How Many Baseballs Do League Clubs Use Each Season
An exploration of baseballs consumed by major and minor leagues reveals high usage across the board. Estimates suggest 20,000 balls sent to the dump by 16 major and minor leagues, with clubs averaging from twenty to sixty dozen per season. The National League requires three new balls per game, and overall consumption runs to hundreds of dozens per club yearly.
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West
American Association
Western Association
New York
Chicago
Tlolyoke
Springfield
Indian Orchard
South Africa
Ludlow
South America
Philippines
Cuba
Manufacturing a Teague Ball Steps
The process begins with cementing a sphere then applying three ply yarn and recementing. A two ply yarn is wrapped and the cement reapplied. Camel hair is added, the assembly is pressed under heavy pressure, molded to size, and finally ready for its cover.
Flying Dutchman recital by Fannie Gehr in Freeport
In social circles a recital of The Flying Dutchman by Fannie Yeates Gehr is noted for its Wagnerian insight. The event coincides with Wagner commemorations and highlights Gehr’s Munich Bayreuth training and sincere artistic interpretation. She performs at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening February 18.
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Richard Wagner
Fannie Yeates Gehr
Freeport
Wagner
Misa Gehr
Leap Year Party at Rollaway Skating Rink
The lady clerks of the Illinois Central offices held a leap year party for the gentleman clerks last evening at the roller skating rink. Skating continued late then a supper at Solt's chocolate shop. Hostesses surprised the boys. next Monday the gentlemen plan a reciprocal party, with the rink reserved for private use.
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Rollaway
Illinois Central
Solt
Heitz and Taft Tie Knots at Dakota Parsonage
William H. Heitz of Winslow wed Mayme D. Taft of Oneco at the M. E. parsonage in Dakota on Wednesday evening February 12. Rev B C Holloway officiated. Bride Eligh is daughter of Lewis Taft. groom is son of John Heitz. They plan to establish a home on a farm west of Orangeville.
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M. E
Dakota
William H. Heitz
Winslow
Mayme D. Taft
Oneco
B. C. Holloway
Lewis Taft
John Heitz
Orangeville
Addison Erb and Elizabeth Smith M E parsonage marriage
At high noon on Thursday February 18 Addison Erb of Freeport and Elizabeth Smith of Lancaster were married at the M E parsonage in Kota with Rev B C Holloway officiating. The bride is Samuel Smith of Lancaster’s daughter and a bright energetic young woman. The groom is Henry B Erb of Freeport and will soon set up housekeeping near Ridott.
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Addison Erb
Freeport
Elizabeth Smith
Lancaster
M. E. Parsonage
Dakota
B. C. Holloway
Samuel Smith
Henry B. Erb
Ridott
Market Report Closes: Wheat, Corn, Oats and Cattle Quotes
The closing board of trade quotations show May wheat at 93, May corn 60, May oats 12.5, May pork 11.25, May lard 7.17-20, and May ribs 6.32. Cattle at 2,500 for sale with beef prices around 6.10, stockers 2.70 to 4.40, cows 1.85 to 4.75, hogs 38,000 with prices 4.05 to 4.86, sheep 7,000 steady 3.20 to 5.35. New York Stock Exchange activity lists several industrials and utilities with varied highs and lows.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Oatock Vards
Chicago Board of ‘Trades
F.J. Miner & Co
Root
C. D. Anderson
New York Stock Exchange
Miner & Co
Freeport
Annu
Union Pac
Rte
Bea
Steel
Steel Pha. Ag GO
N.Y. Qoeutral
Penna
Daily Journal Delivery Price Across City
The Daily Journal offers city wide home delivery for ten cents a week. The statement notes affordable subscription access and broad circulation within the urban area.
Coming events and socials at various venues
A calendar of social, educational, and charitable events from February through March lists Prof. Dawson dances at Lexington hall, Freeport cith dance, Fannie Yentes Gehr Wagner opera at Masonic Temple, bazaars for S J. Vincent's Orphanage, Germania society functions, University Extension lectures on Early Christianity by Prof. Willett, and numerous dances, card parties, and labor gatherings across Freeport venues and schools.
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Prof. Dawson
Lexington Hall
Freeport Cith
Fannie Yentes Gehr
Wagner
Masonic Temple
Anchor Society
St. Plus Hall
S J. Vincent's
Odd Fellows' Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary B. of
L. F
Germania Masquerade
H. L. Willett
Dawson
Freeport
Rock Island
Mnasonic Temple
Capernaun
Germania Society
Germania
University Extension
H. J. Willett
Stephenson County Teacher's Institute
Willett
Theater Listings Show Feb And Mar Performances
February 10 features The Lion and The Mouse while Feb dates include Human Hearts. March 1 presents Preston Downey Moving pictures and March 20 showcases Mrs. Fiske and Co.
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Human Hearts
Preston Downey Moving Pictures
Mrs. Fiske & Co
Pool tournament update with Cramer Krehl clash
One game remains in the pool series between J Cramer and Jake Krehl while Oscar Oblendorf defeated Fred Young. Angerson and Flick lead tied for first and will settle next Tuesday in a best three of five to determine first prize. Standings list multiple players with varying win losses and percentages.
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J. Cramer
Jake Krehl
Oscar Oblendorf
Fred Young
Angerson
Flick
W.L. Pet. A. Anderson
Ganatees
William Flick
W. Cummisford
H. Fisher
Gpamep Sia
Ido Reare Vege
Grand Opera House to Show Comic Films Next Sunday
Manager A C Knorr brings a program at the Grand Opera house with films titled Difficult Problem Rube Brown in Town The Yawner The Eleventh Hour Window Cleaner The Hobo Hero The Seaman s Widow A Victim of Duty Detective Story Six Amorous Dragons Hey Look Out There Miss Ruby Smith will sing In the Wildwood Where the Bluebells Grow Broncho Boaster Alice Where Art Thou on the same program.
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A. C. Knorr
Moving Picture Show
Grand Opera House
Rube Brown
Eleventh Hour
Ruby Smith
Alice
Freeport and Rock Island High Schools Debate Next Friday
Debaters from Freeport and Rock Island High schools meet Friday at Freeport High School assembly room. Topic: Resolved that the federal government should control all large interstate corporations. Freeport team members are George Green Alpheus Dresser and Oscar Ennenga.
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Freeport
Rock Island
Freeport High School
George Green
Alpheus Dresser
Oscar Ennenga
Man and His Sweet Tooth in a Lunchroom
In a Downtown lunch room a stenographer notes men add six lumps of sugar to coffee or chocolate and then eat heavily sugared apple pie. The piece contrasts gendered views and personal reflections from a New York illustrated section.
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New York
Ress
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors for Robinson Mfg Co
Notice is hereby given that the first meeting of creditors in the bankruptcy proceeding of Robinson Manufacturing Company of Freeport Stephenson County Illinois will be held at the office of the Robinson Manufacturing Company in Freeport on February 27. Creditors may attend and prove their claims and transact other business as required. Arthur B. Fisher, Referee in Bankruptcy, Rockford IL, petition 22-ios.
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District Court of the United States
Ilinois
Robinson Manufacturing Company
Robinson Manufacturing Company of
Freeport
Stephenson
Digttiet
Daly
Robinson
I Freeport
AL By
UMOR
Toss
Busiess
Sidak
Arthur B. Fisher
Rockford
Pet
Ios
Four room rentals listed in city notices
Multiple 4 room houses for rent including 441 Adams street and 179 Float street with modern improvements. Enquiries directed to 116 Fifth Ave and J. Ju Fouur of Armory Hall. Contact details include two telephone listings and a Homer street address for rental inquiries.
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Homer Street
Fifth Ave
Float Street
J. BK
J. JuFouur
Armory Hall
Bankers Offer Long Term Farm Mortgage Loans to Investors
Charles D Knowlton a banker promotes First Mortgage Loans amid market volatility. The notice lists numerous farm mortgage investments secured by land and stated values with various maturities from 1912 to 1918 and a note that principal and interest are collected at no cost to the investor.
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F. A. Read’s
F. A. Read
New Home Company
T. S. Ryan
Galena St
Freeport, Ill
New York House
Fuld’s
Valentines
W.j.young
Ge Oop
Gerariu Banks
Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
Bucklen
Joseph Emmert
the Daily Journal
Wm Walton
the Cable Co. Pianos
Geo. A. Stemm
Opp. N. Y. House
Dorman & Co. Car Exchange
van Buren Sts Weld
Savings Department of State Bank
The
Heitz-Taft
Erb-Smith
Kk. C
John Reardon
Theodore Gessner
Martin Kelley
Social Notes
G. TI. A
B. of L. E
Odd Fellows’ Hall
St. Catherine’s Gurld
Mra. N. Tit. Cobb
Prospect Terrace
Retail Clerks’ Union
Today’s Market Report
Scott
Grand
Adams Street
Charles D. Knowlton
India
F.d. Ee
Brown & Dollmeyer
Ths
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
Stephenson County
G.A. Rogers
Stephen
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