30 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1911
Page
1
A romance centers on George and Helen over aeroplane stocks. He sells his stake after a quarrel about aviation, then reconciles with Helen who remains devoted. Her father gifts bonds named Perfection Flying Machine, sealing the union and finance.
The genial Tompkins, half lost after his class twenty fifth anniversary dinner, stands on the sidewalk across from his home and, with Officer Maginnis nearby, mutters of a strange problem. He has knocked fifty two times on his stoop yet the device moves as if a trolley car. The officer helps him along as the block proceeds.
The sensational pitcher Lefty Russell, bought from the Orioles by Connie Mack, is said to have a bad arm and doctors warn the cards are knotted. Russell caught cold in his salary arm and has not been able to use it since spring practice, though Mack continues his salary in hopes he can pitch again someday.
A compiled record lists numerous no hit games across American and National leagues. Players such as Callahan Boston Young Joss Mathewson and Mathewson are noted with opposing teams including Chicago Detroit St Louis Philadelphia and Boston across dates from 1880 to 1911. The list chronicles landmark pitching feats and the clubs affected in a sweeping historical digest.
The upcoming season pits Johnny Kling against Mike Donlin for Boston's manager post. Kling reportedly joined Boston expecting control in 1912, while Donlin shows strong interest and could win fan favor if his hitting improves.
Magesy McGraw aims to count on a meeting with Connie Mack as the Giants and White Elephants pursue the world series title, signaling a key showdown and managerial strategy in the race.
The season talks span Ty Cobb as a minstrel in winter, Cubs and Reds manager speculation, and Hal Chase succession rumors. Jack Coombs predicts a short pitching career, while Roseland Eclipse players Schwind and Dobbins join Detroit. McAleer plans Washington’s 1912 spring training and youth policy amid strong Senators prospects.
A long anecdotal piece recounts Ward Miller’s rise from a $300 Cub asset to a $10,000 Montreal hitter, noting GM refusals to recapture him and the escalating bids. It mentions O'Toole and Cantillon, figures like Murphy and Comiskey, and the futility of fans or managers fully grasping such sums in baseball.
Roger Bresnahan of St. Louis predicts Harmon will be baseballs great est pitcher next season. He notes Ford and Johnson and Alexander remain in the field for pitching honors with O'Toole also entering the race. Jennings blames Highlanders for Tigers pennant loss.
Nora, a longtime servant, shocks her employer by revealing plans to marry a Chinese laundryman. Mr Bryce probes family norms and Nora clarifies she loves her partner and seeks a future with him, despite parental disapproval and social stigma. Sonny’s assumption about Nora’s fiancé is corrected as she identifies her intended husband.
A reflective piece condemns sham in society. It cites couples hiding money struggles and social pretense, describes the burden of keeping up appearances, and laments the deceit that covers private misery behind Mrs. Grundy’s gaze. The author warns against vanity and the hidden burdens of emulation.
Practical Fashions outlines a thin dressy nets gown in a peasant style with a seam down the sleeve and a two gore skirt with a plaited flounce. Pattern 5287 covers sizes 14 16 and 18 years requiring 4 1/2 yards of 44 inch material and 1 1/2 yards frilling. Send 10 cents toPattern Department with name address size and pattern number.
The pattern shows a simple coat with a single back box plait and a side center front closing. The neck features a broad sailor collar with bishop sleeves and knickers without full fly. Fabrics include tweeds cheviots and serges. size 2 4 6 years requires 244 yards of 44 inch material. pattern 6101 costs 10 cents.
Thoughtless youths touring Italy stop in Pisa join a cafe carnival. An altercation ends with one man pinning another to a wall before bystanders intervene. They flee by early train, avoiding the leaning tower.
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