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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
7
A humorous quip contrasts a baby’s speech with a mother’s comprehension, showing a playful domestic exchange about interpretation.
A 1910 testimonial claims Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured extreme eczema after other doctors and treatments failed. Mrs. F L Marberger and Miss Mattie J Shaffer describe dramatic symptoms and full recoveries. Free samples and a 32 page booklet are offered from Cuticura Dept 4L Boston.
A German diving instructor, Captain Grobl, invented a rifle that fires water under water to arm divers. The water jet moves with strong penetration and has pierced medium thickness armor. The weapon features a stout barrel and rubber cartridge casing.
A boy laments his luck comparing himself to others. His mother responds by listing possessions he has. The tale notes others’ misfortunes and acts of help, mentioning Willie Swaddling, Tom Anderson, and Jack Turner in brief contrasts.
A special report recalls Patrick C. Casey the Goldfield murderer who, after years in and out of danger, officiated as umpire in a prisoners baseball game at Nevada's state prison. He stood behind the plate with honor, ruling strikes and safes for two inmate teams before a crowd of guards, inmates, and a wary warden.
In a Nevada prison, Casey the umpire presides as a deadly rowdy game unfolds between white inmates and black players labeled shines. The score swings 15 to 12 in favor of the prisoners as Casey maintains order amid threats of the gallows.
The Pittsburg Gazette-Times notes Harold Simpson's A Century of English Ballads recounts Stephen Incledon the eminent tenor who after a quarrel at a country inn sang Black Eyed Susan to satisfy the offended army officer. He then slept, claiming his singing had pleased thousands and would satisfy the other man as well.
A waiter, noted for humanity, refrains from intruding on a shy young couple discussing private matters. The proprietor orders him to hover over the couple anyway, insisting their privacy is not his concern and that interrupting will prompt new orders to keep him occupied.
Dr. Pierce's Discovery claims to strengthen weak stomachs, improve digestion, nourish the body, purify and enrich the blood, and act as a nerve tonic. It is described as a pure glyceric extract of American medical roots, alcohol free, with all ingredients listed and endorsed by medical leaders.
Amusing incident recalls a service matron who raised a daughter while her husband was away. She showed the child a photo daily, describing each feature. When the father returned, the four year old said he looks like my papa but my papa has no legs.
An advertisement extols Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic as a preventive and cure for sore throat. A gargle of a small amount in water relieves soreness and fortifies throat membranes, claiming superiority to liquid antiseptics and peroxide. Available at drug stores or 25 and 50 cents a box with free sample offer from Boston-based The Paxton Toilet Co.
The boy scouts movement has reached the Malay peninsula and Singapore will have a fine organization under the governor and chief justice. It is a good thing in many ways, offering military training and likely to become a permanent popular institution in the peninsula as bids fail. Across British colonies, boy scout organizations are forming.
In the home realm the kitchen head shoulders responsibility for cleanliness and health. The article extols Hewitt’s Easy Task soap claiming it cleans dishes glass and silverware with half the labor for the same price and costs five cents.
The farmer explains the job is digging potatoes and promises three meals a day. The tramp questions the work and suggests finding the person who planted the crop to know where the potatoes are.
Mothers urged to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature as a trusted remedy for infants and children. The notice emphasizes Castoria's long history and the slogan Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
In a weather worn exchange two children argue over coming in from the rain. Bobby jokes he will stay outside until his mother’s dress is ruined, challenging the familiar parental directive.
An ad claims Cole’s Carboli salve stops pain from burns and cuts, heals quickly, and prevents scars. It offers 2bc and 5éc by druggists and a free sample by writing J W Cole & Co in Black River Falls Wisconsin.
A resident argues a drug store is needed in the neighborhood. The caller contemplates opening one, noting no nearby place within ten blocks to buy stamps or view the city directory.
The yawl yacht Rechita of 36 tons sails from Gosport to Buenos Ayres under Capt. Harry Williams with a four man crew all from Hampshire. The voyage covers about 6000 miles via Madeira, Cape Verde, Pernambuco and Montevideo, the longest leg about 2000 miles.
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