Superstitions Rule Ball Players as Parrott Sets Pranks
The piece recalls San Antonio star Tacks Parrott and his odd habits. He carries chalk to calculate batting averages and eats ham and eggs after meals, claiming odd rituals boost his form. Another tale involves a gambler like Jonah and a lodging mix up blamed on Parrott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Phyle
Tacks Parrott
San Antonio
Mike Kelly
Parrott
Kelly
Dinmer
Parott
Frisco
Jonah
Lyons and the origins of the nickname Soxie for Souie Lyons
The article traces how the nickname Soxie, tied to Sockalexis and shared by Lyons, spread from Clinton Massachusetts to Ohio. It explains that Sockalexis was nicknamed Soxie by friends and that Lyons, now the league leading halfback, became known by the same moniker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souie
Lyons
Ohio
Soxie
Clinton
Mass
Sockalesia
Sockalexis
Tons
Charles
Baseball Gossip and Player Moves Across Leagues
A compilation of multiple baseball notes. Pred Bue vnn sale to Lincoln club and NeWark sale. St Lewis Nationals practice. Eastern League opening April 25. E Cunningham to coach at Northwestern. Frank Chance to Chicago Nationals. Ho gh e ver Caffia Goodwin to St Pauls field. Muray considers Kid Gleasse for hillies. Jack Negle praised. John Siegle may play in Indianapolis. 17 players remain from initial organization. Lindaman contract status. Joe Schrall linked with Butler. Connie Mack trio and Cahill added to Athletics. Joe Nealon in top form. Claude Rossman asserts Cleveland erred in signing him.
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Gruhih
Cleveland
Eddie Chentre
NeWark
Lincoln
St Lews Nationals
Wll
E. Cunnigham
Northwestern University
Frank Chance
California
Chicago
Chicago Nationals
George Hoghever
Ben Caffia
Joho Goodwin
St. Paul's Aufield
Muray
Kid Gleasee
Mars McLane
John Siegle
Supfield
Indianapolis
John
Willin
Lindaman
Iue
Joe Schrall
Butler
Scranton
Connie Mack
Pug Sullivan Amuses Cardinal Gibbons in Brief Meeting
Jobo L Sullivan visited Cardinal Gibbons and shared stories about self-defense. The two exchanged quips on age with Sullivan noting he is 48 past and the cardinal replying he is nearly 73. The meeting ended with handshakes and prayers offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo L. Sulivan
Cardinal Gibbons
Jobo L
Cardinal
Mr. Sullivan
Sullivan
Exceptional Opportunity in Real Estate and Fire Insurance
An alert for a business opportunity offering no capital to start in real estate and fire insurance. It claims potential yearly earnings from 1500 to 5000 and promises to set up an office, sole agency rights, conveyancing, mortgage writing, and policy drafting with a free information packet. Address Ozman A Tarbell & Co South Bend Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozman A
Tarbell & Co
South Bend
Ind
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Headache Relief
An ad touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as safe reliable pills from druggists to banish headaches and promote wiser living with early rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Fastest Motorcycle Record Highlighted at Chicago Show
A duplicate eight cylinder Curtiss engine impressed at the Chicago automobile show. The 49 horsepower bike covered a mile on the beach in 0 26 1-3, faster than Marriott's 0 28 1-5 with a 40 hp Stanley. The feat exceeds the best machinery time by a German electric car and a Plant System locomotive. The duplicate Curtiss engine is part of the Mattary air ship equipment.
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Chicago
G. H
Curtiss
Ormond
Marriott
Stanley
Florida
Pennsylvania
Electro-Gen and Appointments Prominent in Local Ads
An advertisement lists Electro-Gen with claims of germ infection cure and improved digestion. It promises bottles at fifty cents to one dollar, a free 56 cent bottle offer, and mentions The Electrogen Co of Fremont Ohio, plus druggists and an optician at 533 Broad Street.
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George
Electrogen Co
Fremont
Ohio
Eady Drug
Fiedtrogen Company
Framont
Electro-gen
Electro-gen Co
Fremont, O
Co. C
Early Apples Profit for Delaware Grower
Delaware grower A. N. Brown notes Yellow Transparent Fourth of July Williams Red and Early Ripe as top money makers. He compares ripening, storage, and market value to London shipments, praising Newtown Pippins and noting challenges with Astrakhan and Workham’s Ret.
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Delaware
Williams
London
Willhuss
Newtown Wippins
A. N. Brown
Wanted Woman Seeks Daily Work and Shared Meals
Woman seeks day labor and is willing to help with shared suppers. Call 535 W Second St. Bell phone 296. For rent large store room and basement in Turner block suitable for dry goods department store or grocery. Might divide room for two stores inquire A L Agate Room 20 2 8 tf
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Second St. Bell
Turner Block
A. L. Agate
Farm for sale near Oberlin on Peter Smith land
82 acre farm three miles north and one mile east of Oberlin advertised for sale. Inquiry to Arichael Smith or N W Smith at Hast River and Chase Elyria. Weekly notices mention price or terms.
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Oberlin
Peter Smith
Arichael Smith
N. W. Smith
Hast River and Chase
Elyria
Seed Sowing in Seed Boxes and Sweet Pea Trellising
Instructions on sowing seed in boxes with drainage and light soil, watering rules, and row planting. Notes on starting seeds indoors before outdoor set out, and a detailed account of training sweet peas on evergreen branches to create a living fence. Mentions notable elm trees tied to colonial history and patriotic symbolism.
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Blanche Terry
Farms for Sale and Rent Near La Grange and Penfield Center
Several farms advertised for sale including 225 acres at La Grange with buildings and prime location 110 acres at northeast Pittsfield tilled land 76 acres at east La Grange. Contact George Richmond La Grange O R F D No 1 Jan 31 listing. Also 175 acre farm for rent with buildings and ample water inquire M E Craddock Penfield Center P O Wellington R F D 3.
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la Grange
Pittsfield
Geo. Richmond
M. E. Craddock
Penfield Center
P. O. Wellington
Electrogen advertised to kill germs claims cures for multiple diseases
A 19th or early 20th century ad promotes Electrogen by asserting invisible germs cause most illnesses and that Electrogen can purify blood and boost health. It claims no alcohol or opiates, offers a 50 cent bottle and a free 50 cent bottle, with Fremont Ohio contact and Eady Drug Store as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrogen Co
Fremont
Eady Drug Store
Florida Route Promises Best Round Trip Rates
Advertisement for Florida via Washington and Ohio routes features daily departures at 1 34 p m from Akron and Medina with sleepers. It lists destinations from Akron through Butler Cumberland Washington D C Baltimore Philadelphia to New York and claims the best rate ever offered. Also promotes DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for piles and Mrs Austins Pancake Flour with urging brand insistence.
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Medina
Akron
Youngstown
Butler
Fittesburg McKeesport
Cumberland
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Rail timetable and notices from the Norwalk area
Broad list of east and west bound trains on the Norwalk Sandusky division with arrival and departure times. Includes train numbers such as 20 28 40 6 and 9 15 41, plus Norwalk Sandusky and Toledo accommodations and express services. Advertisement blocks cover Electrogen tonic and Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup.
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N.Y
Boston
Norwalk
Toledo
Buffalo
jNo
Chicago
Michigan
Nor
Sandagky Division
Sophyto
Sandusky Division
A. J. Smith
W. C. Hem
Préegitas Ticket Agt
Clayton
Elyria
N. Worley
Public Square
Cleveland
Cleveland and
Benel Park
South Lorain
Rocky River
Dover
Eagle Cliff
Beach Park
A.m
Biyria
Hast
A. m
P. m Beach Park
P.m. Eagle Cliff
P.m. Dover
Bar
Lorsin
Ohio
Vermilion
Huron
Sandusky
Berlin
Heighte
Fremont
Vermillion
Lerain Obic
Cleve
God
West
Leyrain
Lorais
Cleveland and Elyria Transit Timetable 1906
Consolidated timetable listing hourly and limited service between Cleveland Elyria Oberlin and distant towns. Includes departure times from Public Square Elyria and connections to Vermilion Sandusky Norwalk and Toledo with various limiteds and special seasonal adjustments.
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Gare
Elyria
Public Square
Cleveland
Cara
Oberlin
Wellingtos Nowby
Lezam
Amherst
Grafton
Birmingham
Berlin Heights
Norwelk
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Rells
Ines Trorlers
Waddell
Frank
Cahill
Athletics
Joe Nealon
Claude Rossman
Rossman
Pug Sullivan
Gillette Sales Company
New York City
Hill
The
Optician
Broad Street
People‘s Want Column
Star Employment Bureau
West Ave
Elyria, O
Cook
Avenas
Rawson
Reporter
Reporter Printing Co
Lake Avenue
Lodi
Lodi St
William Penn
Hartford
Colony of
Connecticut
Washington, Baltimore & Ohio
R. R
Java
Kennedy
H. W. Patrick
S. Mendelson
Clevelard & Soots Kern Traction
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