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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
3
An officer at a western reserve bank received a package from a Japanese firm containing a terse note apologizing for not prepaid duties. The message hints at mutual concessions and a compact stance despite the sender’s willingness to proceed where possible.
A New York judge who denied a divorce to a man described his wife as imperfect in everything and warned the man to watch his step. He called a perfect human being an intolerable nuisance, brimming with blunt humor as he pressed his point.
A fragment notes that when some people speak their minds they often have nothing to say, reflecting a potently ironic line about communicative restraint and open expression.
A new photograph features Charles Warren Fairbanks former Vice President of the United States from Indiana. The image captures his likeness highlighting his historical prominence and public service.
Devout believers in Russia wear miniature Bibles as watch-chain charms. Each charm is about an inch square and three-eighths of an inch thick, containing the first five books of the Old Testament. Text is Hebrew with Latin titles, readable only with a strong magnifier, yet the wearer trusts the Word is always with him.
Mr. Comrox recalls starting with a rule to work at least ten hours daily. He notes success followed, with the business growing to demand 18 to 20 hours of work a day.
A young college debater argues that pursuit of happiness outruns realization and then endures disappointment as his girlfriend rejects him for a fourth time about marriage.
An efficiency expert cites a proverb attributed to ancient China about smiling in business. The speaker argues optimism boosts commerce and cites historical guidance as relevant to today’s economic mindset.
Pittsburgh scribe Ralph S. Davis reports that the 21 man limit in the National League pleases magnates who say it reduces waste and keeps teams lean. John McGraw attacks the rule arguing the American League carries 25, but the rule likely stays, with suspensions for injured players and past practices abandoned as costly.
The Chicago Evening Post lists several weaknesses of Ty Cobb after a decade of observation. It claims Cobb cannot stretch a pass into a double or steal second with the bases loaded, cannot handle foul balls smoothly, cannot score from second on a strikeout, cannot field bunts, and is the weakest baserunner among American League players in tagging runners.
Al Demaree of the Phillies has exacted revenge on John McGraw for releasing him. He shared in last year’s World Series money and has been a steady winner against the Giants in most meetings.
Irving Kandlehner known as Kanty, star left hander of the Pirates, shows rising control and confidence. The Californian is expected to headline as a premier pitcher as the season approaches.
The Pirates unveil Schmidt as catcher with Gibson and Wiken backing him. Callahan provides stronger catching material than Pittsburgh fans have seen in years, signaling a solid defensive core and improved depth at the position.
The article notes a record abundance of southpaws in the American League this season and lists left handed pitchers by team including Plank and Hamilton with St. Louis and Weis man with St. Louis, Russell with Chicago, and Coveleskie with Detroit, among others.
Hugh Jennings argues Benny Kauff will improve in the National League under McGraw due to greater discipline. Jennings asserts accountability to a respected manager brings out a player’s best.
Pete Harrison the new National League umpire was initiated by John J. McGraw after a close call on Giants bases. McGraw pressed Harrison who stood firm saying he would not talk but McGraw insisted the veteran umpire would converse, sealing Harrison's baptism through the clash.
President Ebbets of Brooklyn argues against an early opening and suggests a schedule where Eastern teams could play in the West to get in the game by mid April. He notes that Brooklyn or Boston may be in an Arctic zone until June, but other teams are not.
The article notes that no American League umpires chew gum on the field as the jaw movement is hardly detectable. It contrasts with last year when several National League umpires were described as chewing cud with notable continuousness and emphasis, though the passage ends abruptly.
Fielder Jones plans improvement for his club while Witt, Daubert, and Dolan receive praise for fielding and hitting. Alexander’s form disputed as Ruth and Myers shine in the majors. Reds and Braves show renewed spirit, Marquard yields many homers, Thorpe excites Milner fans, and Connie Mack signs Bob Watt. Rehg and Smith excel for Providence and Indians, with Maranville and Acorn noted for strong play and sportsmanship shaping the season chatter.
An advertisement from Lienhart Pharmacy lauds Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a reliable kidney medicine with seven years of customer satisfaction. It offers a sample bottle for ten cents and a booklet on kidneys, noting regular sizes sold in drug stores. The page also includes a humor sketch from the Commuterville Minstrel show.
In a dialog from Precedent, the speaker mocks music theater tropes while predicting the comic on stage will pivot to Broadway before the show ends. The exchange notes a South Sea island setting and a Broadway turn planned within the performance.
G H Fowler of Dennison Ohio waited 39 years for a U S War Department job as cemetery caretaker. A form letter said his application was filed with 30 000 others and now he heads the list, with instruction to respond if he wants a position. A separate note mentions a railroad proposal to reach Scotland's Ben Nevis.
The quote links battlefield prowess to diet, stating that mental and physical strength in skirmish readiness hinges significantly on the food consumed. It emphasizes nourishment as a key factor in performance and stamina.
The notice touts Grape-Nuts as ready to eat and easy to digest, claiming nourishment and economical value for building strength in men.
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