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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1923
Page
2
Mrs. Emm Jennings of Clearwater credits Tanlac with a return to full strength after a grippe left her weak and unable to dress herself. She says she can now easily do all housework and would not be without Tanlac. The ad claims over 35 million bottles sold and promotes Tanlac as available from druggists.
An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a premier cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims quick, mild healing with a vegetable formula and urges readers to obtain a sample by sending ten cents to Binghamton New York.
A lighthearted dialogue exchange depicts a woman who insists on the final say and a man who jokes about yielding to smooth his day. The quip reflects gendered banter common in the period.
Warren Wright president of Calumet Baking Powder Company argues that heavy newspaper advertising drives sales. He claims Calumet outsells competitors 2144 to 1 and credits the housewife’s quick response to newspaper messages. He says newspapers set high advertiser standards and housewives trust newspaper information.
A brief note from Boston Evening Transcript humorously reflects on debt. The speaker jokes that running into creditors is the real hardship, framing debt as the worst feature of financial life.
Advertisement touts Diamond Dyes with simple directions to dye or tint faded garments from wool to linen. It guarantees no streaks, spots, fades, or runs and urges readers to tell their druggist the fabric type for best results.
In today’s business world a man unwilling to give and take risks failure. The era emphasizes compromise and service, making cooperation essential to success and growth.
In run down conditions Catarrh worsens highlighting its local and constitutional nature. Hall's Catarrh Medicine uses a local ointment and an internal tonic to improve general health. Sold by druggists for over 40 years by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
A humorous Minnesotan quip about memory and fate. Heavy says he is sure she would never forget him after stepping on her foot eight times. The exchange blends playful boast with a snowy campus vibe.
A concise aphorism asserts that a credible speaker must keep promises. The phrase stresses integrity and consistency in public addresses and personal conduct.
French troops cross from Strassburg to occupy Appenweiler and Offenburg in Baden on February 5 1915 extending occupation beyond the Rhine. Paris issues a 24 hour ultimatum demanding cessation of traffic interference with trains to Prague and the Near East. The move signals intent to press German resistance along the Franco German frontier. The advance touches an area sensitive to Bavarian monarchist influence.
President and Mrs. Harding will lead an official exodus from Washington at adjournment. They plan to depart for Florida on March 5. Attorney General Daugherty, recovering from a nervous breakdown, probably will join. Secretary Weeks also intends to go. Many congress members will sail south to observe naval battle practice.
Honolulu reports the death toll from Saturday’s tidal waves in the Hawaiian group estimated at ten to twelve all Japanese fishermen. Damage totals reach 110000 at Hilo and 1000000 to 1500000 at Maui while Guam and Samoa report no damage. In Kauai Hanalei the sea rose ten feet but caused no harm.
Berlin reports the French plan a military rail route from the Ruhr valley through occupied areas to move coal into France. An open guarded line between Luenen and Dusseldorf has been established as the first step.
In Mexico City on February 2 soldiers clash with Red streetcar strikers outside the Labor League HQ. The battle leaves at least fourteen dead and many wounded. Police and troops arrest over 100 radicals as 17,000 workers strike in solidarity with the Reds.
General Degoutte at Dusseldorf said the military barrier went into effect at midnight stopping all coal and coke shipments from the Ruhr into unoccupied Germany. Three trains from Dortmund were held up and sent back.
Washington reports France prepared to take over the Berlin government and occupy all of Germany if the Ruhr occupation fails. Dispatches from German sources confirm that Premier Poincare and experts have outlined steps to subjugate Germany.
Reports from The Hague dated February 3 indicate strong evidence that Germany is recruiting large numbers of volunteers and compelling deserters to join its forces. Dutch employers reportedly struggle to fill positions as Germans are drafted or enlisted.
Senate leaders plan night sessions after failing to reach an early vote agreement on the Lenroot rural credits bill. The aim remains to finish the administration program before March 4. In Rome, reports claim Greece seeks American loans to bolster its currency.
The American debt funding commission announced principal terms for Britain's debt to the United States. The first year's installment is set at 23 million dollars with annual increases. total principal to be funded reaches 4.6 billion, bonds issued at par, payments to begin immediately.
The interstate commerce commission ordered most small railway systems to resume selling 2 500 mile interchangeable mileage books at a 20 percent reduction from standard passenger fares. Some small lines were excluded due to financial strain and sales must begin March 15.
French authorities compel state owned Ruhr mines to supply coal to France immediately. Hibernia mine officials refused and were arrested and expelled from the area.
Workmen in Memel blocked a detail of French soldiers from the French fleet in the harbor. They forced the troops to return provisions bought in the market and to go back to the ships empty handed.
Berlin reports 600 miners entombed after a fire damp explosion at the Heinitz mine in Beuthen Silesia. About 100 rescued, 80 hospitalized, and 35 bodies recovered from the surface.
Claude R. Bruner a Kankakee automobile salesman was killed in an accident on the Dixie highway at Momence twelve miles northeast of here when his car skidded into a ditch authorities said Bruner died at the scene and the crash occurred February 5 in Kankakee Illinois news report notes the victim was involved in local auto sales and the mishap happened on the highway near Momence with Bruner the sole known occupant of the vehicle
Nashville Feb 5 Mrs Rachel Jackson Lawrence daughter of Andrew Jacksons adopted son and last surviving Hermitage household member died at her country home near Nashville at ninety.
Flood waters from the Coldwater river covered Savage in Tate county Mississippi amid a fierce wind and rain storm. The storm's destruction compounds local hardships as residents cope with rising waters and damage to homes.
Mob attack on Field Marshal von Ludendorff as he arrived to address the German union in Klagenfurt Austria. Report from Berlin dated February 5 notes workers yelling mur derer and disrupting the event.
One man dies and several are badly bruised when an express train crashes into the rear of a freight on the Illinois Central tracks in Chicago. The collision occurred as trains sped toward the city, leaving multiple injuries and a shaken scene.
For week ending February 3 Chicago cash grain prices list No 2 red winter wheat 1 23 No 2 hard winter 1 16 No 2 mixed corn 72c No 2 yellow corn 72c No 3 white oats 43c and oats and feed values. Live stock quotes show hog top 38 76 a hundredweight and steers 7 50 to 10 50, veal calves 8 to 12, lambs 13 to 16 15. Dairy butter 46 14c and Wisconsin cheese prices varying by variety.
Near East peace conference ends as Ismet Pasha refuses to sign the draft treaty in full. Turks accept 80 percent but demand future regulation of remaining economic liberty clauses, which allies reject.
Washington reports that government losses from wartime railroad operations and postwar earnings guarantees and damage settlements will reach about 1.8 billion dollars. The figure comes from a Davis report to Congress transmitted by President Harding.
The senate passed the Lenroot rural credits bill 69 to 0 to create a farm credits department in each of twelve federal bank districts with initial capital set at 60 million dollars and five million for each district. The capital may be doubled later.
Indianapolis Feb 3 President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers tops eight successful candidates chosen from fifty nine to represent the union at the American Federation of Labor convention.
Paris February 3 the senate finance committee will not examine the budget until the chamber of deputies balances it. As a result budgets cannot be voted on before March 1.
If your child has Worms, a dose of Dr Peerys Dead Shot will expel them. Its action upon the Stomach and Bowels is beneficial. No second dose or after purge necessary. Advertisement.
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