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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1916
Page
7
A legal dispute centers on a cow deemed in good condition before an undisputed case of indigestion. Less than a month after a deal the cow was examined and killed. The plaintiff seeks damages.
Yesterday the American League games ended with Louis 0 Washington 1 Olwago 3 Boston 4 4 etroit 0 Philadelphia 2 Only three games were on the schedule.
National League results show Heston 2.7 St. Louis 0 and Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 1 with New York 2 Philadelphia 6 Chicago 1 and Pittsburgh 0 1. The standings reflect a mix of wins and losses across key matchups.
In Louisville Kansas City led 90-6 after six innings in a game halted at eight due to darkness. At Topeka Minneapolis notated as 6. Indianapolis beat Milwaukee 0. Columbus defeated St. Paul 6-7 in another matchup.
Railway workers report a new gold vein and several nuggets discovered in an old Racepath mine on the Troy Star line in the state. Western company plans to operate the site soon as locals note previous pay ore. Moonshine stills reported in Craven and nearby counties amid law enforcement efforts.
Raleigh reports A J Maxwell adapts Bible scenes to attack Republican figures while the Democrats circulate pamphlets. Linney cites the Parable of the Talents against Lacy. Maxwell counters with Moses, then further notes, while Maxwell’s reputed skill in repartee earns praise from Greensboro Daily News.
Brooklyn pitcher Larry Cheney hit a two bagger in the ninth inning to drive in Olson for the winning run as Brooklyn beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3 to 2. His solid pitching kept Brooklyn 10 points ahead of Philadelphia in the National League pennant race.
The State Educational Bulletin approves President J W Crabtrees idea from River Falls Normal School calling for gum racks in schools. Pupils would chew gum on play areas and transit while racks with pegs assign each pupil a number to manage gum during class and assemblies.
OCR fragment mentions timing 10 a.m and merchandise cost 9 19 but no clear item, place, or agency. Readable terms suggest a public sale or auction note, but essential specifics are missing.
A bold claim announces Chesterfield as the first cigarette to combine satisfaction with mildness. The message positions Chesterfield as a new, lighter choice promising full flavor without harshness.
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