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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
5
The article notes porpoise body oil yields thirteen to fourteen gallons per animal and sells for far less than the head oil. Carcasses are processed into fertilizer, with prices estimated from $900 to $1,200 per barrel for the oil.
An old Wilmington North Carolina article describes a swamp plant called the Venus flytrap. A specimen kept in moss remains wet and swamplike, sends shoots, and traps flies with a snapping leaf that crushes them and absorbs nourishment.
Brussels welcomes Dr Clothilde Luisi as the official representative of Uruguay, her appointment creating a stir among foreign diplomats during state occasions she attends representing the republic.
The Atlantic coast hosts the only porpoise oil factory six miles below Cape Hatteras near Hatteras Inlet. Three fishing crews harvest porpoises six months a year using nets to catch and process them for hides, blubber, and head oil. Hides go to New Jersey tanneries, oil refin e to New Bedford for refining, and porpoise head oil oils delicate machinery.
Chabert the Fire King performs with deadly daring and poison theatrics. He drinks visitors’ claimed poisons and swallows antidotes, then endures a 220 degree oven inside a lamb leg until cooked. The show concludes as he touches red hot metal and offers molten wax to volunteers.
A farmer near Pittsburg Pennsylvania reports his chickens sought warmth by riding sheep across the yard. The fowls huddled in the sheep’s wool and pressed their feet into the backs to avoid freezing, then dismounted for corn before mounting again.
The London International Smoke Abatement exhibition displayed a tall pillar illustrating the yearly soot fallout for the city. Between models of St Stephen's Tower and Cleopatra's Needle, the exhibit estimates London’s annual soot total at 76 000 tons.
Manager Harry Davis of Cleveland predicts Ted Easterly will become a top catcher. He plans to move Easterly from the outfield to behind the plate and says the player is a natural, fine thrower, and has leadership potential.
David Shean former Chicago NL utility infielder was suspended indefinitely by the Americas association bulletin issued by President Chivington for refusing to join the Louisville club he was sold to. He was dropped at Louisville during the club’s southern training trip and previously played for Boston. his home is Arlington Massachusetts.
The Class D Cotton States league failed to support a New Orleans team. Franchise holder Gene Demontreville reports losing 2500 dollars and plans a transfer. Laurel, initially awarded Yazoo City’s franchise, may be asked to assume the team.
Johnny Bates shows surprising skill as a waiter with few at bats in the records. He racks up sacrifices and a barrel of Dases on bails, while his A B s average under three to the mire in a curious season note.
Hank O'Day smiles more now and Milwaukee sends Weidell to Wausau. Harry Davis of the Naps notes small gains. Gus Dundon signs with Wheeling. Deardorff released by Fort Worth. Latham temporarily catching. he is an U S league umpire. Wiser named Beatrice playing manager. Wayne buys Loudell Fenfer and Dobbins from Providence. Graney replaces Butcher in Nap lineup. Boston likely to finish ahead of Brooklyn and St Louis. Coulson sent to Newark. Oscar Vitt in love with Detroit as home. McInnes improving. Phelan wins Eddie Grant’s corner for Cincinnati. Connie Mack keeps Derrick on the Athletics. Shields among wealthiest players. Cardinals leader alleged to draw $100000. Terry Turner’s arm troubles lighter this spring.
The article surveys managers and players on ideal training camp traits in clubs like the Giants Pirates Red Sox and others. It cites Hot Springs Alexandria La Macon Ga and March Texas as examples, notes climate hotel quality population amusements and gate receipts as key factors. suggests a blended site with climate water hotel and good facilities.
Danny Murphy compares Ty Cobb to a flawless all around player. He praises Cobb's hitting throwing fielding and speed and says Cobb is the best he ever saw keeping teams anxious with Cobb on base.
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