10 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1899
Page
1
A reflective piece argues many stay away from church on Sundays due to personal motives and flawed preaching. It asserts inner religious spark exists in all, but church methods and moral failures deter attendance. It calls for purer hearts and preaching to draw people back to worship.
Indiana’s population rose by nearly half a million in the past year and stands at about 2 645 138. There are 78 cities and 304 incorporated towns. Indianapolis is the largest city. Rising Sun is the smallest city with 1 477 residents. Linton Green county is the largest incorporated town. Spring Grove is the smallest with 91. Plainfield is the largest unincorporated town with about 1 500 residents. Nineteen Indiana cities exceed 10 000 residents.
The piece argues that most successful people are workers who use time wisely and persistently apply effort rather than relying on luck. It contrasts lazy ease with disciplined plodding, urging readers to imitate capable, persistent figures who steadily rise.
The Milford Mail quotes that the most despicable person foments strife by exaggerating trivial events and misquoting others to injure friendship. It calls such wreckers a common nuisance in every community and warns against their tactics.
The article extols the power of a cheerful face to lift spirits and bring warmth to a home. It notes that even a plain face with a cherry smile can energize blood with joy, contrasting inner warmth with outward beauty.
A Washington to Baltimore railroad conductor recalls a strange scene as a grieving woman carries her husband’s remains to be cremated in the baggage car. Two passengers compare misfortune with the other’s tale of multiple marriages, noting the unusual burden of “husbands to burn.”
A humorous childlike essay mocks tobacco, claiming it grows like cabbage and noting odd beliefs about cigars given for elections. It jokes about wooden Indian tobacconists and misinformed origins attributed to Walter Raleigh. The narrator mentions his sister Nancy and a suitor Leroy and ends mid conversation.
In a domestic scene Tom lights a pipe and Nancy complains the tobacco odor hurts her. The narrator recalls snuff used in jun meal and their sneeze after taking a small amount, reflecting a casual smoking memory.
A reflective note on a young boy spitting tobacco juice around the world and boys seeking manly ideals in older figures. The passage questions whether such tricks are learned from fathers or paternal role models.
A remark warns that spending ten cents daily on cigars and tobacco for twenty years would amount to the cost of a valuable farm meant as an inheritance for children. The speaker suggests continuing smoking and chewing could teach disrespect to the boys.
An exchange advises on fire safety for gasoline stove fires. It says to throw flour, meal, or sand on the blaze, not water, as water spreads the fire. The speaker urges memorizing this for quick use.
A vivid description of nature’s amusement with lightning, wind, thunder, snow, waves, and fields. It notes rivers, brooks, and air briefly reacting, while other elements seem largely unmoved by such whims.
A husband dies leaving a wife and no children. The will provides two scenarios: if a boy is born the boy gets two thirds and the widow one third. if a girl is born the widow two thirds and the girl one third. Twins born a boy and a girl after death split the estate with the boy receiving two thirds and the widow one third for the boy’s share, while the girl receives one third of the remaining share, resulting in the widow ultimately obtaining two thirds and the children sharing the remaining one third.
The amended law requires all children ages six to fourteen to attend school for the full term. Exemptions apply to those aged twelve to fourteen who actively support themselves or dependents, with twelve weeks of continuous attendance deemed sufficient.
A speaker argues a young man wastes an hour daily wandering downtown and loses a month yearly. He claims that time could be spent reading histories by Radpath or McCauley to gain valuable knowledge worth thousands. The text laments boys’ continued loafing and reluctance to value time.
The text rails at self styled experts who claim law mastery and know all about top figures. It ridicules common people as gullible, calling them illiterate and egotistical, dazed by conceit and manipulation.
An exchange laments a girl stuck on a frugal suitor who spends little on ice cream and chocolates yet offers a Sunday buggy ride for a six dollar weekly salary. The narrator envisions barefoot children, a frenzied woman by a wash tub, and tin can dishes.
A short, incomplete note contrasts a table with corn and pipe imagery and discusses a young man’s finances, implying a shift in means after marriage while he is single. The fragment hints at domestic economy and social expectations without a clear narrative.
An exhortation praising a mother’s care from infancy to old age. The speaker urges respect and kindness toward mothers, noting her shelter, nourishment, cleansing, comfort, and prayers, and elevates mothers beside Christ as a guiding, angelic figure across worlds.
An exhortation urges fathers and mothers to keep sons busy with labor to avoid loafing on the streets. Whitewashing fences, mowing lawns, and cutting firewood are proposed as beneficial tasks. The piece warns idleness breeds vices that harm the boy, family, and community, urging disciplined daily training for a better generation.
Mrs Adair of Hart Groton 8 D recounts a consumptive illness that settled on her lungs and nearly ended in death. After doctors gave up, she trusted salvation and used eight bottles of Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds, which cured her. Trial bottles are free at Dr Rogers Drug Store, regular size 50 cents with guarantee or refund.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the cure for burns, sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns and skin eruptions. It claims fast pain relief and healing, with a 25 cent price and a guarantee, sold by Dr. Bager the druggist.
Geo. H. Jacobs of Thompson Conn endorses DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as prompt pleasant pills that cure constipation arouse the liver give clean blood steady nerves clear brain and healthy appetite attributed to Dr Chas Rager.
The New York Star announces a daily prize of a high grade bicycle for the largest word list formed from THE NEW YORK STAR letters using each letter no more times than it appears in the title. Webster's Dictionary to be authority. Contest runs June 26 to August 21 1899 with watches for second and third prizes and other rewards.
Dr. Chas Rager endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a unique remedy that digests food without stomach aid while healing and restoring the digestive organ. The claim emphasizes permanent cure of dyspepsia and reliable performance.
A Liberty RI mother recalls her eight children and details how Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy saved her young daughter's life during a severe bout of dysentery last summer. The letter promotes the medicine and notes it is sold by Dr. Rager.
Local testimonial from Mayhew Wisconsin praises One Minute Cough Care as a wonderful medicine quick and safe for summer coughs and colds. Dr. Chas Rager is mentioned in association with the endorsement by W W Merton.
Advertisement promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers by Dr. Chas. Rager claiming fast constipation relief and overall system energizing effects without gripes or nausea.
In a promotional notice John Cook advertises the best buggies and road wagons in the land at very low prices. He also lists a selection of good driving horses for sale at reasonable rates and can supply exactly what buyers want.
For Sale or Trade 160 acres of improved Nebraskee land five miles from the Red Willow county capital. Fully cultivated with scarce crop failures, strong society nearby, good water, schools and churches, and ample water. Will trade for an 80 acre Indiana farm or sell on reasonable terms. Inquire at or write to the Revorp, Silver Lake, Indiana.
Nickel Plate Road announces its 17th Annual Excursion to Niagara Falls on Tuesday August 15. Tickets are valid for return within fifteen days with add ons to Toronto for 31.00 and to the Thousand Islands for 6.50. Stopover at Chautauqua Lake granted without charge. Sleeping Car reservations urged and return on the Peerless Trio of Fast Express Trains. Inquire of the local Nickel Plate agent for details.
An advertisement asserts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure heals indigestion claiming it is a master remedy for disorders from imperfect digestion. The claim cites James M. Thomas M D and mentions American Journal of Health New York and Dr Clas Rayer in support.
Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona spends winters in Aiken South Carolina suffering weak nerves and back head pain. After using Electric Bitters his symptoms faded and he praises the medicine as the cure for liver kidney blood and nerve issues. Each bottle is guaranteed 50 cents and sold by Dr Rayer.
Ex-soldier David Taylor of Wind Ridge Greene County Pennsylvania shares relief from chronic diarrhoea after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He reports rapid results and recommends the medicine available through Dr Chas Racer.
A testimonial from B L Nance of Bluffdale Texas says a monthlong severe cough and fever afflicted their baby until One Minute Cough Cure provided immediate relief and a full cure within days. Dr Chas Rager is mentioned in the account.
The text extols the soothing healing proper ties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praising its pleasant taste and prompt cures. It notes it is for sale by Dr. Rager.
Advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for soothing stings bites scratches and wounds. Claims three safe applications for tormented flesh and warns buyers to beware of counterfeits named Dr. Chas. Rager.
Hamilton Clark of Chauncey California says he suffered with itching piles for twenty years before trying DeWitt's Hazel Salve. Two boxes completely cured him. Beware of worthless counterfeit imitations from Dr. Chas. Rager.
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