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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
2
Forts Myer sergeants from Ashington visit the National Service school to instruct girl soldiers in cooking as part of an inspection day. The women remain attentive while teasing and humor mark the lessons as they tidy the camp and tents with hairpins and strings cataloged for cleanliness.
The article profiles DORA RODRIQUES a striking young woman in a natty soldier uniform traveling from New York to San Francisco. She walks to recruit young men for Uncle Sam and for the agricultural service urging city men to stay home and grow food for the army and navy.
Mrs Flora M Thompson proposes Washington women take summer farming courses at Maryland Agricultural College as male labor wanes for war. She argues three farm women can replace two men and urges practical farming lessons to support national food mobilization. She also tells YWCA women that thrift and efficient home life are needed amid labor shortages.
Dr Griffiths of Philadelphia sought inland waterways maps from Representative Moore and toured toward St. Phillips Louisiana. Guards detained him as a suspected German spy for ten days in a calaboose after which the attorney general and officials secured his release. He reportedly headed north with his boat.
The article lists varied facts from history and geography including Queen Elizabeth era pencils in England, Queen of Holland favored dishes roast beef and mutton, a $1,500,000 water project in Youngstown Ohio, a dictionary claim of 450000 English words, Ireland electric railroad car designs, Bordeaux exhibit of American cars in 1816, French popularity of American autos, Prince Edward Island blueberry pie exports to U S caterers, and kegs used for shipping.
Johnson announces that if war lasts into next spring there will be no 1918 pennant race. While players may join the colors, leaders expect baseball to pause then resume stronger, using the hiatus to fix ills and raise funds. The fate of the season hinges on war developments and peace timing.
Unless changes occur early, 1917 will see no golf or tennis champions as Chick Evans and Norris Williams hold unchallenged titles until peace returns. This would be the first lapse in championship play in America and a summer victory by default with many stars absent.
Former star Roger Bresnahan uses a deceptive cue to distract a pitcher during a Cubs game. The moment prompts two Chicago runners to break toward home, aided by Bresnahan's friendly taunt and a quick fielding response from Jim Viox.
Nick Altrock recruits George Jamieson as new partner after Carl Sawyer leaves for Minneapolis. Jamieson, a left handed performer, is described as adapting quickly to the coaching role with Washington.
A stream of baseball observations references BASEB figures such as Thomas Connolly Eppa Rixey Tillie Walker and Merkle. Mentions sound of firing in New England Jawn Evers tuning up Paddy Livingston Dode Paskett and Nap La Joie with notes on teams managers and pennant chatter.
Ray Bates of the Philadelphia Athletics set a world mark by driving in five runs in a single inning against Washington. In the seventh he hit a triple, then a double with two on, ending five plate appearances with two triples a double and a single. Bates, 26, 6 feet 2 inches, 180 pounds, from Paterson New Jersey, previously played for Vernon California hitting .285 in 203 games.
The St Louis Browns under manager Fielder Jones face scrutiny as other clubs in the American League fear a title run from a team that can force road trips. The pitching staff shows questions despite young Koob and Plank’s mystery status, while Weisman and Hamilton provide stability. Recruits Kerr and Rogers bolster the rotation, and Severeld leads catching with Hartley behind. The 1916 infield remains strong with Sisler Pratt Lavan Austin Kenworthy Paulette Bigler trying out.
The article praises three tiny spark plug players Gilhooley High and Maisel of the Highlanders joining Leibold of the White Sox and Lavan of the Browns as the pygmies of the American league. It notes only a pitcher with perfect control can get past them without surrendering a walk. All three are noted as excellent waiters.
Manager Mike Kelly of the St Paul American Association club plans to move training camp to Beaumont Texas for next season saying the camp is the best yet and no practice time has been lost due to bad weather.
Jack Barry stands as the last playing manager in the big leagues as most managers have moved beyond active play while retaining their managerial posts.
The piece argues farming should be run as a business and cites Canadian success stories. It notes high grain prices, explains cost control via systematic farming, and presents specific yields and profits from Milo Iowa to Champion Alberta. It includes affidavits from Newell J Noble and Nancy Coe confirming large wheat, oats, and flax harvests in 1916.
A woman enters a downtown cigar shop and rejects a clerk's offer of cigars. She explains she wants to buy a pipe as a birthday gift, describing her husband as a 42 year old, five feet nine inches tall, stout, with dark hair and a mustache.
A Cincinnati man developed freezone a tiny bottle sold by druggists that requires a few drops applied to a corn or callus. It quickly relieves soreness and dries instantly shriveling the corn so it can be lifted off without pain. It works on hard soft or toe between the toes without irritating surrounding skin. If not carried ask your druggist to order it.
In a light exchange a speaker outlines future horticulture including a garden to grow macaroni spaghetti noodles and strawberries. They joke about raising powdered sugar as an easier option than lump sugar, noting a designated spot in the garden for the sugar crop.
A proverb notes a man often seeks friendship with a motive while a woman offering friendship typically harbors two or three underlying aims. The remark suggests gendered patterns in social bonds.
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