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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
6
An old advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn treatment. A tiny bottle costs only a few cents and claims to lift hard or soft corns and calluses with a single drop, followed by lifting the corn with fingers.
A terse medical note reviews an appendicitis case with a weary refrain. The patient’s history and treatment steps are summarized in clinical terms, highlighting the decision process and outcome.
Advertisement promises simple directions in each package of Diamond Dyes for dyeing worn garments, draperies, and coverings in rich fadeless colors on wool, silk, linen, cotton, or blends. It guarantees perfect results even for beginners and notes a color card is available from the druggist.
The newly rich in Japan spent lavishly on education and culture. They endowed colleges gathered literary and artistic treasures and catered to refined senses to nourish the soul.
An advertisement cites a authority claiming meat raises uric acid that "almost paralyzes" kidneys. It promotes Jad Salts or Rad Salts to flush toxins, cleanse kidneys, and ease bladder irritation with a lemon grape acid lithia formula. The ad promises relief after a few days of morning doses.
A witty remark suggests the term sphere for baseball because the ball spins and whirls. The line plays on the idea of motion and shape in a playful, literary way.
A promotional note extolls Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims scientific herbal compounding and a sworn purity statement with every bottle. Sample requests offered for ten cents with newspaper mention.
Three American warships head to Mexican ports as tensions rise over the Carranza regime. The destroyer McCauley, cruiser Salem, and cruiser Sacramento are dispatched from San Diego to Topolobampo Mazatlan and Tampico to protect U S citizens and property. In Douglas Arizona Gen Ignacio Pesqueira military official is arrested on prison transfer and a woman identified as Maria Rodriguez is detained. Pesqueira, a key Sonora figure, says he is married with nine children.
London April 23 Walter Hume Long first lord of the admiralty said the government contemplated selling some warships to foreign countries. Pending negotiations the specifics could not be divulged.
Republican members of the house ways and means committee tentatively agree on a stock exchange tax equal to brokers commissions to fund soldier relief. The four proposed levies include a 1 percent sales tax, a new income tax above 5 000 dollars, and about a 15 percent boost on tobacco taxes, totaling about 1.5 billion over two years.
Washington April 22 removal of American dead from the fighting zone in France for transportation to the United States will begin after September 15 under an agreement between the American and French governments. Bodies buried outside the zones will be moved to this country for return to next of kin requests.
Federal troops arrive in Butte Montana after rioting between Metal Mine Workers union pickets and mine guards. Fourteen shot and two critically wounded as deputies disperse a crowd at the Nev ersweat mine stockade. watchman at the Butte Daily Bulletin fatally wounded by friendly fire. Assistant reports confirm troop deployment per Governor Stewart’s request.
A Gulf coast tornado traveled through southeastern Mississippi and into Tennessee on April 22, killing about 150 people and injuring many more. Bay Springs bore the initial devastation with at least four deaths, followed by Columbus with five and Aberdeen recording ten deaths and extensive damage totaling about 500000 dollars.
Paris reports former French premier Joseph Caillaux found guilty by the high court of the senate of having commerce with the enemy. The vote was 150 to 91 with extenuating circumstances noted by 128 to 110. Article 78 of the military code prescribes banishment for one to five years.
In Chicago on April 24 a mass meeting led by insurgent John Grunau rejected peace overtures and a return to work. Absence of railroad representatives hindered compromise, and no motion for a vote on continuing the strike was made. Police kept order as 4,000 strikers voted to adjourn.
In Indianapolis on Thursday night a mob of more than 2,000 attempted to lynch William Ray a Black suspect who allegedly confessed to the murder of Martha Huff a white girl. One person was shot near Marion county jail where Ray is held and fifteen arrests were made as police dispersed the crowd. Ray allegedly signed a confession and later admitted stabbing the girl when she screamed. Prosecuting attorney Claris Adams said the trial would be expedited.
San Remo April 26. Allies supreme council decides to create Armenia as an independent state after the United States and other nations refuse mandates over the country.
Mrs Louise Dimmick aged 35 shot her lover Thomas Schweig 32 through the neck at a rooming house 233 East Huron Street then killed herself. Schweig died en route to Passnavant hospital with a bullet wound in the neck and heart.
Secretary Colby welcomed Sir Auckland Geddes the new British ambassador at the state department and granted him the privilege to discuss embassy matters in advance of presenting credentials to President Wilson.
Tokyo on April 24 saw the silk cotton and rice exchange close after a ten day price slump. Speculators faced losses estimated at 2,000,000,000 yen as the stock exchange closed.
Infantas Carlos and Louise, staying in Barcelona, planned to return to Madrid but three anarchists were arrested near the railroad depot delaying their return by one day.
President Wilson will pursue a hands off approach and leave the settlement of the outlaw railroad strike to the railroad labor board. Washington reports the policy aims to defer to the board’s decision.
The assembly adopted the Fowler bill to repeal daylight saving. The vote was 78 to 58. Passed by the senate earlier, the bill now goes to the governor.
Buenos Aires reports Argentina will harvest about 258.9 million American bushels of corn in the current year from 8.18 million acres planted. Officials released the figures as the crop outlook is announced.
Paris reports former French premier Joseph Caillaux convicted of having had commerce with the enemy. He receives a three year prison term, five years of limited residence, and ten years of loss of civic rights.
Seven bodies arrived in Peking from Harbin and were buried in the Russian cemetery outside the city wall. Four are reported to be members of the Russian imperial family, as stated in the report from Peking dated April 26.
The bill to raise Civil War veteran pensions to 50 monthly and widow pensions to 30 monthly passed the Senate and moves to conference for final reconciliation with the House.
San Remo April 22 The League of Nations has rejected taking Armenia's mandate saying it lacks power. The interallied supreme council was told the allied premiers will urge President Wilson and the American people to provide financial support for Armenia.
Enid Ada Read daughter of Opie Read author died at her Chicago home from heart disease aggravated by overwork during Liberty Loan and Red Cross drives in the war.
Robert Underwood Johnson, the American ambassador to Italy, arrived in San Remo on April 26 to serve as observer for the United States during the meetings of the supreme council as instructed by Washington.
Herbert M. Gessner of Berlin New Hampshire recounts ten years of stomach trouble ending after using Eatonic He reports rapid relief after starting the remedy and faithful continued use left him free of pain and able to eat what he likes without discomfort.
A moral reflection contrasts generosity with greed, warning that hoarding riches harms the spirit. It cautions that prudence without charity risks a hollow own of the soul and urges charitable acts as a remedy.
An adv describes Cascarets as a gentle overnight remedy for constipation biliousness indigestion and headaches. It claims fast action with no griping or inconvenience and notes low cost while promoting stronger bowel muscles.
Mr Hardface jokes that daytime exposure could lead to a concealed camera snap shot, while Miss Manchaser recalls a kiss shared last night under electric light. The exchange plays on privacy and public scrutiny.
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