Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 82, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 January 1911 — TWO OF A KIND. [ARTICLE]

TWO OF A KIND.

Pillsbury and Gold Medal. These two brands of flour are more widely distributed than any other dozen brands. Do you know why? Buy a sack of either, at McFarland’s and the question is answered. We now have an arrangement whereby we can get the car rate, therefore can sell as cheaply as any other house for the same grade.

Christy Mathewson’s Great Record. Should Christy Mathewson serve out his new contract with the Giants he will -have the enviable record of having pitched fourteen years with the same major league team. Mathewson’s record in the eleven years he has drawn a salary from John, T. Brush is 236 victories and 118 defeats, a percentage of .690. As his percentage last year was .743 it may be. seen that “Big Six” is not going back to any extent. Matty’s ambition is to stay in the big league until he has pitched 500 victories. • - • , • ■" : A ; 1 ’ Three I League Springs Innovation. , There will be no flag raising at the Springfield (Til.) Three I league park this season, despite the fact that the Springfield team captured the pennant last season. President Tierney will fight shy of the time honored precedent and award something more substantial than a piece of bunting as a reward, for the title winners. The loving cup that is to be given instead is twelve inches in height, made of sterling silver, with a gold washed bowl and mounted on an eight inch base of ebony. ,