Baseball Comedians and Their Laughing Legends
The piece recalls baseball comedians across eras. Rube Kissinger rarely jokes on field, Jack Johnston and Kirchner miss their comedy moments, Steve Evans wowed crowds with a parasol in right field. Dummy Taylor’s rain delay prank and Germany Schaeffer’s Monte Carlo pretend prince caper end in fines and tips withheld.
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Rube Kissinger
Kissinger
Jack Johnston
Kirchner
Steve Evans
Feds
Toledo
St. Louis
Evans
New York
Dummy Taylor
Giants
Johnston
Taylor
Germany
Schaeffer
Prince Henry
Monte Carlo
Germany Schaeffer
The
Yankees
Veal and Ham Pie With Gelatin Stock
Cut half a pound of veal from the skin of a large knuckle and two thin slices of ham. Cut into strips remove fat and simmer in water to cover until very tender. Dissolve a large teaspoonful of gelatine in the hot stock and prepare rich thin pie crust. Layer meat in a baking dish pour stock with gelatine over, season and strain. Top with crust venting steam bake brown then set cold and firm.
Baker Becomes Home Run Power for Yankees After Year Out
The account recalls Earl Baker’s rise with the Yankees after a year sidelined. It notes his crack at long drives, a sailing ball to a home run praised by Mr Baker, and his reputation as a democratic but assertive player. It mentions Marquard and Mathewson in earlier context and Baker’s Maryland summer play.
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Marquind
Mathewson
Biker Ag
Mativ
Bakers
Mame
UK Yankees
Maryland
Trappe
Connie Mack
Baker
New York
Death of Mrs. Eyster Dims Local Notables
Mrs. Eyster aged mother of Judge John C. Eyster died this morning after a long illness. She was well known in Decatur and Lawrence County as a steadfast old school woman. Survived by her son Judge John C. Eyster of New Decatur and daughter Mrs. W. C. Buchley of New Mexico. Funeral plans await Mrs. Buchley’s arrival.
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Eyster
John C. Eyster
Decaturs
Lawrence County
Sylvania Woods
Clifton Mills
Preventing Waste of Road Expenditures in the Nation
Secretary Houston warns of annual road spending exceeding 200 million dollars with 30 to 40 percent waste. The note highlights Southern states Texas South Carolina and Georgia without highway commissions and endorses Bankhead bill deadlines. Indiana is the lone exception among states. Readers are urged to review the issue.
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Union
Texas
South Carolina
Georgia
Indiana
Greatest naval battle ever seen sparked world change
Inquiry into whether the so called greatest naval clash altered global affairs, influencing power shifts and maritime strategy, with commentary on lasting lessons for nations and navies.
Gets-It corn remedy promotes quick painless cure
An ad touts Gets-It as a universal corn cure that stops pain in 2 seconds and avoids bandages tools or knives. Priced at 25 cents a bottle, it is sold nationwide from Lawrence & Co. Chicago and recommended by Owl Drug Co. and Decatur Drug Co.
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Chicago
Decatur
Owl Drug Co
Decatur Drug Co
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil Promises Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Porter s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a cure for old sores and other ailments. It claims rapid relief and healing with prices listed as 25c 50c and 1.00.
Parade Preparedness Upheld Despite Mock Thunderstorm
Officials test disaster drill resilience as weather simulations are used to gauge public readiness. organizers report the exercise proceeded with minimal disruption and emphasized safety protocols and coordination among agencies.
Sweetly Baked Promise Sparks Song and Smell of Summer
The excerpt evokes summer aromas and a desire to sing. A melodic mood centers on baking scents carried on warm air, inviting a cheerful communal chorus. No specific people or events are named.
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