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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
3
A historical note identifies Capt ACANSON as a former manager of the Chicago National League Feam Newspaper Syndicate, with mentions of Great Britain and reserved rights. The fragment provides limited context and recurring redundancies, offering no dates or events.
The narrator recalls his first major baseball triumph and the town’s fevered pride. He chronicles his role in turning a public square into a ball ground, the Anson family’s rise on the team, and a daring championship trek to Des Moines where they reclaim the silk trophy amid fierce locals.
Quote captures a speaker recalling a lively night in Anson with the town offering little restraint. The speaker notes the city felt free and claims the Anson family enjoyed a great night, expressing belief of forgiveness for turning the town yard into a baseball ground.
The author recalls how Forest Citys of Rockford came to Marshalltown Iowa inspiring his entry into the pros. A Spalding tale of Anson family daring, a 17 to 3 win, and later 35 to 5 showdowns frame a youth’s signing with Forest Citys at eighteen for $66 a month.
A New York dinner speaker lampoons dodgers by noting they claim mistakes for incriminating acts. A business man’s wife refuses to wait for him, misreads a telegram, and learns the true message from him after she bursts into tears. The telegram says he will dine with Billy Brown, an old pal, and will be late.
A Kansas City man pitches an airship that he says cannot fall, promising to remove danger from flight. The remark stirs disbelief and amusement as readers consider the bold claim by a local inventor.
In a TItt-Bits note the performer blindfolds a partner and asks the audience to name objects he holds, such as an apple and a watch. After failing to elicit a response while sawing a piece of wood, the entertainer finally gets the audience to shout that he is singing, drawing loud applause.
Dr Russell H Conwell praises patience with a tale of a young man waiting for his sweetheart The man corrects the woman noting she was to arrive at 7 45 and it is now past 8 revealing humor about punctuality and misinterpreted timing
A narrator describes seeing a moving picture of a Mexican revolution battle with flames from guns and charging insurgents. The scene escalates as the narrator steps back, praising film as a great institution amid the histrionic dialogue.
A scene features a teacher noting a constant presence at the foot of the class while the superintendent points to the boy’s father, a chiropodist, as the reason. The exchange hints at family background shaping behavior in a humorous, lighthearted moment.
A humorous exchange from Puck notes a father hearing his daughter’s suitor sigh, quipping that he probably eats a lot of coal to keep warm. The old man remains forward looking with cautious optimism about supporting the couple.
In a Punch excerpt, a mother warns daughters to delay preparations as rumors could uncover nothing about a supposed Rosalind and Celia. A separate playful exchange questions an orator and remarks on a servant described as maid of all work.
A bully tricks a boy into kicking a bowl and shatters it. The boy retorts that his mother borrowed the bowl from the bully’s mother, hinting at consequences when they return home.
Dolly Impossible recalls Molly Jack spending his last cent on her before she ended the affair. The snappy line captures a dramatic pledge and its fallout with a witty tone.
A group discusses Brown noting his charm and money morals. They say he aims to be honest like the sun yet avoids paying debts. A father cites a student loan example titled Kathleen Mavourneen as a joke about long term loans.
A head of a great corporation insists to the new general manager that all laws governing the business must be strictly obeyed. The manager agrees and states they will quit if honest operation is impossible. He asks which bookkeeper is suspected of harboring blackmail intent.
A plain citizen voices optimism for reciprocity, arguing it could foster understanding and kindness. He hopes the idea will boost international friendliness, and suggests it might also lead to better relations between major American cities like Chicago and New York.
Burlock Bones declares the supposedly weak man has hidden drive after spotting him this morning purchasing a baby carriage and a lawn mower. The exchange suggests a surprising motive or capability behind the outward appearance.
The excerpt features a banter about who writes songs for the people and who makes laws. Juggins and Muggins trade quips about influence, humor, and political power, while a joke about horse sense critiques the idea of always having a bit in a horse’s mouth.
A witty snippet contrasts a claim about education with a joke on a man arrested for mashing and an affliction of the cuts that makes him wink. The court scene prompts winks from all present as a humorous aside.
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