yorkshire
Missis
Verle
Sound Sleep Secured by Postum Tea Alternative
A woman recounts quitting tea and coffee and adopting Postum, noting restored sleep, steadier nerves, regained appetite, and improved daily well being after more than a year of use. The testimonial, attributed to Postum Co. Battle Creek, invites readers to learn more in The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Degenerated Hero McCoy Plans Stamford Sanitarium Opening
Kid McCoy, famed for 125 battles, announces a Stamford sanitarium aimed at restoring health and youth for middle aged sufferers. He envisions turning prosaic middle age into vitality, romance, and gaiety, reflecting on marital woes and a tabloid style anecdote about Mrs Blank and a traveling flask.
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Kid McCoy
Stamford
New
Demonstration Hints at City Budget Exhibit
A sly pamphlet promotes remedies and quack cures amid urban bustle. It links inflammatory rheumatism to lifelong crippledness and markets Hamlin’s Wizard Oil, Hoxsie’s Croup Remedy, and other potions with promises of quick relief and guaranteed results. It ends with a cynical remark about graduates and wealth.
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