Sewell Builds Gravel Roads West of Pleasant and Williams Hill
George Sewell with a crew began constructing a three mile gravel road west of South Pleasant and another three mile road from Williams Hill south west of town. The hills are being cut down and grades will not exceed five percent. Several three mile roads are under construction in Wabash County and farmers anticipate broad benefits.
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George Sewell
South Pleasant
Williams Hill Place
Wabash
Home for Vacation in Southern Illinois
Ira Sooberger returns home Sunday for summer vacation from road duty with the Star Peerless War Paper Company in Southern Illinois, after a period on the road.
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Ira Sooberger
Illinois
Helser Family Visits Akron as Philippine Teacher Plans Unfold
Mr and Mrs W F Helser visited in Akron with Mrs Rebecca Lamar and children. Lamar's 500 August Oliver plans to go to the Philippines soon to teach for two years under contract.
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W. F. Helser
Akron
Rebecca Lamar
Electric Bitters credited with curing women’s ailments
Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma reports Electric Bitters lifted her from a bed of sickness and suffering. The ad claims stomach liver and kidney troubles, weak nerves, and backache vanish after use. It cites thousands of grateful women and guarantees every bottle, priced 50 cents to 1.00, with local druggists recommending it.
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Eliza Pool
Depew
Okla
Rager & Jontz
About OUR Prices
A local retailer promotes its prices with an offer to entice customers to place a trial order. The message invites readers to try products and asserts satisfaction will follow.
Methods of the Naval Spy Revealed in London Spectacle
A London Times analysis explains how British authorities deter foreign naval spying by implying awareness of their methods. It notes drills around launching ships like the Dreadnought, duplicate gun designs, and the routine presence of spies in high society. French opium dens near Toulon allegedly host naval officers, with one case ending in arrest and imprisonment.
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England
London Times
Admiralty
Great Britain
Britain
Secret Service
Toulon
Owas
Silver Lake Gains Paved Streets and Progressive Town Image
Residents praise Silver Lake as a fine, sociable community with well kept stores and lawns. The upcoming paving is seen as a major step toward growth, boosting property values and uniting farmers and business leaders in progress.
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Sliver Lake
Silver ‘Lake
Silver Lake
Man Charged For Slot Machine in Cigar Store
Austin Hollenbeek was arrested in North Manchester for operating a slot machine in his cigar and candy store. The machine was seized in court and he pleaded guilty, receiving a fine of 13.55 dollars. Local officials report no slot machines remain in Silver Lake and warn against unlawful devices. Sunday brought the first clear summer day, drawing residents to the lake and cemetery visits.
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Austin Hollenbeek
Manchester
Silver Lake
Rmparshal
Postmaster Appointed at Warsaw Succeeds Alleman
Warsaw appoints L. C. Wannas as postmaster to replace Eugene Alleman.
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L.C. Wannas
Warsaw
Eugene Alleman
Notice to pay rental on Farmers Co operative telephone line
Parties owing for service on the Farmers Co operative telephone system Silver Lake exchange must call and pay the rental from November 1 1913 to May 1 1914 Frank Misener
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Farmers Co-operative Telephone System
Silver Lake Exchange
Frank Misener
Condition Unchanged for Mrs. G. E. Smith in South Town
Mrs. G. E. Smith, living in the south part of town, was much worse Saturday and Sunday after a long lung illness of more than six months. Medical aid appears unable to reach her case.
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G. E. ‘Smith
Dorcas Aid Society Dinner Released For May 8 1914
The Dorcas Aid Society of the M. E. Church will serve a dinner on Friday May 8 1914. Mrs. Self serves as secretary.
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Dorcas Aid Society
The
M. E. Church
Self
Notaries George A Brush and Charles C Hanson
George A Brush and Charles C Hanson are named as notaries. The notice urges contacting the Record Office for notary services during business hours, indicating both individuals are available in the office.
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George A. Brush
Charles C. Hanson
Notary
A Good Job The World Until A Next Morning
A fragment notes a street scene described as a good job done by morning light. The snippet provides limited readable nouns and no clear event, names, or locations to confirm a full report.
Surprise Party for Mable Morrett Reported
A town held a Friday event described as a surprise party for Mable Morrett with many people present and a good time reported by attendees.
Brash & Hanson Magazine Club Notes
Brash and Hanson publish a brief item from the magazine club office in Silver Lake noting upcoming meetings and new reading selections. The piece highlights community participation and the club’s local focus.
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Periodica
Hanson
Silver
Lake
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Merriam
Webster
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Syaal
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