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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
8
Edward S. Oreamer writes from New York Sun about war scenes. He recalls pine forests in Virginia and North Carolina. The piece contrasts troops marching, fires, and the price of war as comrades fall and battle rages.
Lieutenant John Willcoté describes a typical night aboard a warship with signals for preparation, gatherings on deck, and the ritual tattoo at 2 o clock. Sailors retire to their hammocks after the master at arms inspects billet assignments and discipline remains strict.
A Georgia drought story recounts a severe three day downpour triggered by a preacher’s fervent plea for rain. The televised or cited prayer requested a “sucky-washer” and “pine knot floater” prompting a record deluge that washed fences away and ruined bridges. Local residents blamed the preacher after the sudden torrent ended the drought.
Old horses with poor teeth struggle to chew, so ground oats corn meal bran or dry feed must be moistened and given slowly to allow saliva flow and proper digestion. Cattle should be left undisturbed after milking as they ruminate carefully when untroubled.
A historical note describes how to reduce a sitting hen's broodiness by fattening then starving, then breaking her nest and using a raised flat-floored coop to disturb her. It advises water and irregular feeding, two week nesting, and exposure to surroundings to stop laying.
Panel of quotes highlights reactions from newspapers about a young woman who died by suicide after a marriage proposal, a mockery of vows, and a VT woman’s witty reply about life and marriage. The pieces reflect era humor and gendered commentary on courtship and fate.
A flowing survey traces the sword’s role from Biblical battles to Napoleonic, Civil War, and revolutionary deeds. It notes legendary blades, salvaged heirlooms, and symbolic gestures like breaking a sword to signify defiance or retirement across cultures.
The article notes that all non royal warship flags are produced in Government dockyards and highlights the large demand by citing that about 18 000 flags are issued from the Chatham colonnade yearly.
The Empress, once famed as Europa’s beauty and an avid outdoor enthusiast, is now described as pitifully thin and prematurely aged. Her waning interest in outdoor sports reflects a broader decline in vigor and public presence.
A quirky note explains the phrase better half as a polite way to refer to the whole thing. The piece centers on Tommy-Wow and Mrr Figg discussing language use and social manners in everyday speech.
A Chinese inspector notes Chinese men attend Sunday schools to learn English and mingle with teachers, often spending lavishly on gifts. Intermarriages rise as cases of men sending money home and pursuing matrimony create concern, leading to closure of some schools and public unease.
An 1883 Virginia duel near Waynesboro between W. C. Elam and R. F. Beirne stemmed from political disputes. Both fired. Beirne missed while Elam was hit in the right thigh but not seriously wounded. Authorities had attempted to prevent the meeting, yet the principals proceeded with seconds and formalities.
A collage of brief items: economic, social, and cultural notes from 1898 covering marriage trends, naval mortality, colonial reach, a London sculpture monthly, policing in Russia, the empire’s expanse, balloon acoustics, Calcutta University, tapestry production limits, fruit shipments, ship refurbishments, Japanese physique, Edinburgh weather, a Berlin court ruling on Casanova, infant pain perception, art submissions for Champs Elysees, a British spinster’s punishment, Persian visit etiquette, and Lord Beresford fined for an undisciplined dog.
Silver Lake area lodges hold weekly sessions: Silver Lake Lopar No 576 meets Saturdays with officers Myers Babcock Rhodes and Flavien. Sinven Lear Lopaor No 496 meets Wednesdays led by Mary Myers and Nora McKrill. Loper No 164 K of P meets Mondays with J J Babcock and J C Hay. Silver Lake Lodge No 587 F and A M meets first and third Fridays with W M Terry and John Clymer.
Winter tale from a poor pastor's family shows a prayer meeting turning into a farce when a stout farmer boy delivers a wagon load of supplies as the pastor’s prayers. Investigation reveals the prayers were actually food items for the sick flock.
A quizzical exploration of paradoxes and social quirks asking why common phrases and situations seem to defy logic. The writer taunts rigid rules and highlights oddities in language and behavior with a playful, skeptical tone.
A description of Galloway of New Hampshire, a very tall figure in Congress lore, noted for his seven foot height and distinctive attire. The piece highlights his long dark coat, velvet collar, open shirt front, and old fashioned boots, along with constant need for a haircut.
The text cites figures of age at which scholars learned languages or produced works. Cato learned Greek in youth, Monaldesco at 115 wrote memoirs, Johnsen studied Dutch late in life, Franklin pursued philosophy past fifty, Dryden began a translation at sixty eight, Homer and Virgil studied Latin and Greek late, Socrates learned music in old age, Plutarch began Latin between thirty and eighty.
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