18 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
1
An elderly man known in many towns is described as a hapless example of wasted potential. He spent his earnings on gambling liquor and reckless pleasures, marrying without prudence, and living hand to mouth for forty years. Now at seventy two, he has no money or friends, a lesson for boys about folly and the danger of shirking work.
The RECORD announces a hiatus for New Year’s week to allow staff rest and to clear up odds and ends. No issue will publish that week, resuming afterward with standard coverage.
Merchants display fine holiday decorations in their shops this year a popular feature long neglected by business men. The public is invited to view homegrown seasonal exhibits to avoid traveling elsewhere for pretty things.
Notice states a meeting at Rager's Hall Silver Lake Inc on Saturday January 2 1904 to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year. H L Oldfather is the general manager.
A young man in Elkhart County was arrested by a Deputy Game Warden for hunting rabbits with a ferret. If convicted, he faces about $40 fine as the law specifies strict penalties for ferret hunting.
The Rev Irl R Hicks Almanac for 1904 is ready and can be mailed for 30 cents. The companion Word and Works magazine plus the Almanac cost one dollar a year. Send orders to Word and Works Publishing Company 2201 Locust Street St Louis Missouri.
Dr Leckrone contributes for readers of the Record. A baby boy born to Alph Reed northwest of town last week. A ten pound boy born to W E Warren west of town Friday night. Santa Claus leaves a baby girl at the Gus House home Monday to avoid holiday rush.
The record shows weekly activity on the Farmer's Mutual Telephone System. The highest daily connections were 618, the lowest 494, and the weekly average 545. These figures gauge business volume and user demand for local phone service.
The store promotes its latest holiday stock as new, novel and up to date with prices that offer value. Goldsmith & Boots claims intelligent buying and honest selling to ensure customers feel they made a wise investment.
Charley Price reflects on a long confinement due to a minor lamp mishap that tore ligaments in his foot. The case is unusual and serious for such a small exertion. He remains unable to bear full weight but is improving, with thanks for kind words and small remembrances from supporters.
A medical advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for dyspepsia dizziness headache and liver or bowel troubles. The ad claims gentle but thorough relief and promotes a 25 cent price at Rager’s drug store.
A sanity inquest found Oma Burk, who tried suicide by throat cutting, recovering but showing signs of mental imbalance. The inquest concluded with papers sent for official approval for treatment at a proper facility.
A Christmas gift pitch urges sending the RECORD to friends at any distance. For 48s and a present, the publication will mail the RECORD to any address through January 1, 1905, promising news beyond a letter.
Goldsmith and Boots advertise a selection of refined gentleman gifts for Christmas. Glove sets, hosiery, suspenders, silk handkerchiefs, smoking jackets, umbrellas, rain coats, sweaters, satchels, dress cases and neckties are promoted as desirable products for shoppers in North Manchester.
Dr. Amiss delayed in reporting a son born at the John Bussard home southeast of here on Saturday December 5. A telegram to O E Rantz announced a baby girl born that day at the W L Rantz home at 443 South Marshfield Avenue Chicago.
Asa Sprigg held the lucky ticket drawing a thirty five piece gold lined silver tea set awarded after five cent purchases at a cigar store in Wabash. He declined a 225 offer to leave the set in the store, choosing to take the prize instead.
An inviting selection of men’s gifts specially priced with big savings. Includes ties hosiery vests shirts night shirts mufflers umbrellas smoking jackets rain coats overcoats driving gloves suitcases and more from Gold smith and Boots North Manchester.
A faded woman near forty takes Rocky Mountain Tea to rewin youthful looks and keep her husband from the lodge. Ad promotes the tonic for 35 cents a bottle.
Sideboard and stand cloths, pillow shams, silk mittens, bed spreads, fine perlor lamps, fancy dishes, elegant handkerchiefs comprise a lavish Christmas assortment for mothers.
Ad offers broaches with genuine settings alongside waist sets purses gloves handkerchiefs parasols and pillow tops for sisters or guests in a refined display of stylish goods.
Advertises guaranteed cuff links and watch repairs plus a wide range of men’s accessories including stylish ties silk suspenders mufflers gloves fancy hose and caps.
Items include various toys such as surprise boxes, horses, mules that nod, roosters that crow, ducks that quack and picture handkerchiefs offered to buyers in a broad sale listing.
A brief catalog item list offers driving gloves mittens shirts ties bill books cuff buttons caps Xmas cups and saucers and wufflers suitable for Father’s Day gift selection.
A brief note expresses pleasure in aiding readers to mark their selections. It emphasizes helpful guidance and participant engagement for a selection process.
A brief notice invites readers to view a selection of decorative gifts described as beautiful presents. The item appears in a shopper or social page aiming to attract attention to curated offerings.
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