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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
2
A fragmented column of aphorisms and quips on effort health age honesty and business, with scattered proverbs and misquoted lines. The text blends remarks about wealth recognition advice and a rural economy remark linking hog prices to consumer bacon costs.
The passage urges restraint in sensational reporting and explosives coverage while warning readers to withhold harsh judgments. It cautions about unseen circumstances influencing individuals and the difficulty of judging others’ motives, urging thoughtful consideration before criticism.
Zeke Jenks, a Missouri native turned oil investor and London socialite, pursues Lady Arabella Richmond and Miss Lillian Lee. A jeweled bracelet gifted by Richmond misfires, landing on Miss Lee and ending Richmond's reign as the queen of society. The two Americans soon pair, with Jenks marrying Miss Lee.
The record notes a baby girl born Tuesday the 29th to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reed who live southwest of the place. It also records a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Drudge who reside west of town on Tuesday June 29.
John Coble recovered his bicycle stolen from his southeast home days ago. He encountered a young man named Denny riding the wheel near his home last Sunday morning. Denny admitted he had taken the bicycle.
Rural route No 2 carrier William Wiley takes a fifteen day leave with deputy Charles Rantz starting duties this Thursday morning. Also notice of post card collection at the RECORD office and a sale of 200 bushels of corn at 70 cents per bushel, through C L Leonard, for pickup Saturday evening or Monday morning.
Chicago unveils the Riverview Exposition a vast amusement complex costing five million dollars and expected to draw ten million visitors this year. Highlights include Frontier Day Fetes with thousands of performers a grand amphitheater bullfights a 100 piece Spanish band and an extensive industrial exhibit. The Creation a massive biblical drama by E W McConnell features a 25000 pipe organ electrical light effects and a lagoon Court of Honor rivals ancient palaces with gilded pavilions and lush landscaping.
Help wanted in Silver Lake to manage expired subscriptions and gain new business using special methods. Permanent position with salary of 150 dollars per day plus commission option. Prefer experienced but consider applicants with good natural qualifications. Apply to R C Peacock Room 102 Success Magazine Building New York with references.
Bank condition report for Commercial State Bank at Silver Lake Indiana shows the end of business on June 23 1909. President IRA Leckrone Vice President SYLVANUS Foxk Cashier W H Keown Assistant Cashier Tresse Hesler Directors J C Cavender C C Carter William Kernora Leckrone Neale Frantz Sylvanus Funk C E Stout.
The document outlines bank resources including loans and discounts, overdraft, banking house, furniture and fixtures, due from banks, cash on hand, cash items, current expenses, taxes paid, and interest. Total resources amount to 107929.13 in unspecified currency.
The excerpt lists capital stock paid in 2 600 000 with surplus 45 000 and various liabilities including demand deposits 3 000 145 and demand certificates 45 717, 21787.63 besides exchange and discounts totaling 28 760.47. Total liabilities appear as 31 079 2318 13.
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