Baseball Fever and America's Enduring Passion
The article traces baseball's roots after the Civil War and notes Pennsylvania's fervent fandom. It highlights a Harrisburg convention forming a state league, contrasts U.S. popularity with Europe, and praises the current World Series buzz between Philadelphia and Boston as a unifying outdoor sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Harriburg
Star-Independent
Mississippi
Harrisburg
House of Representatives
Old Capitol
United States
Europe
al. G. Spalding
China
Japan
France
Philippines
Hawaii
Philadelphia
Boston
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Stomach Relief
Hundreds in the region suffer digestive troubles and are urged to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Endorsed by F A Reeder of Helena Md and William H Lacy of Washington Dc, the remedy claims permanent relief for stomach liver and intestinal issues with no diet limits and a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
F. A. Reeder
Helena
William H. Lacy
Washington D. C
The Fight Against Old Age
A Richmond Times-Dispatch note discusses an Old Age Club meeting in Pennsylvania. Thirty-two men attended, with two aged ninety and seventeen aged eighty or more, averaging eighty one years and fifty seven days. They claimed not to use bath stimulants and blamed staying young on sauerkraut juice.
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Daily Press
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Pennsylvania
O An
Old Time Dance Heartsick Bawdy Tale Remains Fancy
An 83 year old class member recalls a lively Scottish hornpipe dance famed for its brisk steps and rustic flair, noted here as a favorite though traditionally performed without sauerkraut drops.
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Danc
Work and Rest by Walt Mason
A poem extols balanced labor and leisure, praising daytime work and evening play. It contrasts diligent toilers with shirkers, notes aging, hints at confinement after mental strain, and urges enjoying entertainment as the day ends.
Danderine Promise Of Shiny Hair With Simple Use
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claim that applying a moist cloth through the hair cleanses dust and oil, doubles beauty, stops itching and thinning, and promotes new soft hair growth after several weeks. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle.
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Jhai
Noted Uncle Some Kisser Says Niece in Huff
Huntington West Virginia Oct Dr E W Grover head of the city health board pushed to end kissing in favor of the pat pat tapping cheeks. Three nieces from Los Angeles defend him calling him a humdinger in bygone days and say the other boys had no chance with him.
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Huntington
W. Va
E. W. Grover
Huntington Board of Health
Cleveland man criticizes Grover's pat pat system
Dr. Grover has received hundreds of letters opposing his pat pat method. A Cleveland man called him a superannuated old stick.
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Grover
Cleveland
Lydd E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised
A 40 year extended claim for Lydd E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a proprietary medicine for women. The text argues it meets a real human need and has helped thousands of American women with health concerns through nature’s root and herb formula.
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E. Pinkham
Deputy Treasurer Robert Smith Visits Gainesboro for Tax Collection
Deputy Treasurer Robert Smith, of Frederick County, spent the day in Gainesboro collecting taxes from the district. He inspected records, met residents, and ensured tax payments were processed for the period.
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Robert Smith
Yesterer
Frederick County
Gainesboro
Insurance Petition Seeks Block on AngloFrench Loan
Mrs. Olga H. S. Welsh files in Chicago to enjoin New York Mutual Life Insurance from investing in the Anglo-French loan. Berlin reports Von Hindenburg repulsing Russian attacks on the Dvinsk front signaling no major Austro German offensives along the eastern front. Austro German forces cross the Danube for the Serbia invasion near Belgrade with 14 officers and 1,582 men taken prisoner and 17 cannons plus five machine guns seized. Serbians unlikely to halt north of the Kragujevac region. Teutonic forces occupy Belgrade after two days of heavy street fighting. The British steamer Thorpwood sinking is reported from London. German dead estimated at 7,000 to 8,000 after recent Loos assaults.
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Olga H. S. Welsh
New York Mutual Life Insurance Company
Chicago
Berlin
Field Marshall von Hindenburg
Dvinsk
Poland
Danube
Serbia
Belgrade
Thorpwood
London
Loos
Death Warrant From Doctor for Riverhead Lawyer
George F. Stackpole 71 aRiverhead Long Island lawyer received a death warrant after Bellevue Hospital surgeons diagnosed erysipelas as anthrax a rare cattle disease. He contracted the infection through a carbuncle on the neck and was placed in Bellevue isolated ward after treatment by Dr H M Silver and Dr Garrett with care at French Hospital.
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New York
George F. Stackpole
Riverhead
Long Island
Bellevue Hospital
South
War Zone Notes From Incomplete Dispatches
Reports from Sheffield and London describe civilian effort and wartime shifts. Over 115000 second hand items collected and 75000 repaired for troops while women operate tramways and post office work. Paris notes a fly swat mission by medical staff and science backed health measures.
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Sheffield
London
Amsterdam
Oschatz
Birkenhead
Eng
Manchester
Manchester Park Gardens
Gurich
William Graham
Paris
Public Sale Of Five Frederick County Farms And Winchester Properties
The heirs of Jesse Fries deceased offer in Winchester Virginia and Frederick County for public auction on three dates in November 1915 a total of six farms and four houses. Listings include the Home Farm near Winchester with 182 acres, orchard, timber and improvements. additional tracts on Apple Pie Ridge and Stone House tract. a November 13 sale of two more tracts. and November 20 sale of several parcels in Nain and Winchester with specific parcels, improvements, and occupancy terms through March 1916. Ownership transfers occur after specified dates and rents apply to future purchases.
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Jesse Fries
Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Frederick
John Thwaite
Stone House
William C. Gratchen
Cedar Grove
John
H. C. Clayton
North Frederick
Nain
John Bageant
Chrismore
Isaac Martin
North Kent and
Baker Streets
North Kent Street
Said Street
Snapp
Frederick County
Property sale terms with deferred payments and security
One fourth cash on day of sale with the balance in three equal annual installments. Deferred payments on the three bonds bear 46 percent interest and are due in one two and three years, payable annually. Purchasers may pay more than one fourth in cash. Security includes a deed of trust and a buildings insurance policy. NY FRIES.
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Geo. Hi Heist
NY Fries
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Rexall
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Robert White
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Mertie Funk
Mary Angeles
Rome Baker
Los
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J. M. Long
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Grove Bros. Department Store
Footer
Palm Beach
Panama
Footer’s Dye Works
Cumberland
Mp. C.A. Heller & CO
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Wanchester
Kragujevarz
Temora
Frederick Co
Are. E. Lupton
Goat House
Berryville Pike
Eichelberger
Star Office
Leslie Maga
Gocey
John Harmer
Fair Grounds
Rouss Ave
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Bert
Larrick
Atty
O. F. Buulkner
W. Piccadilly St
Market Street
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Geo
Holal
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Lw Farm
James F. Oates
West Va
Underwood
My Horse Co
E. M. Barn
Middletown
Remi
Percheron Society of America
CO. Waverly
M. Fumber
Orde
Wave Funk
Just
Fred. S. Boyd
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Jineveh
Jacob
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George Sowers
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Front Royal
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Jett
Bett
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