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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1912
Page
6
A sermon study on Mark 9 14 29 explores the failure of the disciples to heal a demon possessed boy. Jesus rebukes the faithless generation and stresses prayer plus belief. The father's desperate plea I believe help my unbelief triggers Jesus to heal the boy and teach reliance on faith.
Close friend Ed Smith says Frank Gotch plans no more wrestling. He cites torture of training, money fatigue, and a wish for quiet life after fall farm work. Gotch recalls past battles with Hackenschmidt and insists he has no inclination to rematch Zbyszko.
Brown University cannot obtain Robert L. Stevenson from Minnesota where the freshman standout faced an eligibility dispute with the faculty. Stevenson reportedly signed with the Philadelphia Athletics and plans to join the team in the south, denying earlier rumors of Brown.
Catcher Cady, hero of the world series, received a warm welcome at his hometown Bishop Hill. He has invested his earnings in local farmland and plans to change the name to Cady Hill in the near future.
At Stockholm, an electric timing system measured runners with two stop watches started by a pistol signal. A light string across the track stopped the watches at the finish and triggered a camera shutter for a photo of the winner. The setup aimed to precisely determine finish order and times.
Reports note Herring being sent to Atlanta for a stint, Gange McBride signing a 1913 contract with a raise for the Senators, and Jimmy Archer praised as a premier throwing catcher. Lefty Leifield predicts a Cubs future. Brick Owens becomes Jimmy Clabby’s western rep. Leverenz shines in Coast League, Jackson and Graney secure Cleveland spots, with chatter about Frank Chance managing the Yankees.
The Cleveland Leader quotes Bug Slattery arguing boxers avoid college football due to its roughness and collective pressure. He cites incidents where fighters struggled against team play, noting Donnelly and McGee’s mismatches and contrasting football’s dangers with ring discipline.
Eddie Gillette stands as one of Wisconsin's most popular football players famed for his long spectacular runs across the field. He captivates fans with elusive speed and strong rushing performances during key games this season.
The article notes lacrosse is expanding worldwide while cricket and football spread with British influence. It contrasts lacrosse played by native teams in the United States and other nations with baseball's more American and Canadian base, highlighting lacrosse reach across Britain Australia New Zealand South Africa Japan and beyond.
The text suggests a large United States soccer group may be established soon. It references a major organization and implies future formation centered on national soccer governance.
A joke about a marriage by an out of town justice of the peace ends with the groom seeking an indeterminate sentence. The piece also notes a quip about free thinkers and a deaf mute in Ohio paying a minister a $250 marriage fee, with a barb about a wife being worth that to a deaf man.
An advertisement page highlights Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claiming to break up colds in 24 hours and ease teething, fevers, stomach troubles, and worms, with free sample offers. Also promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and wind colic with a casual laundry room aside and a quip about perspective after a wife decides a remark.
A Carbolisalve offered by Cole claims to stop itching relieve pain and cure piles. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents. An ad notes distance sometimes sharpens a man’s view of his mother in law.
A compact note combining quotes with stray slogans. The text cites the Houston Post quote about love and a Red Cross Ball Blue advertisement claiming superior blueing value. It also references Cordelia and a dancing school mischaracterized as a hop joint.
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