Stop the balk by intentional pitching practice in baseball
A COLLIER'S letter argues that intentional balks by pitchers distort the sport and cheat spectators. It proposes allowing batters to refuse a walk or umpires to penalize passing, urging leagues to adopt rules that emphasize control and fair play to restore the game’s best qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathewson
Upire
Reently Callahan
Chicago
Walsh
Callahan
Lynch
Johnson
Johny Byers
Cubs
Collier's
Porter Wagoner Weds Miss Duncan in Kansas City 1912
Porter I Wagoner wed Miss Rae Dunewn in Kansas City on Monday August 12 1912. He is son of Mr and Mrs J W Wagoner of near Odessa Lafayette County. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Charley Duncan of near Oak Grove Jackson County and popular among locals. Miss Maude Williams and Mr Claudy Grayam stood as attendants. Friends extend best wishes to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Porter I. Wagoner
Rae Dunewn
J. W. Wagoner
Odexsa
Lafayette County
Oserpetie
Charley Duncan
Oak Grove
Jackson County
Maude Williams
Claudy Grayam
Odessa
Notice to boarding house licensees about due payment
All persons running private boarding houses are hereby notified that their licenses were due July 1 and must be paid immediately or legal proceedings will be taken against them. A Taubman Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taubman
Local Contractors Promise Quality Sidewalk Work
We are in town ready to build your sidewalks. We claim to deliver the best service and to treat customers well. Contact JOHN I ASHURST at office phone 487 or residential phone 325 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I
Ashurst
Res
Good Little Runabout Sale by Aug Fifteenth
You can buy a good little runabout for about one third of its cost if taken by Aug 15. Engine and transmission recently overhauled with worn parts replaced and a new set of rubber tires installed. For price and demonstration write or see Marcus Simpson at Aullville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Simpson
Aullville
Missouri State Fair at Sedalia 1912 Lineup Promises Growth
The Twelfth Annual Missouri State Fair at Sedalia runs September 28 to October 4, 1912 with stronger educational features, larger exhibitions in livestock, cable, poultry, and swine, and a million dollar live stock show. Exhibits from schools statewide, anti tuberculosis displays, pure food shows, and University of Missouri educational displays enhance the program. Harness and mining races promise improved competition with more horses entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
United States
Missouri
Amprica
Missouri Selony
State Superintendent of
Missouri State University
Art University
School of Mines
Everbody
Odessa DemocraT Says Wise Choice Elected Superintendent
The Odessa Democrat notes that Tie was elected superintendent of the Odessa schools and praises his rare educator reputation. While in town Saturday the professor supported the Democrats and praised new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Downs
Corder
Tie
Odessa
Odlessa Democrat
Six Beautiful Teaspoons Free Offer from Farm Progress
Farm Progress of St. Louis Missouri offers six 6 inch silveroid spoons as a premium for a one year subscription at 25 cents or a two year subscription at 50 cents. Spoons are tarnish resistant with beaded edges, advertised as durable for home use. Existing subscribers can extend their subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Progress of
St. Louis
United States
Sextone Dress Forms Sold in Lafayette County Ad
Six cents dresses forms offered for thirty days at six dollars with pedestal. Guaranteed satisfaction. Sole owner Mrs W A Morrison Higginsville Missouri. Address listed for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County
W. A. Morrison
Higginsville, Mo
Odell Testimony Recalls Harriman Visit to Roosevelt
The Practical Man column notes ex Governor Odell corroborates details of Harriman's 1904 White House visit at Roosevelt's invitation to discuss New York campaign strategy. It recalls Harriman’s reported $240,000 raised or turned over to party committees and highlights Roosevelt's cautious stance on New York prospects and related political maneuvering.
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B. B. Odell
Harrimanx
B. A
Harriman
Sydney Webster
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
New York
Republican National Committee
Odell
Aman
Harrigan
Webster
Roosevelt
Tron
George R. Sheldon
New York Sun
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Claims Relief
Lexington resident Mrs Edward Rerrige reports months of back pain dizziness and tiredness eased after one box of Doan's Kidney Pills from Crenshaw and Young's Drug Store. Local buyers urged by townspeople to consider this remedy. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Doan
Lexington
Edward Rerrige
Franklin Ave
Dean
Crenshaw and Young’ S
Foster-Milburn
Buffalo
New York
United States
Honey For Sale In Lexington
Honey for sale produced in Lexington. Call 803 or 635 to inquire about pricing and availability.
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Lexington
The Paint that will last longest SHERWIN & WILLIAMS
A sale notice from W Weis advertises Sherwin Williams paint claimed to be long lasting. The item appears in a catalog style listing for painting supplies and hardware. No further details on price or quantity are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwin & Williams
W. Weis
Gardner Urges Farmers to Support Wilson in 1912 Race
Senator Obadiah Gardner of Maine, a farmer and longtime Grange member, presents a vigorous case for backing Woodrow Wilson. He argues tariff policies harm farmers, cites unfair discrimination in legislation and transport, and champions Wilson as best suited to lead rural interests and preserve the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Obadiah Gardner
Maine
Senator Gardner
Ufe
Gardner
National Grange
State Grange
Pine Tree
Frye
Senate
United States Senate
The People and the Currency Plan
Woodrow Wilson’s acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination urges broad reform of banking and currency laws. He argues for a plan that includes merchants and farmers, not just bankers, to ensure flexibility and practical use in daily business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Reader Cures Constipation Free Trial Offer
Health Hints and Questions and Answers note a common query about curing constipation. Dr Caldwell promotes Syrup Pepsin as a natural bowel tonic and remedy, claiming lasting relief and wider use over laxatives, with free sample bottles available by writing Dr W B Caldwell at 402 Caldwell Building Monticello Illinois.
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Dr. Caldwell
John Graveline
Milwaukee Ave
Detroit
Mich
J. A. Vernon
Oklahoma City
Caldwell
Dr. W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Building
Monticello
Visit of Dr Griswold and family to Judge McCausland
Mrs. George Traines returned Thursday from an extended visit with relatives in Kansas City. Dr ZM Williams Jett left Friday morning for a business trip to Kansas City and St Louis. On Sunday he delivered a dedicatory sermon at a Methodist church in Hamburg Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
and Mire
Wanted House Helper And Farm For Sale Notice
Wanted a good white girl for cooking and general house work. Good wages to the right party. Phone 228 or call at 1416 South street. For sale S0 acre farm 314, miles southeast of Corder Missouri for information call or address Wiley Higginsville Missouri Box 412.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street
Corder
Wiley
Higginsville
For Rent Two-Family Flats Above Cigar Factory
Five large well ventilated rooms over Hinesley’s Cigar Factory on Ninth street offering space for two families. Inquire at the Cigar Factory or Hinesley’s Confectionary for details and rental terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinesley
Ninth Street
Freshen Up Your Suit With Crawford's Laundry Ad
Nothing detracts from your appearance like a light suit in bad condition. For a nominal charge we clean and press suits, keeping them fresh and shapely so they look as good as new. Crawford's Laundry and Dry Cleaning House offers this service, phone 190.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Local residents undertake visits and travel over weekend
Mrs T B Ramsey and Misses Virginia and Elizabeth Graves left Friday for a stay in Excelsior Springs. Mrs E Morris departed Friday morning for an extended visit to Town. Ed Borron returned Friday. Pridy Ndening visited Excelsior Springs. Dr A W Mowers went to Hunceton Friday on his.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Ramsey
Virginia
Elizabeth Graves
Excelsior Springs
E. Morris
Ed Borron
Pridiy Ndening
A. W. Mowers
Hunceton
Mesa
Notice to Coal Dealers Bids Requested by Lafayette County
The Lafayette County Court will receive bids for coal until Monday September 2 1912. Coal must be delivered to the court house and county jail from September 15 1912 to September 15 1913 by order of the County Court clerk C L Glasscock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court
Lafayette County
Court House
C. L. Glasscock
Public Notice In Lafayette County Court Publication
Order of publication in Lafayette County Missouri circuit court during October term 1913. Proceedings reference heirs and defendants in Lexington for actions by complainants and answers due by a stated date. Official notice directs service and deadlines with court clerk and publication in The Independence Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County
Missouri
Lexinetin
Divorce Notice in Missouri Court Proceedings
Proceedings in Lafalet County Missouri October term 1912 at Lexington announce Eva Ehret as plaintiff seeking divorce from Ernest Ehret on grounds of intolerable treatment. Notice requires Ernest Ehret to appear in person or plead by October 1912, or the court will proceed as confessed, with the case published as required by law.
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Vaekuon Ag
Aroun
Lexington
Dublinhet
Ering
Helmin
West Sraertttom
Feme
Gofondmie Ie
Mirwouri
HMC Qiy
Inwale
Ely
Eva Ehret
Moe
Plaineire
Amost
Ehret
Ernest Ehre
Johny Dulweite
Ernest
Ernest Ehret
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Porter Wagoner
Miss Duncan
Wilson
Dart
Boards of Agriculture and the Nations and State
Marie Stile Grange
Ten Eure
Onler Inno
Tim
Finndpoint
Taft
Unite
Canada
Democratic Party
Lincoln
Woollrow Wilson
Whiahington
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincrola
Qahdner
John J. Price
Franklin Avenue
Coll
Phone No. 1
J. C. Young, JR
Frank Kriehn
C. Stahmann
Margaretta and Newstead Avenues
The
Children’s Home Society
Statr
Khytess
Fred Hellman
Piatielyy
Emma Hellmen
Defendent
Katnyetre
Miseol
Lafalet Tres
Missour
Syydnor
Ty Recon
Avast
Sidnorg, Volult Clerk
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