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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1921
Page
2
A serialized retelling of Uncle Tom’s Cabin set in antebellum Mississippi and New Orleans. Tom endures plantation cruelty, befriends a brave child, endures Legree’s tyranny, and finds spiritual deliverance as he dies in a defender’s arms. The piece notes copyright details from 1919 Boston Post.
The piece contrasts Babe Ruth and George Kelly as the home run leaders of their leagues, detailing Ruth as a left handed power hitter who drives balls to center and right fields with a long swing, versus Kelly a wrist oriented right handed hitter who aims for all fields. It notes Ruth’s easier stance, forward free move of weight, and timing versus Kelly’s forward lean, wider stance, and quicker wrist whip.
Baseball notes cover Yankees sending Jess Doyle to Joplin and interest in Knight Brown. Reb Russell shines for the Millers as an outfielder while many players set batting and stolen base marks across leagues. References to the Senators’ Stanley Harris league leader, Walter Galvin, Dan O Leary, and Silk O Louglin memorial plans note the era’s star names and managerial moves.
Cy Rigler says Bob Emslie the NL umpire chief knows the rule book better than any. He notes Emslie was not consulted on winter changes and says two new rules were bad the dead ball rule and the fair or foul ruling from out of sight which were later repealed.
Ty Cobb steadily guides Detroit with calm leadership on the field. He consoles wavering pitchers from center field and maintains frequent field consultations and coaching lines. His dignified demeanor and continued prowess as hitter fielder and baserunner mark early promise.
Dwight N. Lewis becomes president of the new Iowa billiard association. Jean Samazesik defeats Andre Gobert in the French national tennis final. Horace W. McCurdy named MIT crew captain. Robert Halladay elected Chicago basketball captain for 2022. J S Adstrom reelected IAAF president in Geneva. Francis Ouimet suggests observing top players helps American golf stars. BH Borden Adams named Williams cross country captain for next year. Davis Cup wine access sparks French tennis star talks. Ethelda Bleary linked to a possible new women’s 220 yard record in Honolulu. Illinois track letters include Fred H. Schlapp prizai of St Louis.
Champion Tilden predicts the word lawn will fade from tennis as grass courts prove too costly. He notes over 98 percent of play occurs on clay or asphalt, with turf maintenance expensive in hot climates and at clubs like the German town Cricket club where 5000 dollars yearly upkeep is required.
Advert sees Dr Kilmer Swamp-Root as premier kidney and liver remedy. It claims thousands benefited from the mild vegetable compound. Two bottle sizes sold at drug stores with a sample offered for ten cents by Dr Kilmer & Co. Binghamton NY. Mention the paper in your request.
A humorous exchange aboard an Atlantic voyage contrasts a habitual crossers boast with a skeptical passenger. The story underscores that those who know too much about crossing the ocean may lose the sense of novelty, while ignorance offers room for learning.
Woman describes prolonged fatigue and severe menstrual issues. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for seven months she reports restored health and daily functioning. The letter invites others to consider the remedy.
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