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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
8
The North Manchester fair runs September 22 to 26 featuring racing events and community activities. Officials urge attendance and note updated prize lists and event times.
The national convention of post Masters will be held in Milwaukee Wisconsin from August 26 to 29.
A short notice proclaims that refusing to lend the newspaper preserves value for all readers and urges neighbors to pay for news separately.
Vasili Verestchagan the Russian battle painter says he found the solitary tree Roosevelt described on the line of the charge and this discovery helped him picture the battle forces with accuracy.
A Verbena Alabama man, F A Gulledge, spent a large sum at two hospitals for a grave pile illness with 24 tumors. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him after doctors failed, reducing inflammation and pain. Sold for 5 cents at Rayer’s store.
Dr. George Dorsey of the Field Columbian Museum reports that the Hopi adobe house markings, long studied by anthropologists, are merely children's scribbles made while the mud was wet.
William Nelson Cromwell, counsel for the Patama Canal Company, returned to France saying prospects for an early canal are most flattering. He noted the Spooner Lill is heading to Colombia and a special session of the Colombian Congress has been convened to consider 713 provisions.
Photographer C C Harlan of Eaton Ohio now offers a service at age 59 after years of limitations. He presents a determined comeback story showcasing perseverance and renewed capability in photography work.
An unnamed patient found relief from indigestion after trying Electric Bitters, praised as a remedy for dyspepsia and stomach troubles. The ad claims benefits for stomach liver and kidney diseases and promotes its use with a 50 cent price and guarantee by Charles Rager. A congressional note mentions Rep Kern of Illinois proposing a pension for all blind persons, prompting critique of discrimination.
Two Secret Service men and eight newspaper correspondents were seen observing a private Washington residence in spring. The detectives guarded the President while reporters sought a story. It later emerged that Mr. Roosevelt was inside for a corn beef hash breakfast with Senatorialua.
JH Johnston of Brongton Ga recalls severe bronchitis that kept him from working for years until Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption cured him and his wife asthma improved. The ad touts it as the best group medicine for throat and lung diseases with guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00 and free trial bottles at Chas Kager's.
The Agricultural department reports the world’s largest tree on government land in the Sierra Nevada. Measured at six feet from the ground it has a circumference of 154 feet and a diameter of 51 feet. Hunters recently discovered it and steps will be taken to protect the tree’s life.
A promotional blurb touts Dr King's New Life Pills as the secret to a sprightly step and rosy complexion. It claims all organs stay active, digestion improves, headaches vanish, and blues disappear, urging readers to buy for 29 cents at C. Rager's.
Governor Hunt of Porto Rico claims the island produces the best coffee in the world while foreign buyers purchase 3,000,600 dollars of Porto Rican coffee and the United States bought only 29,000 dollars last year. He notes Java and Mocha have become trade names for Brazilian coffees and urges consumers to try Porto Rican varieties.
A booklet detailing how to obtain patents trademarks and copyrights will be mailed free to anyone who writes to C. A Snow & Co. opposite the Patent Office in Washington D. C.
An unnamed man was found dead on the outskirts of a Kansas town. A revolver and $100 in cash were on his person. The coroner held an inquest and took $75 to defray expenses. The police judge fined the corpse $25 for carrying concealed weapons and confiscated the gun. The obituary was published by the local newspaper.
A New York report says Chinese Sunday schools attract men who seek English lessons and to court white tutors. It notes many marriages to American women, with teachers receiving lavish gifts. some schools closed as intermarriage concerns rise.
In 1883 Richmond editors W C Blam and R I Beirne dueled near Waynesboro Virginia after political feuds. Both fired. Beirne missed and Blant was uninjured though Beirne received a minor wound. Authorities failed to stop the duel despite strong opposition.
The record notes the shop handles various job printing tasks and maintains two stock lines for letter paper envelopes statements and related materials to meet client needs.
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