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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
3
This editorial warns of the rising drink and drug habit among women, citing a famous actress’s life as a sobering case. It urges readers, especially women, to resist stimulants before late, noting social temptation, poverty, and abuse as factors, and emphasizes the deadly consequences of addiction.
A naturalist learns of a Guiana native bird prized for vivid plumage and tall headdress feathers. Its notable trait is uncanny mimicry, able to reproduce any sound and language with accurate accents. The tale recounts a French distress cry and mock laughter from the bird, suggesting it would outsell parrots if kept as a pet.
The marks on playing cards are said to derive from a symbolic representation of four societal classes. The hearts signify the clergy, spades the nobility from the Italian spadas meaning sword, clubs the serfs, and diamonds the citizens.
An advertisement for ManZan Pile Remedy claims it soothes all forms of piles reduces inflammation soreness and itching. The price is 50 cents, with a guarantee. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
New York Highlanders manager Kid Elberfeld, famed scrapper and outspoken shortstop, has long clashed with umpires. Frequent reprimands from Ban Johnson haven’t dented his bold temper. he even plots a future book explaining why an umpire exists, while a wrestling résumé with Ed Walsh and Tim highlights his volatile persona.
Mike Powers of the Athletics envisions a four-club league for graduates of Hilneis Notre Dame Holy Cross and Georgetown. He cites potential players like Doc White Doom Coakley Coombs Norwood Gibson Reulbach ONeil Birmingham Thiel Stahl Lundgren Falkenberg Cook and others from those schools in major leagues.
Hugh Odntly of the Providence club has developed players like McConnell McQuillin and Lord, giving them inside experience. The team has performed well in fast company over the last two weeks, suggesting Duffy may have several of his players ready for major league seasons.
Advertisement promotes ManZan Pile Remedy as a guaranteed alternative to surgery for piles. It lists a 50 cent price and credits H J Moogk and C P Guerner. The terse copy urges readers to choose the home remedy over operation.
The St. Louis Browns, led by manager Jimmy McAleer, push for the pennant with a top defense and few errors. Assistant manager Jack OConnor praises the fast, cohesive team, while trainer Kirk rejuvenates pitchers Powell Dineen and Howell, keeping harmony and edge.
St Louis has 36 stolen bases and Jake Stahl 27 extra base hits. Ganley 20 sacrifices, Bradley 19. St Louis 41 double plays to Cleveland 40. Eleven Athletics hit below .230, six below .200. Boston catchers tied with 13 passed balls. Three triple plays occurred. Detroit two and Philadelphia one. New York relies on hit and run with 47 sacrifice hits. Cobb and Lord rail 64, Stovall 63. Lajoie fifth with 60. Best batting lineup includes Mullin Warner Rossman Delehanty Turner Lord Stone O Sullivan and Cobb.
The roster lists Mike Powers of Notre Dame as catcher and pitchers Hen der of Carlisle Coombs of Holy Cross Plank of Gettysburg Vickers of Willsdale Outfelder shaughnessy of Notre Dame Kiddie Collins of Manhattan. Krause is a California Med school lad. Earlier Mack had Coak ney of Holy Cross Henley of Georgia Tech and Infrelder Barry of Holy Cross in the soon to be Athletics in the war future.
Hundreds suffer backache rheumatism and lumbago but do not realize these are kidney symptoms. Pinc ules for the kidneys act directly on this organ, offering fast relief from backache and bladder issues. 30 days trial for $1.00 with guarantee or money back. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
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