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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
1
Letter quotes a patient praising Dr Miles Nerving as a nerve restoring remedy. It describes nervous system weakness causing illness and claims rapid improvement after using the product. The text includes testimonial language and a solicitation for more endorsements and a free offer from Bailes Medical Co.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a scattered line about consumption and medical remedies. Names and full context are unclear, with broken phrases referring to cures, a healer, and a possible town or company. The readable bits imply a local interest item or anecdote rather than a complete report.
National League action on April 20 previews several tight contests. Brooklyn fell to New York 4 1 as two pitchers swung the game. Philadelphia outlasted Boston in ten innings 4 3 after Ritchey fumbled home a run. Cincinnati edged ahead in the tenth on Labert’s triple and Ganzel’s single to beat the Reds. Pittsburgh and St. Louis each posted decisive showings, while Chicago swept the series finale 2 0 behind Raymond’s one hit game.
Fragmented recap describes an April game with Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Indianapolis figures. Mentions John Jreaman and Solwinbur, with batteries Staple Revie Livingston, and umpires Kane. Also references Toledo scoring in a separate Toledo game with Battalshelman Nagle West Exsick Meyer and others.
Fort Wayne catcher Kempf was sold to Madison of the Michigan State league with a recall clause allowing his return during the season. Manager Hendricks pushed for a sale, believing Kempf too valuable to sit idle, while Fort Wayne still has Kelly and Clark. Madison paid a price after evaluating his backstopping ability, with Fort Wayne retaining options if needed. Madame Teresa Carrena, the pianist, tours the Everett, and Fort Wayne's piano is handled by Guy Conklin.
An old advertisement fragment touts Wintergreen oil and an external remedy as a universal cure for eczema and related skin diseases. It asserts immediate itch relief and full cure with a “1. D Prescription,” urging readers to purchase products via a local store display.
In Boston at home, Philadelphia loses the morning game 8 to 1 amid fielding errors by Vickers and Davin and strong running by Thoney. Young shines with all around play. In the afternoon, Boston wins 5 to 1 despite a muddy field, Morton holds Philadelphia scoreless after the first inning, batteries Morgan and Carolgan for Boston and Krause Maxwell Schreck for Philadelphia. Umpire Sheridan.
Chicago jumped out to a 7 6 lead with seven hits and three more in the sixth inning while St Louis chased with a bases on balls, a sacrifice and Stone's double. A peculiar double play and two Chicago runners were tagged out at the plate after Shaw’s single. Batteries Smith Shaw Waddell Spencer Umpires Bran S Loughlin. Detroit over Cleveland 4 3 as Malloy debuts in 2 run game. New York tops Washington 4 3 as Gates, Bloeds, Dore, Cheshra and Treliow contribute in a tight tilt.
The Pioneers of Seeeur Wo. 1 won three straight from the Elks on forfeit as the Elks failed to appear. Hecht led the Pioneers with 3% for Bigh and an average of Ast, while Tolling posted solid averages. In Teagte No 2 the Wolf & Dessaner Aerulata also swept Shamrocks for three by forfeit, Prasever top scoring with 19%. Sanders and Kaufman both posted perfect scores in a separate pair of games.
Local club wheeling departs for Wheeling to meet Fort Wayne opener with Marty Hogan’s infield and Elston joining, while Cincinnat meet is slated with Zanesville on the return west as fans await the major league spring race. President Varnell sails homeward.
Readers are urged to inquire at the Avelline Billiard and Pool Room for daily baseball game results from the National American and Central leagues. George H. Brown promotes this service.
Wheeling defeated East Liverpool in a closely contested game at the league venue. Salm debuted with the Stogies and impressed, while the lineup included Hing, Imate, Spahr, Holi, Pisher, and Ise in a tense showdown.
Third baseman Wetzel to report here from Pittsburg on Wednesday. Bromoid quinate laxative ad snippet mentions Ey grove and a signature, while a garbled note references a Panama cleaning item. Hats and straw hats sold for 25 cents at Gruber's Cigar store with no clear event linkage.
The Toledo end of the Wabash excursion service opens next Sunday with two special trains from Fort Wayne at 6:45 a.m. and return from Toledo at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will not be honored on other trains. Last season the round trip was $1. this season an extra quarter is added to visit the Mud.
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