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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1907
Page
2
Silver Lake Indiana postmaster notes twenty first year and second class mail status. Subscription terms indicate one year in advance six months and single copy rates.
A legal holiday tomorrow Friday February 22 keeps rural carriers from their usual rounds. A doctor notes a warning and discusses the broader impact of the day on postal or rural delivery. The text references a universal railroad rate debate and medical commentary on appendectomy.
The piece extols George Washington as a respected American founder. It lauds his life and legacy, noting his honesty and the enduring honor he holds in the hearts of Americans.
Arrangements completed for weighing mail in railroad postal cars. The program extends from Pittsburg westward, with at each station mail received and delivered weighed and all sacks weighed too. Weighing in parts of Indiana already begun and to continue about three or four weeks.
The farmer is described as nearing happiness, able to fence himself in and live apart from others. With a few cattle hogs fowls and fields he sustains food clothing and revenue while most ignore these provisions and the businessman struggles to end the year with a surplus.
A dated oddity explains entering a priming office by rapping thrice to awaken a host, naming the editor and revealing debts. It details a ritual handshake, a ten dollar bill, and a jokey countersign to obtain a discharge receipt for the obligation.
Auctioneer J D Gill will conduct a large sale ten miles north of Coldwater Michigan on March 2. The notice provides location details and the date for the public sale.
The Indiana department Grand Army of the Republic will hold its annual encampment in Fort Wayne on June 11 12 and 13 1907. Judge Samuel M Hench and local committee set the dates to avoid Decoration Day conflicts and align with Bluffton Sons of Veterans encampment. Officials expect ratification by Department Commander B R Brown Assistant Adjutant General J R Fesler and council members. There is effort to invite President Roosevelt Governor Hanly and National Commander Brown of Zanesville Ohio.
Store closes out all robes blankets and fur overcoats at cost by W P Spash Co formerly Alspaugh and Son.
A large line forms as patrons browse a wide selection of Post Cards at the Record Office offering a broad range of designs and subjects for purchase.
A moral maxims list urges refined living and honesty. It champions choosing right over easy pleasure, paying debts promptly, kindness to animals, love of nature, and fidelity to conscience while avoiding bars and risky temptations.
Public sale announced for the Simon Miller farm located one mile south and one mile west of Akron. Auction begins Saturday February 23 1907 at 10 30 a m.
The deal between Dr. Hay and A J Snoberger for the doctor’s residence is called off and the doctor will not dispose of his home. Snoberger has bought the Samuel Smith property near the Lutheran church for their future home. Smith bought the Sid Aker property and four acres of land off the southwest corner of the Thacker tract north of Mrs Wilson’s lots.
A Lucama, North Carolina manufacturer, Wm. A Fertwell, reports a remarkable experience with Electric Bitters. He says after fewer than three bottles his Bright's disease and diabetes complications have improved, claiming the tonic may permanently cure him as it has stopped liver and bladder issues. Guaranteed at Corner Drug Store for 50 cents.
Warden J. D. Reid oversees 1,010 inmates at the Michigan State Prison, an increase from 800 to 900, prompting a likely request for a larger legislative appropriation to maintain the growing prisoner population.
Real estate transfers in the past week reported by Houton O. Frazier abstractor War saw list numerous deeds. Transactions include Marsh to Indianapolis Huntington and Columbia City by Co 90 100 a South Park 8 and various parcels in Lake Van Buren Lee Leesburg Warsaw Mentone Etna Green and Syracuse with prices from 25 to 3640 dollars and several splits and tracts. Continuous transfers involve Forest Glenn Redkey s addition and other local subdivisions with buyers including Adair Davisson Brown Teeter and Reed families.
The town's light plant shows reduced consumption as patrons learn efficient use of current. Ammeter readings indicate a one third to one half drop in load, cutting fuel use. Mr Flora notes if the 34 promised patrons continue and trustees support, service can be maintained.
Neighbors fooled by a dramatic claim about cough cures, as Eva Macapher of Grovertown Stark County Indiana writes she recovered from a near death cough with Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad touts a four dollar supply and a free trial bottle offered by H P Rager druggist.
A series of land conveyances recorded across multiple townships including Franklin, Monroe, Prairie, Lake, Jackson, Seward, and Seward areas. Transactions show buyers and amounts such as 24720 to Benj F Day, 675 to Samson J North, 8500 to James W Munson, 5250 to Willard Hatfield, and 1400 for Isaac Wagner with properties ranging from acres to lots and fourth lots in Winona.
Gavn A McClure as administrator of Elias McClure deceased has filed final settlement in the Circuit Court. The examination is set for March 15, 1907 in Warsaw Indiana. Heirs creditors or devisees must appear to show cause why the accounts should not be approved. Dated February 18, 1907.
An old newspaper item advertises leaving your subscription for any daily paper with J W Myers. It emphasizes a simple arrangement and local classifieds tone for readers seeking newspaper delivery.
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