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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1920
Page
2
A promotional note extols Rad Salts as a remedy for kidney issues and bladder problems. It urges daily doses of four ounces mixed in water, claiming it cleanses kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and supports general health, with added flattery about women’s taste in novels.
Havana sports writers say Cuba is best place to stage the Dempsey Carpentier fight and promoters think a half million dollar offer could secure the bout there. The island is buzzing with activity as organizers push for a high profile match to attract crowds and revenue.
Phillies manager Cravath declares Dave Bancroft the greatest shortstop for fielding and consistency. He emphasizes Bancroft excels at grounders, handling batters, and taking throws to second, though not the top hitter or base runner.
Vincent Richards, holder of the indoor tennis title, will not defend his honors this year. He has been compelled to give up indoor tennis because of eye strain. Indoor courts are poorly lighted.
More than 400 University of California students study boxing. University of Chicago wins Western Conference basketball title. Gilmour Doble signs three year Cornell football coach contract. Heisman proposes football rule changes. Canadian entry considered for Davis Cup. Olympic trials and team plans discussed for US athletes. Union Trotting Association to oppose other bodies. J W Gaskin signs with Lincoln County club after discharge.
A look back forty years to when Old Hoss Radbourne signed his first major league contract for 750 dollars. The piece notes Radbourne as possibly the era’s greatest pitcher and credits him with developing the game.
A collection of memorable lines from Johnny Sullivan and others. Charles W Murphy remarks that one swallow does not make a summer. Umpire Billy Evans calls a ball strike. Jess Willard quips about training himself.
Yankee pitcher Jack Quinn comments on the spitball ban noting it may reduce misplays and longer games while fans fear increased hitting. He believes he can adapt and that the rule improves fielding and keeps games reasonable despite potential higher scores.
George Lees signs with the Chicago White Sox while Wade Killefer celebrates the deal lifting Jimmy Mc Auley. Turkey Boman moves from Little Rock to Indianapolis. George Pennington relinquishes rights to Hartford. Herb Hall plans to pitch for an independent Logansport team. Several pitchers comment on the spitball abolition and contract delays spark controversy among clubs.
Guidance on safe use of Bayer Aspirin tablets for colds and headaches. Describes Bayer as the trademark and notes aspirin as monoacetic acid ester of salicylic acid. Mentions general dosage and safety considerations for cold relief.
One third of draft age men in the United States are in agriculture and allied occupations while another third are in manufacturing and mechanical industries. Those Girls. “Of course you talked about me as soon as I left.” “No, dear, we thought you had attended to that quite sufficiently.” Boston Transcript.
The text argues that many fertile valleys and plains are former lake bottoms dried by natural convulsions or gradual processes. It cites the St. Lawrence system, inland lakes between ranges, and seas like the Euxine Caspian and Aral as remnants of a vast northern sea. The opening of the Bosporus is linked to draining this ocean, echoed in Greek traditions.
A farmer notes lack of overseer when mistakes occur and quips that in a few weeks the summer girl will join the game, signaling changes or new players in the scene.
A Kansas City Star excerpt recounts a breakfast parable about a lazy person urged to rise. The tale contrasts nature repairing in bed with the resolve to begin work, using a declamatory address to rouse the sleeper.
A brief dialogue about plant names and translations references wandering Jew known in English as a hanging plant. The exchange mentions a candy shop wait and a Chicago Tribune note attributed to Mrs. Sib.
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