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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
2
Fragmented clipping mentions various topics including a Gary Indiana house theft, fashion statements, advertising, aviation and science remarks, legal actions, and social musings. No coherent incident or person is clearly identifiable within the readable fragments.
Grover Cleveland Alexander Buck O'Brien and Marty O'Toole hailed as 1913 sensations. One in each league, owned by Phillies Red Sox and Barnet Dreyfus. Detroit's Frank Navin offered 100000 cash for all three. Indianapolis had owned them, overlooked by Charley Carr and W H Watkins who passed on the trio, sold as a group for 750.
San Antonio drills show Jack McInnis fully recovered from a wrist fracture suffered last September. Connie Mack says McInnis is as valuable as before and can throw hard without effort. The star first baseman, part of the famed $100,000 infield, is ready for the next season.
Quincy plans a 15000 dollar ballpark project as rumors swirl that McGraw traded Bugs Raymond. Ed Konetchy holds his job at first for the Cardinals while Buffalo ships Jack White and Wratten to Syracuse. Ned Crompton moves to Binghamton and Spokane signs for this season. Bunny Hearne joins Omaha after Louisville sale, Swarmstedt signs with New Bedford, Joe Wagner joins York, and Eddie Gagnier lands with Lincoln Western league. Dick Kinsella tops scouts’ pay at five thousand dollars. Josh Swindell shows a promising hop ball and could rise to fame.
The article traces John Tener from County Tyrone Ireland through a baseball career with Spalding, a world tour in 1889, and a rise to banker and politician. It notes his love for baseball, his friendships, and his eventual service as governor of Pennsylvania, with a sentiment he would rather be an old ballplayer again than governor.
The text urges umpires to command the game, temper, and maintain dignity. It stresses listening to players, banning profanity, and insisting on clean play. Umpires should stay cool, keep control, and ensure players cooperate, preserving the game's respect and authority.
Pat Dougherty, famed and controversial outfielder, announces retirement by personal letter to President Comiskey. He expects at most one more year in the majors, pledges loyalty to the White Sox, and says he will return if needed. Dougherty rose amid two major fan bases and helped Boston win the 1903 AL pennant.
Melvin Sheppard, a noted runner from New York State, has been reinstated to national competition after a period of suspension. Officials cited adherence to rules and improved conduct as factors in reinstatement.
A Sunday lesson discusses Mark 2 23 to 3 6 focusing on Sabbath purpose as a boon not a burden. It contrasts Continental and Puritanical views with Jesus mercy, urging acts of care for the hungry and the needy over strict ceremonies.
The article notes U S settlers eyeing 160 acre free homesteads in Canada with fertile land and cheap coal. It cites William Johnston from Minnesota praising nine years in Alberta near Battle River, reporting abundant crops, dairy, and low coal costs. It highlights cross border praise for Canada and calls for easier U S land laws.
If you are a trifle sensitive about the size of your shoes you can wear a size smaller by SS Allens Foot-Ease the antiseptic powder into them. Just the thing for dancing par ties and for breaking in new shoes. Gives instant relief to corns and bunions. Sample free address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
The author opines that being born with wisdom teeth already erupted would spare people dental trouble and subsequent extraction. They argue for natural alignment and fewer dental visits, imagining a simpler dental experience from birth.
An vivid health ad touts Paxtine Antiseptic as a superb remedy for tired inflamed eyes and granulated eyelids. Sold at druggists for 25 cents a box or by mail from The Paxton Toilet Co Boston Mass. The copy then shifts to a witty remark about originality in deception.
An old ad notes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething and wind colic reduces pain and gums inflammation. The price is 25 cents a bottle and the copy adds sailors will be buoyed by the buoy statement.
Advertisement promises refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days. Mentions price 50 cents and asserts Garfield Tea aids health and purifies the body. Notes a proverb about arguments and trust magnates.
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