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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1921
Page
1
The McClure home three miles west of town burned Wednesday evening with about $15,000 in losses and only one third insured. A chimney fire and wind fed the blaze after Mr. McClure tried to extinguish it. Furniture including the piano and bedding were rescued. main house and outbuildings were consumed.
An editorial contrast notes women’s rights demands met with public shaming while a man strolling shirtless and with rolled shorts would prompt a quick police pickup. The piece critiques double standards and societal norms as it weighs public behavior and gender expectations.
On January 25 1921 a joint petition by Claypool Water Company and the Town of Claypool sought authority to lease the water works plant and system. The Public Service Commission approved the petition in February and the lease agreement between the two petitioners was approved.
A dispatch from Indianapolis reports many Indiana schools risk early closing this year. The State Board of Education says only legislative funding can cover a deficit of 300000 dollars. Seventy seven school corporations in thirty seven counties seek 571792 dollars, 292979 more than on hand, to meet minimum term requirements.
The notice records a newborn related to Mr and Mrs William Mathews Elxuart born on a Monday died shortly after birth. The brief item notes the infant’s death and family details in a somber obituary style.
Mr and Mrs A W Crisler traveled to Rensselaer for the funeral of their nephew and will stay several days afterward.
Two Baltimore bakers claim to sell bread for five cents per loaf and report a ten percent profit margin based on their statements.
Dr. H C Snyder of Argos visited Claypool over Sunday and Saturday evening played as manager of the Argos basketball team. The Argos squad lost to Claypool 17 to 27.
The piece argues smart infants become egotistic adults when parents pamper them. It blames spoiled childhood for lack of poise and judgment, insisting gentle firm guidance is needed to curb willfulness and prevent arrogance.
Elias Coss aged about 70 died at his daughter Ida Grish’s home in Logansport after a one day illness. He previously stayed with daughter Alice Rager near town. Survived by four daughters Alice Rager Alber Bubnstedt Ida Grish Elsie Hyde. Funeral held Thursday forenoon at Fairview south of North Manchester with many relatives and friends in attendance.
A newborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Rantz Snoberger in Gays Mills Wisconsin died at five days old. The brief notice records the birth and the infant's brief life in the last issue.
Report indicates many sugar camps opened in northern Indiana last week with a strong sap flow. Observers fear the ice harvest may be canceled this year and ice men may abandon plans to fill houses this winter.
Following the death of Mrs Elizabeth Hardin Bellin Franklin, notes and deposit slips totaling 12000 were found under a carpet in her home. Many certificates had drawn interest for years and were not presented at the bank for payment or renewal.
The census bureau announced Monday that Spencer Indiana is the town nearest the center of population of the United States.
Mr and Mrs W F Helser visited over Sunday with their son P Helser and family near Duowagiac Michigan They report the family pet getting along very nicely and they are liking their home very well.
Tuesday morning Ted Dillman butchered two large hogs for C L Leonard and Ed Weaver. The 615 pound hog is the largest yet in the area and measured seven feet four inches when hanging up.
Bandits looted the Bank of Temperance in Temperance Michigan twenty miles north of Toledo. They loaded a safe with 11000 in cash and Liberty bonds onto a waiting truck and fled. The cash amounted to 2500 and 8500 in Liberty bonds.
Orders received last week state trains No 39 and 40 on the Big Four would stop at Silver Lake Sundays on signal. Locals hope for a future regular platform stop as many wish to use one of these trains daily.
A Indianapolis high school girl sparked reforms by reporting immodest dancing after a cloak room incident. The case triggered action across Indiana, with officials declaring against improper dance hall conditions and debating dress at social functions.
In our city the price of eggs fell to 20 cents last week causing households to adjust. Grocers sold nearly as many eggs as farmers supplied as residents cut waste and stocked up while the lower price lasted.
Readers recall milder winter days with sunshine on streets and crowds enjoying pleasant weather. The writer notes stark contrasts with past winters of snow and cold, predicting scarce ice this coming summer and an unseen harvest for the season.
Washington prohibition commissioners grant physicians authority to prescribe wine for patients in specific cases where it may aid recovery or comfort, leaving treatment decisions to the doctors judgment.
Mr and Mrs Thurlo Shoemaker announce the birth of a son at their Claypool home on Monday morning. Druggist Mr Shoemaker, from the nearby sister town, is recovering from sunstroke.
A editorial urges all citizens to share the burden of production in 1921. It warns against idleness and calls for energetic efforts from every social level to sustain confidence, conservation, and a square deal in business as the nation moves toward lasting prosperity.
A large group from the locality attended the Fred Badskey sale east of Rose Hill on Tuesday forenoon. The event followed Mr. Badskey’s recent leg injury and his need to manage feeding and livestock care remotely.
Residents attended a good roads meeting in the court room near Warsaw. Officials announced 7,500,000 from the federal government for Indiana road construction with the state matching funds. Congress considers an extra appropriation that would bring Indiana about 3,000,000 with a similar state match for road improvement.
Over 100 masters printers from Southern Indiana and Southern Michigan gathered Monday afternoon and evening at the Hotel Hayes in Abjith where a dinner was served. Y U Schade, president of the Wearsawe Rotary Club, presided and proposed forming a permanent organization of master printers in the two regions.
Charles Saner, recalled four weeks ago due to his brother Lloyd Saner's serious illness, left for Sapulpa Oklahoma last Thursday evening from the local area to resume home duties.
The fragment reads as a note about play members and a phrase pally speaking. Details are unclear and no concrete facts such as names dates or organizations are readable.
The article notes February is half over with bright sun and springlike warmth. Some residents who sought warmer climates abroad have been disappointed by the return of milder weather here.
A fragmentary report notes spring TVered by residents with a remark about rushing season and a Lady seen in association with a prominent event. The text preserves a local newspaper voice and period emphasis.
Wireless operator Elkins has performed well with his radio station over two weeks. A February 4 concert by Westinghouse Electric Mfg Co. East Pittsburgh impressed him. He heard a lecture from Rosenburg on transmitting stations. February 5 he listened to the U S S Gloucester while at sea and heard selections including Dardanella. A week earlier a sermon was broadcast via radiophone.
The international conference of the Disciples of Christ will be held at Winona Lake from August 29 to September 4. Church representatives have booked 2,000 rooms and expect 4,000 to 5,000 ministers and workers from around the world. The church reports 1,226,028 members and 6,815 churches with property valued at 40,327,204 dollars.
Robert Nelson living southeast of here was summoned to Waynesville following a sister’s death in Ohio.
Samuel Morrett died Thursday evening at his son Clarence Morrett’s home southwest of here just one day short of his 94th birthday. He had suffered a paralytic stroke years earlier but lived in usual health until his sudden passing. He is survived by two sons William of near Akron and Clarence, two daughters Mrs Ed Helsel of North Dakota and Mrs Gordon Barrett of California, plus other relatives.
Grover Arnold, long employed in East Chicago Indiana, came here last Saturday for a brief visit with his people and many friends.
Odel Oldfather owner of the farm where John Casa lived has rented it to Oliver Sells who lives south of town. The Casa family plans to move to a new home soon.
The Misses Nellie and Olive Amiss, with Hart Zobb and Clifford Wells from Huntington, visited Misa Hlossie Yates, Mrs. Hannah Armey, and the Charles Amiss home southeast of here. The group enjoyed a few hours and called it a jolly time.
Warsaw loses notable citizen John Trish aged 65 found dead in his backyard after a sudden apoplexy. A Republican and Odd Fellows member, he was active in local politics and lodge organizations. Survived by wife two sons and a daughter.
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