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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
3
New Haven readers recall E J Edwards recounting General Albert J Myer's role in shaping the U S weather bureau starting in 1871. He notes Myer foresaw coast to coast and Great Lakes station networks and even anticipated mid ocean data links via atmospheric waves long before Marconi.
An observant resident notes a local paper reports Bishop Blank will conduct a young woman's funeral with a basket meeting tied to the event and promises a grand time in the village, reflecting a mix of business and pleasure in the community.
The late Henry G. Pearson recalls the 19th century start of a civil service in New York City’s post office. A humorous exam mishap involved a German applicant who waited through a full physical and card check, believing it all part of the regulations before receiving his letter. The tale reflects early challenges and perseverance in establishing merit-based hiring.
The piece recalls General Francis Amasa Walker, MIT president and Civil War hero, detailing his lineage, his role organizing the census, and his mother Frack's steadfast patriotism. It notes his wounds at Spotsylvania, his return home, and his mother's blessing as he rejoined the Union effort.
Drawn from a 19th century style column, the piece notes shifting beauty ideals from the delicate oval to rounder moonlike countenances. Phrenologists are cited as claiming modern girls display pointed chins and expanded brows, signaling a change in feminine beauty trends.
The family returns to the mainland andquips about wealth unknown to others. Father Robinson explains they were rich only to themselves. The exchange highlights a quiet, humorous reveal of internal riches versus outward fortune.
Illinois plans to clinch the western conference championship by beating Minnesota on November 25. Coaches Hall and Lind tren, alumni of Illinois, return to lead a veteran squad that lost only four players to graduation. The 1920s standard of scholastic and financial discipline remains, with the team ready to win the conference.
Yale uses the forward pass and open plays to defeat Holy Cross 26 to 6. Captain Howe and Sid Anderson key the attack with spectacular runs and passing, signaling a shift to more open football for the Elis.
The article indicates Connie Mack will probably retire as manager of the Athletics this season if the club wins the American League pennant and remains strong for next year. A stockholder, he would become an officer, likely President, directing the club similarly to Charley Comiskey with the White Sox. Mack, 49, has financial ups and downs and has chosen home life over frequent road trips, especially after his marriage last fall.
At seventeen Frank Schulte resisted his father who offered $1,000 to burn his uniform and quit baseball. The elder Schulte reportedly changed his mind after witnessing his son's determination and rising talent.
Jake Daubert of the Superbas has set a world record this season by not muffing a fairly thrown ball at the initial corner during a game. Errors attributed to him come from wild throws to second and misplays.
A collection of brief remarks on scholastic athletics football baseball and track. Mentions Swindell signed by the Naps as a base stealer and Texas as a hotbed for recruits. References to Carlisle 1911 roster George Sutton 600 points in four innings and changes in football rules and officials as field properties.
A vivid sports reminiscence recounts a dramatic ninth inning in a New York game. Elberfeld at third executes a one handed stab, then flips the ball for a plate tag to force a double play, preserving a win in extras.
Rumor swirls that the Cantillons plan a modern baseball park near downtown Minneapolis with seating twice Nicollet Park. If negotiations succeed the facility could open for the 1912 season, providing a grandstand bleachers and a new diamond for the Minneapolis American Association team.
Washington manager James McAleer says the path to a winning team lies in removing aging veterans like Schaefer and others and promoting youthful players, shaping a squad to represent the city.
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