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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary reminiscences recount injuries and rule quirks in early baseball. Tales include a slugger’s misplay with a runner tagging at second, Comiskey’s absence, and a dead pitcher in Kansas City who inspired a forced game stoppage. A note hints at seed aid reaching Western farmers.
A crude mixed tonic claims to cure rheumatism and kidney trouble by shaking a formula of Fluid Extract Damielion Compound Kargoy and Syrup Sarsaparilla taken after meals and at bedtime. The text touts cleansing of pores and elimination of uric acid with a tonic effect, noting demand from local druggists after a fire.
A Medicine Hat reader complains that local prices exceed eastern ones due to freight and duty. He cites a patent medicine selling for 1.25 locally vs 0.90 in Montreal and pairs of slippers at 2.50 locally vs 1.25 in eastern towns and 1.50 to 2 for gloves, arguing rents and expenses do not justify higher local prices.
An odd report from Cannes mentions a fire Alderney cow aboard a yacht, linked to Lysistrata and various places like Colombo, India, and Java. The tale notes stored light and a plan to use the cow for milk on board, attributed to Mr Bennett.
Persistent rumors in London confirm Admiral Sir Arthur Moore is ordered home from the China station to take command of the Channel Fleet, with Admiral Lord Beresford set to retire. The unreleased confirmation leaked from the Admiralty despite efforts to keep the matter quiet.
R. Kettlewell provided evening entertainment for a small audience on Wednesday Aug 22. Attendees included Mr Geoffrey Doe and Miss Roth, along with Dempster and several G. L. Clark and Meyrick family members. A dance followed the program, continuing into the early hours, with thanks extended to B. G. Meyrick for the music.
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