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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1904
Page
5
A vintage advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure liver and kidney disorders, relieve nervous tension, insomnia, and rheumatism, and expel malaria germs. It is described as the best tonic for run down systems and is sold for 40 cents with guarantee by a local druggist.
An aging traveling figure carries a fish on his back and promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a nourishing tonic. The text touts cod liver oil for strengthening the weak and sickly, aiding children and the elderly, with Scott & Bowne listed as chemists in New York.
Town and country notes request patrons to report items of interest and personal mentions to station staff or at Ervin's or the Post Office addressed to Record Correspondent, Claypool.
A local report highlights the Wise Hotel in Claypool as a well arranged lodging with a dining room kitchen and furnished rooms. It notes improvements by the proprietor and the hotel’s front offices and record floor. Vern Shull named Councilman for the 2nd ward to fill an unexpired term.
Local items report Nancy Shultz's death from Brights disease at 40 near South Whitley. William Guinea leaves for Stony Island to seek work while Eva Smith recovers from chicken pox. Residents travel to Warsaw Logansport Roann attend events and sales. A. B. Lowery, veteran, journeys south to view battlefields.
It makes kerosene lamp equal to an electric light with no odor when burning high and reduced odor when turned low.
Several persons of character with good reputation in each state to represent and advertise a wealthy firm. Salary 21 weekly with expenses paid in cash. Carriage provided when needed. References by self addressed envelope to Colonial Co. 32 Dearborn St. Chicago. 3-1756
Mrs Hattie Thurn and her children who lived near Grove Chapel for eighteen months returned to Pana Illinois this week. Their household goods a cow and a horse were shipped from Silver Lake with Oder Arnold to care for the stock. Mrs Kreiter mother of Henry Kreiter also returned to Illinois after a short visit. Mrs Deafenbaugh near the southeast country is in critical condition from two paralytic strokes last Saturday.
The two year old sorrel Shetland pony Zidro is offered for sale by The Worley Sisters. Described as in fine form and suitable in size for practical use.
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with saving her boy from pneumonia and a deadly cough. The druggist C Rager guarantees it as a cure for coughs colds and lung diseases with 50 cent and 1 price and free trial bottles offered.
Four 5 acre tracts in Fruitdale Alabama priced at $15 per acre with payment terms of one cash and the balance at $1 per week. Deed given when final payment is made. No tax or interest. Contact J. A. Leckrone Silver Lake Indiana.
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