A Bush League Hero Spoofs Baseball Hearts and Fans
Edna Ferber style satire follows Ivy Keller, a town girl enthralled by Rudie Schlackweiler, a bush league pitcher. The piece charts her romantic latch onto the season's baseball fever, her father's uproar, and a twist ending where the star is sold away and Ivy confronts the reality of talent and affection in small-town sport culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex
Salitha
Eva
Stu Mal Tey
Papa Keller
Ivy
Rudie Schlackweiler
Schlackweiler
Pa Keller
Papa
Jean Valjean
Undine Meyers
Undine
Pug” Conlan
Am Orangoutang
Wall Town
Chicago
Schlagers Hardware
Parker Hotel
Griggs House
Sny
Bod
Radie 1
Te Cubs
Schlachweller
Tse
Slatereville
Ohio
Schlach- Weller
Mil
Slatersville
Tey
Keller
Mother
Parker
Gent's
Miss Shont
Schlachweiler
Rudolph Schlachweiler
Schlachweiter
Jessir
Rudie
Miss Keller
Mr. Keller
Sehlachweller
Cleveland
Ma Keller
Des Moines
Odd Facts About Cholera From History and Folklore
The piece surveys historic cholera beliefs and reactions. It notes superstition in treatment, such as sleeping with the head to the south, peasant distrust of doctors in Russia, stock remedies of tar resin and petroleum, and loud gunfire to frighten the disease. It recounts how washing clothes near wells aided spread along Asia routes, and Irish rook behavior during the 1832 outbreak near Marquis of Sligo’s demesne, with the rookery deserted and many birds found dead on Errit shore before birds later returned exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fan
Eas
Paris
Ascot
London
Evers
Chicago
South Side
Ball Park
Pug” Conlan
Undine Meyers
Pug
Undine
Russia
Asia
Ireland
Dublin
Revenue Police
Errit
Fashionable concert prompts curious hair question
The Philadelphia Press describes a chic concert where two young performers were absorbed in their quirks. An earful moment occurs when a performer asks if a hairdo is her own, and an elderly seated man kindly explains it is Schubert. The scene captures social bustle and polite humor of a refined audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selec
Schubert
Philadelphia Press
Material Art Velvet Voice Shines in Pop Fragment
A brief snippet highlights a performer named Material Art praised for a velvet voice. The quote notes she sings only the popular fragment, capturing a fleeting moment of music appreciation.
California Syrup of Figs ad pitches gentle child laxative
An advertisement recalls childhood remedies and contrasts harsh remedies like castor oil with California Syrup of Figs. It touts a pleasant taste, "fruit laxative" action, and guidance on dosing for babies to adults, urging a 50-cent bottle and a store inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Old Soldier Promotes Kilmer Swamp-Root Cure
In a testimonial letter from George W. Atchley of Iowa, a Civil War veteran, Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer is praised for kidney and bladder trouble relief. The letter, sworn by A R Hansen and notarized in 1909, endorses the medicine and its quick aid to sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Sam
Kilmer
George W. Atelley
Atelley
George W. Atehles
Thie City
Atehley
Kilmer Swamp Root Offer Sample and Booklet
Advertises sending ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co for a kidney and bladder sample and a booklet. Mentions sizes fifty cents and one dollar for men, urging purchase at drug stores.
Travel prompts reflections on identity and ocean journeys
A cautious exchange notes travel revealing inner truths during a dialogue about journeys. The judge weighs in on how ocean travel especially exposes character and self discovery.
Dandruff Cure Promise From Knowlton Ad in Pittsburgh Sun
An advertising blurb claims Knowlton's Dandeline cures dandruff and promotes new hair growth. It boasts immediate scalp relief, restored luster, and thicker hair after weeks of use, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from local stores. The piece ends with a job-related quip from the Pittsburgh Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bush League
Edna Ferber
Stokmere
Lana
Brand
Kelly
Willie Gries
Willie
Ivy Keller
Dresed
Ladies’ Magazine
Ankie
Civic Improvement Club
Keller “Matter
Lillian Russet
Madame de Stael
Fey
Univon
Knight of the Sphere
Radie
Rudie c
Marshalltown
Alicia
Freddy van Dyne
New York
Newport
Rudie Sebiach- Weller
Rudis Schlachweiler
Carler
Be T.op
Aitta
Schinchweller
A. T. Hansen
EL J. Frisk, Notary Publis
Trene
Tre
Pittsburgh
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