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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
2
William Slavens McNutt recalls Colonel Roosevelt on crystallizing the soldiers wartime spirit. A wounded boy in a Marne church expresses calm resolve that he "made good," symbolizing justice freedom and democracy the Legion aims to preserve through civilian effort.
The article describes three successful cooperative farming schemes in Italy. One keeps land as landlord via a cooperative society with individual, independent plots. A second sees the society own land and allocate plots yearly. The third rents a large farm run by salaried staff and members who split time between the cooperative farm and private plots. All eliminate middlemen between farmer and consumer.
Lieutenant Scheutze of the United States Arctic expedition reports discovery of ivory mines on northeast Siberian islands near the Lena river. Vast mammoth tusks lie buried in ice, suggesting a short annual window for profitable mining and a thrilling expedition opportunity feared by many.
A witty exchange about a bill for surgery. The patient asks for a cash discount, and the doctor jokes that he could cut off an arm or a leg or any other part as requested.
In Crimson Gulch a line is drawn as Three Finger Sam refuses aid to an unfortunate friend at a poker table. The exchange underscores loyalty and danger in frontier card rooms.
Donovan recalls 1915 Augusta training when Cobb was a fringe player. He credits Cobb’s rise to Detroit after Jennings balked at sending him north without a purchase. He cites a decisive baserunning moment and Cobb’s later improvement as evidence of his early eye for talent.
Chattanooga club president Strang Nicklin says former Detroit Americans pitcher Harry Coveleskie will appear for Chattanooga this season. He refutes a reported Little Rock contract signing as a mistake.
Ban Johnson silent on statements. Chick Farrell sent from Columbus to Terre Haute. Cransom to San Antonio after Galveston trade. Cubs keep King Lear with 25-man roster. Bobby Stow back with Fort Worth. Atz omits himself from managing. Browns execute first triple steal of year. Sisler Williams Demmitt noted burglars. Newkirk Bloomington pitcher mocked as Pacific coast wonder. Rariden praised behind the plate for Pat Moran. McGraw may regret letting him go. War spurs reform across clubs. Evansville Three Hye high hitter on opening day. Grover Alexander carries a 90 pound pack in photo. Ship builders league packs not issued. Evans says balk grants no free base. Some pitchers struggle to reach first on four balls. Patsy Filaherty debuts Friday as Fish. Nofziger, Houston cut, to Terre Haute via Beaumont. Earl Howard proves effective but loses ball for Milwaukee.
At the January New York pow wow major league managers debated pennants and winning pitchers. John McGraw argued one ace can lift a mediocre club, while Hugo Bezdek of the Pirates countered that strong support is essential, citing Wilbur Cooper’s lack of run support. The session highlighted competing views on building a pennant contender.
Tris Speaker says he will enter naval aviation after the baseball season ends and bid goodbye to the game. He was assured by the service that after the armistice he can resume his work as a navy flyer where he left off.
Harold Ruel of the New York Americans shows promise as a catcher with quick work behind the plate and on the bases and solid hitting potential, compared to Ray Schalk of the Chicago White Sox.
A school physician checks first graders and asks about illness. A girl answers plainly that she was sick “in bed,” illustrating straightforward child miscommunication in a school health exam.
In the dialogue a speaker endorses split infinitives and a singular verb with two nouns, arguing reform is due. The counterpoint cites progress in spelling reform and suggests grammar reform is overdue.
A reader vented rage over a man named Moses Cohen whistling in a motion picture theater when an unidentified person stood and killed him on the spot. Law men pursue the killer as editors protest whistling in public places and urge restraint.
Two couples stroll Monument Circle when a boy offers roses to one man. The woman stops him, says she is his wife, and the man does not buy. Indianapolis News
An advertisement touts organic phosphate Nitro-Phosphate as a remedy for thinness and weak nerves. It claims nourishment for nerves and cells can increase weight, improve health, reduce nervousness, and brighten eyes, with a caution that it may cause weight gain and should not be used by those not wishing to put on flesh.
Made war seem real as Grover Cleveland Alexander comes back to Chicago amid record prices. Taft notes the moral impact: the bleachers realize grim war is on and the government calls to the colors, reaching into stands to take the pick of spectators.
Hamilton Ontario will soon boast a $200000 ice palace and hockey rink according to local development plans. The project aims to expand winter sports facilities in the city and attract regional events.
Lefty Frank O'Doul, better known as a pitcher, is being converted into an outfielder by manager Miller. Huggins of the Yankees says he is a natural batsman and too valuable as such to waste his time with indifferent pitching.
Mik Finn disliked Bronchos as a team name and San Antonio reporters note the squad has been nicknamed the Aces due to his preference.
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