City Men Called to Help Farms in Wartime Labor Drive
Progressive appeal urges local business leaders to close shops on chosen days to free workers for farm labor. Clarence Ousley backs forming a dedicated farm labor committee to survey volunteers, match workers to farms, and bolster wartime food production through coordinated town effort.
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Commercial Club
Board of Trade
Clarence Oussey
The
United States
Business Men’s Association
Grange
Farm and City Man Pay Debt to the Farm
A passage urges readers to consider their obligation to agriculture noting the farm sustains cities and business, and calls for patriotic service by aiding farm labor needs to repay the country. It emphasizes the farm’s pivotal role in national sustenance and the personal duty of city men.
Farm Labor Problem and City Involvement Urged
The farm labor issue affects both farmers and city residents. It urges readers to study its impact on farming communities and to assist in solutions. Readers are directed to write to the Department of Agriculture in Washington DC for a copy titled The Farm Labor Problem Manpower Sufficient if Properly Mobilized by Cooperation and Community Action.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Potato and bean soil requirements outlined in guidance
Beans require warm well drained soil with ample moisture. Potatoes prefer rich deep friable warm sandy loam with good drainage and decayed vegetable matter. New land can grow potatoes if well drained and not too stiff, as humus and decayed matter keep it loose.
Farm Animals Warned to Shield Newborn Pigs From Worms
A United States Department of Agriculture bulletin stresses protecting newly farrowed pigs from intestinal worms. It explains the infection process, shows young pigs are most at risk, and urges clean, dry housing for sows before farrowing and for pig pens during the suckling period to reduce losses from lung and intestinal parasites.
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United States
Zoological Division
Bureau of Animal Industry
Menace to Sheep Industry Urges Uniform Dog Laws
United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 935 warns wool and mutton shortages as wool supplies deplete and peace delays restocking. It calls on American farmers to boost supply and on states to enact and enforce strong dog laws to curb sheep killings, advocating uniform nationwide standards.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Ruth Great Driver With A Golf Stick
Babe Ruth, the Red Sox pitcher, is described as an ardent and expert golfer. During a Bellevue round near Boston he unleashed drives that threatened to reach the next county, including a cross-trap shot on a 260 yard hole that landed on the clubhouse roof.
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Babe Ruth
Red Sox
Ruth
Bellevue
Boston
Babe
Great base running by Fletcher at Polo Grounds
Arthur Fletcher sprinted from first on a Lew McCarty single to center in a Giants versus Braves game at the Polo Grounds. After Doyle’s pop, Fletcher’s dash followed Powell’s fielding and McCarty’s gapped hit, scoring from first on the single. The play drew high praise for timing and daring.
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Arthur Fletcher
Polo Grounds
Giants
Braves
Lew McCarty
Larry Doyle
Herzog
Fletcher
Powell
Holke
McCarty
Wickland
Baseball Notes On Players Managers And Transfers
Manager Clark Griffith struggles for catching material while Urban Faber of the White Sox passes his physical. Dick Ching is nicknamed Chinaman though not one, Chick Gandil stays productive for Chicago, and Pepper Clark’s award helps Jack Coffey. Portland fans praise Bill Feuerborn as St Louis talks trades. The Cardinals sign Robert Laramore a versatile Little Rock recruit. Hans Wagner declines Toledo first base after Bresnahan’s offer. Brooklyn plans Sunday games at Newark Federal League Park. Rube Marquard fares poorly in the box as Coast League critics laud Vernon catcher DeVormer.
Moran Drops Star Battery As Phillies Lose Duo
Pat Moran, former catcher, became manager of the Philadelphia Nationals in November 1914 and led them to a 1915 pennant. A 52 year old veteran, Moran played for Montreal, Boston Nationals, Chicago Nationals, and Philadelphia Nationals. The Phillies finished second to Brooklyn in 1916 and to the New York Giants last year, and losing star battery Alexander and Killifer to the Cubs weakens the club.
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Pat Moran
Charlie Dooin
Philadelphia Nationals
Pat
Montreal
Boston Nationals
Chicago W Nationals
Chicago
Chance
Phillies
Brooklyn
New York Giants
Alexander
Killifer
Cubs
Silo Near Feed Manger Ensures Ready Feed in Any Weather
A silo near the feed manger provides immediate access to feed during storms and calm, ensuring livestock have supplies at hand. The setup emphasizes preparedness for changing conditions and steady nourishment for animals.
Catchers Busy Behind Bat Hit Century Mark in World Series Season
Last season top catchers played 100 or more games. In the National League Killifer Wingo each 120 games and Rariden 100. In the American League Shark Severeid 189 games O Neill 127 Ain smith 119. Between 90 and 100 games Stanage Nanamaker Miller Snyder Progresser led a group. Hannah led with 185 games for the Yankees.
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Killifer
Wingo
Rariden
Shark
Severeid
O'Neill
Ainsmith
Stanage
Detroit
Nanamaker
Yankees
Miller
Brooklyn
Snyder
Cardinals
Progresser
Braves
Hannah
Greatest Profit With Hogs on Pasture
To obtain the greatest profit in raising hogs, whether few or many are grown, good pasture is absolutely necessary.
Ration for Broad Sow Before Farrowing
A good ration for a sow just before farrowing is equal parts of corn ground oats and wheat middlings.
Most Successful Sheep Men Embrace Silage for Sheep Feed
The top sheep men nationwide are rapidly recognizing silage as a valuable sheep feed. The shift highlights improved forage efficiency and potential gains in flock productivity.
Atlanta Southern Association club lands pitcher Joe Engel
The Atlanta Southern Association club purchased pitcher Joe Engel from the Washington Americans. Engel played for the Buffalo Bisons in the International League last season.
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Atlanta Southern Association
Joe Engel
Washington Americans
Engel
Buffalo
New International President A Veteran of Baseball
John H. Farrell named president of the International league after reorganizing with the New York State league. The Auburn native and former secretary of the National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs is praised for deep knowledge of players and strong leadership, with a track record of promoting minor leaguers and guiding the merged circuit to financial stability.
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National Association of Professional, Baseball Clubs
John H. Farrell
International League
Auburn
National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Farrell
Mike Sexton
New York State League
Eddie Murphy
Wallie Pipp
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Frank Schulte
Heinie Zimmermann
Leon Cadore
Jack Graney
John Evers
Fred Coumbe
Leon Ames
Bill Heliichman
Steve O'Neill
Joe Boehling Returns to Lead Sandlotters Team
Five years after starring for Richmond Battle Ax in a series with Washington amateurs Boehling is back as manager and pitcher of the Richmond sandlotters seeking games with soldier teams at the camps. He previously found success with the Battle Ax and later played in Cleveland before being released.
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Joe Boehling
Washington
Richmond Battle Ax
Richmond
Boehling
Washington Lads
Griff
Richmond Thunderbolt
Cleveland
Joe
Neuschaefer Chosen Rutgers Basketball Captain Next Year
Alfred A. Neuschaefer of Newark has been elected captain of the Rutgers basketball team for the upcoming season. He also played guard for the football eleven last fall.
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Rutgers
Alfred A. Neuschaefer
Newark
First Triple Play Opens 1918 Baseball Season
The Cincinnati Reds completed the majors first triple play of 1918 on April 28 in Cincinnati. Heinie Groh threw to Lee Magee to Sherry Magee to Fred Allen, catching runners at second and first before the final out at home.
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Heinie Groh
Lee Magee
Sherry Magee
Fred Allen
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati
President Wilson Misses Opening War Conference in Washington
President Wilson misses his first open-air game of military duty at Washington marking his absence from the opener since becoming chief executive. He remains tied to his desk as war duties take him from public events.
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Wilson
Washington
Sisler in Form Boosts Browns as Worth Millions
The great Sisler shows old time form in a display valued by Owner Ball of the St. Louis Browns. His performance is described as worth many thousands to the team and club interests.
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Sisler
St. Louis Browns
Nervous Indigestion Helped by Lydia E. Pinkham’s
Philadelphia mother Mrs. J Worthline reports chronic fatigue backache and nervousness improved after three months on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims many mothers overtax themselves causing weakness and that the remedy restores health.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Philadelphia
Mrs. J. Worthline
North Taylor St
Lydia KE. Pinkham
In Harmony. Yachting party faces accusations of deception
A quotes laden exchange accuses a yachting group of false claims and lying vessels. The remarks frame the party as transparent fakes affecting trust in the scene and its boats.
Quotable Saying About Actions and Promises
A concise aphorism noting that those who boast of grand plans often achieve only minor deeds, highlighting a critique of overblown talk without real follow through.
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