Just His Feet
Russell limped into the house with twisted feet and pain on his face. His father asked if the new shoes hurt and he replied that his feet did.
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
2
Russell limped into the house with twisted feet and pain on his face. His father asked if the new shoes hurt and he replied that his feet did.
A fragment presents a quip about a father figure, then shifts to an advertisement for Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills claiming quick relief from stomach pain and heartburn. It ends with a humorous line about doughnuts and a dog incident witnessed by a Chicago Tribune reader.
The Buffalo sanitarium famed as a center for diagnosis and treatment by medicine or surgery offers a Medical Adviser book for 50 cents and a free correspondence bureau for medical advice. Dr. Pierce’s Laboratory sends medicines by parcel post if needed, with confidential letter responses.
The readable text mentions healing running sores, a duty to write a letter, and phrases about a healing method not relieving symptoms. It references time frames like one year and days, and includes miscellaneous numbers and garbled phrases without clear names or places.
Connie Mack favors college stars over sandlot players. Buddie Murphy last season was the AL's top pinch hitter. Hd Barrow clings to his Sox manager post amid fan calls for his ouster. Michigan lists ten baseball players for nine letters won earlier. Miller Huggins hopes to sign Frank Baker. Mike Martin and Nick Altrock prepare to head to Tampa for Nationals prep. George Gibson seeks trades to boost Pirates pennant chances. Plans for a Georgia Alabama league with 12 player limit and 1500 dollar cap. Louisville to retry Ad Thomas. Chicago fans back Grover Alexander to win more NL games. New York owners demand a half million over alleged remarks by Ban Johnson. Hal Janvrin projected to rebound with St Louis. Roger Peckinpaugh aims for April start after strong winter. Akron firms build modern stadium and back International league bid. Tris Speaker the lone major leaguer to score five in 1919 at Polo Grounds as Indians beat Yankees 15 to 9.
Chick Harley, noted Ohio State University halfback and all around athlete, is praised as a true amateur after it surfaced he declined multiple offers to join other football teams during the season to keep his varsity letter.
Backers of the Wichita Falls Club in the Texas League aim to build a hotellinked with the grandstand to house home and visiting ball players. The facility would include kitchenettes and indoor beds to accommodate players and their families at the stadium.
Tommy Leach, ex Pittsburgh Pirates star and last year captain of Shreveport champions, has been signed by Tampa of the Florida State league to manage the Mokers.
Western oarsmen prepare for the North Pacific Association of Amateur Oarmen regatta in Victoria. Last Pacific coast international event was Portland in 1914. Vancouver and Portland rivalry has grown with the entry of Coeur d Alene Idaho for the 1920 regatta.
The Hawaiian branch of the A A U schedules two national meets on April 17 and 19. The programs include the 100 yard senior for women and the 100 yard junior for men. Duke Kahanamoku and Norman Ross are listed as competitors.
Jack Hendricks of Indianapolis acted as commissioner in the bid to acquire Roger Hornsby from St Louis. Branch Rickey refused the $100,000 offer and the proposed deal valued at $110,000 including Hendricks commission did not proceed. McGraw reportedly approved a larger offer with players, but Rickey and Jones declined.
The article notes a sports boom with New England players forming a protective association in soccer and boxing clubs expanding from Tia Juana to the Pacific coast. It mentions Australia's tennis stars retaining the Davis Cup, Johnny Mexía’s boxing tour in California, and Tom Jones seeking new talent.
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal humor column contrasts long engagements with finding a flat. An advertisement mentions Garfield Tea claimed to stimulate the liver and cleanse the system. A brief exchange recalls a station worker summoning energy to stop a train.
An advertisement offers a $100 reward for proof that Hall's Catarrh Medicine can cure catarrh and related mucous diseases. It asserts the remedy clears mucous surfaces and improves constitutional health, citing testimonials and F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo.
A directive encourages immediate action. a boy is urged to charter a tug and sail out to meet an approaching vessel. The quote emphasizes taking initiative rather than waiting for chance.
A short ad or column note reflects a husband receiving a warm smile from his wife on payday, illustrating domestic affection and routine financial moments in a domestic scene.
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