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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
16
An antiquated piece argues the electric belt is a cleaner, safer remedy than the mustard plaster. It describes the belt worn at the waist connected to a meter, delivering a warm, sleep-inducing current while avoiding the mutilating dangers of traditional plasters and noting the meter’s readings and costs.
A public medical notice explains that tuberculosis is caused by germs carried in sputum and spread through the lungs. It outlines early symptoms such as coughing, weight loss, afternoon fever and night sweats, and warns against patent medicines and quack doctors who claim cures, urging prompt professional consultation.
A reflective poem honors an unnamed fallen soldier buried beneath a Georgia pine. It contrasts unknown graves with the memory of loved ones, noting flowers planted by God and a Southern breeze mingling with memories of northern trees. The verse imagines a distant shore and waves as the sleeper rests beneath cedars.
A readable fragment from a 1920 Western newspaper features a household recipe collection titled Mothers Cook Book and Vere Mar well. It includes instructions for Popped Corn Pudding and Velvet Sherbet, plus Crisps and Pear desserts. The item blends cooking tips with period prose and ends noting the source as 1920 Western Nowaparer Union.
An essay explores how dreaming of actors and acting conveys favorable omens or obstacles. It summarizes mystics views on dream meanings, discusses Freud’s theory that dreams fulfill wishes, and notes infantile wishes as enduring unconscious forces shaping dream content. The piece cites tensions between conscious desires and unconscious wishes.
One scout from the Giants, Jesse Thirkett, notes Waterbury pitcher Shi mutt as the sole major league prospect not fed up, praising his ability. He mentions several young Giants pitchers in the Eastern League performing well and Burkett plans to add Shinaunks name to the list of promising Giants youngsters.
The report lists multiple player trades and signings across leagues. Olin Voight moves to the New York Nationals from Rockford. Marty McManus joins the St. Louis Browns. Dick Smith and Earl Brown signings for Kansas City. Hitcher Napier to Cincinnati for 7000, Villanova star Francis Robinson to Chicago Cubs, Ezzel to Houston, Robert Glenn with Milwaukee, Bill Dahlin joins White Sox from Erie, Karl Mack to barnstorming trip with Moline, Ken Lilly signs with New York Nationals, Al Clayton and Cuff Brady join Red Sox, Darringer earns 100 dollars after a late homer, 6000 fans watch Dol. George Stallings recalls pitcher John Watson who beat Grover Alexander. Buck Weaver and Johnny Rawlings eyed to manage teams touring Japan after the World Series.
Nick Altrock the veteran bird of the American league says old age is pitching him hard curves but he will not quit. His left wing hurts and his woes bother him yet he may join coaching lines behind a pair of cheaters though he cannot read in daylight. He insists he may never quit the diamond despite age.
Yale coach Billy Lauder plans to take the Blue squad south for Easter, pending approval, to ten days or two weeks of intensive baseball prep in one place. No additional activities or social events will be included, and feasible scrimmages with major league teams may be arranged.
The New South Wales baseball season is expected to be highly lively with forty teams taking part. Twenty five University of California students will tour Australia, providing local players a chance to test skills against American amateurs and compare standards of play.
Philadelphia Public Ledger notes Amon Strunk, famed Athletics outfielder, is nearing retirement as his speed fades, weight increases, and majors prospects wane. The Philadelphia product, once a star with Central High and local semipro teams, joined Mack’s club in youth and helped a championship squad before plans to retire and focus on business interests.
Del Howard of the Oakland club in the Coast league notes that many players tied to the Federal League carried bad habits post disbandment. Deb Says the majority of recent baseball scandals involve former Federal Leaguers, implying underhanded dealings in the outlaw organization.
Gaorvy Cravath, manager of the Philadelphia National League team, marks a long record in extra-base hitting over 17 years. Beginning in 1903 in Los Angeles he compiled 218 home runs, 179 triples, and 140 doubles.
Six clubs have held the lead to the National League this year at various times. The Pirates led first, then the Dodgers ousted them, followed by the Reds, the Phils, the Braves, and finally the Cubs.
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