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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1898
Page
9
An early 20th century ad promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from grains. It claims its rich color resembles Mocha or Java and suits all ages. Priced at 15 and 23 cents per package and sold by grocers. Also includes an unrelated theater quip about a robbery in Act III.
Ad claims fast cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets and money back if ineffective. Also notes a mosquito dies after blood intake. Mentions Easter vacation rail rates via Nickel Plate Road with sleeping cars Chicago to Boston and states Union Station in Chicago. Includes Dr Kline nerve restorer cure claim with offer of a free $2.00 trial bottle from De B H Klee LTD Philadelphia.
A report notes ants creating a columnar mound with carved galleries and terraced cells. Entrances shift as walls seal old openings, and the interior resembles a vast building with hundreds of tiny cells and organized store rooms for provisions, illustrating remarkable insect instinct.
At Carrollton Baptist Church the Rev J C Wingo was re elected by an almost unanimous vote in a humorous annual meeting presided by Dr Fitts. A pet dog trained to stand rose on cue and walked before the pulpit as the congregation cheered the result.
The article notes dogs commonly kept on coasting vessels wood schooners fishing and oyster boats serve as watch dogs. They deter thieves by standing with hind feet on deck and forefeet on rail ready to nab intruders at harbor or wharf.
A letter from Mrs. Walter S. Banta of Sparkill New York describes relief from uterine inflammation and chronic pain after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It highlights how the medicine restored ability to work and gratitude for the advice offered by Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
A sprawling Indiana roundup reports robberies in Lafayette, suicides in Vincennes and Marion, fires at Evansville and Muncie, mine and bridge troubles in Vigo and Hancock counties, a Swarthmore presidency for Prof. Birdsall of Richmond, and various court and civic notices. Prospects of gold near Brown County spark optimism among prospectors. a Warrick recluse vows war-time support.
A Paw Paw Michigan resident who lost two children in six years describes severe neuralgia and stomach issues. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People she reports marked health improvement within weeks and now eats normally without nervousness. She invites others to write for details.
Semi monthly trips by Louisville and Nashville Railroad run on the first and third Tuesdays in April. Tickets cover many Southern and border states with return passage within twenty one days and possible stopovers. West and South excursion fares offered April five and nineteen via Chicago and North Western. Also notes Mrs Winslow’s Teething Syrup at two cents.
Frakx's CHANEY doing business in Poledo County and State offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a vertical claim of curing catarrh. The notice asserts a $100 reward if the cure fails and cites sworn affidavits dated December 1836. It advertises internal use and blood mucous surface action, with testimonials and Toledo, Ohio address. A separate note mentions the Venezuela cow tree producing a fluid tasting like milk.
An old advertisement claims Kemp's Balsam stops coughing at once with a free sample bottle and options in 25 and 50 cent sizes. It urges immediate use and warns delays are dangerous while noting a broad empire of Russia and Easter vacation rates by Nickel Pirate Road and a trio of fast trains in Chicago with Union Station as the hub.
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