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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
3
Manager Fielder Jones drills Browns outfielders to rush on short pops behind the infield and back of the diamond. In practice Lavan misjudged a pop, Marsans started in then retreated, but later Marsans made a clean catch as Jones stressed risk and timing.
In 1910 the New Yorks paid $300 for Benny Kauff. By 1916 he was the top value among three players Giants bought for an estimated $65,000 to $75,000. His price soared like a corner lot in a real estate boom.
Charley Herzog hopes to play in every championship game this season and has been easing on umpires to stay in the lineup. He has an infected foot but has played daily to remain active.
Time seems to have little effect on Eddie Plank, the oldest among major league pitchers, as age appears not to diminish his performance or stamina.
Cy Young’s pitching record appears secure after 22 seasons and 819 games with 608 wins and a .620 era. Christy Mathewson trails but would need six more years and about 60 percent win rate to match, making Young’s legacy appear unmatched in baseball history.
Ty Cobb slumping, Jack Dalton sidelined in the American league, Joe Berger starring for Oakland in the Pacific Coast league. Walter Johnson trade rumors denied by Griffith. Ward Miller and Tobin in/outfield roles for the Browns. Field er Jones teased as Blues by St. Louis fans. Lajoie age claim disputed. Joe Tinker retires as player and manager. Fohl shifts focus to Des Jardien in bullpen. Meyers beats out infield hit. Stanage to triple and reach first. Bresnahan speeds up games. pennant race vs wrestling joke. McHenry shines in minors after release to Richmond. Automobile section notes ignore Ping Bodie.
Fielder Jones hails Nick Altrock as possibly the greatest base runner catcher in his era. He cites a Pacific coast game where Altrock caught 12 of 13 runners off base. The Giants’ Grover Cleveland Alexander is credited with saving the opening game by picking three Giants off their bases.
Cincinnati manager Buck Herzog plans to retain Heinie Peitz as a warm-up catcher even if it requires sacrificing a second baseman to fit the 21 man limit. Peitz will also serve as third base coach, using his experience to avoid interfering with a runner attempting to score.
Former star pitcher Jack Pfeister, living on a Ohio farm, says his arm is strong enough to return to the game and seeks new employment in baseball.
Fielder Jones remains in uniform while directing from the sideline as he coaches the team during the game.
Reginald Vanderbilt condemns modern warfare calling it German warfare with liquid flames poison gases and aerial and submarine murders, claiming it reverses all the rules. He compares it to a comic exchange between Mr and Mrs Cornelius Husk about clothes grammar and parenting trouble.
The advertisement touts Resinol ointment and soap as soothing cures for irritated skin and itching. It claims rapid healing of eczema, ringworm, pimples, and similar eruptions, noting doctors have prescribed it for twenty years and that druggists nationwide stock it.
The discussion cites Hughes noting women face impossibility in politics. The point questions how a woman could stay silent for months when public desire is for her speech, illustrating gendered constraints and expectations in political life.
A quirky quotation from C. B. Newcomb about burglars and escape. The dialogue contrasts low visibility and hiding under a bed with the idea that disappointments can spur progress.
A household quarrel over dressing delays plans for theater goers. A husband urges readiness while a wife explains she is still finishing by stating she is putting on her spats, delaying departure. The exchange highlights humor in domestic routine and time management before an outing.
An advertisement invites readers suffering from rheumatism or neuritis to request a free booklet titled Rheumatism Its Cause and Cure. The notice claims the book is absolutely free and provides contact details for Jesse A. Case, Department C. W., Brockton, Massachusetts.
A brief exchange reveals a woman using fine cigars to slip a letter to her husband. She explains he does not smoke that brand regularly, but she slips one into his pocket when delivering a note. The scene hints at clever domestic mischief in a playful tone.
The statement notes that men often spend much on experiences and then share the value with others at no cost, implying a social or ethical critique of generosity versus personal expenditure. It emphasizes the paradox of personal sacrifice yielding communal benefit.
In a quoted exchange from The Masses, one character rails at exhaustion from standing over a hot stove while another brags of cooler sewer work. The dialogue highlights class stress and labor conditions, contrasting domestic toil with industrial labor.
An oblique historic fragment shows a conversation where a speaker asks a man if he has been long without work, and the man replies he was born in eight. The wording hints at poverty and generational hardship, captured in a stark, period voice.
Burlington Wisconsin resident Anna Kelly reports irregu larity and side and back pains improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. The advertisement touts the remedy’s effectiveness for female ailments and offers confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
A humorous exchange features Jimson crediting his wife for all he has, while another voice counters that he owes a string of creditors and ten dollars for the last fifteen years, highlighting domestic and urban petty finance. The dialogue captures a slice of everyday life and neighborhood banter.
A humorous snippet notes an organ grinder being hustled from a Democratic club as he plays Pop Goes the Weasel. The brief gag relies on the contrast between political club activity and street performance.
An old advertisement promises removal of freckles using ethine double strength. It urges buying an ounce from a druggist and applying twice daily with money back guarantee if ineffective. The copy targets shame over facial spots and claims rapid, complete clearance for most users.
John D. Wells quips that drowning sorrows in drink is futile as troubles swim away, underscoring a pointed barroom remark on alcohol and coping. The quote frames a humorous take on alcohol use and resilience.
More than 12,000 students are taking agriculture courses in U.S. colleges, reflecting rising interest in farming studies across the nation. Institutions report strong enrollment in agricultural science programs and related courses.
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