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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
4
The article notes the cost to feed an average Leg horn pullet for one year is slightly more than $1, highlighting a low breeding expense figure. The text cites poultry farming figures and small-scale cost estimates for sustaining pullets in a farm setup.
Britain faces a new drive by women food experts to teach housewives about food economy and using wild resources. They compare the effort to a U S election tour and plan speeches in theaters halls and on street corners. Experts claim rural and small town residents could meet two thirds of their needs for most of the year from fields woods and streams with over 260 edible British offerings including birds eggs frogs fish insects honey vegetables herbs flowers fruits seaweeds and fungi.
Ambergris, a Bray Waslike substance from a disease product of the sperm whale, is found floating on tropical seas or in whale intestines. Modern science cannot duplicate its strong odor, and it has commanded prices around fifty dollars per ounce in past markets.
Jimmy Callahan of the Pirates argues it would be unfair to legislate against the spitball now. He notes the moist delivery has lasted at least ten years and remains favored by many pitchers, despite reformers and a cautious rules committee.
The piece suggests World War I era European influence may have seeded baseball in Latin America. It notes Cuba already hosts many teams and predicts broad enthusiasm, with South Americans adopting the sport and possibly shaping a future interhemispheric championship. It adds a lighter line about bullfights losing attendance as baseball grows.
Robinson experiments with a wool layered robe wired to a lamp socket to generate heat for weight reduction, describing a novel contrivance as a personal experiment.
Fragmented reminiscence recalls Mackmen Coombs Plank and Barry Red Sox stalwarts Collins Baker and others. Mentions Dodgers White Sox Browns and Connie as a legendary orchard figure, weaving a hazy portrait of early baseball rivalries and stars.
Joe Jackson the Sox outfielder shows form to chase Ty Cobb this season. He enters with stronger play and a career best pace, enjoys left field and team conditions, and is part of a feared clean-up lineup with Chick Gandil and Hap Felsch under Manager Rowland.
Rumors in Cincinnati say Christy Mathewson could appear in the Reds' box again this season. After training with the team he hinted he might pitch if needed, reversing earlier talks of retirement. Fans would not be surprised to see the old master on the mound once more.
New York players Gilhoeley Maisel Magee and High match the four fastest Giants Hobertson Rach Burns Hersog in speed. Gilhoeley likely outsprints any rival for 100 yards, with Fritz Maisel nearly tied. Man for man, the two squads differ little.
A roundup of notes on teams and players from the era. Mentions Christy Mathewson and the Reds, Ray Caldwell with the Red Sox, Cadore as a promising pitcher, and possible Giants and White Sox world series matchups. References Merkle joining the Cubs, Plank Leonard or Ruth type left handers for the Athletics, and Beebe with Louisville. Mentions managers Callihan and Leary, submarine peril, and Connie Mack’s long career in 1854.
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