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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1904
Page
6
A Ladies' Home Journal note discusses cold morning baths and why they are less popular now. It compares hot water benefits for the body, warns of energy use, and suggests a short morning wash or cool sponge bath with a warm glow as beneficial when possible. It also advises individual needs govern bathing habits and that hot baths aid nightly cleansing and rest.
A doctor explains why red-haired people appear less bald. He notes red hairs are thicker, so 20 000 red hairs fully cover the scalp, while the same number of fair hairs leaves bald areas. He estimates about 160 000 fair hairs and 105 000 brown hairs are needed for full coverage.
Nekoma WL April 18 1904 report Albert E Larson suffered kidney disease and backache. After starting Dodd's Kidney Pills he quickly improved and regained strength enabling him to work. He remained cured and stronger each year since using them and praises the remedy highly.
The Egyptian Gazette offers a translated excerpt guiding seekers to the Sphinx. It describes secret chambers, mastabas, a buried stela, wells, and a treasure hoard of emeralds pearls gold and silver guarded by a king and his son.
A Cleveland era feature recounts a young Ohio woman who endured decades of stomach heart and liver troubles and morphine use. She credits Postum Food Coffee with restoring health after shifting from coffee, noting improved appetite strength and mood for eight years.
A feature overview of the 1904 World’s Fair highlights, including the Inside Inn hotel with 6 000 beds and 1 900 staff, vast grounds of 1 240 acres, elaborate pavilions and exhibits from China to the Philippines, and the grand transportation and electric displays shaping the expo atmosphere.
Indiana community story roundup reports marriages and deaths as well as accidents and crimes. It covers general and local interests with a focus on neighbors and personal pointers for Indiana residents.
A Chicago Tribune report describes giftomania a new mental craze among the well born where sufferers lavishly give away possessions. A society woman cured by foreign travel contrasts with a retired businessman who exhausted funds by indiscriminate gifts and charitable remittances.
An 19th century style health ad claims catarrh is constitutional, not local. It promotes Hall's Catarin Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, stating internal doses cure blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 for any failing case. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills and druggist price 75 cents.
A fragment shows Dr Cutter asked to post a prayer opening for a Life Convention in Buffalo. It mentions ticket sales by Nickel Plate Road for May 10 11 12 at one fare plus 200 cents round trip and a returning date May 23 with agent C A Asterlin in Fort Wayne Indiana.
Pulaski County farmer finds cigar in his son's pocket and spanks the boy. He then smokes the cigar and accidentally scorches his own whiskers. Afterward he whips the boy again. Was the boy unjustly treated. Caire Bulletin.
A small advertisement offers Red Cross Ball Blue in a 2oz package for 5 cents to restore whiteness to faded fabrics. The copy emphasizes a simple home laundry remedy and highlights the bargain price.
A short reported quip from the Boston Transcript about childlike taunts toward Willie and the mother’s amused retort. The line contrasts aging or playful behavior with a joke about bald heads and infantlike chatter.
All kinds of rubber stamps and self inking daters made to order. Ink and inking supplies available. Send for catalogue to Lock Box 212 Fort Wayne Indiana.
A brief comic exchange captures a flirtatious tease about recalling a hot summer. Miss Ann Teqk responds to a man who asks if she remembers that summer, while Miss Pert affirms the idea.
Nickel Plate Road offers daily reduced rates to the West and Northwest during March and April. Send a postal card with your name, address and likely destination to Agent C. Asterlin, T. P. A., Fort Wayne for detailed information.
The excerpt presents a youth asking if work extends life and a sage replying that longevity depends on whom one works for. It hints at motivation and the quality of labor affecting well being and duration of life.
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