20 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1899
Page
1
The piece attacks gossipers and hypocrites likening them to witches. It rails at social pretenders and public malice, then lists a catalog of low prices for school books and writing materials from Cook-Cripsey and Indiana educational series.
A learner asks about warts and receives an explanation that papillomata arise from active neoplastic changes in the rete and invade the connective tissue matrix. The papillae merely follow epidermal hypertrophy, with surface elevation caused by growth of both epidermis and connective tissue.
Indiana's Knights of Pythias shows strong expansion with 1616 new members in 1898, two thirds of the national gain. Frank Bowers predicts Indiana will reach 40,000 by June, implying steady monthly growth since January.
Governor Mount issues a proclamation detailing adapted school texts for Indiana for five years. It lists Frye's introductory geography at 30 cents and Frye's advanced geography among other titles and prices.
A satirical recipe lists runabout vine nimble tongue root back bite herb and don t tell it as ingredients. It instructs to mix simmer for half an hour over discontent fuel with jealousy and misconstruction to create gossip ready for use on streets.
A curious prose string mixes tall tales and health guidance from 1899. It includes a bungled nursery dream about a boy, animals, and an odd flood of misread events, followed by public health advice on ventilation and summer poisons, with a note that a circular on preventing cholera infantum will be mailed by the State Board of Health. Indianapolis dated July 8 1899 references smallpox in twenty six counties and vaccination calls. The item also mentions North Manchester seeking the next German Baptists meeting, local ads for printing and goods, and a Maywood Eagle moral commentary about buggy costs versus stock growth along with a local buggy dealer promotion.
Ada E K Hart of Groton credits Dr King s New Discovery for curing consumption after coughs and lung illness. The ad promotes free trial bottles, a 50 cent regular size, and a $4 bicycle giveaway by The New York Star, with contest dates June 26 to August 21 1899. Also mentions DeW it s Little Early Risers by Dr Chas Rager.
Nelson Simpson, a farmer near Binghamton New York, hosted a well dressed clerical visitor who stayed the night. A couple asked for a minister and were married by the clergyman who volunteered. A promissory note signed by the farmer later appeared demanding payment.
The Knights of Pythias of Wabash County held a picnic in the city park at Wabash yesterday. Local members gathered for an informal event in the park with community participation and fellowship.
A moral exhortation praises virtues such as kindness to the poor caution before action hearing before judgment thinking before speaking and harboring clear thoughts. It urges steadfast principles generosity to an enemy courtesy like a duke and pardoning errors.
Indiana State Board of Health issues a public circular with ideas aimed at improving community health. The document outlines practical suggestions and reports intended to guide public well being efforts across the state.
Excitement grows in Kokomo over gold found in a local gravel pit from which sand for brick streets is mined. A doctor and a pit worker recovered gold dust and nuggets, while a local jeweler who assayed the ore declares it 22 carats fine gold.
H Kurtz of Elkhart Indiana sent Meridhes Bros Akron Ohio three 2 cent stamps to settle a glass of beer he says he was defrauded of at the Orville Ohio fair twelve years ago. He says he has been converted. The note ends with a quip about church members and debts.
Mr Olivia of Barcelona reports winters in Aiken South Carolina where Electric Bitters relieved severe back of head pain. He claims the medicine cures liver and kidney trouble purifies blood tones stomach nerves and restores strength and vigor. If weak or ailing you need it. Every bottle guaranteed 50 cents sold by Dr Rager the druggist.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best world for burns cuts and bruises and other skin issues. It claims rapid pain relief and healing, with a 25 cent box price and cure guarantee from Dr. Raget, the druggist.
An advertisement notes that dyspepsia relief comes from wholesome food and that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food without stomach aid. Dr. Rager offers this remedy for sale.
Mr and Mrs Lachamp of Elston Missouri report that One Minute Cough Cave saved their severely ill child with croup. Dr Chas Rager promotes this remedy to treat the ailment.
A Burgettstown liveryman describes severe stomach pains and weak condition. He uses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Miller McCurdy and reports rapid recovery after one dose. He declares he would not endure the suffering again for fifty times its price and notes local sale by Dr. Chas Rager.
A morning with tiredness and headache blamed on biliousness. The ad promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers as a liver regulator and laxative that cures constipation pleasantly and promptly without griping. Dr Rager endorsement implied.
Mr A Sanders from Cocoanut Grove Florida reports an epidemic of diarrhoea. He suffered a severe attack and was cured after four doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He also recommended it to others who praise its effectiveness.
The Nickel Plate Road promotes special low rate excursion tickets to San Francisco and all Pacific Coast points. Travelers can ride Palace Sleepers and enjoy Superb Dining Car Service aboard Nickel Plate trains. Agent No.78 is referenced for inquiries.
For Sale or Trade 160 acres of fine Nebraska land within five miles of the capital in Red Willow county. It is all under cultivation in a region with scarce crop failures. The area has good schools and churches nearby, and plenty of good water. Trade for an 80 acre Indiana farm or sell on reasonable terms. Inquire or write to the Recorn, Silver Lake, Indiana.
The Nickel Plate Road announces its 17th Annual Excursion to Niagara Falls on Tuesday August 14. Tickets are valid for return up to fifteen days with $1.00 extra for Toronto and $6.50 extra for the Thousand Islands. Stopovers at Cha tauqua Lake are allowed without extra charge. Sleeping car reservations should be secured early. Tickets good on any of the Peerless Trio of Past Express Trains. For more details contact Agent Nickel Plate Road No 82.
From Sylvan Valley News Brevard North Carolina the editor defends recommending Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted household preventive. The piece argues a dose at onset can spare suffering while awaiting a physician and notes the product is sold by Dr Chas Rager.
J. A. Schear of Sedalia Missouri saved his child from death by a croup attack using One Minute Cough Cure. The advertisement claims it cures coughs colds pneumonia la grippe and throat and lung troubles.
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