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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
4
Rates and rules for advertisements are outlined. Copy must arrive at the office by Wednesday noon. Obituaries, long resolutions, and paid entertainments exceed thirty lines are charged 3 cents per line in advance. Ten line or fewer Cards of Thanks cost 95 cents.
F Clymer announces his candidacy for Recorder of Kosciusko County subject to the Republican nomination. Announcement made at Lakeside Park, Warsaw, May 37, 1902.
A letter from W. H. Horrick urges Borror Kraecogo as a candidate for County Commissioner in Hosciusko County Middle District. Nominating convention to be held at Laceside Park in Warsaw on May 87.
Two names announce candidacy for Clerk of the Kosciusko County Circuit Court subject to Republican conventions. Vincent Foster and Aaron A. Rabor submit declarations with venue Lakeside Park Warsaw and dates in May.
Jacob Whiteleather seeks the Republican nomination for Auditor of Kusciusko County subject to the county convention at Lakeside Park War saw on Tuesday May 27.
Evitor Recorp announces Hiram S. Biggs as candidate for Judge of Kosciusko Circuit Court subject to the Republican County Convention at Lakeside Park in Warsaw on May 27. An unrelated note explains why hens lay eggs only in the daytime because at night they roost.
A promotion states that anyone who obtains four subscribers to Recorp for one year at one dollar each paid in advance will receive one copy free for one year. The notice emphasizes prepaid subscriptions and a free copy as the incentive.
The text reports the Wallace show opening in Peru with Ben Wallace described as a modern P. T. Barnum figure. It details a large menagerie, a royal Roman hippodrome and a three ring circus as premier attractions. It also notes agricultural data on milk production and dairy prices in the United States.
A brief note discusses the rollout of motor ambulances for urban medical aid, highlighting how faster transport could improve response times and access to care for the sick. The commentary emphasizes logistical challenges and potential impact on city health services.
The advertisement proclaims ongoing cut prices on the entire stock through May 10 1902. It boasts the largest and most complete shoe stock in town with wonderful prices and a wide array of goods including queesnwage and more at reduced rates.
A North Manchester Tribune report by Sherman F. Chandler praises rapid action and rush surgery while noting a missing improvement in Silver Lake. The piece calls out the town’s lack of an Automatic Telephone System as a down to date upgrade overlooked amid bustling efforts.
The Silver Lake High School class of 1902 held its commencement at U B church last Saturday evening. Eight graduates were praised for their conduct and abilities as the program featured vocal and instrumental selections. Prof Rettger gave the class address and S B Burdge presented the diplomas.
Local items report W. J. Fitton and A. J. Snoberger attending the Republican State Convention in Indianapolis. Notices describe Mrs. J. C. Babcock’s gradual improvement, Rantz family visit, and obituaries for Rosa Regenos in Kosciusko County. Also included are ads for coffee, stoves, farm implements, and local services, plus community church and school notes.
Faindiew Squibs reports near completion of a church project. Lloyd Lowman seen in the vicinity Sunday. Mrs Ed Hohman hosts carpet ragging on Tuesday. Will Wire works on saw mill for Alexander Bros. Edson Larber and wife seen on streets last Friday. Madison Reganos business visitor in Claypool Monday. Large crowd attends Sunday School. Uncle Robert Warren buried last Saturday. E H Hohman and wife visited county seat Saturday. Rosa Green and son from No Manchester visited friends Sunday. Mrs S A Hohman visited her parents in North Manchester Saturday and Sunday. Frank Hill seen with a string of new buggies Tuesday. Blondie Andrick visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Jacob Newcomer last week. Funeral of Mrs Ira Regenos of Michigan preached in Claypool and burial in local cemetery last Tuesday.
A case from Franklin Grove describes a four year nearly fatal leg ulcer defying doctors until Bucklen's Amica Salve cured it. The ointment is advertised as effective for boils burns bruises cuts corns scalds skin eruptions and piles. 35 cents at Rager's drug store.
Mr and Mrs F M Jaques thank friends and neighbors who helped stop a fierce blaze two miles west of town on Tuesday. The display of courage amid flame and smoke from shortly after dinner until after dark is remembered with gratitude. God bless you all.
A reader suggests using advertisements to locate product deals and compare prices. The note implies that scanning ads helps buyers gain an edge and discover where to buy items at lower costs.
A string of fires fueled by a multi day high wind swept the region. John Wide man’s farm near four miles southwest lost house barn hay wheat and tools with only 750 insurance. Michael Wubn’s barn and sheds with hay corn buggy and implements burnt along with two calves. Jacob Weller lost part of his home and goods without insurance. Fire traced to a swamp owned by James Oldhan and to woods near Norman Tucker and F M Jaques who reported cordwood fences and farm buildings threatened. Sam Robinson also lost about twenty cordwood. Telephones and a tin roof on Mrs William Drudge’s South Silver Lake home were damaged by the wind.
A sensational advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills cure a wide range of ailments including stomach, liver and bowel troubles loss of appetite jaundice biliousness fever malaria and more. The pills are offered for 25 cents at Rager’s drug store.
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