This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
1
Samuel Cauffman, 67, of the east side of Like township four miles northeast of Silver Lake, suffered a stroke last Saturday followed by a more severe second attack Tuesday. Doctors fear a third may be fatal given his age and health. He has long served as justice of the peace in eastern Like township.
A fourth class postmaster examination will be held in Sidney on Saturday July 1 for the Packerton postmaster post. The previous postmaster earned 167 dollars last fiscal year and resigned from the position.
Citizens are urged to begin cutting dock and other noxious weeds on streets and alleys. Some residents comply while others do not, and the town board may instruct the marshal to enforce weed laws everywhere.
The article laments a severe shortage of farm labor in farming communities. It notes farmers cannot easily leave home to recruit help and compares finding workers to scarce bank notes on berry bushes. It argues city workers face long hours and poor conditions, suggesting country work could restore health and vigor.
The Claypool Lumber and Coal Co claims to be the headquarters for all kinds of cost in any season and specializes in producing blacksmith coal.
Buffalo Bill's wild West and Pawnee Bill's Far East are announced for a Thursday show in Warsaw on July 8, sparking local interest with advertised performances and features.
A elderly woman near Anderson suffered a burst eyeball due to a growth behind the eye. A specialist diagnosed the damage after a visit to her daughter Mrs. A C Chambers. Given age and inflammation, doctors did not recommend eye removal and recovery remained uncertain.
The article reviews multiple sun heating theories from historical scientists. It highlights a contraction theory where the sun cools and contracts producing white hot heat and light, aligning with observed solar phenomena and pressure heating concepts. It notes the vast, ongoing heat radiated into space and Earth’s tiny share of it.
A Warsaw family appeals to Senator Beveridge now in Washington for help locating Arthur Hoagland who vanished eight years ago at age sixteen. His mother’s letter asks the war department to check army and navy records for a match as relatives fear he may have changed his name and whereabouts unknown.
A bill in the Illinois legislature proposes a limit on women's hats to not more than eighteen inches across and a weight cap of five ounces. The measure targets large millinery while signaling a broader push for modest headgear.
A minister aims sermons to draw outside men by newspaper notices. Since pulpit announcements fail to reach nonattenders, newspapers offer the broadest community reach. Advertising religious services in papers is presented as a legitimate business method to attract crowds.
A new minister arrives tomorrow and will preach at the local church. The event is expected to draw congregation members from the town and nearby areas, with services planned for the Friday session.
In a tense moment Shireman gains possession of the field as Spade retreats, after a club clash draws blood but fails to topple Shireman. The outcome hinges on the spade being secured.
A humorous comparison declares women multitask expertly from cooking to child care while men struggle with simple chores. It claims women can manage many tasks at once, including cooking, dressing children, and organizing the table, while men faultily misplace items and fail basic domestic duties.
The Dead Letter Division in the nation’s capital draws thousands as it processes about 40,000 items daily. Last year it handled 13,000,000 pieces, including 6,000 books 1,000 eyeglasses 900 fountain pens and 865,000 in cash plus checks drafts and money orders totaling 2 203 892 in face value.
A wreck train from Wabash arrived Monday afternoon to lift a log car that had derailed off the track by about ten feet at the switch end. The operation took most of the afternoon as one end of the car sank more than two feet into soft earth.
A fragmented notice or column item references a celebration theme titled Glorious Fourth. The text mentions youth and a say phrase but lacks clear event or location details for a firm summary.
A list of attendees responds to an invitation from two to four thirty. Clyde Fitton, Kissinger, Goldie Kissinger, Hazel Sofer, Phylis Underhill, Fera Gall, Maxine Snyder, Zeda Yotter, Carrie Snake, Erba Ayres, Pauline Gettys, Mabel Groninger, Marjorie Bouse, Marie Carr Dorsy, Butterbaugh are named among attendees.
Mr and Mrs W E Wood attended a Wideman family reunion last Sunday at Yellow Creek. More than one hundred family members were present and all enjoyed the gathering.
The article advises simple eye care to prevent strain after long office days. It promotes boracic acid eye baths and camphor water as soothing tonics, detailing mixing tips, application methods, and cautions about not sharing solutions to avoid infection.
An account describes a community gathering with a shared feast of rare wines and desserts. The scene includes a public toast, decorative grounds, and guests including notable figures as Romani and Franklin. Crickets chirped while music and lights marked the moment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.