Explosion at Fort Brady Leaves Several Dead and Injured
An explosion at the Fort Brady area yesterday caused multiple deaths and serious injuries. The blast tore through a pier area near the docks, damaging a warehouse and nearby wires. Investigators, including military authorities, began examining the scene as officials confirmed victims, with one named as a member of the United States Guard.
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Freezone Corn Remedy Promoted By Cincinnati Ad
An advertisement urges corned and corn sufferers to use a drug named Freezone. A few drops relieve soreness and lift the corn with the root. The sticky solution dries on contact and reportedly shrivels the corn without harming surrounding skin. A quarter ounce costs little and treats all corns and calluses. It warns against cutting corns as a risky habit.
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Money Making Questions for Investors Public Service
Readers can send financial investment questions to Investors Public Service care of this newspaper. Inquiries must be signed with full name and address for confidentiality. Mail replies will be sent, and 12 cents postage should be enclosed to cover expenses.
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General factors for judging current business conditions
A reader asks which general factors reveal current business conditions. The article notes bank clearings as a key index, with 85 percent of country business conducted by checks and clearing houses signaling trade volume, followed by gross railroad earnings reflecting peacetime activity and wartime disruption.
Baseball Scoreboard Summary From Yesterday
National League results listed with Chicago at Boston Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Brooklyn St Louis at New York all games completed and reported. No scores provided in readable text.
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Weather and baseball slate across leagues
In the American League games Philadelphia visits Chicago, Washington goes to Detroit, New York plays St. Louis, and Boston travels to Cleveland with clear or cloudy skies. In the Southern League Atlanta meets Birmingham, Memphis visits Moowile, Nashville faces Chattanooga, and New Orleans travels to Little Rock with expected clear or cloudy conditions.
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Yesterday's Games Summary
Boston at Chicago 0 to 8. Philadelphia 4 defeated Pittsburg 12. New York St Louis game played on wet grounds with unclear final score.
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Trade statistics and railroad investments in wartime markets
The article discusses how freight and production statistics reflect business activity and compares them with prior figures. It answers questions about government bonds and rail stocks, noting Delaware and Hudson's long dividend record but weaker earnings and the influence of wartime costs and government control on stock sentiment.
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Standard Oil of New York Raises Quarterly Dividend
The Standard Oil Co. of New York increases its quarterly dividend by one dollar to $6 per share, distributing $2,250,000. Last year dividends averaged over $9,150,000 quarterly, and current income is seen near or above 1916’s final quarter level. The move signals confidence in continuing profits despite wartime conditions.
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Cravath Returns to Form With Early Home Runs
Cravath, once counted out by Philadelphia Phillies after a weak 1915 showing, has revived his power at the start of the season. He avoided waivers, stayed in the National League, and now his bat leads off the year with several homers, signaling a return to his former slugging dominance.
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United Press
New York
Cravath
Phillies
Scores From Baseball Roundup
Detroit 1 Washington 5 Chicago 3 Philadelphia 2 Cleveland 1 Boston 5 St Louis 2 New York 5. The results summarize the day’s matchups with multiple cities listed alongside team opponents. No additional context or standings are provided.
North Carolina Minor League Scores from Greensboro and Nearby
In the minors, North Carolina League games featured Greensboro defeating Raleigh 13 to 3, Charlotte edging Asheville 1 to 0, and Durham beating Winston-Salem 4 to 3.
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Virginia League Scores From Rocky Mount Norfolk and Petersburg
In Rocky Mount Newport News defeated the hosts 4 to 1. Norfolk beat Lynchburg 7 to 1. Petersburg won 5 to 3 over Portsmouth in ten innings.
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Scores from Southern Association games reported
In Atlanta Little Rock defeated 5 to 2 while Chattanooga beat Memphis 5 to 6. Mobile edged Nashville 2 to 7 and New Orleans triumphed over Birmingham 6 to 3.
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Scores From Midwest A A Meet Obscured by Incomplete Rows
At Milwaukee the American Association game ended 10 to 7 with Milwaukee ahead Indianapolis. In Kansas City Toledo trailed by two runs finishing 5 to 7. In St Paul Columbus faced a 3 to 7 result, while Minneapolis secured a 7 to Louisville win in a separate match.
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Baseball scores from multiple leagues
International League games included Rochester 8 Baltimore 1 and Toronto 2 Richmond 0 while Newark lost 11 to Montreal 2. In the South Atlantic League Columbia defeated Augusta 7 1 Charleston beat Jacksonville 4 2 and Columbus won over Macon 4 1. Providence at Buffalo was rained out.
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Geta-It Revolutionizes Corn Treatment
A brief note touts Geta-It as a modern breakthrough in corn remedies, claiming it is the only effective treatment and marking a shift from older methods used four to five years ago.
Gavvy Cravath Returns to Form With Early Home Runs
Slump survivor Gavvy Cravath rose from bench to right field and then to regular duty as critics doubted his spring form. He started the season strong with three home runs in two weeks and a string of hits, proving his bat still potent despite prior doubts. Claude Cooper faced outfield competition but Cravath surpassed expectations with a rapid revival.
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Gavvy Cravath
Pompeian Hair Massage Beautifies the Hair
An advertisement promotes Pompeian Hair Massage as a scalp treatment that strengthens roots, reduces dandruff, and thickens hair. It claims the product wakes hair roots, opens scalp pores, and leaves hair healthier, shinier, and more attractive. Available in 25c 50c and $1 bottles.
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