Nick Altrock: Fun Maker and Survival in Baseball Circles
The piece recalls Nick Altrock as the sole surviving fun maker among legendary big league personalities after Germany Schaefer’s passing. It notes Altrock’s stiff yet funny persona, how crowds laugh with him, and references Morris Ackerman’s failed rise in journalism, Ban Johnson’s critique of on-field antics, and Altrock’s pregame humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Turbyville
Germany Schaefer
Nick Altrode
Washington Nationals
Fun Specialists
Nick
Tatiphs
Morris Ackerman
Fish and Gains
Morris
Ban Johnson
Schaefer
Altrock
Hnes
Unclear transcription of AP brief from May 27
Fragmentary Associated Press text mentions a large figure four billion dollars and a parliament-like body. The readable parts indicate a statement by senators and committees about necessity and a year-long period. Entities and specifics are too incomplete to fully identify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Iledo
Jack Dempsey
Dempséy
Bill Tate
Erry
Keller
Tate
Dempyn
Shee
Naseengton
Ics
Jniittes
Local Briefs Mention Short Visits and Travel
Local briefs note Harl Jackson departed yesterday afternoon for Shoshone for a two week visit. Harriet Pettijohn left yesterday for Buhl for a short stay. M Bacon of Boise visiting her son T C Bacon in Twin Falls. Marguerite Putnam arrived from California. Mrs N J Jordon of Buhl in Twin Falls for a short shopping trip. Iott Méniey heading Vermont for the summer. Connie Barnes of Hansen on a shopping trip. E Vogel of Pocatello in Twin Falls for a brief business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harl Jackson
Shoshone
Harriet Pettijohn
Vermont
Connie 5
Barnes
Hansen
He E. Vogel
Pocatello
Twin Falls
Freemates Return to London Cafes in Bright Uniforms
London reports freemates reappearing on cafe tables after two years absence. The British Army is set to return in bright and gay uniforms. Trans shipments and entom land collector notes appear in fragmented text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entom Land
Kenerly
London
Bitish Army
Bladder Relief Remedy Promoted For Urinary Irritation
A noted authority links bladder and kidney weakness to uric acid. The remedy Jad Salts is recommended, to be taken in water before breakfast for two to three days, aiming to neutralize urine irritation and restore normal urinary function.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pol
Second Street
Royal Bakery Building
THE
H.F
Norton
15Th Ave
Front St. Nampa
Idaho
al al Pe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!