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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
12
Silver Lake residents are told Adler-i-ka mixes buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients to flush the entire bowel tract claiming prevention of appendicitis. A single spoonful is said to relieve sour stomach gas or constipation by removing foul matter that clogs the system with instant action praised by doctor and patient J. R. Norman.
A notice invites guests to the Record Office in Silver Lake to view wedding cards. It promises special men’s cards for selection and notes that prices are very low.
Governor Frank O Lowden argues Americans at home must finance the war through Liberty bonds. He says democracy survives only if wage earners, business people and capitalists subscribe in proportion to means, proving to the world that freedoms are worth defending at any cost.
The piece contrasts Civil War costs with modern wealth, noting a $4 billion war bill and a $2.625 billion debt, then argues today’s United States is the leading creditor nation with $49.389 billion in bank resources. It also mentions immigrant rationing talk and local society notes.
The piece argues weather hinders wartime plans in France and stresses the need to buy Liberty bonds to aid Pershing. It notes Germany’s bond success and urges American spending to sustain the war effort and prevent delays caused by rain and supply shortages.
James Meloy announces 200 doses of Bliss Native Herb Tablets for sale at the Record Office in Silver Lake. The tablets are advertised as remedies for rheumatism indigestion and kidney derangements with the price set at one dollar.
One 4 year old gelding about 1250 pounds for sale also a second 2 year old gelding. Both described as good. Contact Hollice C. Brown at phone 181 in Silver Lake for details.
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