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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1905
Page
8
Various town residents transact business in county seat and nearby towns. Visitors include Squire Eisler from Warsaw and John Isenberger from North Manchester. Local ads promote bread and honey, barber services, and revival meetings plus medicinal tonics and candy offers.
A special train departs Indianapolis February 27 on a 11 day southward trip via the Pennsylvania Lines arriving in New Orleans March 6. Round trip costs 85 from Indianapolis or 61.52 from Silver Lake, includes all railroad transport and Pullman sleeper use day and night. Covers nearly 3000 miles to famous American cities. For details call Big Four ticket office.
A local advertisement notes a special discount on blankets and robes from Hayman Bros. Various notices mention visits and travel by residents including Miss Valeria Self in Warsaw and Mrs. W F Ebert. The item also lists multiple local engagements from last week and upcoming promotions at Corager Drug Store.
C W Bellamy a Burlington locomotive fireman describes a severe illness with exhausted strength and pain. After taking Electric Bitters he recovered fully and felt better than ever. The ad promises renewed life and vigor for weak sickly people. Sold by Zim Price 50c satisfaction guaranteed.
Leonard and Alspaugh showcasedRumford Baking Powder used to bake biscuits at their steel range exhibit foreailed by O A Pearson of Star Restaurant.
The Bobbitt family of Tennessee recounts a case where Mrs. L. M. Bobbitt nearly died from consumption. After exhausting physicians and remedies, Dr. King's new discovery allegedly gave immediate relief and, with continued use, cured her. Trial bottles free at Corner Drug Store.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a relief for sleeplessness and nerve fatigue. It promises rapid strength and vitality, claims the product soothes irritation and clears congestion, and includes a testimonial from Henry Mason Smith of Underhill Vermont praising its sleep effects. The ad mentions a money back guarantee through Miles Medical Co.
Ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a quick cure for cuts wounds burns piles and sore feet. Consumer claims the salve relieves pain and promotes healing available at Corner Drug Store for 25 cents.
Faces and places in the Warsaw region appear in brief items. J W Bushong and W F Ebert visited last Friday, Miss Ella Stickel was in town, Rev H E Butler stayed over Sunday, and Dr A C McDonald of Warsaw called at the RECORD office. Local businesses advertise hair tonic and home made pies.
The column lists Valentine display prices at Corner Drug Store, social visits from Mr and Mrs L B Yount and family, dining with the Youngs, a greeting about Alfred Teeter moving to Nappanee for barber work, and routine updates on Mrs Will Ebert visiting Goshen and her brother’s improving health. Also mentions local businesses like Baum's Poultry Food and Troy Laundry.
A Pennsylvania man says his mother suffered rheumatism for years but relief came after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. She reports it the best pain reliever she has tried and keeps it on hand at all times. The advertisement notes sales by Zim.
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