Qualities For A Successful Infielder In The Majors
Herman Schaefer discusses key traits for modern infielders. He notes speed, quick thinking, fielding reach, and compact builds aid second basemen, with emphasis on natural ability over training. He recalls experiences with Kid Elberfeld illustrating on field tactics and grit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Dow
Keystone
Kid Elberfeld
Detroit Tigers
New York
Norman
Kleinow
O'Leary
Peair
Elberfeld
Value of star players in baseball in earlier years
Article recalls how baseball stars lose value over time, citing George Stone of the St Louis Cardinals and others. It notes owners face fan wrath and balancing bids with team aims, while injuries and dips in form devalue players who once fetched high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stone
St. Louis
Stone
Hedges
Ike
McGraw
New York Giants
St. Louis Nationals
Karger
Robison
Cardinals
High School Sports Status and Local Shoots Mentioned
Tom Barclay heads to Idaho with trap shooting fame as Elgin hosts a crew yet calls for a second football squad to build a winning first team. Wallowa plans a big blue rock shoot with added money, while Verd Bean shines at Provo military school and local basketball prospects grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withon
Byron W. Brady
Wallowa
Union-Wallowa County Sportsmen Association
Brady
Elgin
Big Verd Bean
Provo
Utah
Lillian Baker
A. Bean
Fred Grout
Ine
North Yakima
Rinehart
Rinehar
Summerville
Huckleberry Joe to Lead October Bear Hunt in Wallowa County
The government paid hunter Huckleberry Joe Carper of Promise plans a large bear hunt in October to trap the notorious Grizley Bear in Wallowa County, Oregon. He will depart October 25 with a pack of dogs and Winchester ammunition, promising no retreat until the bear is killed or the hunters retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grizley Bear
Huckleberry Joe” Carper
Wallowa
Meadow Park
Mr. Gritley
Oregon
Huckleberry Joe
Mr. Grisley
Wallowa County
Promise
Mr. Grizley
Mr. Carper
Ed Morris
Winchester Ammunition
Humor and Philosophy Reflections on Attitudes and People
A collection of wry maxims on happiness attitude comfort work and pay. It contrasts mind and body states notes about fools and kindness and hints at social behavior through concise observations. The piece blends humor with philosophical musings on human conduct and perception.
Bathing Doubts Stir Mild Household Conflicts
Gelf Protection recalls a domestic scene where a husband questions baths while a tramp could steal his clothes. The wife offers a cautious view on moderation and risk, highlighting a tender household dynamic and concern for belongings.
Practice. The Man Who Fights and Runs Away
A dialogue notes a man who fights then flees and vows to run again. His stated reason is his wife, and a jokey exchange suggests he is too stingy to hire a cook. The piece uses witty banter to critique frugality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron
Belief And Banter In A Fragmented Exchange
A scrambled dialogue fragment shows a speaker asking about belief in mug gestionr and power. A female suggestion of sisterhood prompts a mispronounced reaction. The text appears as a garbled transcription with stray letters and unclear context.
What is your idea of a good looking woman
A humorous exchange: when asked what makes a good looking woman, the response says it depends and that if he is hungry a good looking woman is one who is cooking a good dinner.
Woman's rights debate sparks name usage quip
A humorous exchange on women's rights questions ends with the quip that a husband supported by a wife should be addressed by her name. The bite implies social expectations and gender roles in domestic life.
La Grande Meat Company Dissolved and Managers Appointed
Notice states the La Grande Meat company dissolved by mutual consent. M. J. Hally withdraws from the firm. Outstanding bills will be collected by and the firm will be managed by Fred Roth and Paul Rohr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande Meat Company
M. J. Hally
Fred Roth
Paul Rohr
Notice of final account as Executor in Oregon
The executor W. M. McBeth files final account for Duncan McBeth deceased and the Union County Court sets October 4, 1910 at the La Grande courthouse for objections. Dated La Grande September 3, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan McBeth
State of Oregon
Union County
la Oracne
Oregon
la Grande Oregon
W. M. McBeth
Restoration of Public Lands to Settlement in Oregon
Notice from the Department of the Interior General Land Office dated July 28 1910 states public lands excluded from Umatilla Whitman and Wallowa National Forests will be restored to the public domain on October 22 1910 and open to settlement on and after that date with entry restricted until November 21 1910. Land offices at La Grande Oregon will administer proceedings under specific townships ranges and sections listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Umatilla, Whitman, and
Wallowa
Oregon
Secretary of the Interior
United States Land Office
la Grande
Kidney Tonic Promises Immediate Relief and Purified Tissues
Advertises a kidney and bladder remedy for a range of ailments including neuralgia and sleeplessness. Claims rapid relief by acting as a tonic and cleansing kidney tissues to expel poisons. Fully guaranteed with money back if unsatisfied. available in 50c and $1 boxes from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
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Germany
Schaefer
Idas
Keystone Station
Getter Charece
Gare
Herman Schaefer
American Preas Asso
Star
St. Louis Americans
Bis Sum
Tom Barclay
Union
Baker
Boise
Idaho
Mr. Barclay
la Grande Nimrods
Cemetry Association Ladies of Elgin
J. H. Harding
la Porte
Ind
J. B. Harding
Seattle
Los Angeles
Polk
Gazetteer
Monster Bear
Huckelberry Joe
Br Duncan M. Smith
East Williamette
John McPhaul
Frank Pierch
the Interior
Swain
Ee Ee Ee Se Inc
Hills Drug Store
LA Grand
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