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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1921
Page
3
Lake Charles Florida March reveals a baseball craze as pitchers abandon old slants for the fast curve and a flashy new hula ball. The spliced myth of banning freak pitches fades as players rehearse this unorthodox stunt.
Collected notes reveal quirky sports lore from 1911 era baseball and boxing. Larry Gardner’s garage business in Enosburg is referenced alongside unusual pitching, the screwball, and other knucklers. Babe Ruth’s 1911 season rookisms, Keefe and Rommel’s screwball notes, and Davy’s missing finger shaping tosses are sketched with playful hyperbole. Also mentions boxing, Philippine legalities, chess figures, and a rural horse incident in Indiana.
In Detroit a Circuit Court will decide which woman is the mother of five year old Clara Ann Le Bowitz. Mrs Caroline Le Bowits, 28, stands trial on cruelty charges as the child lies in the Children's Free Hospital with a facial disfigurement from a knife wound and scars from beatings. Mrs Antonio Alli, 29, claims she merely loaned the child to Mrs Le Bowicz six months ago for a better education.
Cleveland star pitcher George Uhle says he is poised for a big year with the World Champion Indians. He discusses his rapid rise from sandlot to the majors, his throwing style, and the challenge of adjusting to big league hitters under manager Jim Dunn.
Two young women Miss Irma Stinson and Mrs. Margaret Haynes are in critical condition at Mercer Hospital after a battle involving carbolic acid. Haynes, reportedly jealous over a husband, attempted suicide and confrontation turned violent when Stinson tried to take the glass. Both women were burned and unable to speak on the incident.
The report states women are entering the United States at about 1300 daily. It also notes that the number of women workers in Argentina has doubled over the past five years, highlighting rising female participation in both countries.
Kansan G J Collins arrives at jail in Miami Oklahoma to declare he has not been killed by his wife who was held on murder allegations. The wife, eighteen, separated for months, reconciles with him after the visit as officials note the claim.
The ad cites backache irritability and swelling as danger signals and promotes Dr. Pierce's Anuric Tablets from Buffalo New York. It includes a testimonial from Mrs Annie D Brown of West Virginia praising better sleep and reduced pain after using the product.
Miles City Mont March 5 Thud Plunk Thud Plunk Shovels Men Sweat all this because M C Gilmore 85 has returned to the Powder river country He was one of Custers scouts who was not in the massacre of 1876 It is a far cry from 1876 to 1921 and a fellow can crork up an awful thirst in that time Anyway Gilmore says Generals Cus og ter and Reno buried 22 barrels of D G Aughinbaugh Son Special whiskey at the confluence of Powder Agents
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Chicago authorities report a recent skin ailment appearing mainly on the neck and face. The illness causes red blotches and eruptions, lasts a few days, and is described as very painful and irritating. Officials suspect the cause lies with insanitary furs in circulation.
A Sturgin, Cole resident reports years of bladder and kidney pain. After trying various remedies, a friend sent Foley Kidney Pills. She used seven bottles and now feels well. Sleepless nights are gone and she recommends Foley Kidney Plus to others with kidney trouble.
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