Pitching and double plays key to baseball teams
The piece argues pitching alone rarely wins games and highlights Brooklyn’s struggles despite strong pitchers. It cites Washington’s famous double play trio Peckinpaugh Harris and Judge, noting their 168 double plays set a world record and praising Bleuge’s fit. It ends noting early-season woes when timely hitting lagged despite good pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peckinpaugh
Harris
Judge
Nationals
Bleuge
Peck
Red Georgette Gown with White Wool Embroidery
A red georgette gown features large white wool embroidery floral patterns across its surface, describing a high fashion garment with intricate textile detail.
Bead Chokers Trend With Long Strand Accessories
Bead chokers, close-fitting necklaces of large beads, are very stylish when paired with a long strand of smaller beads. The look blends bold focal beads with delicate chain or string work to create a balanced, fashion-forward silhouette.
Distinctions Between Dropping and Replacing Balls Rules
The article explains that replacing a ball means placing it exactly where it stood, while dropping involves a valid drop with no penalty when permitted. It notes dirt on the course can be considered upkeep and allows a drop on the fairway near the original spot. It also states a caddie’s careless act can cost a hole in match play but not in medal play, with opponent restoring the ball.
Washington 10 Silent at Turk in Booze Case
New York reports Antoine Bordes, French line representative, said Washington agreed to issue half a litre of wine daily to French sailors after passing the three mile limit. Bordes cited notice from Ambassador Jusserand as the basis for the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Turk
New York
Antoine Bordes
Bordes
Jusserand
Leviathan preps to sail as Democrats' ire rises
Miss Bessie Pope visits Des Moines and various locals host relatives and friends. A steady stream of travel and visits marks the week with many moving between Des Moines Creston Shannon City Lorimer and surrounding towns. Community business and personal notes detail workers moving into new offices, visits to relatives, and local residents returning from trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Pope
Des Moines
Frank Farlin
Julesburg
Colorado
Orr Motor Company
Edwards Bros
Bell Motor
Avery Sanderson
Shannon City
Orville Powell
William Powell Lane
Marion Reid
Tingley
Ross Lee
Davenport
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Light and Power
F Lorimer, Co
C. McMains
Geo. Austin
Sioux City
Gretchen Kester
Dallas Center
KK. B. Collins
Opal Garrett
Creston
R. KE. Garrett
Ada Davis
Nevada
BH. J. Davis
Jesse Ericason
Union Produce Company
Searl
Anna Bailey
Westith Street
Clyde Wilson
William Beecher
Waterloo
J. A. Beecher
Albert Stroup
Afton News Roundup Details Visits and Local Happenings
Mrs Heath of Valley Junction visits Creston to see her ill mother at Greater Community hospital. Families from Creston, Burlington, Des Moines, and Hill of Zion make weekend trips or attend social visits. Local tasks include painting homes, driving goats for land clearing, and church or club gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Thomas
Willis
L. C. White
West Afton
Wm. Alfred
Burlington
Iowa
A. M. Spaulding
E. N. England
Des Moines
R. B. Kelley
Goddard
Grover Blair
Jennie Epperson
Ira Walker
Walker
Chicago
John Hart
Geo. McMillen
Epperson
S. R. Brown
Lee Atha
Afton
Chariton
W. M. Shields
Creston
Car Shields
Bernice Stroup
Roy King
Hill of Zion
Clell
Joe Fleming
Clell King
Rex
Carl Myers
Bert Browne
Masonic Hall
Belle Peterson
Sailors to Receive Wine Ration Under French Law
French health officials propose admitting a half litre of wine daily for sailors as medical supplies. Ships entering port would have rations restored after passage. U S health chief has not approved the measure for other national crews. The Paris will be the first French liner to arrive under the modified order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
M. Bordes
K. K. Sprague
United States Public Health Service
Paris
Shadows at Strand promotes tolerance in a stirring tale
The Strand presents Shadows, adapted from Wilbur Daniel Steele's King, Ching, Chinaman, starring Lon Chaney as Yen Lin. Religious bigotry meets a transforming gentleness as a heathen outsider reshapes a Puritan village, delivering a moral drama with a dramatic climax and strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P Schulberg
Strand Theatre
Lerson
Wilbur Daniel Steele
Steele
Jesson
Yen Lin
Urkey
Lon Chaney
Yeng Lin
Lorimor Visitors Call On Old Acquaintances
Mr and Mrs Harry Shaffer and wife from Chicago visited Lorimer on Friday to reconnect with old acquaintances. Mr and Mrs Francis Knight from Des Moines spent Friday at the James Stroup home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Morgan
Des Moines
Shunk
Harry Shaffer
Chicago
Lorimer
Francis Knight
James Stroup
Social notes mention influenza and visits
The item reports Floyd Larking spending Sunday with Bernard Stroup at the Butler home and notes that Joyce Goltry, a young girl, has been ill with summer influenza but is improving.
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Butler
Floyd Larking
Bernard Stroup
Joyce Goltry
Local folks in Creston area enjoy weekend visits and church
Elmer Allen and daughter Mable shopped in Creston Saturday. Several families and friends visited across Afton Junction Lori mer and nearby towns. Reminders of illness, nursing care, and travels filled the weekend as residents attended church and joined family gatherings.
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Elmer Allen
Mable
Creston
Geo
Cochran
Gale
Claud Long
Mable Allen
Murray
Anna Vogel
Afton
Bertha Knotts
Sarah Knotts
Bert Thompson
Beulah
Fairy Knotts
Nedra
Lela
Darlene
Maggie Holcomb
Zelma Tuttle
Sam Tuttle
Keeterson
Louie Wat
Chas, Thompson
John Cochran
Bert West
Arispe
Bert White
Lew Holcomb
Joe Goin
Claude Long
Lorimer
Afton Junction
Jay Ransom
Jarnell
Ferris Home
Kesterson
Monette
Roy Lucas
Thayer
Henry Dixon
Dudney
Firm Knotts and Daugthers
Marie Loy
Lyle Allen
John Long
Council Bluffs
Miss Odessa
Dixon
Dudneys
Truro
Chas. Dick
Grace Dick
Jim Pyles
Lester Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Pneumotila
British Rulers Closely Guarded on Continent
King George and Queen Mary travel to Italy with a large secret service escort. Dozens of Scotland Yard detectives accompany them, ensuring extra protection beyond local police. The article notes past royal threats and contrasts continental safeguards with British security.
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London
George
Queen Mary
Italy
Secret Service
England
United States
Scotland Yard
Edwrd
Mussolini
Umpire Rules for Dilatory Tactics and Game Start Rights
Five baseball questions cover balk calls on delays with runners aboard, pitcher limits after a starter announcement, base umpire balk authority, rubber balk by snapping to third, and who decides weather related starts. Answers state balks with runners, pitching until a runner is retired, base umpire rights generally, direction step required to balk, and the manager or umpire depending on play. The text then shifts to travel safety notes about Britain and France, noting France as a safer travel region for royalty and reference to Queen Victoria’s safety perceptions and historical threats.
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Fi le
Amepire
Britain
France
Scotland Yard
Queen Victoria
Fronce
England
Buckingham Palace
Shop Team To Meet Lorimer Club Sunday On Shop Diamonds
The Burlington shop baseball team defeated Williamson 7 to 5 in ten innings at that place Sunday. Creston battery was Dickey Masure and Lewis, while Carl and Slazek played for Williamson. The shop team will play Lorimer club here on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorimer
Burlington Shop
Williamson
Dickey
Masure
Lewis
Creston Battery
Carl
Slazek
Shop
Lorimer Club
Ceer
Shop Diamonds
Hand Crochet and Silk Jumpers With Winged Sleeves
Portable fashion note describes hand crocheted jumpers and silk crepe garments bound with braid now featuring winged sleeves that are highly attractive.
West Virginia Man Sentenced to Three Life Terms
A West Virginia man receives three life sentences as the case concludes. Chicago contemplates raising marriage licenses to five dollars, drawing mixed opinions on the plan's value.
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West Virginia
Chicago
Burlington Time Table for Creston Trains
Schedule of trains to and from Creston corrected up to date. Times listed include 10:22 am and 2:15 pm southbound trains, 4:00 pm and 10:40 pm branches, with 6:05 am and 2:25 pm services on weekdays excluding Sundays. Dale Ellis, ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Creston
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