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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
2
A collage of jests and notes covers police payoffs, germ theories, feline tails, college trends, dance fads, scandal fines, aviation leaps, overcooked steaks, and wartime rumors. The piece weaves light city life, science quips, and social curiosities with playful skepticism.
Jennings announces the acquisition of Bill Burns from Minneapolis to bolster Detroit's rotation. The lefty, with a storied, steady record across Washington Chicago Cincinnati and Philadelphia, is projected as a dependable ace who can finish games. He previously beat the Athletics in a 1909 doubleheader, costing Connie Mack a pennant.
The New York National League club sold third baseman Arthur Devlin to the Boston Nationals. Boston would waive claim on Arthur Bues, a Giants infielder, whom McGraw wanted to farm out, but Boston would not waive.
Armando Marsans of Cincinnati explains his hitting to left field due to the uniformity of the flag. He says in the center field there is one flag pole with the American flag and he will aim his hits left to avoid endangering the flag.
Larry Lajoie has begun his seventeenth year in the major leagues after a sixteen season stretch. The veteran infielder's long service marks him among the game's durability and skill.
Gossip notes GOSSIP Atlanta sells catcher McMurray to Rochester. The Giants released pitchers Evan Evans and Jack Farrell to Dallas. Cy Young is a sporting editor on a Boston paper. Art Brouthers signs with Youngstown after Tri State and New York State play. Harry Wolverton plans utility infield duties for the Highlanders. Frank Schulte of the Cubs has 48 home runs off 35 pitchers in the National League. Tesreau of the Giants is a spitball exponent in New York. Otto Jordan, bought by Chattanooga from Atlanta, named field captain of the Lookouts. Dahlen of the Brooklyns predicts Allen the $5,000 left hander will be a NL sensation. New Orleans aims to land Grover Land from Toledo as Mud Hens seek a catcher from Cleveland. Bob Bescher challenges Ty Cobb in base stealing. The Reds’ onslaught features Rucker, Barger, Stack, Knetzer, Ragan, Schardt and Allen. Ace Stewart, Terre Haute native, dies at forty-two in Terre Haute. Gipe and Bonner, Athletic recruiters, sent to New Orleans by Mack and may be recalled next fall. McGraw sells Evans and Farrell to Dallas of the Texas league. Evans left with Dallas.
A compact look at 19th century baseball feats. Silver Flint caught 835 games between 1877 and 1900 without mask or chest protector in 833 of them. Adrian Anson played 1 582 games and had 2 252 hits with a .344 average over 16 seasons. Boston won all home games in 1555 games from 1875 to 1892. Mike Kelley hit .321 and Hugh Duffy posted a .438 average in 1894. Joseph Mann pitched the first no hitter for Princeton against Yale in 1875.
Russell Ford asserts his arm is not weakened by long games. He cites a 1910 extra innings loss to Mullin, and a 1910 win over Walsh, plus 1911 wins in 12 and 13 innings against Walsh and Walker, and a 10-inning win over Kaler.
Mordecai Brown values Vin Campbell speed as both a help in outfield for Boston and a hindrance at bat. Campbell’s haste to reach first base affected his hitting, and he failed to live up to expectations beside Mike Donlin. Clarke welcomed Campbell’s departure after trading him for Donlin.
Charles Victory Faust praises trainer Barney Reilly of Brooklyn for guidance during Hot Springs stay. Faust visits daily for medical advice and new remedies, leaving his room resembling a drug store and smelling like an automobile accident as Reilly changes cures each day.
A sermon outlines Jesus transforming the Old Testament into life giving, inward motive. It warns against mere outward obedience and stresses righteousness beyond the Pharisees, addressing anger, reconciliation, and rapid settlement with adversaries to avoid judgment.
A fragment highlights blue color branding and a fashion line with a cheerful laundry dress. It notes a woman who defies age stereotypes by claiming she is never over twenty five.
The advert promotes Cole’s Carboli salve for burns, claiming fast healing and scar prevention. It markets 25c and 50c sizes from J. W. Cole & Co. and offers a free sample by writing to their Black River Falls Wisconsin address.
An older health note promotes Garfield Tea as a remedy to keep the liver in condition and insure a clear head and good general health. It advises drinking before retiring to prevent forgetfulness and maintain well being.
A controversial note claims stage performances can exist without spoken dialogue or actors. The text contrasts silent play with traditional theater, suggesting innovation challenges established norms and draws critique toward those who lead the shift.
Murine Eye Remedy marketed for weak watery eyes and granulated lids. It is said to be compounded by an ocularist with a long physician use history and sold to the public at 26 cents per bottle in aseptic tubes.
Scientist Dr. Rudolf Spitaler explores how Earth's climate could be influenced by the sun's position relative to the Milky Way. He notes that solar heat distribution might change as stellar positions vary, with many nearby stars being of the hot type.
A Kansas City Star quip recalls a diner on Grand Avenue where a waiter asks eggs prepared up or over. The customer repeats only eggs until he finally says he will take a steak, highlighting a humorous misunderstanding at the cafe counter.
Two novice drivers nearly hit an old man at a crossing with a new touring car. They stopped, checked on him, and after a shaky start gave him a ride around the parks. The man thanked them as saviors and they may seek Carnegie medals.
A physician recounts his experience with tea and coffee harming his heart. He notes daily palpitations until quitting tea and coffee and switching to Postum, after which he had no palpitations except when consuming small amounts of coffee again. The account warns that caffeine from tea and coffee can be injurious.
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