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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
2
Farmer Corntosset laments Josivs celathes dress as camouflage not resembling a peasant. He worries the disguise may overdo deception if it signals a new kermoofling to the enemy, drawing scrutiny from EF.
An old advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for coughs sore throats and lung inflammation promising restful nights easy morning expectoration and health buildup. It claims fifty two years of American manufacture and usefulness in lung trouble asthma croup bronchitis and similar conditions.
A humorous Pearson's Weekly anecdote recounts a king's counsel resting a case on a single reported decision that turns out to be non existent. The opposing lawyer reveals the folly, noting the case was never real and was invented by the speaker.
A dialogue about preference between day and night. A shop tests bollers during the day while a neighbor plays a violin at night. The speaker concludes daytime is preferable.
A short exchange contrasts two sentences about taming animals, one praising firmness with a spirited horse and the other preferring gentleness with a tranquil pony of brandy.
An article extols suet as a valuable cooking fat comparable to lard and suitable for frying and shortening. It describes rendering methods to remove flavor, a suet and leaf lard mix, and cautions about burning fat which can irritate the throat and affect digestion.
Entomologists urge growers to remove and destroy cabbage and related crop remnants after harvest to curb pests such as cabbage worms and aphids. Leftover stalks may harbor insects into autumn and winter, so burning waste and using arsenical traps with lime or road dust can reduce infestations.
The article notes milk contains little iron but is high in lime, while spinach and green vegetables and egg yolks are iron rich. It suggests combining egg yolks or vegetables with milk to aid children who need both lime and iron.
The advice urges careful meal planning to provide enough food while practicing thrift. It recommends economical dishes and using leftovers to create palatable meals, noting many possibilities exist.
A marked editorial argues wasteful habits cause large food losses and urges careful meal planning to reduce waste across households. It stresses limiting portions and avoiding excessive servings to curb waste.
In winter the three baby black bears emerge from their sleeping mother’s cave to learn trust and survival. Mother Bear guides them with stories and warnings as they gain balance, strength, and awareness while a hunter’s gun briefly wounds her. The cubs vow to stay, learning the world’s dangers and their mother’s love.
A January message highlights Canada’s wartime resolve with Manitoba’s Premier I C Norris praising farm and province support, and Saskatchewan and Alberta leaders expressing optimism. The piece notes Canada’s 3.5 years in war, massive funding like Victory Bonds, and national unity in facing shortages and mobilization.
Fragmentary text suggests the granary is a key food source for the empire. A brief advertisement appears amid incomplete wording.
A visiting seaman forgot his chum’s house number in New York. A rag-and-bone man with a bugle passed by. The sailor seized the bugle and blew the navy grog call. A window opened and a sailor’s head appeared, confirming the reunion.
Mrs. James Dotz of Zanesville Ohio writes that after twenty years of kidney and related ailments she found relief through Dodd's Kidney Pills. She reports rapid improvement and a full cure after six boxes, noting her son also recovered from kidney trouble. The letter emphasizes early treatment to avoid Bright's Disease and costly medical care.
A story recalls Dorothy who prefers tea that appears real and tries a five o'clock tea at a friend's house. The hostess offers hot water with sugar and milk, Dorothy finds it dull and avoids drinking, saying even sweet tea is too dull for her palate.
Mr Bivins of Decatur Illinois testifies from a soldier’s letter that PEPS-AID cured his thirty year stomach trouble after three boxes. He says no more pain and urges readers that PEPS-AID will help them. Sold by druggists in 25¢ 50¢ and one dollar boxes. Goshen Indiana based PEPS-AID Company marketing copy.
An explorer recounts a harrowing African expedition moment. Asked if he faced ten to one odds, he replies he was one of the ten, then corrects that he was the one, highlighting a dangerous collision of fate and fortune during the ordeal.
An accompanying advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a remedy for cold in the head and chronic catarrh. It asserts internal action through the blood, cleansing mucous surfaces and reducing susceptibility to colds. Claims include testimonials and a $100 guarantee of cure if ineffective.
A brief, dialogue driven moment shows a woman refusing affection while a man offers mutual return, signaling an unresolved romantic tension without further action.
A health claim states Laxative Bromo Quinine does not cause nervousness or head ringing due to its tonic and laxative effect. It asserts there is only one Bromo Quinine with B. W. Grovh's signature on the box.
Reported glorious work of the tanks prompts militiamen to step high, signaling readiness and morale boost amid tense security scene.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a health claim for Garfield Tea amid assertions of inevitability and forced politeness. No clear dates or organizations are readable. main entities include Garfield Tea and health discourse, with ambiguous context.
Fragmentary ad copy suggests aEye remedy product promising relief for eye discomfort. Readable terms imply concern with eye health or soothing solutions marketed to readers.
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