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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
7
A playful ad fragment from Martin & Martin of Chicago promotes Shinning-up Bays Are Here a stove polish with coupons for kitchen aprons. The text mixes product hype with military humor from The Leatherneck about guard duty relief at Paris Island.
R. S. Grable turned fifty with a party for 75 children in St. Louis. Cobb Shinn entertained by drawing on hats. a five year old requested a pig, provoking a quarrel when an older brother challenged the request. The child boasted of getting his wish, while the brother warned of upcoming punishment at home.
An editorial quips that when a man asks a thirty year old woman to marry there is little room for doubt. It asserts self reliance with the notion that “the Lord will provide” and that individuals must rely on their own methods.
A concise quip notes a fortunate man who always sees people at their best. The line reveals admiration for the photographer as the one who captures such moments.
A humorous quip notes that marrying a sham partner brings poor prospects for happiness in married life. The saying uses a poultry metaphor to mock unsuitable matches and warn against choosing ill-suited spouses.
The article argues government turnover harms efficiency with high resignations from top and bottom ranks, mid-level staff staying longest. It cites Civil Service Commission findings on frequent rotations, high job separation rates, and difficulties in removing incompetent workers. It also notes aging staff and pension responsibilities totaling hundreds of millions in 1920 disbursements.
The 1890 law requires annual reports on departments' below standard employees. Records show many inefficients exist, yet few are fired. A cabinet officer recounts dismissing three elderly staff who then committed suicide, urging Congress to fund protections rather than punish the aged workers.
Quotations on choosing the direct path over side routes in life. The line warns that plain, steady progress often reaches the destination sooner than wandering by diversions. It emphasizes sincerity as guiding virtue.
An unsigned newspaper fragment offers an Arabian proverb about health and hope. It promotes Cuticura Ointment Soap and Talcum for clear skin and fragrance. The page includes various ads and wry quotes about life, work, and laundry.
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