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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
7
An advertisement invites readers to learn about Nebraska by sending for two booklets and offers cheap excursion tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month to visit the state. The note is signed by P. S. Eustis, General Passenger Agent, Chicago and North Western Railway.
A compilation notes weddings, deaths, accidents, and local updates across Indiana. From Goshen shade tree ordinances to a Noblesville advertising shift, and from fatal incidents in Whiting and Pickard to farm harvests, bank openings, and court liquor license disputes, the record covers fires, drownings, shipwrecks, and notable regional events.
Henry Fitch known as Whistler, a Mountain End farmer, survived a bee attack while driving two oxen after his whistle calmed the swarm. His mother used a tin pan and hive sugar water to lure the bees away, allowing him to escape unharmed.
An old proverb notes change with progress from horse to automobile and from candle to electric. The ad claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has served for over fifty years, praising its value for stomach and liver troubles and urging a trial.
A colonial officer questions Sam about running from danger and patriotism. Sam reframes life over reputation and argues no government could replace personal loss, denying that soldiers should sacrifice for a nation. The dialogue exposes competing loyalties and the cost of courage.
Chinese Policemen. Frisco has eight Chinese policemen employed by the Chinese consul. The Nickel Plate Road will sell tickets to Chicago for the 34th Annual Encampment of the G. A. R. Aug 25 to 29 at one cent a mile traveled, good returning to Aug 31 or by deposit to Sept 30. Write wire phone or call on nearest agent C A Asterliz T P A Fort Wayne Ind.
Mrs Jipsqwak tells her husband to buy pond's extract from the druggist or iceman, prompting his bafflement. She insists there is something both keep, revealing the gag. His demand for clarity ends with the punch line about pond's extract.
Limited sale of stock in a producing gold mine at 10 cents per share. Controlled by representative men, not promoters. Opportunity seldom offered. For full information write Xenia Mining Co, P. O. Box 32, Denver, Colorado.
The Chicago Post comments on a society couple where the wife appears happier than most in such unions. The father avoids a lump sum by granting a salary to his son in law, contingent on the marriage lasting, effectively paying for a husband rather than buying one.
An ad promotes Grain-O as a nourishing grain based beverage for kids aged readers. It claims Grain-O tastes like coffee when prepared properly, costs about 3 cents, and is sold by grocers in 15 0 and 25 cent sizes.
Quote from Chicago Tribune features Aunt Ann advising that a happy first marriage justifies a second, while a failed one merits another chance. a witty exchange on widowhood and remarriage.
A family note suggests Jell O as a quick healthful dessert. Mix with a little hot water and set to cool in two minutes. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at your grocers for 10 cts.
An account notes that a fifty nine foot long whale weighing 140000 pounds yields 60000 pounds of blubber, with 48000 pounds converted to train oil and 3000 pounds of whale bone, illustrating high profits per catch.
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot Ease a powder for the feet It makes tight or new shoes feel easy Cures Corns Bunions Swollen Hot and Sweating Feet At all druggists and shoe stores 25c Sample sent FREE Ad dress Allen S Olmsted LeRoy N Y
A Detroit Journal report describes a case of a man whose disappearance is only partial as if the earth did not fully swallow him. The tone notes unusual features in the unresolved absence and the ongoing mystery surrounding his fate.
An old time advertisement extols Lane's Family Medicine promising daily bowel action as essential to health and notes benefits to liver and kidneys. It includes price 25 and 50 cents and calls it a boom.
Best for the bowels. No matter what ails you headache to cancer you will never get well until your bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature cure you without a gripe or pain produce easy natural movements cost you just 10 cents to start. Cascarets Candy Cathartic genuine put up in metal bores each tablet has C C C stamped beware of imitations.
The Philadelphia Record notes a strange tale where old Zeke faced a grizzly with only a knife. A native expresses dismissal, saying that was virtually the only thing he did, amid the dramatic encounter.
Ask your grocer today to show you a package of Grain-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. All who try it like it. Grain-O has that rich seal brown flavor of Mocha and Java but is made of pure grains and the most delicate stomach receives it without distress. 34 the price of coffee 15 and 2c per package Sold by all grocers.
In a dramatic lineup The Youth declares willingness to die for love while The Bluest Blue brand promotes Red Cross Ball Blue washing powder with a claim of superior whiteness.
In Germany one man in 213 goes to college, in Scotland one in 250, in the United States one in 2 000, and in England one in 5 000 according to a referenced survey.
Jell O presents four flavors Lemon range Raspberry and Strawberry at your grocers for 10 cents. This new dessert item targets family meals and dessert courses with colorful variety.
A reflection on how ambiguity shapes understanding, highlighting the limits of certainty. It cites ongoing inquiry as a driver of insight, noting that doubt can lead to better questions and more careful conclusions.
The Nickel Plate Road offers a rate of one cent per mile to Chicago for the Annual Encampment of the G A R. Tickets go on sale August 25 to 29, good for return until August 1 or by deposit until September 30. Contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana.
Advertisement notes orders to Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne Indiana for air cushion rubber stamps with emphasis on quality and low price.
The 34th Annual Encampment of the G. A. R. in Chicago prompts Nickel Plate Road ticket sales at one cent per mile from Aug 25 to 29. Return by Aug 31 or deposit by Sept 80 on Peerless Trio of Daily Express Trains. Contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Ind.
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad offers Homeseekers' Excursion tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of June July and August to Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Indian Territory Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Texas. One fare plus 2.00 for the round trip with 15 day limit on the outbound trip and 21 days on return. stopovers allowed in Homeseekers' Territory. A new wide-vestibuled train runs daily from Chicago to Waco and Fort Worth with Pullman sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars. Contact any agent or C L Stone for details.
If you want the Best there is tell your Job Printer to use Eagle Linen for your Letter Heads and Envelopes.
Nickel Plate Road offers excursions for G A R encampment in Chicago from Aug 25 to Aug 29 with return by Aug 31 or deposit by Sept 30 at one cent per mile. Contact agent or CG Asterlin Fort Wayne Ind. Later line mentions fever remedy with cannons and bottles, unclear context.
Fragments advise not tying to anyone with a lingering affection. The speaker cautions that affection may rise, but certainty or commitment does not follow.
An advertisement claims a remedy will regrow hair on balding heads within three to four months. It asserts it cures skin diseases of the head and body and comes in an eight ounce trial bottle for 50 cents. Manufactured Blount & Ebbert, Wabash, Indiana.
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