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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1903
Page
8
Advert reads for a loyal traveler to visit retail merchants and agents in a local territory. Salary listed as $1024 yearly plus expenses. advances of $319.70 weekly in cash. Position described as permanent with business success and rapid work, from Standard House located at 334 Dearborn St, Chicago.
The aurora borealis color is unusually green and is thought to result from krypton, a newly identified atmospheric gas. This explanation cites krypton as a key factor in the striking light display observed in polar skies.
Wilhe's aunt takes him to lunch and he asks for butter. She teases him asking what he wants if he can reach it. The light dialogue highlights a playful family moment.
A short promotion describes pimples and rough skin as "bad blood" treated quickly with Rocky Mountain Tea, claimed as a great complexion restorer by C Rager.
A New York City panic caused by a fire led to the deaths of three women and injuries to others as panicked crowds, wearing 11 men's clothes, trampled those nearby in the chaotic rush for safety.
Col Lynch, linked to Great Britain, was sentenced to death for treason due to his actions in the Boer War. The statement argues he does not deserve such harsh consideration.
A newspaper mockingly notes the House of Representatives holding Sunday sessions to honor deceased members and jokes that inviting Mr. Rockerfeller for Sabbath School talks would bring immediate improvement.
Law allowing cattle to be carried for forty hours without unloading prompts protests from members of both houses of Congress. Opposition argues risk to animal welfare and public health while supporters cite efficiency and supply needs.
Report notes that actual measurements show different musical sounds alter a listener’s strength. Certain major keys act as tonic stimulants while particular minor notes serve as depressants regardless of ear for music.
Melsad F. Craig of Middlegrove New York commends Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets for indigestion and constipation. He says they work like a charm without gripe or unpleasant effects and notes they are sold by C Rager.
A New York daily list of vessels entering New York harbor from Long Island Sound ran under the standard heading Passed Through Hell Gate but an error caused the title to appear over the death notices instead of shipping entries.
A fragmented entry lists times from 7:30 to 3:00 and references names such as John L Parker W Jones George Michaels and J E Gills alongside places like Post Office and Reese's Corners. The text is garbled with stray characters and unclear context.
Maunl statement shows daily requirement by the Department. Samuel B. Fioga is identified as the carrier.
Time report at the office and leave the office for various corners and church sites. Names include Worley Center, Beber, Swihart, Kreiter schoolhouse, Pergeon corners, Tromp corners, Alery corners, Leckron, Garrison, Butterbaugh corners, Snare cornera, Leffel schoolhouse, Hill cemetery, Elizabeth Snoberger, Jacob Leffel, Groninger corners, Brown corners, South Pleasant Church, County Line, Penrod schoolhouse, Post Office. William Wiley, carrier, to mail daily on route times listed.
The readable notes list color coded shapes No 1 to No 4 and their meanings for weather: No 1 fair stationary temperature, No 2 rain or snow stationary temp, No 3 local rain or snow stationary temp, No 4 cold wave. Combinations describe warmer or colder trends, rain or snow, and local effects.
An advertisement extols DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the sole pure remedy for piles cuts burns and skin abrasions. It claims other salves are counterfeit and asserts DeWitt's uniquely pure witch hazel formula.
Homeseekers and colonists excursion program runs on the first and third Tuesdays of February March and April 1903. Nickel Plate Road offers low rates and details available through nearest agent or address CA Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind 3 1285.
An old advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for pains from cuts bruises burns and sore feet plus piles. The copy urges readers to buy at 25 cents from Ragers.
A patient guide notes stomach pains resemble toothache and are not dangerous. It promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as prompt relief for adults and children, saying it is pleasant when diluted with water and sugar. Sold by Crager.
Nickel Plate Railroad offers Sunday excursion tickets at one fare round trip on all trains leaving stations after 12 noon Saturdays and all Sunday trains. No rate below 25 cents, children five to twelve pay half the adult rate, children under five pay no fare.
A fragment notes items for those living on rural routes and related mailing needs. It mentions letter heads and envelopes as part of postal considerations for residents.
The family of Mrs MS Bargerton Tenn describes her battle with consumption as doctors unable to help until Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption arrived. A single bottle brought relief and continued use cured her, described as the most certain cure for lung troubles. Trials free at Raver's drug store with bottles priced 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Ticket sales start February 15 at all stations and run daily through April 30 1903. For particulars contact nearest agent or address C A Asterlin Tay Fort Wayne.
Advice urges focusing on controllable actions rather than anxiety. For a cold fears of pneumonia are eased by using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. if used judiciously it helps prevent complications. The ad notes the product is sold by C.
Perfect passenger service on the Nickel Plate Road with connections on the Semi-Weekly Trans Continental Tours. Berth rates are less than half the cost of regular Pullman car service. For details contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin TF A Fort Wayne Ind 3-1284.
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