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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
5
Hoosier State Automobile Association spokesman says roads will be better cared for as patrols enforce new auto law. The measure, slated for August enforcement, requires owners to register vehicles and carry ownership proof to avoid felony penalties and fines. The group claims the law saves motorists money on wear and rebuilds while preventing unregistered cars from driving.
The Dollar-a-Week Government Savings club grows nationwide from Maine to California. The Seventh Federal Reserve district ranked high in starting Dollar-a-Week clubs, expanding in industrial plants and stores. Members buy one dollar stamps weekly, exchanging four for a five dollar stamp or twenty for a twenty five dollar certificate bearing four percent interest. Certificates are safe, redeemable, and gain value over time. Postmasters can initiate and anyone can join where savings securities are sold.
Over the past year the Savings Division of the U S Treasury reports about five hundred million dollars lost to fraudulent stock and oil schemes. The text urges diverting such funds into government savings securities to support legitimate trade and benefit the populace.
The Dollar-a-Week Club, formed by buyers of Government $1 Savings Stamps, grows across the country. It gains traction in industrial areas as members commit to purchasing one stamp weekly, with any Postmaster able to initiate new members onto the roll.
William Duncan leads the new Vitagraph serial The Silent Avenger after Smashing Barriers. Albert E. Smith and Cleveland Moffett wrote the script, with Edith Johnson as leading lady. Duncan promises realism and will risk stunts, pairing with his frequent co star on prior serials like The May of Might and A Fight for Millions.
Five contractors bid on the Gresso roads in the township running east and west through Silver Lake. T. E. Bolley won the contract with a price of 59 400 and a tarvia binder guarantee for bond sales. If no delays occur construction should start soon to complete grading before fall weather.
Community items cover visits, fishing, and road work in Clay township. The Hoosier State Automobile Association explains a new Indiana law effective June 4 requiring vehicle registration, proof of ownership, and an affidavit filed with the secretary of state. Penalties include fines up to 500 dollars and potential imprisonment for improper transfer of title or sale of an unregistered car.
The REcorD office asks visitors to bring their engine number and current car license number when filling out blanks. The notice emphasizes the office keeps data on nearly every machine in the community and has properly addressed envelopes available.
C. E. Wade, who sold his interest in the local bakery and restaurant this week, has been appointed railway mail clerk and is to report for duty at Pittsburg tomorrow Friday.
Wesley Bowman of Huntington Indiana, a blacksmith, reports curing long stomach trouble with Dr Richard’s Famous Prescription. He urges other sufferers to use it, noting its claimed benefits for nerves debility and stomach related disorders. The ad claims a money back guarantee and broad availability through local druggists including Rager & Jontz in Silver Lake and T E Shoemaker in Claypool.
Ladies urged to try Cailyx-Eyed self-threading needles available at Record office. Product claims easy use even in darkness with repeat-use appeal. Pack price listed as 150.
The text argues that competent men and women must lead rural schools as they are the foundation of the nation's education. It notes a growing shortage as teachers retire or move to city schools for higher pay and less work. It urges making the profession more attractive to attract top teachers.
A call to publish all legal notices in The Record to ensure clients’ control over notices of appointment administration executor guardian surveys roads ditches real estate sales and other items paying for. urges informing attorneys to route notices to desired paper or risk defaulting to county seat papers.
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