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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
5
Tired feeling biliousness and headache mark waste buildup in the body. The One Day Doctor offers a one day treatment to regulate stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It promises quick relief and renewed vitality for 25 cents or mailed prepaid with money back guarantee from the One Day Doctor Co. Bourbon Indiana.
Mrs. Fellers of Lima Ohio moved from her flat after neighbors blamed her coughing on illness risk. She credits Grandy Pine for relief, claiming two bottles cleared the cough and helped her regain weight. The ad urges households to keep Grandy Pine on hand to prevent bronchitis or pneumonia.
Announcement of the death of Mrs Leon ard Dirck at her Remus home. She was aged over 44, survived by husband a daughter and two sons. Funeral held in Palestine cemetery after remains were brought from Claypool to the Asa Dirck home near Burket. She was formerly Miss Jane Burket.
The article argues tuberculosis kills many Americans, dwarfing wartime losses, and urges a national fight. It stresses prevention and early discovery, warning that only communal action can defeat the disease, with individuals acting within a broader public effort.
The piece describes Eddie Donahue walking to the sunny south with no money, planning to return to Silver Lake next May with his wife, then sail for Paris in June to begin a world tour. He shares original poetry about hardship and Christmas, and notes his thanks for the hospitality received in Silver Lake during a recent visit.
John, 20, was killed when a motorcycle he rode with a companion was struck by a fast Rock Island train near Silver Lake. His body was sent from here to the Colbert home for burial after services in the United Brethren church led by Rev. Smith. He had lived mainly in Silver Lake, worked in Toledo, moved to Colorado in 1919, and later held a position at Byrer. He is survived by his father, sister Mrs. Maude Grant, Bourbon, and brothers Roy in Louisiana and Carl at home.
Madge Wissler, longtime worker at Roger & Jantz drug Store, resigned last Saturday and returns home to Mentone. She was to marry Union Oldfather today in this town and plans to live in Watash after the ceremony.
Misa Freda Tucker returned from Madison Wisconsin where she attends school for a two week vacation to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Norman Tucker who reside southeast of town.
J. P. Homman, employed in Ohio City for several years, returned home last Saturday evening to visit his daughter Miss Neva Homman and other relatives and friends.
Miss Verna Hoke, instructor in Gary schools, arrived home last Saturday for a two week vacation after a day in Indianapolis before returning.
Last Saturday afternoon William E. Tenny was officially appointed by Auditor Yom Nye to serve as trustee of Monroe township, filling the unexpired term of the late Thomas Stone who was killed a couple of weeks ago.
Sugar in the eastern market falls to eight cents a pound, roughly matching levels seen a couple of years ago, signaling a moderation in price.
The Columbia City Poultry Association prepares for its annual show to be held in city hall during January 11 to 16. The event is described as among the best in northern Indiana with extra fine birds expected to be exhibited.
Robbers entered the Ringle store at Pierceton on Friday night but took nothing of value. They next went to the Clarence Rabbib home, manager of the store, where about $300 in cash and a suit of clothes were taken.
Mrs A L Myers arrived from Los Angeles to visit relatives and friends here. She is the widow of A L Myers who died in California about a year ago. He was the only son of Mrs Sarah Isher of this place.
Reverend Phillip Smith is visiting his parents Reverend and Mrs. Smith. The note mentions his presence and family gathering at their home.
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