27 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1899
Page
1
Announcement that taxpayers can pay taxes from home with arrangements for convenience. Indicates the duplicate is in the bank's hands and is issued by W. J. Fitton, Cashier of Farmers Bank.
A tale recalls a craftsman who accepted a small bribe. ten years later the judge awards him a major contract for public buildings after recognizing his honesty. The moral: true success comes from sincerely thorough work, regardless of trade.
Stanley Carr reflects on a Demorest’s Magazine piece about using a “sugar plum” to soften a scolding. The approach aims to disarm a man’s defensiveness over late nights and misplaced letters, while urging better conduct through gentle persuasion.
A quip on calling a man a fool and the futility of arguing with him, noting that disbelief guards ego while belief lands on a fool too far gone to engage. The remark frames skepticism and the limits of debate in social discourse.
A Cincinnati judge relates a tale of a carpenter who plans and finishes a simple fence beyond expectations. Asked to hurry the work for a dollar fifty, the craftsman spends extra time planing and aligning each board until the fence is as thorough as possible, then charges the quoted sum.
A quaint 19th century missive to a cousin reports family events with playful spelling, noting mother’s health, Tom's condition, Ann’s baby, and the writer’s affectionate tone in an informal domestic update.
The passage urges patience before judging others and warns against acting on harmful reports. It stresses that today it is someone else, tomorrow it may be you, and calls for the same generosity we seek from others. Gossip misrepresents events and often harms innocent people.
The Muncie Herald reports a new fish law that threatens punishment for even attempting to fish. It notes fear of arrest for those near lakes as authorities interpret the law strictly, warning that ordinary fishing or bait gathering could be penalized.
An advertisement from Dr Flavien touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a cure by allowing accumulation in the bowels to remain and claims it will poison the entire system yet promises consistent use and benefit.
Breeders should call at the barn near the depot in Silver Lake to view my stud services for spring. Horses from Norman or Clyde stock offered under reasonable terms. C. M. Wenprick.
Advertisement notes De Witt’s Little Early Risers as the famous small pills for torpid liver and irregularities of the system, offered for sale by Dr. Flavien.
Ada E. Hart of Groton South Dakota credits a life saved by Dr King s New Discovery after a severe lung illness that doctors said would be fatal. She used eight bottles and recovered, with trial bottles offered at Dr Roger s Drug Store and a money back guarantee.
J. D. Bridge editor and proprietor of the Democrat Lancaster N. W. touts One Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy for croup and as essential for his boy during coughs or colds. He cites Dr. Fiavien’s preparation.
Kenns in Jackson County Washington notes his wife suffered a months long rheumatic attack leaving her unable to walk. After using Chamberlain Pain Balm the next morning she walked to breakfast unaided and has not had a similar attack since. Sold by Dr. Rager.
Dr Flavien notes minor scratches and wounds can lead to infection if untreated. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve offers a antiseptic topical remedy claimed to cure ulcers sores cuts and skin diseases with a history of reliable use.
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as effective against pneumonia influenza croup and whooping cough claiming it can save a doctors bill or the undertaker. It notes Dr Flavien sells the remedy. The piece then pivots to a parable about helping dogs and humans in need, implying allegiance to breed and loyalty.
An old advertisement urges readers with piles to use De Wits Witch Hazel Salve claiming it cures the disease by addressing the root. The message targets Dr. EKlavien and promises reliable relief without painful operations.
A reader in Andersonville Indiana praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy as the best for colds and coughs after trying a bottle. The letter notes purchase following newspaper ads and states the medicine’s effectiveness, with local druggist Dr. Rager selling it.
Frightful blunder warning where burns cuts and bruises occur. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as best in the world to kill pain and heal promptly. Claims to cure old sores fever sores ulcers boils and skin blemishes. Sold by Dr. Rager the pharmacist at 25 cents a box.
For Sale or Trade 160 acres of finely improved Nebrskee land within five miles of the capital f Red Willow county. It is alluad cultivation and in a region where crop failures are very scarce. The society is as good as anywhere in Indiana, schools and churches are to be found very near the farm. Good water is plenty This farm will be traded to an 80acre Indiana farm or sold very reas onable terms. Inquire at or write to the Revorp, Silver Lake, Ind.
An old advertisement touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a cure for right side tenderness fullness constipation biliary congestion and headaches. It claims prompt relief by clearing liver congestion and opening bile ducts.
Mr R P G Olivias of Barcelona reports winters in Aiken and severe back head pains. After using Electric Bitters he claims all pain left and calls it America’s greatest blood and nerve remedy. The ad states cures for liver kidney blood and nerve issues, promises vim and new life, and offers 50 cent bottles through Dr. Rager.
A garbled text fragment presents warnings about healing salves and potential effects. The lines reference Hazel and unclear phrases suggesting a diffuse wound concept. No coherent event or identifiable entities emerge to verify details.
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