Baseball Notes and Signings Span New England to Midwest
Fred Lake moves his New Bedford franchise to Fitchburg Massachusetts. John Collins of the Chicago White Sox buys a Pittsfield home. Bill Bergen’s IL archers lead last season while Baltimore releases the old Brooklyn catcher to Scranton. D M Shively elected president of a new Western Association including Springfield Carthage Joplin Oklahoma City Muskogee Fort Smith. A thousand dollars a point for batting average, Harry Hooper of the Red Sox earned a 1000 bonus if hitting .290 but posted .289. Great Bend Kansas League champions inscribe Champions 1911 1912 1913 on their pennant. Goat Anderson must pay 700 to Wheeling owners per an accommodation note. he may jump to the Federal League. Jack Pollock’s church bazaar prize spree yields five proposals daily. Big Bill Edwards favors Harvard as his all American.
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Fred Lake
New Bedford
Fitchburg
Mass
John
Shane) Collins
Chicago White Sox
Pittsfield
Bill Bergen
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Scranston
D. M. Shively
Kansas City
A Western Association
Springfield
Carthage
Joplin
Oklahoma City
Muskogee
Okla
Fort Smith
Ark
Harry Hopper
Red Sox
Hiary
Great Bend
Kansas
Anderson
Wheeling
Pittsburgh
Jack” Pollock
Aurora
Ill
Local gridiron clash pits town team against Monroe stars
The town faces a benefit football game Saturday featuring a lineup of former stars from Bastrop and other towns against the Monroe high school team. Admission is 25c and 15c with proceeds aimed at jerseys for the North Louisiana championship bid on the 12th when they meet Winnfield. The town squad lists names like McCaleb, Terzia, Mitchell F, Guerriero, Freeman, Miller, Humble, Myatt, Mason, Touchstone, Grayson, Renwick, Breard, Fudickar and more. Referee B Neville oversees a 3 30 start with red and gold colors for the school and purple and white for the town.
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Pew
North Louisiana
Winnfield
Ruston
Terzia
Bastrop
Louisiana
Mitchell
Warrish School
Guerriero
McCaleb
Freeman
Louisiana State Normal
Miller
Humble
Fluker
Myatt
EB. L. Neville
E. L. Eby
Scoring Only by Field Goals Dominates Harvard Princeton Yale Games
Charley Brickley of Harvard has attracted many lucrative offers after the Harvard Yale game, with interest in vaudeville, semi pro football, coaching, and endorsements. He continues turning down offers as the season shows no touchdowns.
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Charley Brickley
Harvard
Charley
Notice of Solicitors Positions at Heidorffer Steam Laundry
Notice to the Public announces that CHARLES TOOMBS and JULIUS COLTON have accepted positions with Heidorffer Steam Laundry as solicitors. They request favors from former patrons and pledge prompt pick up and delivery of all work. First cigas work guaranteed.
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Heidorffer Steam Laundry
Charles Toombs
California Syrup of Figs touted as a safe laxative for children
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting interior cleanser for children. It promises relief from constipation and stomach issues, urging mothers to buy the genuine product and beware of counterfeits.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Save Dry Leaves for Your Farm and Garden Use
A Georgia Herald readers note urges not burning fallen leaves but gathering and mulching them. Leaves enrich soil, feed field crops and rose beds, returning nutrients each spring. Piled, composted leaves reduce need for commercial fertilizer and save cost for farmers and city dwellers alike.
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Albany
Herald
Health worth more than mere beauty at New Orleans fair
New Orleans hosts a Better Babies contest as part of the Clubwoman's Fair with seven physicians judging and explaining why breastfeeding improves infant health. Dr. Salatich notes breast milk boosts survival, immunity, and digestion, and outlines reasons to nurse and feeding intervals.
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New Orleans
P. B. Salatich
Dr Salatich
Grove's Tasteless Indian Strengthening Tonic
An old standard tonic claims to boost the system and enrich the blood. It advertises itself as suitable for adults and children and says it drives out malaria though wording may reflect era bias and medical claims.
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Grove
Ramsey ad urges patronage for local home journal outreach
An 11 word classified ad from 8S. W. Ramsey promotes Ladica Home Journal and Saturday Evening Post Country Gentleman. It invites patrons to call Phone 979 and promises appreciation for support.
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W. Ramsey
Ladica’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Country Gentleman
Fire safeguards urged amid labor claim
A local notice attacks building fire risk from presumed Negro labor and promotes unions and skilled work as safer and cheaper. It claims unior labor costs more, offers estimates for repairs tile brick mantels and guarantees compliance with fire ordinances. It denies Negro members and provides contact for W. A. Hatch, secretary.
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Monroe Messenger Service
W. A. Hatch
National Housing Conference Opens With Delegates From Across North America
Delegates from over a hundred cities in the United States and Canada gather in Cincinnati for the Third National Housing Conference. Robert W. de Forest, president of the National Housing Association, presides as talks focus on practical needs of growing cities and towns over a three day session.
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Cincinnati
United States
Canada
Robert W. de Forest
National Housing Association
Last street footballer from Maryland Polytechnic named in Baltimore
Harry Robinson of the Maryland Polytechnic is credited as the last street football player in Baltimore. He is the son of Wilbert Robinson who is the manager-elect of the Brooklyn Superbas.
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Harry Robinson
Maryland Polytechnic
Baltimore
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn Superbas
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Allen’s Pharmacy
Monroe
Baseball Charter
Bill’ Edwards
Princeton
Colds & Lagrippe
W. C. Church
Birmingham
Pittsburg
Bell Telephone Service
Iuomberland Telephone
Mr. Neville
Mason
Tulane
Touchstone
Grayson
Renwick
Jefferson College
Breard
Fudickar
Julius Colton
Sess
G. Frank Keer
Toronto Housing Company
J. G. Schmachapp
Cininnati
John Rk.richards
Wiliam Drummond
C. L. Close
Bureau of Safety, Sanitation and Welfare
United States Steel Cor
Yost
University of Michigan
Wes. Yermey
Prudential Life
J. M. Goldsmith, Maer
Prudential Insurance Co
Whitney Central Building
Hobart M
Hobart M. Cable
Kaliski Music Co., Ltd
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the News-Star
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