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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
2
A fragmented Silver Lake Record page mentions subscription terms, local events in Warsaw, a presidential convention, weather notes, weddings including Roosevelts and Longworth, household notices, and several short items about trains, mills, and local personalities. The garbled text covers a broad mix of social updates, advertisements, and fleeting announcements.
Several Senators are said to be unable to attend their duties as the vote on the railroad rate bill nears. The number of absentees is expected to rise before the decision date.
The fragment notes an ice shortage and lingering danger as summer ends, with horses described as pale or thin and at risk due to limited ice. It mentions a committee or comite and a range of thickness described as seven inches, signaling concern for those relying on ice.
A fragment urges forming a legislature of linked nonreoffending candidates to resist further political supply. The note hints at worthwhile outcomes but remains unclear on specifics.
The supreme court refused a rehearing for Johann Hoek last week. Hoek is to be hanged on Friday February 23 in De Ung.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces use of electricity. The LO. O. BF. lodge at Huntington county will erect a business block. Old cough syrups touted but Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar claimed to treat throat mucus, coughs, and bowels. Sold by Cline & Co. Western Asian Telegraph opens an office in Wabash. Studebaker interests gain control of Mishawaka Woolen Mfe. Co. valued at 7 million dollars. Pennsylvania Grit for sale by L. W. Myers.
The item highlights repair work and a specialty with butter tubs promoted at Ira Burk's mill, mentioning George L. Keeling in connection with the venture.
A Record office offer promises fountain pens at 60 cents, far cheaper than elsewhere at 1.40. This price comparison highlights savings for shoppers seeking writing gear.
Colbert of Silver Lake Kosciusko County Indiana received patent 799223 on September 12 1905 for a liquid fuel burner described as a double comfort heating device. It premixes air and fuel before entry to the combustion chamber to achieve complete combustion reducing waste and fuel usage. Features include easy adaption to any stove no need for a new stove simple durable operation no kindling required fast heat without odor multiple sizes and a claim of lower cost than other heating methods.
The Republican Convention of Wabash county held in Wabash drew over nine hundred delegates from across the county. Local figures and residents attended events including social visits at the D. C. Carter home east of town and a Faust performance in Akron. A public sale by A H Hower is planned for February 23 near Roan as he moves to a farm.
Chase Moore a machinist of Ford City Pa had his hand burned in an electrical furnace. He used Bucklen's Arnica salve and reported a quick and perfect cure. The ad touts Bucklen's as the greatest healer on earth for burns wounds sores eczema and piles at Zim's drug store for 25 cents.
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