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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
1
Albert Thacker’s son Carl suffered a severe laceration to the inside of his hand when his hand was caught in a rope pulley during hay loading at the Thacker farm, one mile east of town. The injury did not involve broken bones. a physician treated the wound.
Melvin Miller and his wife of Bristol were poisoned after consuming Deans brand canned beans at an Elkhart restaurant last Sunday. The incident prompted medical attention and an investigation into the tainted product.
A severe hailstorm last Thursday evening damaged crops across about two miles north and south and several miles east and west of Warsaw area. Some fields were totally destroyed.
Miss Blanche Cilffton of Akron sails for Lewiston Montana where she will marry ranch owner Edward Jeffries. She will visit Dr and Mrs Rantz en route to her future home in Montana.
The Indiana Anti-Saloon League will not push statewide prohibition in the upcoming campaign. President Eli S. Shumaker says the group will aim to secure a resolution for a prohibition amendment before voters via the next legislature. He notes local option laws will exhaust effectiveness as three thousand saloons remain in wet counties.
Claypool Lumber and Coal Co advertises galvanized roofing available in endless quantities. The company offers roofing for sale and loans tools for do it yourself installation.
Community newspaper urges readers to subscribe with a persistent pitch. It notes neighbors may hesitate to lend copies and that officials may be out of the house when a reader wants the paper.
Mr and Mrs A L Sunday of near At wood were returning from Silver Lake last Friday when their car ran off the road after a tire burst and dined the wire fence. The machine toppled on its side but both occupants escaped injury. Witnesses Mr and Mrs John Fitton assisted in righting the car and repair work was completed at Silver Lake.
Charles H. Emmerson and Miss Fleeta May Philson of Mentone wed in Warsaw Saturday with Justice Eller officiating.
James E. Watson of Rushville, a former Sixth Indiana District representative and late Republican gubernatorial candidate, bought a half interest in a 70 acre locust tree farm near Gentryville Indiana. Former Senator Hemenway owns the other half. The grove is Indiana’s largest, with 126000 trees aged one to three years.
Silk gloves should be washed in warm water with pure white soap. Rinse in clear water at the same temperature. Do not hang by the wrists. hang by the fingertips to allow water to run to less worn areas and dry the tips quickly.
The body of Mrs J Adison Hayes of Colorado Springs daughter of the late Jefferson Davis was cremated at Riverside crematory in Denver on Monday afternoon in a private service. The funeral was held Wednesday morning and the urn of ashes was interred at Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs Leavitt explained she filled her father Fury J Leavitt’s lecture dates on the Colorado western slope. He was busy with other affairs and did not want to break dates with Chatua qua people. She will fill more engagements but declined to reveal destinations or topics, warning that public anticipation could lead to disappointment.
The Lutheran church held special Monday evening services for the installation of Rev. William Hoffman as pastor. Attendees included Rev. Bowers of North Manchester and many members from Rose Hill. Rev. Bowers and his wife were present. A brief interruption occurred when the electric lights failed.
A tip to conserve gas uses a large tin pan or dishpan placed over irons to maintain heat with lower gas. Create a hole in the pan bottom, attach a small knob outside, and remove the pan when swapping irons. The wooden handle stays cool and allows easy removal.
A boy Kenneth waits an hour for a carriage to the station. Frustration builds until he kneels before a chair and prays aloud, saying he expects to be busy at his grandfather’s. His mother asks what he is doing. He explains he’s getting prayers ready for the trip.
The legislature proposes a law to require at least thirty minutes weekly in all grades from kindergarten through high school to teach kindness to birds and animals and the role of animals in nature. It envisions nationwide adoption, reaching every public school pupil for about eight years.
Twelve year old Dane Quay fell from a wagon while unloading hay and a fork prong pierced his left shoulder. His grandfather Peter Leckrone assisted him nearby. Home remedies were used and he was reported rapidly recovering.
The Superintendent of Schools lists the titles assigned for Silver Lake High School students this year. Senior course selections include Johnston Cicero Orations, Wells New Plane and Solid Geometry, Millikan and Gale First Course in Physics, Newcomer American Literature, and Wilkins Roman Antiquities.
A list of junior students with readings and texts including Walker Caesar on Gallic War Sanders on Plane and Solid Geometry Newcomer American Literature Coulter Textbook of Botany and Analytical Key to Flowering Plants.
A catalog of sophomore level texts including Myers Medieval History and Outline to Ancient and Mediaeval History by Ledbetter, Pearson Essentials of Latin, Wells Essentials of Algebra, and Lockwood and Emerson Composition and Rhetoric. The list pairs authors with titles for standard curriculum readings.
The note lists textbooks for several subjects to be used by all classes and asks students to offer second hand copies. Edgar E. Botts urges those who can obtain used books to notify either in person or by card what volumes are available.
The paper notes that readers may request government flower seeds a bound life of A L Brick Eulogies an Agricultural Year Book and various government bulletins by writing to Congressman H A Barnhart Washington DC. He pledges to answer every letter.
The 259 Indiana state banks report a stronger legal reserve than New York City banks. Lawrence A Wiles's audit shows 283 percent reserve on 229 banks reporting, topping New York’s latest figures by one percent.
The Scilly Isles once poverty stricken for potato farming now flourish through flowers. Trevelick foresaw a tidy harvest from local dens, gathering bulbs to start a business. The first consignment shipped to Covent Garden, with prices rising in New Orleans trade.
The sky’s color varies with light reflection and atmospheric moisture. Hence colors warn of upcoming weather, with a red sunset suggesting certain conditions to expect.
A Louisville Kentucky party of boys in Yellow Creek Jake outing suffered a fractured rib when playing ball on a Wednesday morning. Mr Speed and his wife, in charge of the group, reported the injury during the activity.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mildred and Clara Wells and a signiiig event. Context unclear, no clear date or location, multiple garbled words.
A garbled bulletin warns that any person delivering a package to a consignee without bonafide signed authority may be fined. It references a signature by fene D.C. Moon and penalties for originators, carriers, and receivers who attempt to ship or sell such packages.
A head end interurban car crash at Arnolds switch near North Nine Ford Junction Saturday kills Bert Larkin of Warsaw, injuring several others. Investigating Winona company reportedly opened the switch. remains of motorman Bert Larkin transported to Jak Bronson, Mich. for burial.
Miss Leona Lee of Marion is appointed manager of a local lumber firm in a move highlighting her business ability. Her appointment follows a record of judicious conduct and signals progress for women in industry.
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