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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
1
The account highlights Rev. F M Kemper a Silver Lake product now in his third Angola year. It notes his prior pastorates building churches and parsonages, adding 600 members at Marion, and his age of 33 with vigorous health and steady success ahead.
The text discusses territorial growth beyond the continental bounds and mentions Porto Rico Hawaii Guam and the Ladrones and asserts that political parties or statesmen cannot arbitrarily halt this expansion. It frames the Philippine destiny as a imperial concern drawing new possessions.
The institute offers four cash prizes for essays on eighty acre farm management. Prizes include 5 for best essay and 3 for next best by a young man, and 5 for best home on an eighty acre farm plus 3 for next best by a young woman. Entrants must be ≤25 years old, Kosciusko County residents, submit by January 16 to Secretary M. H. James for critique and grading before January 21.
The Wabash farmers institute will be held in Wabash December 14 and 15. Pierceton now has a first class electric light plant and water works. Leesburg Grain and Milling forms a new company with $10 000 capital, led by David M Leesig Henry E Kinsey Perry M Thompson and David K Brown.
For Safe or Trade. 160 acres of finely improved Nebruskee land within five miles of the capital of Red Willow county. It is all under cultivation and in a region where crop failures are scarce. The society is as good as anywhere in Indiana with schools and churches nearby. Water is plentiful. Will trade for an 80 acre Indiana farm or sell on reasonable terms. Inquire at or write to the Recorp Silver Lake Ind.
A woman argues that God forbids marriage in Heaven because men would be scarce and lead to widespread competition, citing divine wisdom as justification. The remark frames eternity as a place where romantic bonds are unnecessary due to gender imbalance among souls.
Walter Irvin of North Manchester announces his candidacy for the clerk of the House of Representatives. The Journal lauds his manners and qualifications and notes his strong local Republican backing in Wabash County.
The ad touts Huxir by Dr. Rager as a century old cough and lung cure. It claims to clear coughs croup consumption and throat and lung troubles and promises a 50 cent bottle will cure any cold or money back. It emphasizes entire system action and rapid relief.
Fulton County officials report that six teachers were suspended for violating the bi monthly examination law by holding an exam one week early, risking exposure of questions.
A Brookline Station couple report that their wife, in the last stages of pulmonary consumption, found immediate relief with White Wine of Tar and continues using the fourth bottle with better health. Rev. J. R. Fly and Susan H. Fly endorse the remedy and note sales by J. U. Snoberger.
A humorous tale from Moon, Arkansas, describes a man receiving a son described as a new moon. He drinks to celebrate, wakes with only 25 cents, a last quarter in his pocket, and is struck by his mother in law with a club causing a total eclipse.
An exhortation urges avoiding kicking others when they prosper and to offer kind words and small help instead. It counsels self reflection and restraint, promoting effort and generosity over envy, with a sharp line against negative actions or mudslinging.
A young wife tells Charley to heed reminders hidden in everyday items during his travel. She explains the band on his hat, finger string, bow on his arm, and knot in his handkerchief each cue a task like visiting a druggist, buying theater tickets, posting a letter, or recalling medical supplies.
For sale a well improved twenty acre farm three miles east and one mile from Claypool. It is well supplied with fruit and under good cultivation except for about one acre. The property has an excellent tubular well and a new house with a good cellar. Suitable for a young man starting or an elderly person retiring. Easy terms. Call or write to the Recomp for further information.
A counterfeit ten dollar silver certificate bearing Hendricks and letter B circulates in Indiana. The bill mimics the genuine but lacks the Bureau of Engraving and Printing stamp in the lower left corner while silk threads and other security marks appear, though crumpling or soaking can disguise its flaws.
First Assistant Postmaster General Heath releases his annual report noting a department increase of 6 million dollars and 27 798 068 money orders issued. He urges Congress to fix clerk salaries on a fixed scale like carriers and to repeal the law prohibiting the abolition of post offices at county seats and to authorize appropriations for clerk hire applicable to all.
Mr A C Thomas of Marysville Texas says a new medical discovery surpassed gold in value. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for curing consumption and related throat and lung issues after years of suffering. Free trial bottle at I A Snoberger drug store. Regular sizes priced at 50c and 1.06. Guaranteed to cure or money back. Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy also sold by Dr Rager.
A fragment describes using Chamberlains Pain Balm on the chest to ease pains during a cold and prevent pneumonia. It adds that binding over the seat relieves pain and claims the balm cures a lame back in hours, selling through Dr. Rager.
Lingering colds are dangerous and early treatment helps. The note emphasizes prompt care to lessen distress and speed recovery for those with coughing illnesses.
The public is urged to favor Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds. It is claimed to be dependable despite flashy, exaggerated novelties from competitors. Dr. Rayer dispenses the remedy.
A misprinted advertisement claims Electric Bitters can cure a wide range of ailments from malaria and nervous issues to constipation, headaches, insomnia, and melancholy. It touts the tonic as a blood purifier and nerve restorer with stimulant effects on liver and kidneys, offered at a local drug store.
A claim that nonnasal hoarseness signals looming croup and that Camiberlain's Cough Remedy given early prevents attacks. Mothers with croupy children keep this remedy handy and report it saves trouble and worry. Sold by IU Snoberger.
Ad boasting Dr King s New Discovery has given away ten million trial bottles to help the needy with cures for bronchitis hoarseness throat chest and lung ailments. Promises free bottle by calling Snoberger Druggest and guarantees bottles or money back.
The Record offers sale bills on water proof paper and subscriptions at $1 a year. Teledo Bh notes one year for $1.25. A dealer is mentioned and a justice is referenced alongside a note about the Silver Lake change 87 pound 5.
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