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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
3
Community mentions include Parker and Hanes families on Sunday outings Etta and Grandma's auto ride on the Fourth and a string of visits by Brady Bucher Clink Gulmer and Hohman households along the local streets. Readers are asked about Roving stus and longtime updates from residents.
The piece contrasts lavish early 18th century fashion with modern abundance, noting costly gowns in 1720 Paris and extravagant menswear. It argues wealth is more evenly spread today, and that hot water, light, and transportation improve daily life, unlike past luxury.
Bold woodwork promoted by Claypool Lumber and Coal Co. highlighting durable timber products and custom finish options for home interiors. The ad emphasizes quality craftsmanship and reliable supply for builders and remodelers.
Stringtown notes show Mr Bashore and family along with Mr and Mrs Wio Warren visiting at the Steller home southwest of town Sunday. Mrs S A Snoberger and others plan for Chicago trip next Sunday. Rain spoiled a Yellow Creek lake dinner outing by Lloyd Shelley Walter Daily Emmet Shinlaub Blanche Keller Wretha Butterbaugh and Hazel Mckrill.
Researchers uncover bones of men from 100000 years ago in a Swiss cave. The notes contrast ancient danger from beasts with modern risk from disease, highlighting a testimonial about Dr Kings New Discovery curing lung trouble and coughs. The ad touts 60c and 1 dollar bottles with a trial offer.
SILVER CREEK and D Rider plus family visited G W Platt and I T Bucher homes Sunday. Jacob Weller recovering from surgery and Isaac Platt injured recently while cherry picking. Whortleberry crop small but ripening. pickers to enter marsh later this week. Band concert at Silver Lake Thursday and weekly thereafter. Heavy rain damaged corn and hay. threshing plans pushed to next week. Pearl and Clara Brooks visited L A Hoover. Clara stayed to help as Mrs Hoover recovers from illness.
An experienced carriage builder advises washing freshly varnished carriages in the shade with air exposure until the varnish hardens. Dry mud and ammonia can damage the varnish, so rinse with plenty of water carefully. Use large soft sponges to loosen dirt and rinse down, then wipe dry with soft chamois. Do not reuse sponges or chamois between panels and running gear. Avoid soap on varnished surfaces and clean only grease around hubs and axles.
Silver Lake residents can view the largest collection of post cards at the RECORD office. The display showcases historical cards from various eras with local and regional significance.
Advice on cinching shirt waists with a belt of elastic two inches smaller than the waist. Attach a hook and eye to fasten around the waist over the shirt waist and skirt band. The text ends with a garbled word.
An OCR line promotes Slate Roofing available at The Claypool Lumber and Coal Co. The brief spots the supplier as the local merchant for roofing needs and materials.
Historical medical view shifts from local cures to recognizing catarrh as a constitutional condition, with past belief in curability through focal remedies. Medical science now treats catarrh as systemic rather than a strictly local ailment.
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