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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
3
The National League adopts a stringent code for players detailing conduct, attire, and baggage rules. It imposes fines or salary cuts for injuries outside club service and public misbehavior, with no appeals from board decisions and manager support for disciplinary actions.
Cubs catcher Killefer will enter the army via training camp preference and join Grover Ales at Camp Funston. They will not go to Camp Canter as ordinarily expected, remaining together as comrades amid the war.
George Burns of the Giants stood on second in St Louis as Fletcher's foul was caught. He danced briefly as he considered a dash for third before turning to see Center Fielder J Smith receiving the ball, and Burns was put out at second.
A collage of baseball notes from early seasons. Charley Ebbets stays close to Hoover as outfielders blend Wheat, Casey Stengel rated 100 percent. Washington fans may see Sunday baseball. Clark Griffith and the Senators look for financial gains. Cardinals called knotholers. Veach rising among American League sluggers. Catchers like John Peters moved from New Orleans. Philadelphians Hill and Morton tied to teams. Seabee service and draft impacts noted.
In St Louis Hendricks, new major league manager after twelve years in the minors, invites suggestions from players while keeping final judgment. He does not ride his men for misplays and aims to maintain calm, quick thinking, and mutual accountability, unlike rival Fielder Jones who tracks every play.
Kent Barney Dreyfuss of the Pittsburgh Pirates received a letter from a patriotic Young Woman’s association asking for wornout baseballs. They plan to knit sweaters helmets and packs for American expeditionary force members in France and seek donated baseballs for their yarn inside felted projects.
Ming Clare Cassel appears in a recent photo as she resumes amateur tennis after eight years away. Once among the top ten women players, she left competition in 1916 to coach professional skating and is now restored to amateur status, prompting joy among tennis followers.
Buck Weaver of the Chicago White Sox maintained a season long hitting pace. The veteran infielder kept up a steady output with hits in consecutive games, matching a club record as he faced opponents and advanced offensively for the team.
A fashion note discusses plain tailored sea garments and the enduring charm of vests, advising warm accessories and detachable collars. It describes sheer cotton fabrics with ruffles and tuckings, and compares vest types, noting comfortable models hold shape and don’t require pinning to outer jackets.
A fragment urges a well dressed woman to choose major wardrobe items carefully and economically, noting light color preferences and practical accessories like gloves, hats, neck wear, and shoe trees for every pair of shoes as a new necessity.
A fashion note explains making own entre-deux beading to trim blouses. Steps cover edge strengthening with crochet, joining seams, and two Spanish beading designs with pyramid motifs. Describes crochet stitches, chaining, and technique, noting an experienced hand can teach the method quickly.
A dated household column offers practical tips for cleaning and maintenance. It describes using turpentine ammonia mix to remove stains, salting blue rinses, rinsing curtains, and avoiding fabric damage. It suggests converting discarded nightgowns into protective garments and using a damp newspaper for wool pressing.
A five minute daily clean plus about an hour and a half weekly effort keeps the refrigerator sanitary and in proper condition through warm weather. Regular quick wipe downs and periodic deeper清 cleaning prevent odors and maintain food safety.
A fashion brief notes women wearing high collars with black bows at the front closure and mentions new French dolmans and luxurious wraps.
Beattie Washington reports a plan to mobilize 1000 dogs for France in wartime service as requested by France's war ministry. The King County Humane Society says dotes include airedales and pembroke corgi-like breeds are plentiful locally, aiming to meet France's demand for 1000 dogs, with a goal to double. Also notes Ulm Springs California as a desert area with tropical vegetation and extreme heat, 250 feet below sea level.
Wayne B Wheeler outlines seven reasons for states to ratify the prohibition amendment. He argues a national evil requires a national remedy and that liquor causes crime and public charges across borders. He asserts national prohibition unites state and federal policy, protects public health and morals, and curbs a crime-producing liquor trade.
The piece argues prohibition reduces crime and taxes while lowering prices and boosting efficiency. It claims beer and whisky makers will pivot to other goods, improving freight handling and national output, with broader benefits to Americans and allies alike, reflecting a hopeful church view.
The article notes wartime prison reforms could reduce U.S. inmate numbers by about 290,000, diverting them to productive tasks. It cites Mr. Richard Hurd of New York and discusses prison needs varying with county dry status, plus a remark on breweries switching to milk bottle production. It also mentions German abstention policies and temperance circulars.
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