Band Concerts and Toasts Across the Nation
A string of brief notes covers a Thursday free concert, Taft’s remark on jail over fines for trusts, and quips about conversational power and speed limits. It notes a destructive cloud burst in Quincy IL, Carrie Nation fines, the 22nd annual Indiana Infantry reunion in Logansport, a barber’s affordable haircut, and the Kosciusko County Teachers Institute in Warsaw. It also mentions Standard Oil influence on mills, and telegraph strike debates for government control.
Congressman A L Brick Returns From New Mexico
Congressman A L Brick recently returned from New Mexico and outlined plans to address regional issues and assist constituents. He emphasized ongoing efforts to secure federal support and evaluate development projects pending in the area.
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A. L. Brick
New Mexico
House committee member to Panama for appropriations work
A member of the House Committee on Appropriations will visit Panama for official duties. The trip follows a prior journey to Hawaii several months earlier with fellow committee on Territories members.
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Panama
House
Committee On Appropriations
Hawaii
Committee On
Territories
Cash purchases versus credit measured by balance sheet
The passage notes that cash payments for groceries and supplies lead to more moderate expenditures on the balance sheet than credit purchases settled quarterly or annually. It argues that money felt in hand seems larger than when it appears in a ledger.
Local News Notes on Illnesses and Visitors
Jack Burt remains quite ill and largely unable to work though occasionally about town. Mrs. Lukens suffered a sinking spell Tuesday evening but revived and shows improvement. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hanes visited Wabash on Wednesday. Alsapangh and Babcock announce they are selling buggies rather than keeping them.
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Jack Burt
Alsapangh & Babcock
Obituary of George C Robbins of Kosciusko County
George C Robbins born April 7 1821 in Addison Vermont died August 17 1907 at his Barker Indiana home aged 86 years 4 months 10 days. He married Sarah Heisler in 1847 and had four children Asenath Silva Letitia and Francis with two predeceased. He moved to Kosciusko County in 1854 and contributed to church and public causes. He joined the United Brethren at 22 then the Methodist Episcopal Church serving as class teacher and Sunday school superintendent. Funeral held Monday afternoon at 3 led by Rev Wright using Luke 2 25-26.
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George C. Robbins
Addison County
Vermont
Barker
Indiana
Mr. Robbins
Medina Couunty
Ohio
Richland County
Mantivod
Sarah Heisler
Pennsylvania
Asenath
Silva
Letitia
Francis
Robbins
Kosciusko County
United Brethren Church
U. B
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wright
M. E. Church
Post Cards at the RECORD office Regular as the Sun
An old expression about regularity is linked to Dr King s New Life Pills advertised by Rager druggist. The copy touts a guaranteed routine with a humorous local flavor and references a RECORD office context.
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Dr. King
Rager Druggist
Right Now Is Proper Time to Subscribe for SinveER Laker Record
A reader urges timely subscription to the SinveER Laker Record, noting a neighbor reluctant to lend the paper or leave it accessible, signaling demand for steady delivery.
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Sinveer Laker
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup No Opiates
A historical note describes Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup promoted as non opioid relief. It claims to ease cold symptoms by gently moving the bowels and includes honey and tar with a taste likened to maple syrup, marketed as child friendly and sold by Rager.
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Kennedy
Rager
Funny ting happened fer me last night at the Burnt Cork Show
Perrine Lambert in Judge quotes end man Mr Bones and middleman in a comic vaudeville routine. The end man recalls a three cent candy bit and a tale of money mischief before the famous bass Croakley performs a sentimental ballad.
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Tambo
Bones
Mr. Croakley
Doorn
Perrine Lambert
Judge and Doctor Too on Klepto Mania Wit
Lord Bramwell, famed English judge, presided over a shoplifting case. The defense urged klepto mania, saying the client was not a common thief. The judge replied that this is the disease he is there to cure. A witty exchange from Youth's Companion.
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Lord Bramwell
You Need Two Grammar and Etiquette Books
A sharp book agent argues with a resistant woman at her gate. He insists she needs grammar and etiquette volumes, then departs quoting a curt good day, leaving her exasperated as he walks away.
Crusade for a dry Warsaw stirs local effort
Local citizens push to make Warsaw a dry town led by religious figures amid active community notices. The issue and related civic events fill a packed column with reunions, excursions, and ads from Claypool to Silver Lake.
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Warsaw
Tla
Annual Bank Statement for Commercial State Bank Silver Lake IN
Report of the condition of the Commercial State Bank at Silver Lake Indiana as of July 31 1907. Officers include President Leckrone Vice President Sylvands Funk Cashier Stover and Asst Cashier Monroe Patles with directors Cavender Babcock Metzger Leckrone Frantz Monroe Paulus. Bonds of President and Cashier listed at 5000 each on file with the Secretary of State.
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Commercial State Bank
Silver Lake
Indiana
Tra Leckrone
Sylvands Funk
E. Stovr
Monroe PatLes
Jd. C. Cavender
J.C. Babcock
Jos. S. Metzger
Ira Leckrone
Noah Frantz Sylvanus Funk Monroe Paulus
Secretary of State
No Race Bias Alleged in Fire Company Dispute
A fireman for the truck company refused to work with four colored colleagues, claiming no race prejudice but expressing dislike for a man whose face remained clean after a call. Judge notes the denial but records the sentiment as problematic.
A Feminine Marvel
A playful New York Press quip praises a woman noted for writing eight page letters without underscoring a single word in a humorous exchange between two men. The remark highlights wit and efficiency over embellishment.
A Cruel Deception
A humorous exchange from the Baltimore American features a man learning his fiancee’s father is not a stock dealer but makes “dinky little women’s fancy collars.” The joke hinges on mistaken business identity and playful misdirection.
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Baltimore
Nothing to Wear in Brooklyn Life Humour
A humorous note from Brooklyn Life remarks on Benham life and his generosity. It quips that he invites any boy he meets to “lave something, everything is on me,” and jokes his wife has nothing because of his generosity.
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Benham
Commercial State Bank at Silver Lake 1907 Statement
Summary of bank assets and liabilities including loans and discounts 53117.07 overdrafts 26062 due from banks 18245.33 banking house 4500 furniture 1475 current expenses 1441.59 cash on hand 3219.00 specie 1171.6 cash items 65075.50401 36 total assets 84080.97 liabilities capital stock paid in 25000 surplus fund 140 discounts exchange and interest 3123.04 individual deposits on demand 84080.97 sworn by Ina Leекrone and C E Stout on July 31 1907 before George A Brush Notary Public.
Wealthy Life Choices Questioned in Mail Dialogue
A playful exchange from the New York Mail imagines a scenario where immense wealth means endless spending and asks what a person would do. The reply suggests marriage as a possible path amid lighthearted banter.
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New York Mail
The Man Behind It Advances the Show’s Advance
A Houston Post quote frames a professional paradox about who funds show business. The exchange contrasts the advance being made by the financier with the public face of the act, highlighting behind the scenes money dynamics in entertainment.
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Houston Post
Record subscriber invitation note prompts decision
If you are not a Record subscriber and receive a copy this week, read it anyway. The message signals the publisher hopes you will decide to become a subscriber.
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