Rebekah Lodge Silver Leaf Holds Banquet and Degree
Leesburg Silver Leaf Lodge No. 496 Daughters of Rebekah hosted a February 6 banquet attended by nineteen members and Claypool Lodge guests. Seven candidates received the Rebekah degree as C. R. Zimmerman D. D. G. M. and staff installed officers for the lodge after the ceremony.
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Silver Leaf Lodge
Daughters of Rebekah
Leesburg Rebekah Lodge
C. R. Zimmerman
Claypool Lodge
Ladies Aid Society
U. B. Church
Rebekah
Leesburg
Sickness Affects Many Residents with Lagip and Colds
A local health bulletin lists Mrs Ezra Hamman and Mrs E E Wright with lagrip, others like J L Arthur, Arthur Hively, Fred Pritchard, and Earl Cline facing colds and related illnesses. Carrie Rhodes and Carrie Rantz show improvement while John Flora's three year old son slowly recovers from months of illness. Dr Amiss aided Charley Price in a heart region pleurisy episode and Craig family members recover from cold and lagrip after extended sickness.
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John Flora
Local readers urged to share items for publication
The RECORD invites readers to submit items of local interest for publication. Items may be mailed to the office, handed to representatives, or called in at phone 62.
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the Record
Recipe for Rheumatism Home Mixture Promoted
An East coast newspaper advised a home remedy to relieve rheumatism using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarasaparilla mixed and taken after meals and at night with ample water. It claims kidney cleansing and potential permanent cure and suggests local druggists can supply or mix the prescription.
Tax Hikes Prompt Action to Seize Personal Property
The law allows treasurers to seize and sell personal property to cover tax delinquencies including household goods, furniture, pianos, horses, vehicles, and clothing. A separate procedure places claims in court via the prosecuting attorney with fees and costs added to the delinquency, leading to judgments, executions, and sales if not settled.
Public Sale Ad Offers Low Prices and Free Paper Ad
Notice urges holdouts to call RECORD to schedule a public sale and receive a free newspaper advertisement. Promises lower prices than nearby offices and guaranteed satisfaction for those printing bills at the Record office.
Letters From Cardenas Mexico Describe Trade Life and Taxes
The letter details cattle and coffee farming on steep hillsides near Cardenas and Tampico, with ships unloading at Tampico's steel wharf. It notes heavy taxation on peasants, grand cathedrals, burial customs, wild game, parrots, and a buyer’s caution about duties on French and German goods. The writer, W. H. Wells, signs as an "old town" boy.
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Walter Hamman
Tamasopo
Tampico
Ebana
Town council fails to publish yearly financial statement
Town treasurer did not publish the required itemized receipts and expenditures after the December annual settlement. The notice warns of noncompliance with the law and cites Devoe Paint distributed by Claypool Lumber & Coal Co as a regional ad insert.
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Devoe
Claypool Lumber & Coal Co
Notice to Democrats caucus for Lake township election
Democrats of Lake township Kosciusko county Indiana will meet in caucus at Rager hall Silver Lake on February 14 1908 at 2 p m to select a precinct committeeman in each precinct to serve on the precinct committee for two years Nuah Frantz Committee URL RRRLIN
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Lake Township
Kosciusko County
Indiana
Rager
Silver Lake
Nuah Frantz
Man as an Overgrown Baby Says Dentist
A humorous take argues men fear dental pain more than women, but the speaker suggests men exaggerate fear due to pride and the looming bill. The piece satirically claims teeth in men are harder to remove, while women’s are easily pulled, and mocks the dentist’s view.
Largest collection of Post Cards in Silver Lake
The REcorD office showcases a large collection of post cards in Silver Lake. Call to view the items and inquire about prices.
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Silver Lake
Rural Carriers Gather Data on County Roads Conditions
Postoffice Department seeks information from Kosciusko county rural carriers on road and bridge conditions. Carriers fill blank reports listing families served per route, roads needing repairs, culverts, officials in charge, and days service suspended due to bad roads. Government aims to improve rural roads.
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Kosciusko County
Postoffice Department
Washington, D.C
Kind Words Are Cheap and Do Much Good
A reflective note on the value of kind words and their far reaching impact. Gentle speech costs little yet can soothe rough dispositions, comfort others, and reduce personal remorse, bringing quiet benefits to both speaker and listener.
Longcliff Hospital Expands as Male Patients Surpass Female
Longcliff Hospital in Logansport recently enlarged by two ward buildings, each 80 beds. The men's ward is full while the women's wards fill rapidly. A worn tent used for 30 men has been removed. a new one may be added. The male patient census outnumbers the female at this institution.
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Longceliff Hospital
Logansport
Longcliff
Spangler Prophecy Says End of World This Year
Lee J. Spangler of York Pennsylvania issues 1908 bulletin predicting world calamity and end in December with a global war and bizarre events. He warns dates are not fixed but a grand finale will occur after Thanksgiving with dramatic social and political upheavals nationwide.
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Lee J. Spangler
York
United States
Spangler
Lee J
Boston
New York
Klaw
Rulings on Grain and Live Stock Assessments
The state tax commission ordered future grain on hand as of March 1 to be assessed at market value instead of estimated value. Livestock assessments will serve as evidence if stock value disputes reach court, marking two major changes in tax practice.
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State Tax Commission
Skating Enthusiasm Across Local Ice Period
Residents report widespread skating on lakes ponds streets and sidewalks during icy spell. Few accidents noted and none serious. Youths frequented the lake in afternoons and evenings while sidewalk ice remained hazardous, pushing pedestrians toward the street for safety.
Daily Reflector Publishes From Indiana Reform School
The Reflector, a six page four column daily, is now printed by the Indiana Reformatory's trade school. Charles Reeder edits with W. A. Whittaker overseeing. The paper aims to inform readers, provide a high class serial, and employ inmates while offering non sensational news.
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the Reflector
Indiana Reformatory
Charles Reeder
W. A. Whittaker
Fence posts at Claypool Lumber and Coal Co sale
White Cedar Red Cedar and Chestnut fence posts offered by The Claypool Lumber and Coal Co. Availability noted with types listed and potential prices implied in an abbreviated ad.
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Claypool Lumber
Coal Oo
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