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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
2
Frank G. Menke writes on the fading of legendary infield combos as baseball shifts era. He laments the decline of Tinker Evers Chance and the classic double play, notes players from past teams aging or retired, and hints at new power shifts in Yankees Cubs and Nationals spheres.
The piece engages a heated debate about federal involvement in baseball labor issues, accusing promoters of theft and criticizing views that undermine the sport. It mentions notable figures like Eddie Collins Ty Speaker Honus Wagner and Ty Cobb while lamenting wage problems and potential strikes.
A June dispatch from Tampico describes a Third Regiment company receiving its daily pay amid rough humor and disorder. Soldiers inspect coins, adjust uniforms and carry pockets full of peso notes, then rush to spend on fobs, alcohol and cigarettes, leaving a scene of martial law mixed with casual revelry.
Describes how soldiers rely on voluntary payments and loans, often from Tampico residents and foreign Lusinega men, to fund their needs when pay is delayed. Officers wait for sufficient funds before shipments arrive, with locals sometimes viewed with mixed sentiments due to past affiliations with Federals.
The notice outlines regular Masonic and Woodmen of America meetings on Saturdays and Fridays, with officers named and locations given. A flood of want ads follows for boarders, rentals, messenger services, and various local offerings, including LIV-VER-LAX products and real estate listings.
Mrs J B Whittaker from McDuil Virginia credits Thedford's Black Draught with keeping her family free from long illnesses for years. She recalls suffering before using the vegetable remedy, which she says aids weak stomach digestion and indigestion. The product has over 70 years in use and claims to have helped more than a million people. A doctor may recommend it and it is priced at 25 cents per package.
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