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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
4
A scattered review of social wit and oddities. Remarks on Christmas wishes and a hopeful new year. Mentions of a new Congress, counter claims by Nathan and Lease, and jokes about marriages and wealth. A hospital jab at a man loosening his jaw after a hearty yawn and a divorce plea in Chicago.
The democrats of the congressional district plan a convention at South Bend next Wednesday January s. Kosciusko county will participate as part of the district gathering.
The Hearts of Men by the author of The Soul of the People has been visited. It is expected to be followed by The tongues of Women and The laws joys of marriage among other works.
Professor Marconi announces reception of English wireless signals in Newfoundland. Other notes mention Mars messages may come soon and opinions on youth, propriety, and the busy new electric street railway between Port Wayne and Pontiac.
Secretary Wall Freeman of the state board of forestry issues a Dullermoon tintiana report detailing 3S and 1 Bet id] acres of farm land and Umberlard timber. The document also outlines methods for starting and raising all trees common to insects.
The editor notes markets are slow and prices mixed with activity in several goods. Traders observe coffee bread whiskey tobacco and shoes as steady or slipping while coins and hats drift in price. overall demand appears cautious and prices uneven.
Washington DC post office officials rule that subscriptions filed as second class matter must end when the prepaid period expires. The move prompts criticism of Edwin Madden and signals a potential upheaval in the publishing industry and its legal framework.
The article warns that publishers cannot extend credit to subscribers and will drop 3 to 1 from their mailing list once a new policy is enacted. It notes many readers pay late or not at all, and stresses advance payment is required to avoid losing second class mailing rights.
In Fairview a Madison Regents sale at J. R. Herald's drew a good crowd last Saturday. Attendees included Billy McCormie and Will Fuller who moved nearby Colbert school. John Fuller and family visited Plymouth. S A Hohman traveled to North Manchester. Mrs. S A Hohman visited relatives. Several farmers sold hogs to Study & Pontius in Claypool. Protracted meeting continues with about twenty five conversions.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for Bouckache and nervousness and other maladies. It cites Mrs Phebe Chores of Patterson, Canada, claiming kidney trouble relief and renewed ability to dress, and notes the tonic aids digestion and appetite while improving general health.
Eleven new rural delivery routes to be established in Indiana on February 1. Silver Lake will receive two routes totaling 47 miles and serving 289 families. Carriers listed as S. 2B. Flora for route 1 and Wire. Wirev for route 2. Route number 4a details follow.
Reports indicate Mrs Masgie Hamilton remains unconscious at home in Elk Hart with no improvement and no new physician. Her husband, Mr Hamilton, suffers inflammatory rheumatism and is nearly helpless. Relatives and friends express concern and hope for recovery.
A meeting will be held at Castle fall Lakeview Lodge 16K of P at 7 o clock on Monday evening Jan 13, 1902 for the purpose of electing one trustee to serve for three years. 6 21 J C Kay C G A Beusu Kof R&S.
The John Hill family held a Christmas entertainment and reunion at Mr and Mrs Rowland's home. About thirty elabth grests attended with a dinner, songs by local participants, a prayer by Rev B M Pall, and a Santa Claus recitation. The parlor featured a well loaded Christmas tree for the children and the event included various recitations and songs.
Promotes itself as a mothers favorite children’s medicine praised for being pleasant and safe to give to kids. Claims to cure ailments without opium or dangerous drugs, marketed to parents wary of adult sedatives. Sold by C Racer.
George Rhodes and his family, who have lived in North Dakota for the past few years, are visiting relatives and friends around Silver Lake. They plan to stay in this area until sometime in March.
A Saturday evening gathering at the country home of Mr and Mrs F J Metheny entertained guests Misses Mary Hlomman Pearl Bart Lillian Lurt and Messrs Earl Haney Arva Riley and Chas Garman. After a bounteous supper the group enjoyed music together before departing as royal entertainers.
Social meeting of the Y P L S C EL held at Miss Iua Stout’s home elected officers for the year. Rev Greenawalt was named president, Ruth Babcock vice president, Harley Rayer treasurer, Mazel Oldfather recording secretary, Glenn Whehmer collet secretary. The evening ended with enjoyable activities.
Dennis Was There reports a group including Adam Stout and wife W J Kern and wife Dennis Dulaney and wife and Rev Q Nnnine sharing a dinner at Mr and Mrs Metheny's home. The piece humorously notes Dennis Dulaney’s apparent appetite and the difficulty of stopping him.
Thousands suffer in cold climates yearly. costly cures fail. Dr Kings New Discovery promises home relief for coughs colds and lung diseases. First dose brings relief with astounding cures from persistent use. Trial bottles free at Chas Rogers. Price 50 cents and 1 dollar. guaranteed.
The fame of Bucklen's Alpha Salve extends around the world as a perfect healer for cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers felons aches and pains. Sold 25c a box at Chas Rayers.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to the firm of T. J. Colbert and Son are asked to call and settle their accounts by cash or vote on or before January 15, 1902.
There are women who are comely or homely and caution is urged about phrasing. Some are healthy or wealthy, truthful or youthful, and some are sainted or painted. Verses note wide contrasts among women including slender, tender, and large or fat. Married or having married, some are talkless but they are dead.
The piece contrasts Elizabethan bear baiting with modern sports, noting how earlier tastes mixed danger and skill with cruelty. It compares English, Spanish, and American trends, highlighting the shift from live animal danger to observational or photographic pursuits and the decline of hunting with mounted hounds.
A reflective warning notes gossip spreads like a whiskey habit and urges kindness to family and neighbors. It cautions that towns remain long after individuals are forgotten, urging prudent behavior in social circles.
Job listing offers a weekly salary with capsized cash for a manager to represent and advertise a wealthy business in each state. Requires one person per county, horse and carriage provided if needed. References requested. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope to 16 Caxton Building Chicago.
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