Pirates Buy Hal Rhyne and Paul Waner for 100000
At Forbes Field in Pittsburg on October 13 the Pirates announced a deal with San Francisco of the Pacific Coast League to purchase shortstop Hal Rhyne and outfielder Paul Waner for 100000, plus three players to be named later. Manager McKechnie said final confirmation awaited a conference with president Barney Dreyfuss. the players had been among the season’s top minor leaguers with earlier talk of Yankee interest.
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Forbes Field
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Pittsburg Pirates
San Francisco
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Paul Waner
McKechnie
Barney Dreyfuss
Rhyne
Waner
Ezra’s car outings gift humorous life lesson
A Birmingham News Bulletin joke recounts Ezra visiting a doctor who tells him to take off flesh by getting a car and going out more. Ezra follows the advice, says he went out six times in one block, shed flesh in four places, and the last trip through the windshield yielded the most fresh results.
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Ezra
Birmingham News Bulletin
Ain't Seen You Around Lately in the Died Column
In a jocular exchange a speaker jokes about avoiding the newspaper death column after a bout of illness. Thebanter references fear of seeing his own name among the dead, highlighting lighthearted regional dialect.
Prizes in Women’s Department at Third Annual Fair
The Leader lists winners from the women’s departments of the Third Annual Young County Fair. numerous firsts and seconds are recorded across art crafts knitting crocheting embroidery and sewing with names including Mrs. D. E. Stimson Mrs. W. F. Schenck Mrs. C. O. Hess Miss Jean Norton Mrs. H. B. Street and many others acknowledged for best pieces and collections in art, fabric, and needlework.
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W. F. Schenck
C. O. Hess
Mr. Haden
H. B. Street
Walter Hodson
Jean Norton
W .F. Schenck
Keith
Infection Found in Webster County Herd Near Quarantine Lines
A new foot and mouth disease outbreak was detected in a 250 head Brahma herd near Webster Sunday. Federal chief Dr. Marion Imes said part of the cattle were killed and the rest exterminated. He noted the outbreak is inside quarantine lines and distant from other cattle, with no spread expected if containment holds.
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Houston
Webster
Marion Imes
Imes
Overcoat Cleaning Delayed as Father Goes to Court
A waiting customer asks when a cleaned overcoat will be ready while a clerk mentions the father is in court. The exchange implies a legal matter prompting the delay and a pun about “pressing a suit.”
Vendor's Lien Note Offer At Local Bank Tie-In
Advertisement notes Marshall, King and Hinson offer Vendor's Lien Notes to buy land or arrange money on property. The pitch invites those with notes to sell or borrowers to seek loans through Graham National Bank, indicating a local financing service.
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Marshall, King & Hinson
Graham National Bank
Local Doctor Questioned Over Anesthetic Decision
In a quip from a historical column, Dumb Dan’s wife weighs a doctor’s request to use a local anesthetic. The wife’s witty reply humorously notes belief in patronizing home industry as the backstory unfolds.
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Dumb Dan
Blonde Bess Questions Marrying Younger Blondes Speak
Blonde Bess asks if blondes marry younger. He replies that lighter hair means earlier ties.
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Blonde Bess
Right or Wrong Colonel Mitchell Secures Airplane Advertising
Colonel Mitchell has succeeded in obtaining substantial advertising for the airplane, signaling strong promotion efforts and growing public attention. His campaign emphasizes visibility and market interest across various platforms. The result reflects effective outreach and potential commercial momentum.
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Mitchell
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