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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
7
Mrs. McKee Rankin lauds Pe-ru-na as essential for women and Eliza Wike credits the remedy for her recovery. The ad promotes Dr. Hartman’s book Death and Beauty for women’s ailments and offers free books on catarrh from Columbus, Ohio.
Story notes slow trains in Vermont and Wisconsin with a legendary huckleberry train. An engineer on the Vermont line is said to have shot two partridges from his cab, with the fireman retrieving them without delaying the run.
The Nickel Plate Road announces its yearly August Niagara Falls excursion with return tickets usable on any of its three Fast Express Trains for fifteen days. The trips have drawn strong interest for years, with the date fixed for August 14th or 15th and more details to follow.
Australian newspapers record the complete disappearance of Metis Island, which was projected to stand about 150 feet above the ocean as recently as 1890.
The June Orange Judd Farmer report shows winter wheat at 70.8 condition vs 72.6 in May. Acreage shrank from 30,000,000 to 24,574,000 due to severe winter root damage. Spring wheat area up 100,000 acres to 1,283,000. corn acreage at a record 84,000,000. Oats area 28,931,000 with 91.6 condition.
President Loubet narrowly escaped death during rioting at Auteuil. A cane strike crushed his hat as police, aided by Count Christiano who was detained after a second attack, protected the executive. Royalists, anti Semites blamed. Countess Boni de Castellane led a shouting contingent.
A prolonged heat wave shatters June records since 1895 with Chicago reaching 87 degrees. Cities listed include Parkersburg 96, Des Moines 82, Nashville 94, Pittsburgh 92, Denver 84, and San Francisco 68, highlighting widespread extreme temperatures.
James A. Wright of the International Navigation Company said the American liner Paris stranded off the Cornwall coast has been abandoned to marine underwriters. The ship is insured for 1 million dollars divided among about forty companies. Cargo insurance totals 242 thousand dollars with salvors claiming about a third. Wright notes Captain Watkins’ report will be released after a government investigation.
The Second Oregon regiment sailed from Manila and will land at Portland to muster out at Vancouver barracks. Other volunteer regiments will follow as ships depart, unless delays in other islands hinder Manila preparations. News items note Pope Leo’s consistory, Tug Erie shipwreck near Erie, marriage of John Fox and Kittie Zimmerman, Havana dry dock sale by Spain, Funston reception in Kansas City, Madame Dis de Bar arrest delay in New Orleans.
President McKinley and advisers decide not to raise new volunteer troops for now, aiming to pull forces from Cuba and Puerto Rico as Gen. Otis nears troop adequacy. Reports from Gen. Wood suggest U.S. strength in Cuba could fall to about 12,000, possibly 10,000 with officer-only calls.
In Brazil’s upper Paraguay waters a fearless Indian hunter battles a sixteen foot black caiman. The youth dives with a blade, defeats the monster after a dramatic struggle, and the reddened water bears witness to the lethal encounter.
A historian notes U S influence abroad will be immense as inevitable as the recovery promised by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The tonic is claimed to cure indigestion and constipation while toning the whole system.
The Boughton under Blean registers record Actsapostle, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Pegden from Dunkirk, baptized August 2, 1795, and buried November 14, 1865 at age 70. The name reportedly shortened to Actsy Pegden. Also Acts of the Apostles, son of Richard and Phoebe Kennett, baptized at Boughton church in April 1833.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy for 75 cents. The text includes a quip about economy and a joke line about a dinner scene causing apoplexy during the second course.
A historical advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes. It claims to cool hot feet relieve swelling, numbness and fatigue, cure corns bunions and blisters, and provide comfort. Available at drug stores and shoe shops for 25 cents with a free trial package.
The wool on a sheep's back is described as a shepherds barometer with earlier wool indicating finer weather.
Nickel Plate Road offers a One Dollar Sunday Outing starting May 28 for groups of five or more traveling together on a single party ticket. Travel is allowed on any train to or from stations west of Wallace Junction Pennsylvania, within 100 miles of the starting point, and the fare is one dollar per person for a round trip. When single fare is one dollar or less, round trips are priced at one fare. Check with ticket agents for details.
The article notes that 72,000 tons of paper are needed annually to produce the postal cards used in the United States. It highlights the scale of paper consumption and the production process behind everyday mail.
A Princeton Indiana resident Mrs J Nichols reports two bottles of Piso's Cure for Consumption cured her bad lung trouble. The ad emphasizes Piso's as a universal remedy and cites a dated testimonial from March 26, 1895.
A promotional note extols the Deering Horizontal Corn Binder as a practical, efficient machine. It emphasizes two horses, roller and ball bearings, and minimal side draft, claiming it binds corn like a grain binder and reduces loose chaff spread in the field.
A brief item notes the National Educational Association plans a July 1 to July 11 convention in Los Angeles California. It promotes travel via the Nickel Plate Road with a Peerless trio of fast express trains daily and unexpected dining car service at low rates. agents are sought.
The note promotes Eagle Linen Letter Paper and En velopes as the proper choice for printing needs and urges customers to tell their printer to use the brand on upcoming orders.
Knights of St John hold their annual convention in Cleveland Ohio from June 26 to 28. Tickets on sale June 25 and 26 at all Nickel Plate Road points good until June 29. One fare for round trip. Travel on Peerless Trio of Fast Express Trains. Visit Forest City during the event. Ask Agents.
Teething aid claims to soften gums reduce inflammation ease pain and cure wind colic in children. Bottles priced at 25 cents. Also an old Ripans ad inviting readers to request 10 samples and testimonials for five cents from Ripans Chemical Co New York.
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