Huggins Trades and Balk Rules Stir Baseball Talk
Manager Miller Huggins of the St. Louis Cardinals is cited as an example of risky trades that shaped pennants in 1914. The piece discusses the impact of deals and balk rule enforcement, noting pitchers may alter deliveries to mislead baserunners, while others contend such tactics could hinder or help teams.
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Aller Huggins
St. Dis Cardinals
Huggins
Pi- 58
Miller
Cardinals
David Harum
Baseball
Nce
Blieve
Snyder
Birmingham
Eegham
Cleveland
Shows Real Value of Bunt in Baseball Strategy
Manager Rickey of the Browns argues the bunt gains value beyond advancing runners. A batter who bunts to draw in infielders creates space for the next at bat, often leading to a base hit when the hitter drives the ball after the push.
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Rickey
Browns
Youngest Major League Manager Ennis Oakes Born in Homer Ill
Ennis T. Rebel Oakes born December 17 1887 in Homer Illinois is likely the youngest man to manage a major league club. He started in 1906 with Cedar Rapids in the U I S league, then moved to Los Angeles and Cincinnati before joining St Louis, and later the Federal league. He is 5 10 and 165 pounds, bats left, throws right.
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Ennis T
Rebel
Oakes
Pittsburgh
Homer
Ill
Cedar Rapids Club
Los Angeles Club
Cincinnati Club
Reds
St. Louis
Cardinals
Federal League
Billy Sullivan Joins White Sox As Pitching Coach
Veteran catcher Billy Sullivan signs with the Chicago White Sox and will serve as pitching coach for the season with the Minneapolis club action.
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Billy Sullivan
Chicago White Sox
Minneapolis
Tinker Elected President of Louisiana Petroleum Prospecting Company
Joe Tinker is chosen as president of a newly formed oil company that plans to search Louisiana for petroleum. The venture aims to probe the earth for oil resources, signaling a shift toward active exploration and capitalist ventures.
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Joe Tinker
Louisiana
Bridges must prioritize tractors to unlock farm road use
An Iowa writer argues farms need better roads and bridges to fully utilize gas and steam tractors. He notes current laws deter tractor use on public highways and stresses stronger bridges and culverts, updated construction standards, and fair rights for tractors alongside autos and wagons.
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William E. Rose
Iowa
Ute Pass
Pike’s Peak
Ocean
Change to Broad Tires Encouraged for Road Care
A vehicle can switch from narrow tires to broad tires at a small cost. Do it voluntarily to improve road quality and save taxpayer money, rather than waiting for a law.
Roads Will Draw Country Visitors To Town
Promoting good roads as a lure for country travelers to visit the town and invite city residents to enjoy the countryside and fresh air.
Good Roads Advocates Rally Grow With Auto Ownership
It is gratifying to observe that every owner of an automobile immediately becomes an advocate of good roads. The piece notes rising public interest as car ownership expands, urging communities to support street improvements and roadway funding.
Having Hard Road Good Roads Face Rough Road
A report notes that improving roadway conditions faces obstacles from funding and maintenance. Officials cite aging infrastructure and competing priorities as barriers to timely repairs while residents seek safer, smoother routes.
Easy to Get Off Track as Pigs Stray on Side Lines
A short observation on managing young pigs showing how simple it is to divert them from the main line to a side track and how challenging it can be to redirect them back to the proper path.
Test Incubator Eggs Practice in Hatch Testing
An egg tester is usually furnished with every incubator and hen's eyes should be tested twice during each hatch.
Care Prevents Colds Says Well Nourished Horse
A fragment notes that proper care and good nourishment help a horse resist illness. It implies a well fed animal does not catch colds easily, stressing routine care as defense against sickness.
Birds That Sing Their Names In Real Life
The article explains how some birds seem to sing their own names like the chickadee Phoebe peabody and Bob White. In reality these notes are misinterpreted by listeners as names, though birds do not truly name themselves.
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Chickadee
Dee Dee
Dee
Phoebe
Peabody
Bob White
Cuticura Offer Hair Care Sample by Mail
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for dandruff itching and scalp irritation. It claims a clean scalp yields thick lovely hair and invites readers to sample free by mail via a postcard to Cuticura Dept XY Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Militant Suffragist Question Provokes Quiet Polls
A Washington Star excerpt notes a clash over suffrage sentiment in Crimson Gulch. A man jokes about violently opposing a teacher’s vote, then claims the polls were left to her and everyone stayed away to avoid embarrassment.
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Crimson Gulch
Nary
Bronco Bob
Washington Star
Book Pretenses and Reading Habits Dialogue
In a humorous exchange Mrs McGudley notes a shift in reading, saying people pretend to read books today as they once pretended not to. The conversation contrasts past and present attitudes toward literature.
Man Seeks Rolling Jin and Soften Wood
A mild man asks a salesman for a rolling jin and inquires about the softest wood available. The dialogue focuses on the tool and material choices.
Allen's Foot-Ease Ad Promotes Relief at Expositions
An advertisement urges visitors to use Allen's Foot-Ease powder or foot bath to soothe tired feet at the California Expositions. It touts instant comfort, prevention of swelling, and endorsing a 25 year Standard Remedy. A testimonial from a female visitor praises the product during her stay.
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Allen
Adv
His Natural Bent Judge Hears Jenks Quote on Misery
The judge comments on Jenks with a sharp line about his nature and resilience, noting how he hugs his miseries and navigates obstacles. This reflective remark frames Jenks' character and approach to hardship.
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Jenks
Proper Caper and Clean Sweep Snippet
A fragmentary item notes changes at a broom factory with a pun on a clean sweep. It lists alfalfa seed priced at 36.00 and a real estate line about farms for sale on crop payments attributed to J. Mulhall of Soo City. An aside mentions Ila Adv and a legal remark about not guilty not always an innocent remark.
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J. Mulhall
Soo City
Ila
Adv
Judge Learns Farming Lessons From Hay Dribblings
A U S judge buys a summer farm and studies crops with interest. He laments the hired man’s careless work as “dribblings,” only to learn the man meant the hay scraps. A separate inquiry notes stubborn uncertainty about when a war will end.
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United States
Puzzlea Uncle Pash
A Louisville Times anecdote recalls P C Dix’s interest in Jenkins coal and iron country as camps formed The tale follows an aged mountaineer who watches a railroad train and asks how the engine pulls the cars illustrating a rural frontier curiosity.
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Pash
Jenkins
P. C. Dix
Young Men’s Christian Association
Louisville Times
Letter from home mentions a broken limb
Uncle Sol groans at an unclear missive while Aunt Sue asks for details. The letter says their father fell from the apple tree and broke a limb.
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Uncle Sol
Aunt Sue
Traveling in Safety and Social Grievances
The fragment mentions Old man Jinks slow in all his ways and a creeper on his wall. It also includes a cartoon caption about road safety with a line about wearing goggles for car travel and a joke about hatpins. A remark argues the rich should be taught generosity and the poor gratitude.
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Jinks
Smith
Smyth
Equivocal Exchange Over Private Moonshine Claim
A terse dialogue hints at alleged moonshine activity near a residence. TJ hears of a private still described as moonshine only, suggesting ambiguity about the claim and its seriousness.
If You Want It Done Right Do It Yourself
A concise saying notes that people often laugh at their own jokes, reflecting self reliance and humor. The line emphasizes doing tasks personally to ensure quality and outcome.
Willie Steals Candy Then Claims Extreme Goodness
A mother returns from shopping to find Willie has emptied the candy box. He insists his behavior was exemplary, countering her reward offer with a clever defense of his conduct.
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Willie
Quiet Oysters Stir in Cold-Blooded Disposition
Exchange evokes a clash of temperaments with a line about people prone to quiet, phlegmatic ways and oysters repeatedly entering conflicts and hot waters.
Castoria Reminder Highlights Safe Remedy for Children
Public notice urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for Wyeth signature assuring safety for infants and children. Advertises Fletcher's Castoria as trusted for over 30 years, noting children cry for it.
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Fletcher
The Old Excuse in a Tavern Tale
A terse exchange argues fault after a man drinks. a wife says she didn’t know her husband was drunk and she is blamed for his departure. The lines reflect a moral shorthand on responsibility and marital crisis.
Speaking of Position Patrice and father on suffrage
In a witty exchange Patience asks how his father stands on woman suffrage. Patrice replies he wants to sit on it, implying hesitation or avoidance rather than support.
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Patrice
Marine Eye Remedy Ad For Red Watery Eyes
An old advertisement touts Marine Fyre Remedy by Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago for red weak watery eyes and granulated eyelids. It promises eye comfort with no smarting and invites readers to write for the Book of the Eye.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Imposters Tarnish Genuine Originals with Weak Imitations
A cautionary note on counterfeit attempts where some pretenders pose as originals. The piece questions authenticity and warns readers about value and trust being compromised by inauthentic replicas.
Ernest Seeks Higher Wage Then Accepts Compromise
Ernest, a lazy large man, offers to raise his pay by a dollar and a quarter a day stating hard times. Miss Sally refuses higher wages, but Ernest agrees to work for less by promising to eat less to balance the pay cut.
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Ernest
Erne
Sally
Forty Minutes Out Quote Sparks Urban Commute Gag
A witty exchange about travel times highlights a city commuter joke. The old man notes twenty minutes to the station from home and twenty minutes to the city from the station if the train runs on time, underscoring reliance on punctual transit.
Habitual Neglect Skews View of Some Good Qualities
Readers note that a few notable traits of certain individuals are often forgotten while their faults are remembered, reflecting a bias in memory and reputation over time.
Spoiling Beefsteak By Home Cooking Practice
An old editorial notes that the best way to ruin a beefsteak is to let the average housewife cook it. The remark targets kitchen habits and public attitudes toward cooking.
Dyspepsia Roots Named in Varied Causes
A humorous line notes that some men owe their stomach troubles to weak digestive organs while others blame home cooking, reflecting light commentary on health habits and diet.
Some people go through life looking as if they were sorry they had ever started
A pithy observation on attitude and accountability. The remark contrasts public personas with inner resolve and suggests that appearing remorseful can undermine effort and progress. It reflects a cynical, humorous take on motivation often cited in social commentary.
Moses and the commandments breach debated
A nuanced note challenges the view of Moses as wholly wicked for breaking commandments, suggesting doubt about such moral labeling and inviting reconsideration of his actions.
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