Silver Creek Postmark Notice
Entry indicates mail matter received at the Pot Office at Silver Auake Indiana as second class.
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1902
Page
4
Entry indicates mail matter received at the Pot Office at Silver Auake Indiana as second class.
The column catalogs advertising rates with penalties for late copy and outlines costs for obituaries and notices over thirty lines. It also surveys humorous witticisms, trivia on soldiers, hens, railways, coinage, ocean depth records, blind readers in Congress library, and a proposal in Congress about rural free mail delivery costs.
Weekly correspondence highlights notes gathered by our staff from different locations. Brief items cover local happenings, curiosities, and observations across communities.
Fairview squibs list neighbors seen around town including Effie Moleman Claypool visitors Frank and Jake Newcomer, Joel Walburn family, Pp W Snake and Md Trolman on sick lists. Mentions Isaac Sands Elmer Study cow trade, Lowman Walburn cutting wood, and various social visits and sales.
Glaypool Boies and William Smith moved into the Gagman property. Ode Dick and Jir Shoemaker visit for a few days. Bessie Shoemaker returns from North Judson. F M Downing and wife visit friends in Menton. Henry Cauffman and H Correll return from Arkansas. K K W Keight moves from Summitville to a Dan Parker farm. Curtis Hill returns from Wisconsin. Sam McCamey with Nickel Piste bridge crew returns home with a sprained ankle. Mrs A B Yeoman leaves for Rockford to aid grandson Clemence Yeoman who is not expected to live. Walter Martin travels via Mentone to Garrett to start B O railroad operator job.
Analysis suggests past subcontractor work on star routes may show lower rates, implying the contract system could save government expenses. The remark questions how rates compare and whether the system will reduce costs.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a modern remedy for constipation biliousness and stomach liver and kidney troubles. It markets strong demand for the product noting 24 cents at Rager's drug store and features bold claims about paper readers and damages for misleading notices.
Wes ley Nelson of Hamilton Georgia recalls hobbling into Mr Flackman’s drug store and asking for help with Chamberlain’s Pain Relief. The account presents a testimonial style note on the product’s perceived effectiveness.
John Fitton visited T Parker Saturday while Ervie made his regular trip Saturday evening. Jefferson Regenos of Fairview seen on Germantown streets Monday. Preaching planned one week from next Sunday March 8 at 3 50 p.m. Someone will seek sweeney medicine for their horse if they keep pulling hill after hill. Ask Chart, Give the Rreeomp the news.
A testimonial describes a long Rheumatism sufferer who distrusted medicines until trying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. After following directions, he was cured in one week and has remained free of rheumatism. Sold by Chas. Rager.
A vintage advertisement claims a bitter tonic called Moth ers Worm Strap cures many child ailments from bad breath to nervousness. It promises rapid recovery, red cheeks, improved appetite and digestion, and overall health, priced at 25 cents.
Rural route letter heads sold at the Record office. Revival services at United Brethren church draw large crowds. Advertisements urge sale bill printing and newspaper subscriptions. Local residents and visitors share travel, illness, and social notes including Mr. Kinsey from Claypool, Mrs. Bartz in Mentone, and Earl Alspaugh planning a trip to New Mexico.
Jonn L Arthur offers a male Durochog puppy seven months old for sale with full pedigree.
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