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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1909
Page
2
A fragment from a poem attributed to Charles Minckay reflects on lovers seeking unity and ending mutual scorn. The lines question whether affection will prevail over conflict as the couple aims to unite in love.
Practical advice on wardrobe care for women and college girls. Emphasizes mending garments promptly, organizing ironing day, and preplanning outfits for efficiency. Recommends darning hosiery after washing and trimming shoe heels to prevent damage to lace dresses. Suggests a threaded needle cushion for quick fixes and a nightly outfit plan for a smooth morning.
To keep a thick frosting in place bind the cake with greased paper and pin it closely then apply frosting as thick as desired Two or three colors can be used by applying after each layer dries A pair of kitchen shears for cutting raisins is useful Raisins stay less pasty when chopped, not crushed
The passage urges a cheerful view of life inspired by Elbert Hubbard. It stresses laughter, positive talk at meals, and teaching children to contribute to family happiness. It champions respect for children's rights and model behavior over instruction to foster future consideration and social grace.
A reflective proverb about character notes that small daily acts build virtue while life tests reveal true worth. The piece pairs a social maxim with a practical aside about making marshmallow frosting by cutting mallows and adding them to hot frosting with beaten eggs for texture.
A recipe describes lining four pie pans with pastry, cooling, filling with sliced bananas, dusting with sugar and lemon juice, then topping with vanilla ice cream. Garnish with fresh berries and serve immediately.
Billy Sullivan urged the Chicago White Sox to send every batter to first base at top speed on every hit. He argued five extra wins could come from hustling, noting fans demand hurry-up baseball and fielders fear blown plays. Frank Isbell echoed the view, adding pressure from speed changes the game’s dynamics.
Vincent Campbell emerges as a faster outfielder than Cobb per Ed Sloever while Connie Mack gains church support as popular Athletics manager. Indianapolis eyes Simmy Murch at shortstop. Ayres steals 48 bases in 52 games. Comiskey signs Teutons and others. Myron Grimshaw hits .800 for Toronto. Red Sox sign Indian pitcher Jack Anthony from the Canadian league.
The article notes 51 managers have helmed the 16 major league clubs from 1902 to 1909, with four serving continuously since 1908. It lists managers by National and American League teams and discusses the harsh scrutiny managers endure compared to players and umpires. It also covers plans by John Heydler to reestablish a double umpire system next season, highlighting Brannan as a promising West National League umpire candidate and remarks by Harry Pulliam.
Fred Tenney of the New York Nationals denies quitting baseball. He says a leg injury and a conference with Manager McGraw led to resting for the season, with plans to rejoin the Giants next season.
Johnny Evers, Chicago Cubs second baseman, praised as the keynote to Frank Chance's fast infield due to his head for inside play. The article credits his cleverness for the Cubs championship edge last year, noting his role in spotting Merkle’s missed touch to secure pennant leverage in the decisive game.
The author argues stolen bases decline as runners must reach base first. In past eras players hit above .300 and slugged around .375 to .850, reaching base frequently and gaining baserunning edges. Today many stars hit around .275, reducing chances to steal many bases.
New Orleans officials map a six club professional winter league as semi pro teams in the city flourished last season. The plan aims to keep baseball active year round, drawing strong local interest and positioning New Orleans among the few cities with year round play.
Harold Iddings formerly of the University of Chicago football team has been engaged to coach the Miami college eleven for the coming season.
From Melilla, Moroccans estimated at fifteen hundred attacked Mt Minter Lixa but were dispersed by Spanish artillery. A separate clash at Nador saw a feeble Moorish assault repelled. Reports say Zeluan’s capture fuels hinterland support for Harka. Madrid discusses Africa policy amid war-risk rumors and liberal opposition in the council.
In San Francisco John Mangels known as Towers plunged ninety seven feet to death after a head first dive into a shallow tank at an amusement park. Spectators saw him fall and he was carried away with a broken neck. Mangels performed nightly in a sheet of flame.
A Barcelona dispatch reports trials and executions of revolutionists resumed in the city. Paris dated Oct 5.
Chicago and New York notes list wheat premiums and prices for winter and spring varieties, rye and oats, corn figures, butter and eggs prices, potatoes and sweet potatoes, live poultry quotes, with December and May futures cited. Market tone remains steady amid high northwest wheat receipts and firm cash premiums.
A Oklahoma nurse, Mrs Minnie Turner of Ardmore, credits Dean's Kidney Pills with rapid health improvement from run down condition, backache, and kidney pains. She praises the remedy after using five boxes and urges others to try it. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 60 cents a box.
A comedic piece opens with a doctor patient exchange about eye health then pivots to a product pitch for Defiance Starch praising its chemical safety and stiffening strength. It extols fine white goods care and ends with social quips about parenting and romance.
Market news shows cattle steady in Omaha with varied classes from native steers to calves, hogs soft by five cents, and sheep steady. Chicago reports mixed cattle ranges from choice to common and fats, with hogs and bulls also listed amid fluctuating quotes.
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