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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1910
Page
23
A dialogue fragment shows a mother pressing Ethel on how many strawberries she took from a basket. Ethel replies she took two, one to taste and one to wipe the taste from her mouth.
Robart Wattam of Chicago writes that his son suffered a devastating itching rash with skin completely broken out. After multiple doctors and trials fail, Cullenura Ointment bandages cured the child after several applications, leaving him healthy twelve years later and sharing this testimonial from 1809.
An Atlanta factory worker asks about wireless telegraphy while his employer admits limited knowledge. The dialogue reveals confusion over sending messages through the air and how signals reach power poles, illustrating early curiosity about wireless technology.
Ian Hurry describes a scene where a young girl named Anna eagerly prepares to bathe. She rushes to swim before crowds arrive, explaining she wants the water to be warm and accessible. The fragment hints at a lively morning by the water with self driven urgency.
Spomns Rispe mp er Uts ei claims cure for a disease affecting horses and poultry with Alta cures chicken and a general druggist supply. Advertisement offers 60 cantw and 41,000 bottles with agents wanted and a free book from Bpahn Mordlent Ca Goshen Indiana.
Fragmentary dialogue where a man asks if someone is a friend of a Mrs Gauauip and is told she is a friend of his wife. the exchange notes a distinction implying sympathy for the wife rather than the man.
An OCR fragment presents garbled dialogue with quoted lines about wits and a husband, hinting at a theatrical or literary piece. Names and readability are poor, but the text suggests a satirical or dramatic exchange and a call to send for more information or counter offerings.
Former catcher John Kling has returned to form with the Chicago Cubs after a season away. Despite skeptics, he has played solid defense and strong hitting since Captain Chance’s retirement, and is expected to handle most catching duties for the World Series opener in Chicago on October 16.
Catcher Frank Bowarman, one of baseballs most eccentric figures, retires after a career spanning decades in major leagues. He debuted long ago and remained with his original company for years, with his prime years spent with the New York Giants as they reached peak fame. He later moved to management in Boston but his team faltered after an early strong start.
The report notes Alaporta trained his men too finely early, left Bostol before the season ended, announced retirement, joined the Indianapolis club and won earlier this year, then left the team and returned home to Michigan, making a comeback unlikely.
Jack O Connor rates Hans Wagner as the best thrower in the game and notes his continued dominance. Louis and others share the view, despite strong early showing by a young player over the past three to four years.
Four triple plays occur this season in the National League. Kid Hiberfeld ankle injury noted. Ty Cobb not involved in the fanta series between Tigers and Senators. Ban Johnson urges owners of tailend clubs in the American League to sign better players. Oldring of the Americans sets at bat record with 478. Lajoie next with 47 percent. Cobb credited with 442 at bats. Dan Murphy rumored to hold season long distance bat tips record, needs travel to stay ahead of Schulte. Pat Livingstone touted as star catcher for the Athletics and likely main backstop for World Series, with effort to gain a break. Ainsmith of the Senators praised by Washington scribes amid team holes from Charlie Strest’s injury. Umpire Bill Dineen comments on the era’s challenges. Bull Perrie cited as umpire with seven years as oblate, while fielding is improving. Ford Vannehill notes Cubs facing Cy Morgan more than any other Athletic pitcher. Cobbs leads American League in runs with 92. Owen Duah 82, Milan 74, Speaker 78, Bile Collinge 72, Walter 72. Dubuque and Rock Island played 19-inning game. Pitcher Cayet of Rock Islands sets Three League record with 43 strikeouts. Darringer of Dubuque has 42 unassisted salutes, Clarence McDonald of Terre Haute edged by 20 minutes. Was sold to President Murphy on final day of purchase. but no time to notify national semis before sale completed.
Edward and Plank recounts his rough start at Gettysburg College with raw power and late pivot to craft, revealing early missteps, the shift to professional play with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1901, and the learning curve that kept him in the game. He reflects on aging into a refined pitcher, contrasting raw speed with learned technique and endurance.
The Intercollegiate football rules committee proposes four 16 minute quarters replacing two 30 minute halves with 16 minute intermissions, three minute intermissions between some periods, and teams changing goals each half. A flying tackle is banned, tacklers must have one foot on the ground, and forward passes require a receiver at least one yard behind the line. Interference and side игра rules are tightened to reduce danger.
A partial sports item notes Waamundhee coach and Texas team facing a local contest. The fragment references a Texas club, an Austin venue, and a wintry forecast for the event while stressing upcoming competition and team leadership.
An ancient page parodies history with Hannibal and his elephants halted by a star badge constable who cites speed limits. The scene shifts to a fierce clash as Hannibal defeats Roman forces, ending with a comic yet dramatic impression of Rome’s fate.
This fragment suggests a method for undecided people to pick among options by choosing what they dislike most and then eliminating choices. It compares hats, belles, and sweethearts, proposing to reverse the problem and use worst preferences to reach a final selection. The text promotes a simple, practical decision process.
An Irighman earned two positions on a skyscraper under construction. He carried mortar to the top floor but lost his way back down. The boss called up and asked Pat why he hadn’t come down. Pat replied he wouldn’t come down the same way he went up, claiming he climbed headfirst.
A student named Made Sure of Reath in Shinshu Japan died by suicide by leaping into a crater. The death was found three days later after observers found documents left by the deceased near the crater.
An old advertisement touts Martel's female remedy Piste as a scientific preparation for women's alimentation. It claims the product is prescribed and recommended, with quick and permanent results. Sold at all drug stores and urges attentive business conduct.
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