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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1911
Page
6
A potpourri of quirky notes and curiosities from the era. Parrot inheritance, rising hat trends, warm weather tips, electric fan fears, clever money quips, ambergris finds, boating cautions, and the odd invention from Chicago.
An exchange reports a bizarre incident where a horse in Indianapolis was blown to bite by an ice machine. The blunted tale sits amid climate and social commentary with fragmented remarks from Paris fashion and Boston divorce chatter.
A seventy year old couple ran away to get married in Massachusetts. The note remarks Cupid’s persistence as a sign of youth. The text adds a humorous aside about the housefly’s brief life and suggests swatting it while young.
Baseball scouts should watch Texan youth who has recorded an impressive 184000 flies, signaling exceptional fielding instinct and potential for future scouts.
Police raid on a Harlem poolhall ends with suspects unable to flee as officers close in. Heat records set by the raid highlight the crowded scene and swift action.
A fragment discusses microbes on a dollar bill and contrasts it with a fly, claiming people are not equally exposed. The text uses miswritten wording and appears to mock sensational health claims about everyday objects.
Chicago cafes shift focus toward saloons as drinking rooms gain notice. The passage hints at evolving social spaces with cafes and thirst parlors drawing interest from local eateries.
A note on fashion trends suggests anklets may be considered proper by Chicago society women yet unlikely to gain popularity in Queen Mary’s court. The remark reflects contrasting tastes between American high society and royal etiquette in a historical context.
The readable fragments describe a water scene urging swimming despite a warning about a fool who rocks. No clear people, places, or events are identifiable.
Pitcher Jarry Krause, a seasoned southpaw and Hedged member of the comeback group, faced the Tigers with strong form. Debuting in 1990, he posted 18 wins in 26 games that year with a high 0.690 win rate, and Connie Mack mentored him through a rough season to brace for the turbulent American League battles ahead.
In a Chicago Detroit clash Brown the pitcher used a perfect bunt pitch to lure Cobb. Cobb made a flawless bunt but Brown fielded and forced out O Leary at third. The Tigers were stunned by the clever baseball mastery and Crawford froze at second base.
Baseball notes report Tex Jones to receive another tryout with the Chicago White Sox while teams eye spring form. Giants and Reds clash in shifting narratives as players showcase old and new styles.
Analysis of the hit and run as a strategic weapon. It explains basic setup with a runner on first, pitcher’s counts, and the batter’s role. Describes risks, defender reactions, and the runner’s decision to advance, noting uncertainty and typical defensive responses in old game play.
St Logan resident says after constant backache severe pain and wasted appearance, Doan's Kidney Pills cured her. She reports sleeplessness and nervous strain eased, improving health dramatically. Remember the name Dean's. Sold by druggists and general stores for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
Konetchy, star Cardinal first baseman, quit a $12 weekly candy-store job to join professional baseball after Pink Hawley coaxed him from the grandstand. Hawley offered a week off work and $12 to play right field and manage the La Crosse team. Konetchy later hit over .300 and was bought by the Cardinals.
Mrs Ronald H Barlow eastern golf champion spoke at the Cape May Golf club praising sea air as a healthful influence comparing city dwellers to Cape May locals. An excursionist asked a beach fisherman about wrecks and the man mocked the city man noting his thin limbs and pale chest. The fisherman quipped you’re the fast I saw this season.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment for pimples blackheads and various skin conditions. It claims benefits for infants and children and offers free samples with a $2 book by applying to Cuticura Dept 22 L Boston.
A fragment shows Bessie tiring of illness and indoor care. Her aunt asks about her health while she reports the doctor found further trouble, mispronouncing “convalescence” as a joke. The scene hints at a longer illness and patient impatience.
A woman inspecting a sudsy undergarment finds her hands very red and angry. A friend suggests using Hewitt's Easy Task Laundry Soap to cut washing troubles, claiming it is the original white pure kind and urging readers to buy it from their grocer.
A dialogue about a trip reveals a tension between anticipation and actual experience. One speaker notes high pleasure from looking forward to the journey, while the other suggests even greater enjoyment may come from staying home and saving money.
An old advertisement touts Mole's Carbolisalve by J. W. Cole & Co. for quick relief of burns itching and skin diseases. It claims instant pain relief and scarless healing with 25 and 50 cent pricing and free samples from River Falls Wisconsin.
Mrs. Ollie Woodall of Morton's Gap Kentucky says two years of female disorders and backache ended after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She credits the remedy with lasting health and urges others to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Cement Talk No 1 urges buyers to check brand and trademark on sacks. It promotes Universal Portland Cement as uniform in color and strength, easy to work with, and widely stocked by dealers. The notice notes annual output of 10,000,000 barrels from Universal Portland Cement Co. Chicago Pittsburgh.
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