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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
3
A correspondent notes the Arab nation faces resource scarcity yet foresees Mesopotamian redemption as a path to progress. After anticipated Tigris and Euphrates barrage projects by British funding, Baghdad could rival Harun al Rashid era splendor, signaling a decisive postwar cultural and intellectual rise.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a physician prescribed kidney and bladder remedy with years of tested results. It urges readers to buy at local drugstores or request a sample by sending ten cents to Binghamton New York.
An original liver and bowel regulator, Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are advertised as the same product from forty years ago. The copy emphasizes digestive aid and overall bowels care in a compact promotional blurb.
The Anaconda Standard recalls Civil War era hardship with wheatless days and substitutes like roasted barley and chicory roots, noting scarce sugar and milk. It recalls most families kept cows. papers claimed milk improved coffee and tea nutrition. It then cites 1917 banana imports exceeding six billion, with bananas weighing about a pound and costing five cents, highlighting their affordability and nutrition.
The Chicago section of the American Chemical Society reports that in some German regions oleomargarine prices exceed butter, according to a bulletin.
A compact proverb notes a small man dodging a large chance while contrasting people with varying horse sense. It blends cautionary wisdom about readiness and perception.
A nostalgic sports column celebrates seasoned athletes returning after war to reclaim spots in baseball football tennis golf racing boxing and more It highlights veterans like Eddie Plank Hans Wagner Joe Heneman and others pushing past fortieth birthdays to chase records and glory while urging them to trim into form again for another push at victory.
Boxers such as Jack Dillon and Willie Ritchie stand out as world famous names ready to enlist, while Benny Leonard and Jess Willard have signaled willingness but with less urgency. The pool of potential draftees includes athletes from football to rowing across many colleges, yet boxing lags in response to the call.
United States Golf Association reported proceeds from summer Liberty tournaments for Red Cross totaling 72 875. On Independence Day 485 clubs from nearly all states, Idaho Nevada New Mexico Oregon excluded, competed nationwide. Allegheny Country Club led with 4269, Columbia Country Club next with 2089. Apawamis Club and Country Club of Detroit each contributed 1690.
Canadian professional hockey outlook appears slim this winter with limited prospects for teams and players. Analysts note uncertain league schedules and potential roster constraints affecting the season start.
Fred Mollwitz, dumped by the Reds after Hal Chase joined the club, heads to the Pirates where he is expected to compete for the first bag. Vic Saier’s leg injury shifts the decision toward Mollwitz or Merkle, with Saier likely to miss as first sacker and Merkle used in the outfield.
Swedish runner John Zander has been officially recognized as the world champion after posting a 1500 meter time of 3 54 7, surpassing American runner Kiviat who set 3 55 8 at the Stockholm Olympic Games in 1912.
The Olympic Club of San Francisco counts about 3,000 members. The organization governs its membership and activities for athletes and social members in the city.
A statistician found the Yanks posted the most last inning wins in the season just closed surpassing all teams. The Donovan boys won 29 games on their last turn at bat.
Cincinnati fans were surprised to read that Garry Herrmann had been elected president of the Reds. The shock matched the surprise of hearing Willie Hoppe had won a billiard game.
Yale upper-class oarsmen continue training and express hope for a spring window to compete in intercollegiate regattas, seeking opportunities amid uncertain schedules.
Toronto, the only club in the International league to post a profit this year, showed financial stability amid a challenging season for the league and its teams.
Matty states he will retain Sherwood Magee through next year. The note emphasizes ongoing ownership or guardianship of the individual. The writing lacks broader context or justification within the fragment.
Major league clubs prepare for a modest 1918 spring training season due to wartime costs and uncertain futures. Drafted players fell dramatically across teams, with the White Sox and Pirates not drafting any players. Overall, 160 players were purchased or drafted, but likely fewer than half will go to spring training.
The longtime American League umpire Tom Connolly faced criticism for lacking playing experience yet proved a meticulous official. Born in Manchester and arriving in 1884, he settled in Natick Massachusetts and began umpiring semi professional games within eight years of his arrival.
Jimmy Clabby and many other Americans in Australia have informed the American consul general in Sydney of their intention to enlist the men required or called upon to do so. They express keen interest in America's role in the great struggle.
Connie Mack urges abolition of all truck deliveries including the shiny and spit balls. He argues batters already face balls altered by tampering and should not have to deal with further unfair advantages.
Captain Joseph J. O'Hare, a former West Point player and chief aide to Brig. Gen. John A. Johnston, has been appointed assistant chief of staff in charge of athletics at camps under the department of the Northeast. He graduated last year.
Lloyd Rickart, former Federal league official, resigns from his post as secretary of the Toledo club. Phil Bresnahan, brother of Manager Roger Bresnahan, will succeed him.
The University of Minnesota will donate its share of net proceeds from intercollegiate sports through August 1, 1918, to the Red Cross fund, directing funds to support relief efforts during the period.
Anuric, a double strength remedy, is touted to rapidly ease swollen hands and ankles caused by kidney related dropsy and uric acid. The ad claims dramatic relief from backache, scalding urine, and rheumatic pains, urging readers to send 10 cents for a trial pamphlet. Also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for postnatal nerves and headaches.
The article claims the ideal recruit for the National Army is a light 140 pound man rather than a 170 pounder. Princeton and camp tests show this build excels in endurance and adaptability, handling heat and equipment better while the heavier man often collapses.
A vintage advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a long time remedy for coughs bronchitis and colds settled in the throat. It claims to aid sleep ease morning expectoration and natural healing and notes bottles priced at 80 and 90 cents in civilized countries.
An occasional visitor notes a shift since prohibition in Crimson Gulch. Three Finger Sam agrees the settlement is calmer and more polite as liquor no longer fuels reckless talk and nerves have steadied, reducing gunplay risk.
Bliggins expresses desire to start his own business and be his own boss. Critics say the move would fit his reputation as a harsh employer.
Citizens debate Mrs Cumrox's stance as she admits delight in paying higher taxes than others, highlighting fiscal attitudes and social judgment in the community.
Student replies that they were late for work, implying a playful or evasive classroom exchange. The line captures a humor moment around tardiness and responsibility in an academic setting.
In a comic misread, a bystander reports seeing Willie Okersmeer threaten his mother with an ax. The punch line suggests his father is an artist and the boy may be posing for a comical kid series rather than committing violence.
A wry collection of remarks on real estate schemes flattery and diplomacy. The lines critique dealers who build mountains on molehills and praise others while yielding to the inevitable.
A collection of quotations and wry witticisms on peace, honor, and independence. The lines contrast begging with strength and insist on self-reliant peace, while noting the oddities of public sentiment and a jab at a national anthem critic.
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