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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
4
Entry appears as a standard post office notice indicating mail handling status for Silver Lake Indiana. The phrase confirms classification and placement of mail matter in the postal system.
Advertising rates set on application with all ads run until ordered out. Copy must reach the office by Wednesday noon. Obituaries and paid write ups, including entertainments with admission, priced at two cents per line in advance. Abbreviated funeral notices are published free. Cards of ten lines or less from banks cost 25 cents.
A claim argues that despite hundreds of languages in Africa, there has been no indigenous literature. The statement prompts discussion on linguistic diversity, cultural expression, and the formation of literary traditions across African nations and communities.
On February 23 1848 John Quincy Adams died in Washington D C from paralysis at age 80. He had served as the sixth president of the United States.
Legislature considers a bill to grant blacksmiths a lien on a horse for shoeing costs, prioritized over other claims. Introduced at blacksmiths request to curb nonpayment and alleged widespread theft of shoeing fees.
In Rochester, two young people set a rapid wedding record, with no band, and a quiet home ceremony preface. Northern Indiana residents near Lake Township’s capital show interest in a rumored "formula" that could fetch good money if offered for sale.
Consumers report batter adulteration with mutton tallow in the area. Farmers are said to add varying amounts and receive 20 to 30 cents per pound. Threats of prosecution and possible board of health action are mentioned.
New York detectives risked entry into wealthy houses to gauge security, aiming to improve safety. The yellow papers sensationalized the effort by publishing that six experiments succeeded and disclosed locations of two target houses.
Room 2 led by Mrs Anglin reports 37 pupils enrolled with 723 days attended and 97 percent attendance despite 10 tardy pupils. Room 3 under Miss Leffel notes 41 enrolled, 783 attendance days, 95 percent, 6 tardiness cases, and 40 minutes tardiness time. Room 4 taught by W H Kern lists 33 pupils, 6194 attendance days, 93 percent, 4 tardiness cases, 10 tardy pupils, and 106 minutes late. Room 1 led by H F Aduddell shows 15 pupils with 723? attendance and 97 percent, plus tardiness data.
L. W Willer will hold a public sale at his farm residence two miles south and one half mile east of Silver Lake on Tuesday March 3 1903. Forty head of high grade Poland China hogs four head horses seven head cattle and other articles. The sale will be held under a tent rain or shine. For description of stock see sale bills.
H J Parks will attend a public sale at his residence located 24 miles south of Silver Lake. The notice specifies the sale details and location but the exact date and full terms are not given in the readable fragment.
Auction notice for February 17 1903 listing 2 pole durham cows 1 heifer 9 months old 1 thoroughbred polangus cow 3 high grade polangus cows 2 high grade polangus heifers 1 grade durham 7 polan gus steers 4 fall calves 23 ewes 23 hogs 500 bushels corn hay and more. 9 months credit or 5 percent off for cash. Sale starts at 10 o'clock. J D Gill auctioneer.
At her residence four miles southeast of Silver Lake the undersigned will sell at public sale on.
A fragmented notice lists sale items including a horse lone horse wagon one top buggy two single harnesses broken plow double shovel plow single shovel plow bob sleds twenty bushels of potatoes twenty shocks of corn fodder four foot wood and nearly all household goods attributed to Hannah L Abremey.
An advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve relieves pain from injuries like cuts bruises burns and sore feet and promises cure for piles. It urges buying at Ragers for 25 cents.
A team attached to a bus became frightened by escaping steam at the depot on Monday evening and bolted east at a lively gait, nearly colliding with several roadside teams. Mr. Carter saw them, jumped onto a horse, and pursued, overtaking them.
A Malta tapestry with Raphael inspired designs was found by Mr. Miller in Salem. Mrs. Miller traded the treasured piece for a new carpet, replacing it with a garish red and green pattern. Both parties professed great satisfaction with their exchange.
Mamie Ogden and John Army were wed at 8 o clock Wednesday evening January 7 in Vinegar Bend Alabama by Rev. Pake. The ceremony took place in a tastefully decorated parlor and the reception followed with hearty congratulations and many presents for the bride. The groom came from Silver Lake Indiana two years ago and is well known. the bride is the step-daughter of Captain A. Sheldon and has many friends.
A drum with 248 pieces brings cheer for children at Christmas though the toy breaks into many pieces by the ash barrel, leaving the home calmer and more peaceful.
A historical remark notes that Germany previously sent much of its middle and lower classes to America and these groups were transformed into high class Americans, and now Germany is sending a considerable number of its higher officials and nobles.
Australia shows unique birds and beasts suggesting the continent split from Asia long ago. Evolution there followed lines distinct from the larger landmasses, shaping fauna and ecosystems unlike those elsewhere.
The Utah Legislature plans to designate the first Monday in October as Health Day to combat dirt and disease annually. St Patrick's Day is noted on the Atlantic seaboard as a time for house cleaning and pest destruction.
A historical note reports that steam can extract splinters driven deeply into the hand without pain. The anecdote describes a method and urges caution with medical procedures.
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