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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
2
A humorous column from Silver Lake Indiana mocks evolving science and social trends. Quips reference a voiceless cat, a man managing a wife, fashion gloss, a Niagara Falls pleasure trip, and election bets involving a hefty donkey loan.
A vague notice notes a price rise of five dollars per foot for pythons in rice supply, causing unease. a small helping is suggested as sufficient for anyone.
A Utah proposal aims to boost population by offering ten dollars for a first child and seven dollars for each additional child. Officials expect the program to encourage larger families and reverse population decline.
An incomplete fragment notes a buffalo on the new nickel and hints at a shift in coin design prompting public reaction and discussion about the minting choice.
The piece recommends watching a large lion in the eye as a deliberate distraction to clear the mind and relieve brain fatigue. It frames the encounter as a focused mental reset through natural, intense presence.
A New York patriot distributes a pamphlet urging English as the nation's great language. Critics mock the tone while a report from Los Angeles notes a hobo demanding four baths daily, hinting at asylum concern. The piece draws sharp but mixed reactions.
A lighthearted line notes the wide array of cures tried by a patient during a cold. It suggests attempting many remedies until the illness naturally subsides.
The commondation that talk is cheap will have to give way before the figures of the Bell telephone system announcing gross receipts of $199,200.09 for a single year.
An eastern divine notes gradual global improvement while pondering the nights. The statement reflects a hopeful view of progress amid darkness.
A girl mentions her corsetier with her father earning at least 5000 dollars per year. She also references a Parisienne corsetiere and notes her father has received another raise.
A New York woman with an annual income of $15000 says she has no help with housework, a claim that is expected to draw sympathy from the general public but may be scorned by poorer viewers.
Cartoonists note spring buds in art while women’s hats showcase the season’s best. Millinery departments feature striking pieces priced at 49.98. The piece hints at stylish accessories aligning with fresh spring trends.
A lively young man wearing a green hat attempts to escape notice by shifting the bow from back to side, showing a playful effort to hide in plain sight.
A historic report notes an Arkansas man had a skull trepanned using a hammered out dollar as a plug. The odd procedure reflects primitive neurosurgical practices of the era.
The note suggests the Prince of Wales will start beepipe lessons to fortify his lungs, underscoring consideration for others' nerves during the training schedule.
The countess D Lasteyric reportedly herds fourteen goats with her left hand in a display that astonishes onlookers, a feat described as remarkable given that many individuals rely on both hands.
In Colon Panama a surge of visitors eager to view the canal fills trains and sightseeing cars. Tourists, mostly prosperous business people and their families, ride three show cars with guides and megaphones to observe Gatun locks Pedro Miguel and Miraflores. Travelers snap photos and remark on the wonders while preparing for tropical heat and gala dress.
A deaf mute sat on the jury in a Philadelphia common pleas ejectment case prompting a new trial. The method by which he served on the jury and why he could not hear or speak remains unexplained by court officials.
Rear Admiral Robert B Peary predicts the United States government may send an Arctic expedition to explore large tracts of unexplored territory. He says he would not lead such a mission due to age. Raold Amundsen expects to explore the Arctic in the Fram and would risk his ship drifting in ice for years.
Meriden Connecticut small Parker A M E Zion Church serves seven regular members and a 15 person average attendance. W C Andrews a lay preacher from Providence built a small rear room for himself and works six days as a gas company porter while also visiting the sick and officiating at weddings and funerals for the church without seeking publicity.
Samuel E. Mahan, a local poultry denier, opened a gymnasium for hens with two hours of daily exercise. He claims the average hen production rose from 55 to 85 percent in nine days. The gym includes an artificial garden bed where hens exercise but do not feed.
London report notes Englishwomen increasingly take up smoking with a new slim leaf covered cigar resembling continental thin cigarettes. The petite cigars offer stronger flavor, giving the illusion of boldness while remaining close to cigarette style.
A Sunday lesson on Genesis 37 focusing on Joseph as a type of Christ. Five motifs drive the narrative: deprivation, disgrace, deliverance, deceit, and deportation, as Joseph endures his brothers’ envy from coat symbolism to sale into slavery.
Dr. H L Barnes, superintendent of the Rhode Island State Sanatorium, reports that 1911 and 1912 ex patient earnings suggest a sanatorium is a sound investment for states or cities. Ex patients’ gross receipts totaled $12,753 in 1911 and $112,021 in 1912, implying $551,000 income from all ex patients over the two years. This exceeds maintenance costs and interest. He adds isolation for advanced cases could be an even better investment.
An old fashioned quip ponders who keeps customers safe at face value. The reply calls the beauty doctor the man who can be safe with patrons, while a mother and her slipper are humorously blamed for shaping political ambitions no matter the outcome.
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