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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1917
Page
8
The piece states top medical authorities endorse Father John's Medicine for wasting diseases debility and colds. It invites readers to write to Lowell Massachusetts to obtain copies of authorities and excerpts, noting the product is a pure wholesome body builder with no alcohol or dangerous drugs.
A humorous vignette features Mr. Chuggins who says gasoline prices bother him little as he drives only briefly then spends the day tinkering with his motor. The exchange highlights frugal car maintenance and inventive pastime.
A schoolroom exchange centers on the meaning of riches as the teacher quotes a proverb and Johnny Jones jokes that riches might be ostriches, highlighting the humorous misunderstanding in class.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for bathing and Cuticura Ointment for skin and scalp troubles. It urges daily use to prevent recurrences and offers a free sample by mail. Also includes a quoted joke and aphorisms about fun and value.
The piece notes many athletes are ruled unfit for service, including Earl Craddock and others, with losses due to flat feet busted fingers and worn shoes. It argues buying pitchers is a lottery and reports the Army-Navy football game likely to be canceled as Baker prioritizes wartime training at West Point and Annapolis over athletics.
Former Federal League umpire Brennan says he helped steer Howard Ehmke away from the emery ball during their Federal League days. Brennan recalls urging Ehmke to ditch the delivery method, and asserts Ehmke later proved he possessed plenty of pitching talent without it.
Hughie Jennings stays on the coaching lines and accepts two close umpire calls without protest. He urges his players to do the same and recently disciplined a player for kicking after a tight decision, noting that kicking never pays.
Joe Higgins, noted runner and member of the Irish American Athletic Club of New York, is hailed as a successor to Mel Sheppard in middle distance. He trained at Holy Cross and faces a choice between the mile and 1 000 yard events.
Scout George Davis advised St. Louis Browns to sign Ted Murray captain of Trinity College as in fielder and strong hitter. The Browns also added college pitcher Neaux who traveled west with the club. Davis remains with St. Louis as a coach and has longtime ties to Jones dating to 1906.
Exalted French figure known as The Tiger remarks on a general still in service about to marry. Political clubs aim to remove opponents. Dialogues reveal tensions with Mary over perceived neglect and family ties. A collection of proverbs and reflections closes the piece.
Ray Caldwell III could become an outfielder like earlier Yankees converts such as Elmer Smith Jimmy Ryan Cy Seymour Mike Donlin Dave Robertson Harry Walter and Walter Thornton. Caldwell is a natural hitter and fast, with outfield qualifications similar to those pitchers before him.
Cleveland manager Lee Fohl urges adoption of three umpires on every game. He says the three-umpire system this year has shown clear superiority over the two-umpire arrangement.
A florid patron leaves in disgust after a confrontation over a scene as others recount a jokey military tale about a blank beer order and a piano incident. The column notes the odd behavior and captions a general observation: the more a woman talks the less a man pays attention.
Readable fragments discuss advice on marriage and social behavior. The lines suggest witty exchanges about flighty behavior and daring proposals, mentioning neighbors and social courtship dynamics in a stylized, incomplete dialogue.
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