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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
5
A professor in Indiana invites authors to join him on stage for a literary talk. A deaf man in the audience misunderstands the invitation and approaches the platform, prompting a comic cascade as the crowd rushes forward and chairs topple. The lecturer notes only one man remains seated.
A playful exchange crowns the scene as a suitor requests a dance with Miss Centi pede. The moment captures social etiquette and courtly charm at a formal ball.
Emerson Hough renowned author of The Way of a Man entertains friends with a campfire tale about echoes. He recalls hearing echoes in the Rocky Mountains that take eight hours to return, then jokes that shouting Time to get up would wake him at dawn.
A Baltimore man delivers a formal scolding to his year old son Harry. The boy listens, then smiles at his mother and says Pa is interesting. The scene, recounted from Harper's Magazine, captures a humorous family moment.
A judge scolds a woman describing her husband’s repeated fist striking and issues a six month sentence. The courtroom notes this as part of stopping black hand outrages.
In a street car scene a conductor asks a tired passenger if he paid the fare. The exchange hints at daily transit frictions and the weariness of riders amid crowded conditions.
All automobile owners must pay a state license fee and fill out an application form. H. Oldfather has a supply of blanks, and owners are urged to secure one promptly by visiting the RECORD office to have it properly executed. If you lack the blank, a copy is available at the RECORD office.
A.D. Shierman serves notice that sidewalks riding by bicycles will be enforced under state and municipal laws. The warning targets first offender observed riding on sidewalks, citing danger to women and children.
Ottis Sherbondy from Warsaw visited relatives Sunday. Lyman Harris and family, Ed Ayers and Alfred Price and families were guests at Wilfred Oldfather's south of town last Sunday. John Whittenberger and sister Lizzie Adams visited Yellow Creek area. James Richcreek and wife from near Warsaw attended town business Tuesday.
Cid Ottis Dick and James Leffel family visited relatives while Dale Hamman and wife toured Marion. Mrs Ira Coy recovered from neuralgia. Esta Gresso and daughter stayed with the Hill family. Miss Mable Harney visited Goshen. Francis Bager family joined others at the Parker home for a Sunday gathering. Band concert planned for next Thursday evening inviting social visitors.
Mrs John Goss is improving John Nebr visited his sister Ella Craver Sunday Reuben Kline and Charles Brandenburg planted a field of corn for John Goss last week Monroe Kreiter returned from North Manchester last Friday Joseph Swihart drove them home in his auto Quite cold for this time of year frost but no major damage Rev Samuel Snell of Ohio addressed the Brethren church Sunday night Many townspeople attended the Winona conference last week
Claypool Lumber & Coal Co presents Glase and Panel doors, open or glazed windows, window frames, door frames, moldings, and interior finish.
The advertisement promotes Today's Magazine as the largest magazine in the world with a 50 cent yearly price. It invites every lady to request a free sample copy and premium catalog and notes subscriptions available at the RECORD office to save time and effort.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as treatment for ulcers boils eczema and skin troubles. It cites Mrs. Brunce Jones of Birmingham Alabama who recovered from a nine month ulcer in two weeks and claims the product will help you. Sold for 25 cents and recommended by Rager and Jontz.
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