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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1904
Page
3
Miss Alma Pratt of Holly Michigan endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female weakness and fatigue seen in students and young women. The letter claims dramatic gains in vitality and weight after usage with a $5000 forfeit if the original letter cannot be produced.
A nostalgic poem depicts Rosalie the prairie flower in a peaceful cottage scene with blue eyes flaxen hair and a chorus praising her as light of the prairie home. The piece ends with a Shakespearean quotation on time and beauty.
A reflective essay describes the overburdened housewife with an unused alabas ter box in a spotless spare room. It warns that delaying sympathy and affection leads to missed chances to comfort children parents and spouses as life passes.
The Kansas City Journal reflects on balancing tidy living with personal freedom. It praises a well ordered house that avoids institutional feel, honors children's rights, keeps Grandmother active, and preserves a welcoming, intimate home for family celebrations and remembered dishes.
President J K Patterson of Kentucky State College told Lexington lawmakers that agricultural study has become nominal and underfunded. He blamed farmers and sons for favoring liberal professions over farming and noted a slow revival due to government support and opportunities in the sciences.
The 1903 salmon run in Irish English and Scottish waters was the largest on record, challenging assumptions of decline. The year’s heavy English rainfall may have driven more fish upstream, while reports of Western river banks crowded with dead salmon and rapid growth in five weeks and two days from ten to twenty one quarters pounds are noted with cautious skepticism.
IT thought Jon said he was a close relative of yours. He is. Why, as I understand it, you are only third cousins. I know it, but he's one of the closest chaps you ever saw. It's the freshman who is apt to get in a pickle.
Miss Bertha M. Rush of Pittsburgh writes that after years of systemic catarrh and nervous fatigue Peruna improved her appetite, increased her weight, and relieved fears. She followed a course of six bottles and reports she felt like a new woman.
Advert shows Peruna tonic to fight spring lassitude caused by warm weather after winter. Claims include revitalizing the nervous system, restoring appetite and sleep. Endorsement from Mrs. E E Nassatt of Des Moines Illinois describes relief from nervous strain and renewed capacity to work after taking Peruna twice yearly.
An advertisement touts Peruna as a tonic to calm nerves and boost strength, claiming it builds up circulation, restores appetite and digestion, and benefits women who feel tired or nervous. It urges all feeble women to use Peruna.
Offer from John A. Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin advertises a big plant and seed catalogue plus seed for 1000 cabbages 2000 carrots 2000 celery 2000 lettuce 1000 onions 1000 radishes and 1000 flowers for 16 cents postage 20 cents more to add Berliner cauliflower if returned.
The conjurer invites a lady from the audience to step into a cabinet as part of an evening illusion. He asks the audience member to enter, the door closes, and upon reopening the lady is gone without a trace. The staged act centers on the disappearance of Matilda.
Ad claims Yellow clothes look better white using Red Cross Ball Blue. Says grocers offer a large 2 cm package for 5 cents. Mentions Bervin and Greece each with populations around 2.5 million, comparable to Indiana.
A 1901 Washington D C reader endorses Piso's Cure for Consumption over other cough medicines. The letter cites a May 25 1901 date and a street address in the capital, reflecting period advertising language and testimonials.
The Nickel Plate Road announces daily low fares throughout March and April to the West and Northwest. Send a postal card with name address and probable destination to the nearest agent at C. Asterlin Fort Wayne to receive detailed information.
Rubber stamps and self inking daters advertised with ink pads and a catalogue sent to Lock Box 210 Fort Wayne Indiana.
If you fail to get prompt results from Peruna write to Dr Hartman at the Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio for his free advice. He will review your case and provide his guidance.
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