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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
2
The Elkhart county art house at Goshen was opened for public inspection last Saturday. Community readers are urged to honor mothers and consider thrift in spending, while a state rule requires a liquor license with photo ID and suspends or revokes it for intoxication offenses.
The article reflects on the 100th birthday of Abraham Lincoln on February 12 and calls for nationwide, solemn celebration. It ranks Lincoln as the second greatest figure after Washington and praises his civil war leadership and character.
Reflections on Lincoln as a unifying figure beyond North and South. The writer praises his humility, patience, and care for all Americans, noting his efforts to heal the nation and reconcile diverse motives with charity toward all. The piece emphasizes Lincoln’s enduring example and the nation’s gratitude.
A sales pitch claims indigestion and related symptoms stem from food fermentation. It promotes Pape’s Diapepsin 50-cent case to stop fermentation after meals, promising quick relief and restored appetite within minutes.
A playful nudge invites readers to check their own edition for details and reminds them to engage with the paper they support. The line emphasizes ownership and personal connection to the publication.
Adam Stout, administrator with will annexed, appointed by the Kosciusko Circuit Court as administrator of the estate of Henry Olymer, late of Kosciusko County Indiana. The estate is believed solvent. February 2, 1909.
Freshmen entrants Wilbur Stout Vern Goss and Roy Geiger top a list finishing near 90 points. Others include Russel Werking Ethel Skinner Gordon Jantz Snow Tallis and more with scores around 87 to 89 establishing early season standings.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to the Swihart Store and their accounts due are urged to call in and settle promptly.
Auction notices list two events near Silver Lake and Claypool on February 18 and February 29, 1909. William Flore r and J D Gill conduct the first sale with horses cattle sheep tools and farm goods, terms cash or 9 months with 4 percent discount. Samuel Snoke Nelson J Beigh handle the second sale including 5 horses 23 cattle 28 hogs 12 tons hay and farm equipment with usual terms.
C E and S H Baker announce a public sale one and a half miles east of Disko near Twin Lake church on Monday February 15 1809 at 1 PM. Items include two mares, a yearling colt, a milch cow, a yearling calf, a Chester White sow due April 10, 40 bushels of corn, nine hens, a buggy, plow, drill, bobs, cook and coal stove, incubator, and other goods. 9 months terms. Anet r J D Gill and clerk 8 S Essig.
Advertises Hawk's Burdock as a remedy that purifies the blood and treats rheumatism kidney bladder and stomach problems. Large one dollar size bottles offered for 35 cents and available for sale by H. P. Rager.
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