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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
15
A volunteer at a large New York area military camp confronts a civilian with a tennis racquet. The civilian explains he stays home to support a wife, two children, and family while brothers serve in France, challenging the guard’s assumptions.
A street city resident from Allmont in Street State reports relief after long years of chronic illness following use of Dodd's Kidney Pills. The claim credits the remedy with improving health after seven decades of suffering.
As penny shortages rise in the Northwest, Minneapolis department stores begin using post age stamps as change. Several outlets report success with the plan, while bankers in small towns warn of an acute copper shortage and embargoes on pennies. Local banks have urged the sub treasury in Chicago for pennies with little response.
Catarrhal Deafness cannot be cured by local applications. A constitutional remedy through the blood is claimed. Hall's Catarrreh Medicine allegedly cures by addressing the inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. A reward of one hundred dollars is offered for any untreatable case. Druggists 75 cents. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
An English army officer bursts with frustration at constant reports of the enemy fortifying the coast. He declares indifference, insisting such fortifications will change nothing.
Instructions describe mixing Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine with water to darken gray hair. Claims the formula darkens faded gray hair gradually, softens strands, and does not color the scalp or rub off. Suggested for home use or via a druggist.
Mary denies the tale as Johnny reports seeing Mr Bliff with her in the dining room last night. She attributes the claim to a gas outage causing confusion.
An advertisement promotes soothing red rough itching skin on babies with hot Cuticura Soap baths and Cuticura Ointment. It claims restful sleep for baby and mother and offers free samples from Cuticura Dept. XX Boston. Soap 25 cents, Ointment 25 and 50 cents.
Fragmentary text mentions sadness and action but lacks clear names or events. cannot identify a definite person or organization. The readable part hints at emotional context but provides no concrete incident, date, or place to anchor a proper news card.
War era reports detail wheat shortages in France and Switzerland with bread and sugar ration limits. It notes US wheat aid to France, tractor aid, and a wide registration drive for German aliens in the United States. It also covers war credits, clothing and equipment for American infantry, pig clubs promoting food production, and youth club activities in gardening and canning.
Theaters and restaurants must close by 10 p m to save electricity. Government price controls set kerosene at 72 cents a gallon while Greenland whale oil is tested for lighting. About 200 000 acetylene lamps are in production and most alcohol distillation is banned except for industrial use, freeing grain and alcohol for lamps.
Private plant experiments report a comparatively successful fireproof treatment for airplane fabrics. Researchers say the method could be realized soon, offering improved safety in aviation.
The report notes pastry as a luxury in France nearly banned except Sundays and holidays. Government barges operate on the upper Mississippi with plans for a new fleet. Sugar moves by barge from Louisiana to New Orleans. The 1916-17 winter devastated Western range stock, with lamb and calf crops well below average.
A playful tale of the North Wind leading a storm parade through a city. Storm King, hail, sleet, rain, and snow part the winds while the earth feels the chill yet witnesses a curious, moving storm that passes section by section. The parade ends with a grand, windy finale.
A quotation contrasts success and failure, noting success comes from holding on and patience, while failure results from letting go. It emphasizes how the word Decide and perseverance transform effort into value, comparing the mulberry leaf turning satin with time.
Traditional remedy advertised as a long standing household medicine. Claims to purify blood and treat kidney, liver, bladder and urinary tract issues with Haarlem Oil Capsules. Promises restoration of vigor, ongoing prevention, and money back guarantee from reliable druggists.
Reported use of cattail floss as a substitute for guncotton in ammunition and explosives. Denver inventor Charles Goard claims discovery while Germany reportedly relies on cattails for cotton replacement in explosive manufacture.
A child joke on court calendar titles and nicknames is described in a Youngstown Telegram snippet. A mother asks about the children's play and they declare Edgar and Edwin as a knight and Saturday, joking about royal titles and household nicknames.
A brief postal card to Garfield Tea Co in Brooklyn New York asks for a sample and hints at a general ad line about a good deal in life. The fragment reflects a mix of personal dialogue and advertising copy from a historical newspaper page.
An old advertisement urges men over thirty to protect kidney vitality and purify blood with Anuric tablets from Dr. Pierce. It claims uric acid causes decay and suggests drinking water, sweating, and taking Anuric before meals to treat backache and rheumatic symptoms, offering a trial package for 10 cents.
A South Bend women’s club hosted a Christmas party with a professional storyteller for children. The tale of Christ’s birth sparked questions about the wise men and angels, culminating in a boy mishearing the national anthem as “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
A compact remark highlighting how niche markets adapt with rising living costs. The quote suggests that specialized sectors gain mobility or resilience to offset inflation pressures. The line frames economic adaptation as essential for survival amid price increases.
Eliza Hodge of 1266 Sweitzer Ave reports relief after using Dr Pierce favorites for a woman’s trouble and asthma. The advertisement touts Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as 50 year herbal remedies available in liquid or tablet forms with prices and a mail order offer from the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.
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