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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
2
The postal department orders all mail boxes painted yellow including rural boxes. Rural carriers may do the painting if they hurry. Weather and disease notes aside, merchants report strong patronage and brisk business during a recent Saturday.
Isaac Brown of Rochester becomes the Bird and Bee man after winning Miss Grouch as a friend. He travels the countryside collecting species and now receives a three month Europe trip to study local birds.
The new towers, massive in size and visible from a distance, are estimated to be around tou,000 miles high and appear as bright as smoked glass near sunset. They were first seen on Friday and are now plainly visible with the naked eye when the sun sits low. The state enforces weed control along public highways, requiring landowners to cut down noxious plants along the highway to keep paths clear between July 1 and August 20. The Squirrel Law allows hunting with license until January 1, with about sixty deputy wardens to enforce the rule for three months and penalties up to 35 for hunting outside one’s township without a license.
A special Big Four excursion train will run from Warsaw north at 8 13 a m with return at 7 15 p m for a round trip fare of 60 cents including band concert admission. Another Winnie? Excursion leaves Warsaw at 7 07 p m returning at 10 30 p m with same 60 cent fare.
The proposed township tax levy for the ensuing year rises twenty cents per hundred dollars from 98 to 118 cents. Township fund goes from 15 to 25 cents and Road fund from 15 to 25 cents. The trustee notes the Township fund was overdrawn by $895.25 on January 1, 1905, prompting a 10 cent rise. Six new bridges and arches planned. road tax allows gravel hauling to save costs. The new levy is 3 cents higher than two years ago. Lake Township distribution exceeds $2400 with $9700 carried over, totaling about $2590 for starting on school questions.
A Rockville Republican report quotes Governor Hanly urging citizens to act against local law violations. He says the duty lies with the people and that removal of ineffective officials is possible through proper affidavits. The piece notes town governance and lists the town board members and meeting schedule.
The annual Kosciusko County Teachers Institute meets August 21 to 23 in the Circus Court Room at War Saw. County educators gather for a three day program with lectures discussions and demonstrations.
The 5 cent packet suffices for common needs and the family bottle priced at 60 cents provides a year’s supply. both items are sold by all druggists.
The article discusses meat varieties noting porter house versus neck steak. It mentions neck meat being linked to problems for people and cites the Indiana State Chemist analysis of Devoe Paint as paint with no neck content. Claypool Lumber Co. is listed as dealers in paint products.
The ordinance details a Street Commissioner duty to draft laborers for two days on public highways June through October, with three days notice. It requires weekly delinquency reports to the town clerk, designates the commissioner to supervise work, and offers a $1.50 per day cash alternative paid to the Town Treasurer. Repeals conflicting ordinances. Passed July 24 1905.
Turnip seed is available in bulk at The Corner Drug Store while Clay Pool Lumber Co advertises roof coating for tin and iron roofs. The bulletins mention red barn paint that lasts for years and is for sale year round at both locations.
The article urges a personally conducted Chicago excursion with ample seating and careful supervision. It argues the trip educates youths and benefits school work, noting modest costs, and invites readers to obtain tickets from their agent for widespread support.
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