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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
2
A collage of odd observations and remarks includes advice on money and virtue. Juggling figures, home life, and sayings about weather and spouses appear as disconnected vignettes. The piece hints at social humor and a wedding remark about a “model husband” then trails into an unfinished thought.
A well to do widow lacking schooling contemplates building a dubious addition to her home. She aims to identify friends with hostility and envisions a purgatory like structure atop the house with indecently lit memoranda for them to view.
A 19th century drug advertisement claims the sun's regularity is matched by liver and bowel action when using Dr King's New Life Pills. It is guaranteed by Rager druggist.
Very warm the rest of the week reports point to. Clarence Warren made a flying trip to Claypool Monday evening. Charles Johnston and wife returned to Winona last Saturday. Johnston bought a new buggy from Summe Bros Co last week. Mr and Mrs Housour of near Akron visited Simon Hall home Sunday. William Parker and wife and two daughters were seen on the streets Sunday morning. Nellie Clink of Steuben county is visiting at the Samuel Clink home. Walter Clink returned from Elkhart where he worked in a restaurant. Mrs Catharine Bouse of Silver Lake and J W Clink and wife visited Elza Brady home Sunday. Goien, oldest son of Mr and Mrs Charles Regenos, has malarial fever but is 16 better now.
A vintage advertisement urges women to pursue health as essential for family well being. It promotes Zoa-Phora as a nerve tonic and tissue-builder safe for daughters and mothers, claiming strength against weakness and leucorrhea. It cites a testimonial from Miss Retta Griffith of Columbiaville, Michigan, dated March 7, 193, praising the product’s effects after years of ailment.
The Record invites readers to contribute local interest items by mail or in person or by phone. It mentions buying Post Cards at the Record Office and offers a large line of builders hardware including nails and building articles from The Claypool Lumber & Coal Co.
A local appeal urges immediate subscription to the Silver Lake Record as neighbors value timely delivery. The note suggests a neighbor keeps the paper handy and dislikes lending it out, reflecting reader attachment to current issues.
An ad touts Kennedy's Laxative Dough Syrup with honey and tar claiming to move bowels gently to drive the cold out of the system. It contains no opiates and is described as tasting nearly as good as maple syrup. Children like it and it is sold by Rager.
The Indiana State Fair plans a brick and steel livestock pavilion costing about 106000 with locked arenas and 5000 opera chairs. It will shelter 20000 spectators, feature 270 by 120 foot arena, skylights and night lighting, and host larger horse and cattle shows with increased premiums. The structure aims to rival major venues and opens Sept 9 with extensive seating and crowd safety provisions.
Report of the condition of the Commercial State Bank at Silver Lake Indiana as of July 31 1907. President Leckrone Vice President Funk Cashier Stout Assistant Cashier Paulus Directors Cavender Babcock Metzger Leckrone Frantz Paulus list bonds for President and Cashier each valued at 5000 on file with the Secretary of State.
Kosciusko county Indiana bank report shows assets totaling 84 080 97 with cash 8329 00 and cash items 65075 50. It lists loans and discounts 53117 07 overdrafts 0 current expenses 1441 59 and deposits on demand 5580793. Leckron president and C E Stout cashier certify the figures sworn July 21 1907 before George A Brush notary public with commission through 1910.
The note urges non subscribers of this week’s RECORD to read the issue and consider subscribing, framing it as intentional outreach to convert readers into subscribers. It emphasizes that the strategy is deliberate and invites decision.
Under train service started June 30 1907 the post office opens 5 45 a m closes 7 30 p m except Saturdays when it stays open until 8 00 p m standard time Henry A Ferree Postmaster.
Bluff resident OG Hays declares Bucklen’s Salve the quickest and surest healing remedy for sores, burns, wounds, or piles. Rager druggist guarantees the product.
J D Gill markets high grade buggies in up to date styles and urges buyers to see him before purchase. He offers cash sales or exchanges for livestock.
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