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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
6
A merchant identified as Petfed pens farewell notes before dying by self asphyxiation. Police report no immediate foul play suspected. investigations ongoing to confirm motive and circumstances. Local authorities provided no further details pending autopsy results.
A man formerly in Long Beach real estate and recent resident of Ames Harte Pa committed suicide in his lodging room. He left four notes to his wife and son describing despair, with the final message claiming love for his son and hate for leaving the world. The body was found and sent to the morgue.
Portland police arrest Harry H Brock for speeding and unlicensed driving after finding two Chinese detainees hidden in sacks in his car. Brock admits involvement in a seven month smuggling operation linked to Han Brock, with supply chain touching Port Vancouver and the Hop Yick Co in Port Mall.
S Levine, fifteen, of 1204 Third Street Brooklyn, swallowed iodine from a vial in class after learning he could not take a mathematics exam due to expulsion. He collapsed at Boys High School and was rushed to Johns Hospital before being sent to the Children's Court.
The article lauds Wilbert Robinson as a likable and loyal manager guiding the Brooklyn Dodgers. It notes his calm, friendly nature, his history with McGraw and Baltimore, and his talent for judging young pitchers and shaping a strong, loyal ball club. His style blends encouragement with occasional firm guidance to push players to peak performance.
The article argues retrenchment in baseball will cut bench warmers and excess players. It notes teams once carried many pitchers and minor roles, with some rosters bloated beyond daily use, and suggests leaner clubs may improve the game and effort.
City recreation director backs public school boys learning umpiring. Billy Hart and Billy Carpenter to coach after players trained at public expense. Innovation draws favorable comments for improving game officiating.
Frank Isbell proposes converting the Western League to a Class B circuit to cut costs. He argues fans would still receive quality baseball while player salaries drop from about 2,800 dollars to 2,000 dollars a month, saving nearly 1,000 dollars per club monthly.
Manager John McGraw of the Giants declares there is no class in the National League and laments a lack of new players to replace retiring stars. He predicts the Giants will win the pennant this year.
Former Detroit outfielder Hughie High has become a key addition to the New York Americans and the Highlanders this season. His speed, fielding, and improved hitting have helped the team climb from the cellar.
Walsh, famed White Sox pitcher, returns to Yale as coach of the Eli pitchers. He previously coached at Yale under Lush, was released with the graduate system changes, and Old Yale men urged his comeback for a steadier staff. The deal sets him to lead indoor practice and stay with the squad into late spring.
A fragment recalls a Pirates trip to Chicago in 1913 when Arkansas friends urged Rube to join a joy ride to a suburban beer garden. Robinson refused, saying no thanks, ending with a stubborn line about keeping the fast pace.
Former Phillies manager Charlie Dooin describes how observing a catcher’s glove position signaled fast balls versus curves. He recounts a Western city game where the opposing catcher’s grip revealed pitches, aiding Philadelphia with Cravath Luderus Becker and Paskett for extra base hits.
The era notes Connie Mack intends to build another pennant winner. Al Wickland headlines solid hitting for Pittsburgh while Harold Janvrin shines for the Red Sox. Mobile club sinks under a receiver, and Pan Perritt regains form with the Giants. Jean Dale gains notice for Herzog, Marsans eyed if injunction ends. Grover Alexander eyed for strikeout records. Ty Cobb nears 100th homer in 1924 pacing.
In Pearson's Weekly a gaunt youth calling himself Enoch the Egg King seeks an engagement as a freak at the Globe Museum and Family Theater. He vows to perform four shows daily, up to six on Saturdays, and hourly on holidays, but demands regular meal time at the hotel.
A Nashville Banner note recalls Miss Julia May's birthday with a cake baked to bear a candle for each anniversary. Aunt Piney asks Landy to recall how many candles light the cake, implying dinner delay amid festive preparations.
A woman who has starved herself to feed her children reads a headline about another woman paying $10,000 for a Pekingese poodle. The remark highlights social contrasts and values across two city districts.
A man questions his neighbor's seriousness about him and proposes a simple plan to gauge jealousy by feigning interest in another pretty neighbor. The exchange hints at romantic tension and curiosity about mutual affection.
Chicago News proposes modernizing the Zigzag Journeys series with a new chapter on women who drive electric cars. The idea aims to broaden the series by featuring contemporary automotive innovation and female drivers.
Patricia smiles at Patrice as she explains the joke about dancing on feet. The brief dialogue hints at playful banter and a moment of lighthearted patience.
In a brief vignette, Patience Will chooses attire suited to the moment. Patrice speculates that when facing a dangerous task like drawing carpet tacks he favors a firm tool such as a claw hammer.
A terse reflection on people who avoid praise despite possessing clear talents. The remark suggests that some individuals keep their abilities in reserve, challenging others to recognize the value they already emit.
A concise 1914 observation notes that a man rarely saves money after marriage unless his wife handles the savings. The report references New Zealand’s growth that year, a 5 million bushels wheat figure, and British India’s imports valued at 508 million dollars.
London Chronicle cites Grahamstown sale where a full grown ostrich sold for three pence, contrasting with historical highs of £10 for a chick and £600 for a pair. It recalls early ostrich farming since 1867 when plucking one bird could yield £25, now £12 per pair.
The Chicago News notes that amid the war a revival of international politeness appears as Russia apologizes to Sweden for a shell dropping into Swedish waters. The remark reflects on global tensions and public attitudes.
The report notes 155 creameries and 1002 cheese factories operating in Ontario. Authorities compiled the tally from dairy industry registries, outlining a dense network of producers across the province.
A man prides himself on tailor fit clothing and laments a dress coat that will not fit. His partner suggests saving money by buying one rather than hiring, noting long term cost efficiency. The Philadelphia Public Ledger presents the exchange as a light domestic quip.
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura soap and ointment for hand cleansing and healing. It claims superior effectiveness under all conditions and offers a one night test plus a free sample by mail with a book.
The note compares mosquito exposure to housing costs, stating they avoid houses priced below the architect’s estimate. It presents a whimsical contrast between insects and architectural figures and hints at affordability shaping living choices.
An age of high infant mortality is cited with 22 percent dying before age one and 37 percent before age five. The ad urges Castoria as a safe alternative to narcotic preparations, claiming it improves circulation, opens pores, and reduces fever, noting it bears the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher.
Reports say Russian soldiers in Poland and East Prussia wore paper shirts produced in Japan. Made from mulberry bark, kamiko is cheap and warm though non washable. The fabric is sandwiched with silk wadding and quilted for use as shirts.
Mrs Mary Mitchell of Old Brompton Chatham marks her centenary. Widow and granddaughter of a centenarian who died at 103 she is a Wesleyan Methodist and was the first Bible woman to visit royal marines homes in 1832 according to the London Times.
A playful exchange mocks a vain man who boasts about his looks in a bathing suit, highlighting social vanity and self-importance through terse dialogue.
A short proverb-like remark contrasts income tax with an outgo check and suggests some men have few friends, likening them to a baseball umpire.
A New York woman outside an intelligence office laments wartime impact on domestic help. She notes fewer servants available as many people stay home and long distances are avoided, with an agent reporting 12 calls that morning and about 200,000 people not traveling abroad, tightening the labor pool.
A curved table knife designed mainly for campers features an end shaped into a four pronged fork. The compact utensil combines cutting and piercing functions for outdoor meals.
A young woman named Gold and a young man named Ring were married in Minneapolis recently with a court commissioner performing the ceremony.
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