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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1915
Page
7
A fragmented report describes a former Giant pitcher now with the Phillies aiming for a strong season. The note mentions changes in pitching style, reverting to fastballs and curves, and reflects on past performance and adjustments as the season begins.
Frank Schulte, last of the 1906 Cubs, is again a major factor for Chicago as Bresnahan leads a revival era. After slumping post Chance machine breakup, Schulte stars this season, regaining idol status among fans as the Cubs vie for another world series.
A garbled OCR note references a baseball game between teams led by Rickey Bich Tange with uncertain field details. It hints at pitchers and a tense play between two lines of players, but critical names, places, and scores are unreadable.
In 1908 Joe Cantillon watched Joe Wood strike out seven of nine in three innings and arranged a deal to bring him to Washington. Boston bought Wood before Cantillon could bid, leaving the Nationals without two of baseball’s great pitchers.
Report notes Boston Braves viewed with strong dislike by other teams. Players describe overconfidence and bare-knuckle style on the field, with seven NL clubs hoping for a cellar berth while Braves push to repeat 1914. Teammate bragging and mutual animosity cited in St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
A digest of player moves and opinions from major and minor leagues. Mentions include Ty Cobb as pinch hitter, McGraw predicting Cincinnati Reds finish, Otto Hess cut by Boston Braves, Cardinals poised for pennant, and Hank Gowdy praised as series hero. Also notes on coaches, catching prospects, and eight inning rule debates.
Mary Leal Harkness argues in the Atlantic that hands on training alone cannot yield a meaningful life or future success. She praises a college education of the right kind for developing intellect, purpose, and resilience beyond mere physical labor.
A New York Evening Post cartoon caption depicts two French women amid war ruins in northern France. One claims their house is spotless and asks for a servant, only to learn German soldiers are billeted there and did the cleaning.
A report describes a ruthless fishing method used by some anglers in French canals. After silent gear and a fishing rod, operatives deploy a small underwater gun cotton charge to stun roach and dace, drawing them to the surface minutes later. The tactic was inspired by disturbances caused by Jack Johnson.
A Kansas City Star quote from Rampage Oklahoma paints the town as picturesque and bustling. It notes seven hundred residents and four hundred real estate agents, plus a society lady with four men shot and other colorful locals including a dual-headed infant and a deputy marshal-booted preacher, all amid satirical comment on local figures.
Costa Rica once led banana production but years of decline now visible in business life. Plantations suffer an incurable disease, prompting the largest growing and shipping firm to favor new plantations abroad, with new wharves and railways, over disease eradication.
A joint congressional report prepared by Hon. Jonathan Bourne Jr. shows that under federal aid two thirds of the national road fund would come from city residents while all road improvements would benefit rural areas. The document, House Document 1510, notes urbanites have long supported federal participation and urges readers to request a copy from their senator or representative.
Six states Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts New Jersey New York and Wisconsin have civil service laws for highway engineers and staff under merit system. The Good Roads Year Book from the American Highway association in Washington outlines each state's system. Auto legislation summaries appear as 1,300,000 cars were registered in 1914 with over $12 million in licenses.
Waste no time wishing. Work brings quicker results. Many bad roads are only good road material wrongly arranged. We must live with the dirt road, so make it as good as possible. In many localities the big fat dollar that goes into the collector's office in the fall looks like thirty cents when met on the road next spring.
A business notes that ongoing production should halt when transportation costs erode profits, signaling a cost threshold where manufacturing ceases to be viable. The statement emphasizes cost control and strategic shutdown timing to protect financial outcomes.
The dairyman should retain his top cows and resist tempting offers even at a strong price. Better cows yield higher profits, reinforcing prudent herd management.
The guidance emphasizes tailoring offerings to meet market demands to secure better prices. It suggests aligning production or services with consumer needs and trends to improve profitability.
A tireless patron praises cinema grandeur and the inexpensive jitney as the source of wealth feeling, stating that a few coins in his pocket turn him into a millionaire amid the theater’s splendor.
A humorous exchange about energy conservation and Boneson’s odd behavior. The motor man receives a reproachful glance, while a speaker muses on belief in conserving energy and a rough estimate of eighty appears.
Noah notes a paradox in a flood scenario, calling it lucky that submarines do not exist yet. Japhet asks for clarification as the danger and discomfort of the deluge loom, underscoring the ironic relief.
Instructions describe making a decorative globe of blossoms using two concentric hoops nailed to a stump. Form a sphere, plant running flowers around the base, and train blossoms onto the hoops for a decorative display.
A dialogue notes a couple as well matched who studied bridge whist from the same authority. It contrasts with the notion of a foolish woman who jealously guards her wage earner, offering social commentary on marital roles.
A terse proverb admonishes delaying others and finding an anonymous shoulder to lean on, advising restraint and avoidance of drawing others into discomfort.
The passage argues that true individuality cannot be defined by changeable traits or character. It cites Bishop Butler to claim everything is as it is, and asserts that individuality persists despite shifts in a person’s ethics or sentiments.
Onlookers coin the nickname after he recovers quickly from each stumble and finishes where he began, showcasing relentless energy and a flair for dramatic momentum.
A brief dialogue captures a childlike question about vulgarity as the elder replies by describing the gesture of wearing diamonds on the right hand. The exchange reveals attitudes toward wealth and propriety.
Some individuals stay poor by purchasing items they do not need. The statement highlights consumerism as a barrier to financial improvement and urges mindful spending to reduce unnecessary expenses.
A compact aphorism notes self-satisfaction as a trigger for social strife among women and implies men influence if present. The remark suggests gender dynamics affect interpersonal dislike.
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