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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1903
Page
10
A club hears a tale of a park tramp and a staged charity hoax. Reynolds and a newspaper man recount giving five dollars each to a supposed destitute man, only to discover the actor was the artist in league with the joke. The reveal ends with the artist admitting motive. Rocky Mountain Tea ends the piece.
Port Wayne District Postoffice inspected by Burr last Saturday. He found the books in satisfactory condition and complimented Mr. Ferree on the neat appearance of the office.
A. D. Shiserman, who had a previously broken arm, nearly suffered another crushing injury while cutting timber in icy woods last Wednesday. The tree slipped and pinned him, causing bruises and a new arm injury. he cannot work for several days.
The People's Mutual Telephone Company holds its second annual 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 General Manager.
A Christmas pitch urges readers to send the RECORD as a gift to distant or local friends. For one dollar, the RECORD will be mailed to any address from now until January 1, 1905, offering news coverage far beyond a simple letter.
Mrs. E R Donaldson mother of R M Donaldson of this place died at her Fort Wayne home at 10 o clock last Friday morning after several weeks illness. She had been in critical condition but was slightly better days earlier when Mr Donaldson visited. She worsened suddenly and died. Mr Donaldson left for his home in Warsaw and the family followed to Fort Wayne.
Beall of Beall Miss cites his wife curing tuberculosis symptoms with Dr King s New Discovery after other remedies failed Four bottles cured her and he warns readers battles with consumption will be long or end fatally The ad promises a 50 cent price with free trial bottles from Rager druggist
Advertised tonic Electric Bitters claims to ease revolt nerves sleeplessness stomach upset and run down health. It promises to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and clarify the blood with a guaranteed 50 cent return if unsatisfied.
An old timey sales and notices sketch features “The Oyster Season is on” with local businesses Smith & Pearsons Maurer’s stockdale flour and Swihart quotes. It lists-for-sale of a mare seven years old and a yearling colt and invites inquiries at the RECORD office. Also mentions Smoke Green Lane Cigars and subscription price for the RECORD.
A frightened horse bolts through the street scattering its occupants as many accidents occur daily. The piece promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a quick healer for cuts burns sores eczema and piles with a 25 cent price at the drug store.
Trustworthy man or woman sought to run an age business in this county and adjoining areas. House of solid financial standing offers 800 dollars straight cash salary plus expenses paid weekly by check from headquarters. Expense money advanced. Permanent position. Address Manager 640 Monon Bldg Chicago Illinois.
Wanted individuals of character and good reputation in this state to represent and advertise an old wealth business house of solid financial standing. Salary 221.00 weekly with expenses, paid in cash each Wednesday from the head office. Horse and carriage furnished when necessary. References. Enclose self addressed envelope. Colonial Co. 332 Dearborn St., Chicago. 317 51
The sale of tickets to destinations in Maine, Canada, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Wisconsin and Michigan during the coming season will be authorized the same as heretofore.
The Nickel Plate Road offers reduced fares for the holidays with ticket sales on December 24 25 31 and January 1st. Return limit set for January 4 1904. Inquiries to nearest agent or to C Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne Ind. 236.
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