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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1901
Page
3
Consolation and Comfort extols St Jacob s Oil for sprains and sport injuries while noting Pacheco s surrender with his forces at Atienza. Allen s Foot Ease advertised for feet problems. Robert Tarrant Foundry relocates to Aurora Illinois to avoid strikes.
A small insurgent group recently entered Taal in Bantangas province and abducted the local president. The report notes the incident amid ongoing unrest and concerns over security in the area.
A chaotic base running sequence featured Long stealing third and a near home score while Moran’s miscue drew in defenders. Taylor the deaf mute turned to catch Long attempting a home steal as Van Haltran guarded the plate. The incident mirrors the era’s vivid early baseball reporting and hints at team futures in the circuit.
George Winters of the Boston American League club argues college players face strong pro potential. He cites Christy Matthewson and Plank as examples, and credits teamwork, coaching by Jimmy Collins, and hard work for success. He notes college pitching differs from pro play and stresses conditioning and staying in trim year round.
A reader identified as M. C. writes to Sporting News celebrating a winning team in Washington. The letter argues the season is strong and players are well paid, reflecting optimism about a thriving league and city’s enthusiasm.
John C Chapman writes of a standout outfielder in the National League and New York State League, noting his hitting, baserunning, and leadership on teams such as Meriden in 1897. He cites early guidance from Tommy Cahill with Troy and praises the player's resilience and potential for major league success under skilled management.
Emmet Heidrich, famed St Louis fielder, rejoined his old team on Monday and collected four hits. The piece notes Chicago’s edge for the American league title with White Sox strong pitching depth, while Beaneaters rely on Cy Young. It also mentions Roy Patterson’s remarkable pitching feat and praise for Phillies potential pennant run. Baseball gains French school recognition with Hopkins and Alexander teaching the game.
A collage of brief humorous items and notes on fashion, Shakespeare dates, religious debate, and a sales pitch for St Jacob's Oil. The items include a Cardinal Gibbons seashore anecdote, a Venetian merchant joke, cigar holding fashions, Shakespeare birth date discussion, religion’s wobble, an imitation Reuben critique, weather folklore from coffee bubbles, glazed chintz fashions, and a pitch for St Jacob's Oil as a cure for back pain.
A 1908 letter cites Vermont graduates who supported themselves by housework and stone cutting, praising their perseverance. It mentions Dan Godfrey winning libel damages over a novel depiction, and notes Roosevelt receiving thousands of speaking invitations while managing schedules. Also reference to Doppy products and Wisard Oil as advertised remedies.
A. Grant of Indianapolis writes a strong endorsement for Peruna, praising its use against vocal catarrh and general debility among clergy. The letter accompanies other testimonials from Rev. J. G. Smith and Rev. A. S. Vangho, highlighting Peruna’s perceived benefits and inviting readers to seek Dr. Hartman’s free advice.
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