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Newspaper
Wagner Post
Location
Wagner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
6
A garbled OCR passage records scattered remarks and names during a meeting or gathering. It mentions individuals such as Mrs Wentigus and Dr Cald, hints at a trial or sample bottle, and notes interruptions and reactions from attendees. The text is largely incomprehensible.
An excerpt discusses the shamrock’s Irish association and botanical notes on related plants. It notes Trifolium minus and other names such as the white flower variant wax thorn chalks, with assertions about where the plant grows and the popular belief linking it to Ireland versus other regions.
Fireman Donald McCune resigns after a telegram claiming $130,000 inheritance triggers a chaotic scene. He retrieves his gun, flees, then returns to face the captain while his wife and two children react. The supposed fortune proves to be far smaller than feared, leading to a comic family and fire department consequences.
Fragmented OCR style piece mentions The Millinare Rebellion and Simple Hats with quirky imagery. It describes hats made of dove silk and parakeet, a chandelier adornment, and a scene of garments and decor reducing to a surreal rural tavern tone.
Colonel George W. Goethals posed a puzzle to cadets and 1st lieutenants at West Point about moving a large column with limited gear. He described a scenario with a 0 foot 10 inch column and a buoyant solution, asking how to proceed after extensive deliberation. A cadet team proposed derricks and tackles but Goethals dismissed the idea, insisting a different method was required.
A fragmented line from an OCR page presents a garbled phrase rather than a coherent event. Readable portions mention names or places without clear actions, offering no verifiable news item to summarize into a proper card.
The piece chronicles Joe Kelley, famed baseball figure known as Kelley with an extra e, recounting his career from Lowell to Omaha to Pittsburgh and Baltimore. It highlights his fielding prowess, left field batting feats, and notable seasons including .391 in 1894 and strong follow-ups, framing him as a standout Kelley in early major league history.
The piece extols Mathewson as the era’s supreme pitcher, detailing his rise from Factoryville to Bucknell, Norfolk, and New York. It praises his now famous drop ball, steady improvement, and unmatched blend of skill, temperament, and common sense, arguing no other pitcher matched his stature.
Nap Lajoie, famed as a batting marvel and fielding ace, drew national attention for a career spanning Fall River to Philadelphia and Cleveland. He led the American League in hitting and fielding, setting records and earning lasting reverence in the early era of organized baseball.
A Fort Scott Kansas resident reports kidney trouble easing after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes stone passage and relief from dizziness rheumatism and headaches noting weight gain and restored health following treatment.
Ashland readers share testimonials praising Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound for restoring health after years of female and kidney issues. A Camden, New Jersey woman also reports relief from serious displacement and fatigue after guidance from friends.
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