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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
9
George Snell of North Manchester was injured on the Kugler Brown farm east of town when his left arm was caught in a corn shredder. He was rushed to McDonald Hospital Warsaw where doctors amputated his arm between the shoulder and elbow due to the severe mangling.
Notice to retail dealers restricting flour sales to 1 pound per week per person with caps of 5 pounds in town and 12 pounds in the county. Instructions require equal use of substitutes for white flour and 60 percent gra ham or wheat flour. James R. Frazer, Federal Food Administrator for Kos Chayko County.
A controversial claim suggests men with certain nose shapes are conceited, sparking discussion about biases in facial perception and personality judgments.
The commentary notes that despite some consoling views, the ongoing war drains German resources more than anticipated, with overall costs mounting as the conflict extends.
Local notice asks residents to write to service members from the town. Addresses appear elsewhere in the issue and many are already overseas. Readers urged to send cards or letters to lift the soldiers' spirits and show community support.
The high school pupils will stage a debate in the schoolroom Saturday afternoon. It should draw many patrons as seniors and juniors discuss the Chinese immigration issue in a formal session conducted by class members.
Public notice urges property owners to visit the RECORD office in March or April to file tax exemptions on real estate mortgages to reduce tax burden and avoid high payments.
Mrs Ira Coy underwent an operation at her home in the northern part of town. At latest report she is progressing nicely and it is hoped she will soon make a full recovery.
Monday evening at Laketon a party at the Dixon home ended in tragedy when a revolver believed unloaded fired. Glen Dixon aged 16 was shot in the back and died almost instantly. The incident is described as an accident and a caution against handling firearms.
The state tax board fixed the rate for automobile assessments for township assessors. Vehicles fall into three classes by cost with defined depreciation schedules over five years. A 25 percent equalization reduction applies to the real valuation.
Orval Brown employed at the John Cass place southeast of town was thrown from a manure spreader when the team ran away. A wheel passed over his left leg below the knee with no broken bones, several upper teeth loosened, and bruising. He was improving and in town by Tuesday.
Listings mention seed potatoes including the Northern Russet variety and Jones name associations. References include OC and Silver Lidke amid sparse details and partial brand mentions. Potential seed vendor notes lack full contact or sale terms.
Community urges residents to pen their chickens to avoid yard damage as spring warmth returns. Local complaints highlight nuisance of free roaming fowl and the need to protect flower beds and future food supplies for the war effort.
John Jones aged 83 died at his home two miles south of Burked after years of ill health and several months of confinement. He leaves his companion, five sons and three daughters, plus many relatives and friends. The funeral is Friday afternoon at the Palestine church with burial nearby. he was an uncle of E. ExJones of our town.
On Saturday March 2 exhibits will be set up in every room of the high school showing pupil work from the various departments. The show will run all day and patrons are invited to visit the building to view the pupils efforts from the past several months.
A large crowd attended Tuesday's Wedrick sale with many horses in the ring alongside cattle hogs hay and other goods. Prices were fair and Wedrick expressed satisfaction with the results.
Mrs James H Anglin arrived from St Louis for a visit with her mother Mrs L W Myers and other relatives, staying here since last Sunday.
Entertained members of the S. T. club were hosted by Miss Gladysprigg last Friday evening. Mothers club members met Friday afternoon at Mrs. P. F. Helser's home west of town. Victoria reading club met Monday night at Mrs. F. De Hayman’s home. Embroidery club members gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. H. P. Rager’s home.
Dr. Leckrone accompanied Ralph Whittenberger to a Chicago specialist to obtain a spinal brace. The brace is deemed essential, with measurements taken and the device to be manufactured and sent promptly.
The 1917 legislation changes registration in April with the second Monday as the start and a 29 day pre election cutoff. County commissioners appoint the registration board on the third Monday in March. Party leaders certify chief and deputy clerks with pay limited to 85 a day. Soldiers can register by mail or in person. field soldiers must apply to the county clerk for blanks.
Samuel Smith who fractured several ribs in a fall a month ago has been getting along nicely and was able to be downtown last Saturday for the first time since the accident.
The Young ladies of the P. D. club were entertained Wednesday evening by Miss Trilby Summe.
Arley Ring, resting at his home west of town for a month with rheumatism, shows slow improvement and hopes rise for a return to town soon.
Electric line work advances this week as Burk and Kissinger lay poles to bring current from Warsaw for pot lights. Placing the poles will start soon and officials hope to begin twenty four hour service within days.
Ralph Hoffman describes arrival at Great Lakes training camp February 19 1918 with 46 Hoosiers. He details bunking in hammocks a rough first night vaccines clothing supply Sunday School sermon morale and food quality. He signs off hoping friends at Silver Lake are well with William Wedrick.
The text advocates rapid entry into pig farming to capitalize on high pork prices. It argues pasturing hogs, feeding skim milk or buttermilk with a little corn, and using corn to fatten hogs later for low production costs and higher profits.
Elmer Renberger, previously on the Bolin farm southwest of town and then on a farm east of Warsaw, will hold a public sale tomorrow before moving back to his former neighborhood near Lafontaine.
Hershel Day and family, formerly of Niles Michigan, have moved back to the area and now occupy the H A Moyer property two miles west of town. Mrs Day is the daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Moyer.
Mrs Nora Keller and son Leonard have moved to a farm and occupy rooms with the Lloyd Sheely family. Mrs Elizabeth Snoberger will continue to reside here into town.
Dr Harry E Barnard Indiana federal food administrator answers a reader asking if ladies aid dinners safe lunches and hot dogs are allowed on meatless days He reiterates regulations cover all with meat in weiner wurst and bans slaughter of hens and pullets The food control law imposes fines up to five thousand dollars and imprisonment up to two years.
During the past week several candidates have announced or shut down campaigns for county offices. Three seek the clerk of the court seat, one for auditor and one for surveyor. The primary election is scheduled for May 7 with two months left to canvas the county.
Rev A Z Fryberger from Warsaw filled the Rose Hill Lutheran church last Sunday and preached again about the war. He is recovering from a cold. Next Sunday March 3 at 10 30 a m the pastor will deliver a special sermon: If God is Supreme and Holds the Distinies of Men and Nations in His Hands Why Does He not Put a Stop to the present World War. Come out and hear it.
The Odd Fellows plan to perform 1st and 2nd degree work at their regular meeting Friday tomorrow night, under current arrangements.
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