18 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
1
Floyd Zimmerman writes from Breckenridge Colorado describing his move from Iowa to Ogden and then Denver. He details the town, altitude, climate and healthful air, local amenities, prices and wages, mountain outings, and his plans to stay as he enjoys the scenery and the job.
The town faces crowded free concerts with horses needing more hitching racks on concert evenings and Saturdays. Business districts now host extra racks, while residents complain the town should supply additional space for public benefit to keep visitors returning.
The weekly band concert at Silver Lake featured an excellent musical program and a three act drama Out in the Streets on a temporary square stage. About 1,500 to 2,000 people attended despite threatening weather. The free entertainments draw residents from Sosciusko and Wabash counties and beyond, with plans to add new features each week.
Wheat harvest underway across the county with binding machines in use. Farmers report yield heavier than expected, around twenty to twenty five bushels per acre, despite shorter acreage. Oat crops may be reduced due to the green bug, with uncertain impact on total yield.
A Servia ball team visited Silver Lake last Sunday for a 2:30 PM contest witnessed by a large crowd. Silver Lake dominated the game with an 8 to 23 score by innings and a decisive win over Servia, who conceded Silver Lake’s superior play.
The RECORD office advertises a large collection of Bay Post Cards with over 1000 kinds available for selection. Customers are urged to visit and browse the extensive assortment for collectors and enthusiasts.
Mrs. Ed Burk living two miles northeast of town suffered a peculiar eye injury six weeks ago when a rotten egg burst and splashed contents into her left eye. Pain increased and local doctors offered little relief before a specialist in Ft Wayne deemed sight saveable but the eye would remain weak for a period.
Miss Stella Amiss, a clerk at the Crawford store, has gone home for a vacation and will return in September.
A large line forms as customers select from a broad array of Post Cards offered at the Record Office. Newsprint notes indicate lingering demand for nostalgic keepsakes and local imagery.
Wisconsin county judge John Chionepk argues rural free delivery fuels insanity in countryside areas. He says post office mail to farms creates isolation, reducing neighborly contact and increasing mental illness, noting women are disproportionately affected and that nine of ten cases arise from rural districts.
A published list names residents contributing to the cemetery fund over three years. J J Barrett oversees cleaning and upkeep of burial lots for one dollar, offering affordable seasonal care for graves when descendants cannot manage it themselves.
Robert C. King of Warsaw is appointed as a clerk in the office of Third Assistant Postmaster General Lawshe with a salary of $900 annually. He previously served three years as an American school teacher in the Philippines and requested the transfer.
An advertisement invites readers to visit the soda fountain for sparkling water or ice cream sodas in popular flavors. It promises refreshing, invigorating, thirst quenching service served in a dainty manner.
Lloyd Hartman living near Larwill suffered a severe left forearm laceration at a saw mill when the saw restarted after a brief stop. The accident occurred as he rested his arm on the blade, causing serious injury. Earlier, a death was noted in Disko on Tuesday.
Rev. Kain receives call to Albion Lutheran pastorate in Noble county Indiana. Albion church has a $7,000 modern building and pastor’s home. Funeral held for Jacob Gaertee, 45, of Disko after heart trouble. he formerly ran a Disko hotel. He leaves a wife and two sons. burial in North Manchester.
Notice to the Public states under the new train service begun June 30, 1907 the post office opens at 5 45 a m and closes at 7 30 p m daily except Saturdays when it stays open until 8 p m all standard time Henry A Ferree postmaster.
Local dealer J. D. Gill promotes high grade buggies in up to date styles. Buyers are urged to visit before purchase and may pay cash or trade for live stock.
Marriageable girls in three southern Indiana towns organize protective societies and adopt by laws requiring young men seeking marriage to obtain a rating from Dunn and Branstreet. The measure aims to formalize suitability and prudence in matrimonial choices.
A Warsaw based militia company H from the city passed Wednesday morning over the Big Four toward Fort Harrison near Indianapolis. About fifty officers and enlisted men make up the unit. O. L. Sherbondy, a local resident, is among the camp at Fort Harrison. Ten days of active field training including trenching and outposts are planned at the encampment.
A speaker urges a young man to use with zeal the capital God gave him his body health and skills. He argues that wealth comes from labor not cash and condemns idleness and gambling. He says starting with plow hoe or tools, one can earn money and grow capital through steady work.
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