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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1923
Page
5
Report of the condition of the Commercial State Bank a state bank at Silver Lake Indiana at the close of business June 30 1923 showing officers C Leroy Leonard president Charles C Carter vice president W H Kern cashier J L Sjontz assistant cashier and balance sheet figures for the period.
The snippet lists resources and assets including loans and discounts 205136.48 overdrafts 867.06 U S bonds other bonds and securities bank house 7000.00 furniture and fixtures 1500.00 other real estate due from banks and trust companies 38833 69 cash on hand 6294 61 cash items 0 current expenses 2059 78 taxes paid 200 interest paid 516 96 1938 56 profits and loss other assets total resources 264147 14.
Statement from Commercial State Bank of Koscineko County Indiana shows capital stock 25000 surplus 8600 undivided profits 39375 interest discount and other income profits and losses dividends unpaid deposits 88049.80 demand certificates 135224.66 total liabilities 264147.14 cashier I W S Kern swears to truth of the record on June 3 1923 before notary Geo A Brush with notary seal expiring June 8 1926.
Weather service on the Great Lakes saves thousands of hours and tens of thousands of dollars in a single season. Advices from a small station cut idle time and fuel costs, guiding vessels to safe routes and optimal start times. Savings include at least 18 000 dollars for a 40-boat fleet near Mackinaw and 37 200 dollars for 50 boats at Detour. A grounded steamer avoided delays when the bureau forecast allowed quick resumption. Tug hire savings reached five hundred dollars.
In the 19th century Darius Eddy, a Boston theater carpenter, invented an airtight ice cooled box that kept food cold, gaining a test with John Lodge and inspiring Eddy to build refrigeration for others. A Chicago scene shows sales staff and shoppers debating risqué literature while a clerk searches for a book.
A four year old son of a Democratic county candidate in Indianapolis proudly proclaims his party allegiance amid playful heckling. He insists he is a Democrat, denying Republican stereotypes with a firm, defiant stance while clinging to his father.
Local residents visit families across multiple towns including Warsaw Milford Mishawaka Fort Wayne and Elkhart. Notable names include Wabash Hoosier guests Dennis Dulany Opal Lukenbill Roy Bates and J R Norman among others. Harvey Cigar promotion noted as local favorite at 8 cents.
Entertained members of the Embroidery Club last Friday afternoon by Mrs. W. W. Homma. Mothers Club members were hosted by Mrs. Frank Haney on the same day.
J Fuller Gloom recounts a rough side show encounter last summer describing a disreputable man. He jokes about using various items like a bottle of soothing soap or a club if given the chance to respond.
A Sunday school anecdote about sunshine making rosy cheeks becomes a townwide talker when a boy jokes that his aunt uses makeup to redden her cheeks. The remark spreads and fuels neighborly chatter.
Members of the Excelsior Class of the Center Sunday School were entertained at the Roy Orr home about three miles north of town last Friday evening. Ice cream, cake and ice tea were served to about sixty attendees.
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