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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
7
A new use for drift seaweed is fertilizer. Factories near oil refineries will mix seaweed with fish refuse to produce fertilizer. New England trials show seaweed valued at 65000 dollars in Rhode Island this year. Coastal gathering by menhaden steamers may supply cargoes for local factories near Cave Henlopen.
The note reports personal life updates with marriage and divorce announcements. Clara congratulates, Maude offers heartfelt praise, and the Chicago News presents the social milestones as brief notices.
A maternal focus on gentle Cascarets Candy Cathartic as the proper remedy for childhood stomach and bowel issues. Warns against opiate or mineral laxatives, touts cascara as safe for infants and older children, and promotes product samples and mail order from Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago and affiliates.
Eastern capital plans a cotton mill in Evansville while Richmond aims to reorganize the Commercial Club. Reports cover injuries and deaths from sports, hunting, and farming, taxes, divorces, and notable deeds including a $30,000 Muncie dormitory, a Fort Wayne burglar, and large gifts to Chicago charities.
Harper's Magazine notes Indian conjurers lack novelty and skill. It cites supposed mango-tree tricks, snake charming, and mongoose fights as the most notable acts, reporting skepticism from travelers despite claims of authenticity.
A family dinner scene unfolds with a five year old boy Willie who begs for everything then steals sugar from the bowl. After testing limits he confesses plans to enjoy sugar when “everybody else in this house is dead,” prompting a wary parental response as he grins with a mischief that hints at misfortune.
England's Queen intends to add a new tea house on the Balmoral estate. The retreat will represent America with decor themed to its country. The addition follows existing themed retreats such as India with bamboo and Indian matting and China with Celestial emblems.
Indications point to great prosperity for the coming year. The text links national and personal success to health and advises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for stomach trouble, claiming cures for dyspepsia indigestion and biliousness.
A historical note explains that Turkish law allows a woman to be marriageable at age nine and, if married, to manage property and dispose of one third of her fortune. It states she may abandon her husband’s house for just cause, and cannot be compelled to work for his support.
Tables by sporting expert Ien show more than 250 million dollars lost on the turf annually. About 50 million per year on English racetracks and around 100 million on Australian courses. The remaining losses mainly go to France the United States and British colonies.
Advert says Grain-O is a new grain beverage replacing coffee, safe for children and adults, with a rich Mocha Java color. Priced at 3¢, 1b and 2k per package, sold by all grocers.
A Vienna woman, while dressing for her wedding, learned her fiancé’s death. Three days later she married another man, continuing with the ceremony despite the tragedy.
A humorous exchange centers on a wife who speaks until she makes her point and continues beyond it. The brief dialogue highlights a witty back and forth about who finishes speaking first and who holds the final word in conversations.
Historical note claims Kemp's Balsam stops coughs instantly and offers a free sample bottle from druggists. It also mentions bottles sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes. A separate line notes historians' views on the first domestication of the horse, placed in Central Asia or Northern Africa.
Advertisement claims a single day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee by W. Grove. Notes that some men prefer wealth over the world and promotes Air Cushion Rubber Stamps with ordering details to Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne Indiana.
A proposal urges a practical streetcar fender close to the ground with springy resiliency to prevent injuries. It criticizes rigid racks six inches to a foot high and calls for a design that stays low and follows the car’s rocking while avoiding harm to riders or contact damage.
The ad extols Ely Cream Balm as a remedy for catarrh or cold in the head, claiming it cleanses, soothes, and heals irritated membranes. A trial size costs 10 cents, with the 50 cent size sold by all druggists. Ely Brothers promote Dream Balm for nasal catarrh and hay fever.
Lucy urges Dick to flee as Papa hurries with a cane. Dick defies and recalls a college cane rush last week, setting a tense domestic scene.
A short medical advertisement proclaims Fiso's Remedy for Catarrh relieves cold in the head and headache and cures catarrh without being a liquid or snuff. Priced at 50 cents.
The report states Australia is the world’s largest wool producer, followed by Russia in second place, the Argentine Republic in third, and the United States in fourth.
The notice urges printers to use Eagle Linen Letter Paper and envelopes for upcoming orders, endorsing the brand as proper and recommended for quality results.
The advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable case. It lists J. Cheney & Co as proprietors in Toledo and includes endorsements from several wholesale druggists. The cure is described as a internal remedy acting on blood and mucous surfaces and claims price per bottle and free testimonials.
A French scientist reports certain mushrooms can provide immunity to snake venom for a month or two. The juice from these mushrooms appears to confer protection after administration.
An 19th century advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily use aids digestion and liver and kidney function, cures sick headache, with prices of 25 and 50 cents.
A Madrid journal printed in linen with removable water soluble composition. The subscriber reads the news then washes the journal and keeps a handkerchief.
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing drink for children, claiming it replaces coffee and costs about 3g less per serving. Made from pure grains, it supposedly tastes like coffee when prepared properly and is sold by grocers. The promo notes the skin of the horse as valuable for gloves and shoes.
A purchase note references Eagle Linen letter paper and an upcoming order. The fragment notes continue or follow with additional items to be acquired.
Mrs Gridley, mother of Captain Gridley of Dewey's flag ship, touts Peruna as a grand tonic and a woman's friend. She claims after a short use she feels like a new person and says catarrh causes most illnesses. The ad urges readers to contact Dr Hartman in Columbus, Ohio for a free book.
Arrangements are being made for a select party of fifty people, not to exceed that number, for a 30 day, 7000 mile tour. Dining car will feature every delicacy, drawing room and observation cars resemble a hotel. Cost about 10 dollars per day. R G Thompson manages the trip and is noted for his Mexico visits. For reservations contact C S Crane, G P and T A, 1000 Lincoln Trust Building, St. Louis, Missouri.
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