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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1910
Page
24
A Chicago mother recounts her five year old son’s severe rash numbers of doctors, harsh bandages, and painful treatment before Cuticura Ointment finally healed him after multiple applications. She notes the boy has been healthy for twelve years since.
An elderly Atlanta worker asks about wireless telegraphy explaining the concept in plain terms. The employer concedes limited knowledge but says the idea sends signals through the air rather than along wires. The dialogue ends with curiosity about how air is tied to poles in the system.
An old ad-copy offers SPOHIN'S DISTEMPER OURS claimed to cure distempi ers and pink eye in heroes, prevent other diseases, and also treat chicken cholera and dog distemper. It urges druggists to supply, mentions 50 cents and a 1000 dollar bottle, and seeks agents with a free book from Spohn Madejs Co. in Goshen Indiana.
A brief humorous exchange hints at social ties and mistaken familiarity as characters discuss a woman named Ta Mra and the meaning of friendship. The dialogue plays on gender and relationship roles, revealing social misinterpretations in a compact, witty moment.
Fragmentary notes recount a heated talk on marriage and status. Phrases mention a possible husband, a woman referred to as Mrs mith, and garbled names suggesting a catalog or shop context. No clear event or outcome is established.
Veteran catcher John Kling has silenced skeptics by returning to form after a year out. Since Captain Chance’s retirement due to a charley horse, Kling has anchored Chicago Cubs behind the plate and at bat, with Jimmy Archer taking first base duties in his stead. The article predicts Kling will do most catching for the World Series, likely opening in Chicago on October 16.
Veteran catcher Frank Bowerman ends a storied career spanning eras. He debuted long ago with the New York Giants, later captaining Beaneaters in Boston before a late return with Indianapolis. He retired after leaving the team and returning home to Michigan, making a inconclusive conclusion to a colorful tenure.
Jack O'Connor says Wagner is the best and strongest thrower he has seen, declaring him the greatest in the craft. He contrasts Wagner’s skill with others, stating confidence in Wagner’s superior technique and results.
The season features four triple plays in the National League. Kid Biberfeld sprained an ankle in the Tigers Senators series. Ban Johnson pressures owners of tail-end clubs to sign better players. Oldring tops at bats with 476, then Lajoie 473 and Cobb 442. Van Murphy is tipped for long-distance hits, Pat Livingstone eyed as Athletics catcher, Hing’s challenge looming. Umpire Bill Dineen derides pitchers’ comfort, Bull Perrine notes improving umpiring. Cy Morgan feared by Cubs, Spitball disdained. Notable stat lines include Cobb 92 runs, Bush 82, Milan 74, Breaker 73, Colling 72, Wolters 72. Dubuque–Rock Island game yields Cavet’s new season record with 23 outs. Darringer posts 12 assists without an error as Terre Haute trade chatter surfaces.
Born in Gettysburg in 1876, Plank recalls starting amateur ball near his hometown. He began college baseball at 25 and joined the Athletics in 1901 after graduation. He describes early wild pitching, later learning to study the game, watching rivals, and reducing effort while maintaining results.
The Intercollegiate football rules committee outlines sweeping changes for the autumn season. Games split into four 15 minute quarters with a 16 minute intermission between halves and a 3 minute intermission between the second and third periods. Teams swap goals twice per game, but down position remains. A one foot tackle rule and yardback scrimmage requirements for forward passes are introduced, plus new interference bans.
Hannibal and his staff on war elephants are halted by a man with a tin badge and chin whiskers who claims to be a duly appointed constable. He stops them for speeding, then Hannibal laughs and tosses him a bag of gazoolians before resuming the march toward Rome and clashing with Roman consuls later.
A playful column suggests undecided readers pick the worst option among two or three hats or dates to force a decision. It proposes a simple elimination method, applying it to men or accessories, claiming the final remaining choice is the true pick. The tone is light and humorous.
A construction tale tells of an Irish worker named Pat who climbs a skyscraper under construction and cannot find the way down. He refuses to descend the way he came up, claiming he arrived head first and cannot reverse course. The boss calls to him while coworkers watch.
A historical ad urges mothers to examine every bottle of Astoria for infants and children, emphasizing safety and a signature mark. The note warns to ensure the product bears the correct signature and references a long-standing remedy.
A Shinshu school student died by suicide by jumping into the Asama crater. The body was found three days later after documents near the crater were discovered.
An old advertisement notes Dr Martels Female Pills as a longstanding standard, claimed for women’s ailments. It touts a preserved remedy approach and mentions sale details though fragmented text limits full clarity on usage and endorsements.
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