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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
8
Fragmentary text hints at a DeKalb county community seeking a reunion. Names and specifics are unclear, but the piece centers on a gathering or memorial event with local relevance.
A fragmented early 20th century advertisement touts Co3 Wainwright of Lemon City promoting Coamberlains Voltic Cholera remedies. It claims rapid double effect when mixed with hot water and stresses stomach and cholera relief, urging purchase through a local shop with scattered pricing and supplier notes.
Raich Fernandes of Tampa describes a near fatal liver and heart ailment that drained life from him. After doctors and medicines failed he began Electric Bitters and quickly recovered, noting renewed vigor and interest in life. Purchaser at Zimpie's drug store priced 50 cents.
An old drugstore sale touts King’s new life pills as a health booster. It claims by product use the body shows bloom on the cheeks eyes shine flesh firm and mind buoyant. Available at Corner drug store for 25 cents.
A resident argues against new factories affecting the town while another resident, claiming unfamiliarity with locals, worries about population growth. The exchange highlights local tensions over development and community knowledge.
The column invites patrons to send local items and notices including reports announcements and notices from teachers ministers and physicians in Silver Tea and vicinity.
Reports from North Manchester and nearby towns recount visits and arrivals. Mrs Wilson returned from Chicago with family, while Alfred Babcock traveled from Alexandria and back, bringing his daughter Martuna home from Silver Lake where she stayed with relatives. Residents share news of weather events, local stores, and community happenings.
Numerous short items describe visits, illness, and everyday events in Claypool and nearby towns. People named include Mr. and Mrs. Newton Getty, A. L. Sunday, Mrs. W. H. Boulton, George Gall, Mrs. Ruth Dorsey, and Rev. Harmon Herendeen among others. Local businesses advertise lumber, groceries, paint, and paper.
Levan Kimes and Miss Ruth Level of Warsaw wed by Rev. J. W. Lower. Newlyweds visit Ephraim Wells, uncle to Mrs. Kimes. Various local items include business visits, ads, and plans for a Grove Chapel Ice Cream Social to raise church funds.
A Chicago visitor remarks on corn fields in a Lake township tale. A man charged with renting a boat on Sunday at Chap man lake is acquitted after the Friday lease is proven. Also a help wanted ad seeks trustworthy assistants for a Chicago manufacturing house at 323 Dearborn Street.
George Yates of St. Louis Michigan, a former Silver Lake resident and second tail carrier on the Silver Lake to Peru horseback route, has been visiting for a couple weeks to renew acquaintances and see relatives. He previously ran a business in Silver Lake and is the brother in law of S. B. Fiora.
A 1902 testimonial advertises Dr Miles Heart Cure to treat weak or diseased hearts claiming rapid relief. The note by L T Card of Wilmore Kentucky describes severe edema and breathlessness improved after five bottles. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana markets the remedy with a money back guarantee through druggists.
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