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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
7
Judge in Marion County Indiana orders dispute over Mason J. Osgood fortune valued around 2 million. Ida Osgood Stanley, adopted daughter, claims the estate while siblings contest the adoption. Litigation may end with no will and possible loss of wealth for Stanley.
Indiana statistics show unequal marriage and divorce rates across counties with Union county having the fewest divorces despite population. Adultery cases split nearly evenly between husbands and wives, while many liquor dealers evade state licensing. Conviction rates for felonies are low compared to arrests, prompting calls for criminal system reform.
Civil war veteran Joseph Wolf killed by streetcar in Vincennes and 10 year old George Pierce drowns bathing in White River. Wabash merchants form no local association against adulterated food and monopolies not yet organized. Electric bolt hits Sieber farm barn near Camden causing 2000 loss. Lagro resident John Porter swallows bone rupturing stomach lining. Hammond foreman Daniel Dalton killed by approaching train. Huff home near Laporte destroyed by fire. missing occupant feared cremated. Sedalia worker Oscar Tansey beheaded when bolt breaks while cutting wood. Lafayette mill worker Garry Barder dies on Wabash tracks after lunch. Evansville golf group frightened horse. Henry Gruntmann skull fracture in runaway. Elkhart press feeder Fred Albaugh loses four fingers and palm in press gear. 13 year old White Guy Canby loses ear and part of scalp from gun misfire. Governor Durbin to issue naturalization oath regulations detailing anarchist ban. Bedford sewer cave-in kills Millard Phelps and nearly suffocates John Pearcy. Noblesville seeks injunction to bar carnival streets. Ministerial Association backing.
A $125 000 building at Fort Myer will be constructed in an L shape 112 feet long to house a swimming pool gymnasium running track bowling alley shooting gallery billiard room library lecture cafe and theater stage. It will host Sunday religious services and aim to improve minds and morals of servicemen and deter drinking with a canteen style setup. The remaining funds up to 40000 for other posts will be allocated by the Secretary of War.
The text reflects on intellectuals and leaders opposing new ideas. It cites Napoleon avoiding steam, Richelieu imprisoning an inventor, Voltaire doubting fossils, Darwin mocking hypnotism, and Virchow denying Darwinism and criminal anthropology.
Observing two prime angular matrons in an elevator Col Hankrhunder removes his hat on the tenth floor. The elevator conductor with side whiskers whispers a playful note that the lady requests he put trout fat on again since his bald head dazzles her eyes.
In this 19th century medical pitch Hall's Catarrh Cure from F W Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio claims catarrh is constitutional and offers a cure that works through the blood and mucous surfaces. They promise a hundred dollar reward for any failure and urge sending for circulars and testimonials.
A witty exchange unfolds as a callow youth in a miserly coat laments after college. An azure-eyed maid with sunset hair suggests a curious fix involving a small sheet of blotting paper to occupy his mind.
Beginning August 2 M K and T train No 3 will depart Kansas City Union depot at 12 25 pm instead of 10 35 am. The revised schedule creates an elegant after dinner train for Texas enabling travelers from the North and West to lay over in Kansas City before continuing to Oklahoma Indian Territory and Texas on the Itaty run.
Werwin asks for a silent investor for his business. Parker suggests applying at the deaf and dumb asylum as a potential source. The dialogue carries a blunt, era-appropriate humor about seeking investment.
In the Vice President’s room near the Senate chamber, mementos recall Lafayette S. Foster and Henry Wilson and a 19th century clock with zodiac signs. A $500 mirror reflects Adams remarks, a $200 silver inkwell symbolizes reunification, and a Philadelphian flag honors early industry. Joe Mitchell Chapple notes Frye’s quiet escapes and Maine fishing reveries.
Ask your dealer for Allen's Foot Ease a powder to shake into your shoes. It rests the feet and cures corns bunions swollen sore hot callous aching sweating feet and ingrown nails. Allen's Foot Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores 25c Sample mailed FRERE Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
The report notes that the points of lightning conductors and the pointed leaves and spines of trees are always radioactive. It adds that freshly fallen rain is also radioactive and retains this property for about an hour.
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as the best for households, urging buyers to find it at leading grocers for five cents.
Dialogue fragment shows Miss Jones asking about bottles that tell of wrecks and Old Salt answering Yes, often finding empty ones. An ad copy for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims teething relief and wind colic cure at a penny price.
A tobacco farm reports a yield range of 600 to 1000 pounds per acre. The figure reflects expected production levels under current farming practices and market conditions.
An advertisement extols Peruna as a universal cure for catarrh affecting the head throat bronchial tubes and stomach claiming it cures dyspepsia by removing catarrh rather than forcing artificial digestion. It cites a statement from M C Butler and urges readers to write Dr Hartman for free advice.
The name Nicot ive recalls Jean Nicot a French noble and ambassador to Portugal who in 1560 sent tobacco seeds from Lisbon to Paris claiming they were seeds of a valuable medicinal plant. He noted the plant was newly valued in Portugal after its American introduction about forty years earlier.
An advertisement from Leipsic Ohio dated August 31 1901 promotes Piso's Cure for Consumption claiming immediate relief for throat troubles. The testimonial cites F E Bierman and emphasizes rapid effects.
A fragment notes how modern fiction writers serve thoughts hot and produce erotic novels with an emphasis on provocative language and adult themes. The excerpt hints at stylistic focus and controversial content in contemporary prose.
An advertisement lists custom rubber stamps self inking daters ink pads and asks readers to request a catalogue from Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne Indiana. A separate cablegram quotes the Marquis Solari denying Marconi’s claim to invent wireless telegraphy.
A Washington Star excerpt lampoons self serving politics with Senator Sorg huni remark. The item promotes a Niagara Falls excursion via Nickel Plate Road dated August 18 1903 noting low rates from a Fort Wayne Indiana agent.
A directive insists on using Eagle Linen Paper for letter paper and rejects any alternative. The owner urges steadfast adherence to this specific material choice, calling it the proper standard.
A brief note reminding readers to mention the newspaper when contacting advertisers, citing a 1903 issue.
Mrs. P Conlin of Carbondale Pennsylvania details a long struggle with backache and crutch dependence. After her husband bought Dean's Pills from Kelly's drug store she reports relief within days and continued treatment.
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