This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
1
Kosciusko county conducts its first local option election on Thursday April 20 with Wet and Dry camps confident of victory. Polling places opened to heavy anticipated turnout and steady voting as workers mobilized while weather and prior rain influenced turnout expectations. Results expected tonight around nine with rapid counting.
Railroad officials reveal orders from Pittsburgh to retire no less than 3000 old style wooden body freight cars on the western division. The obsolete cars will be replaced by newer steel models.
A group of people around age fifty decided to undertake a change they believe will benefit them. They express hope that others will realize the value of this action and support the effort.
The Needles and Thimble Club honored Mrs. T. B. Evans at her daughter's High Street home with a joint program of prayers duets quartets and solos followed by light refreshments. Thirty three attendees included out of town guests Mr. and Mrs Burt Evans Treva and Master Harry of Elkhart. The club wished the Evans happiness in their move to Centralia Washington.
State health reports show March sickness and deaths up from the previous year with 1909 pneumonia deaths at 647 and total deaths of 3,444. Tenosilitis leads while pneumonia rises amid indoor confinement and poor ventilation.
An early morning clash occurred between Joan Leonard and Fari Spangie at a voting location. No injuries reported and authorities were notified.
A blaze swept the Strayer millinery shop and adjacent rooms at an early hour, consuming goods while Mr. Strayer saved only a small amount. Firemen battled the flames as smoke filled the building.
Early Thursday morning a fire at the John Price store in Claypool destroyed the Strayer stock of general merchandise valued about 4000 dollars with 3000 dollars insurance. The Scoles and Dick homes across the street were saved despite the high east wind and repeated flare ups.
Report notes wrens and bluebirds are considered the greatest fighters and could thrive if nesting boxes are placed on poles away from cats. Observers say three broods can be watched in a single nest during one summer.
A man from a neighboring town subscribed to a country paper after a preference claim. He sent two dollars to receive a fire escape advertisement and was sent a copy of the New Testament instead.
Learn to wash lace curtains at home to save money. Shake and brush to remove dust. soak in cold water with white soap and borax. rinse in clean water, changing cold water, then wash in ammonia mix. squeeze out dirt and air dry.
Fragmented lines discuss education, national progress, women and youth, and the need to preserve forests and water for future opportunities. It emphasizes using resources wisely and the role of schools in shaping a lasting legacy.
Mrs. Alvah Landis Bryant has been in Hammond Hospital for eight weeks with critical condition after a serious operation followed by typhoid fever and pneumonia. She is wife of L. H. Bryant of Hammond and daughter of Myron and Mrs. Landis of Carrington North Carolina. Her mother has kept watch at the hospital, and the worry has nearly prostrated her.
The first ball game of the season will be played at Myrtle-Glenn Park next Sunday afternoon. The Silver Lake Grays will cross bats with the Warsaw White Sox and a good game and a large attendance is anticipated. The ladies are invited to attend.
A fragmented note presents a playful juvenile verse about a boy and his breeches with whimsical rhythm and rustic imagery. The text hints at childhood capers and imaginative humor, capturing a quaint local tone.
Condemned school buildings reported at the Beaver Dam site. Local authorities ordered closure pending repairs and safety assessments.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.