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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1904
Page
5
Local residents from Warsaw Claypool North Manchester and nearby towns attended social visits, dinners, and the G A R Encampment in Warsaw. Names include Neesee Brown Shoemaker Wilcon Olinger Yeoman and many others. several families plan moves and daily life details are noted.
Exposition guides outline hotel capacity and fixed rates during the World’s Fair. Inside Inn on grounds serves 6000 guests with European plan rates from 1.50 to 3.50 daily and American plan 3 to 5. Nearby hotels like Napoleon Bonaparte and Grand View offer 5000 capacity with European rates 1 to 1.56 and American 2 to 2.50. A citywide canvass shows about twenty hotels plus private homes hosting visitors, with rates not to rise during the exposition.
Thousands report relief from sick and nervous headaches using Dr King’s New Life Pills. They claim to purify blood and boost health. Only 25 cents, money back if not cured. Sold at Corner Drug Store.
Instructions advise applying prepared black screen varnish or spar varnish to brighten and preserve screens. Brush onto the mesh from both sides, thinning with turpentine if it clogs. Treat the covering frame with the same varnish or common wood stains.
A simple mix of olive oil and sharp vinegar is recommended for all furniture. Shake the blend well and let it rest at least three days before use. Apply with a flannel cloth and finish with a soft old funnel for a polished surface.
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Tickets on sale via Nickel Plate Road June 16 to 20 at one fare plus 25 cents for round trip. Good returning June 29. See Agent or address C. A. Asterlin T. P. A. Fort Wayne Ind. 309-6-20
Travel 100 miles round trip for 41 dollars per person in groups of five or more. Contact an agent or write C A Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne Indiana for details.
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