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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
2
Denver Man Rebuilds Life After Broken Neck
A Denver man with a broken neck resumes ordinary work rather than watching balloon ascensions, showing resilience as he handles daily business tasks despite his injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Iceman Silence Alarm Clock Trade Tries Police Action
The alarm clock trade could grow if police succeed in silencing the early morning iceman. The report notes a campaign to curb noisy deliveries with enforcement steps and possible legal action.
Bank Robbery Tool: Umbrella Rib Fracture Discovered
A report notes a clever method where a fractured umbrella rib could be used to rob a bank. Experts warn about improvised tools and the need for vigilance in security practices.
Scientist Seeks Mosquito Variant for Targeted Bites
A brief notice proposes developing a mosquito variant that bites selectively and rapidly, described as a precise tool for a scientific objective. The idea highlights innovation in vector behavior and genetic modification potential.
Poker Wins Highlight Meta Significance in Maintenance Case
A husband testifies his wife always won at poker, illustrating a double meaning in the separate maintenance suit. The remark underscores strategic leverage and social dynamics within the marital dispute.
Counterfeit $20 Dilla in Circulation Report
Authorities warn of counterfeit twenty dollar bills circulating, urging caution for vendors and the public. The notice highlights common features of the fake notes and advises verification of security details to prevent losses.
Campaigning Swatting Of The Fly Lifts Debate
The text notes that the act of swatting a fly has been elevated to a campaign issue. It critiques the expected flurry of official language and the usual ceremonial discourse surrounding political rhetoric.
New York Church Hires Medical Staff for Worshippers
A New York church employs a doctor and a dentist to care for the health and dental needs of its congregants. It raises questions about further roles, including a teller for backsliders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Umpire decision irks oversized baseball fan
A noisy fan vocally objects when the umpire's call displeases him, illustrating the stereotype of excessive baseball fervor.
Maryland Farmer Captures Snake Swallowing Cast Iron Rabbit
A Maryland farmer reports catching a black snake in the act of swallowing a cast iron rabbit, explaining the absence of cast iron dogs and deer in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Hinickerbockers Embrace Escape From Thralldom of Pressed
Hinickerbockers and Yale bova adopt a stance offering escape from the thralldom of being pressed. The feature frames a reform path for the group within the historical context of press duty and social constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinickerbockers
Yale Bova
Island Emerges Near Greece as Ancient Submerged Land Next
A Greek island once submerged before the Christian era has resurfaced, drawing attention to potential diving real estate prospects. The find could prompt renewed interest in underwater properties and archaeological tourism.
Erratic行为不一定显示男子的意图
这段文字描述对一个男性的行为解读时的模糊结论 认为情绪或举动的异常并非必然指向特定动机或行为模式 需要更多证据来判断其真实意图与后果
Legal clash over a public office profits sharing
Chicago report outlines a Michigan Supreme Court case where a law partnership aimed to split earnings from a public office. The court ruled the contract void as improper assignment of public emoluments. The piece also notes related injunctions, a Texas habeas corpus matter, and a New York mayor's remarks on suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Supreme Court of Michigan
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Texas Court of Appeals
Texas Justice of the Peace
Law Notes
Johnson
G. H
S. A
Ayers
Scott
Railroad
Mr. Johnson
Baby Beggars His Father on Freight Trip
Fernando Russo, a New Castle steel worker now in Harrisburg, reports his savings were tossed from a train near Philadelphia by his baby son Jose Russo. The family, en route from New York to Harrisburg, lost months of savings after the infant played with his pocketbook, which was thrown from a window. The family then rode a freight train from Philadelphia to Harrisburg, leaving them stranded.
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New Castle
Fernando Russo
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Jose Russo
Russo
New York
Jose
Poor Town for Lawyer in Yale County
Yale county, with a population of 108 700, has no civil or criminal cases to dispatch and will have no trials this month at the semi annual term of the country court. The remark reflects a quiet docket for Penn Yarn New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Yarn
N. Y
Yale County
Child Dies as Illness Calls It Old Age in Lakewood
Seven year old Rosie Gruelck of 2107 Robin Avenue Lakewood died labeled as old age by coroner P J Byrne after a bout with Raymond's disease and dropsy The death startled neighbors who noted her rapid aging signs and long life in a child context
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Rosie Gruelck
Robin Avenue
Lakewood
Warrenville
P. J. Byrne
Diamonds Lost as Express Driver Drops Package
Baker Oregon. A shipment worth $3,000 in diamonds disappears after Express Messenger Russell Browning drops a sealed package in the wagon and forgets to secure it. He searches Center street in a panic before delivering the load to a local jeweler from a Chicago firm.
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Baker
Ore
Center Street Express
Russell Browning
Chicago
Browning
Sullivan Plans Summer Trip to Europe
Congressman Timothy D. Sullivan known as Big Tim, whose committee work has occupied him for four months, is near full recovery and intends a summer journey to Europe, per Bowery official Sheriff Julius Harburger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Timothy D
Big Tim”) Sullivan
Europe
Sherif Julius Harburger
Bowery Statesman
Lessons on Faith and Joseph in Hebrews and Acts
The lesson outlines the New Testament view of Old Testament figures, focusing on Stephen’s defense and the heroes of Hebrews. It highlights God’s ongoing purposes, faith as the key, and Joseph’s journey from betrayal to leadership as a type of Christ, with Jacob to Israel and the fulfillment of Abrahamic promise.
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Stephen
Israel
Abraham
Joseph
Egypt
Jacob
Isaac
Christ
Christ Joseph
Rebekah
Jehovah
Esau
Brethen
Benjamin
Christ Jesus
Greeley Aids Veteran On Volunteer Train Ride
After the Civil War, a reader recalls visiting his jailed brother and traveling home through New York on a crowded line. A gray haired man shares his seat, revealing Horace Greeley, the benevolent editor, who helps a frail veteran by giving up his own place.
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Pepetersburg
Litby
Salisbury
Port Jefferson
Island
Sound
Bridgeport
New York
Horace Greeley
Father Abraham
If You Live to Seventy Five What You Eat
A reader wonders how much food a person aged 75 would have consumed. Estimates include 54 tons of solids and 53 tons of liquids, 6 tons of bread with 1.4 tons of butter, four miles of peanut butter? actually not, 5 tons of fish, 12 000 eggs, 400 pounds of cheese, a 3.5 mile corn train, 10 000 pounds sugar, 1 500 pounds salt, and about half a ton of tobacco or 0.5 million cigarettes.
New Hydraulic Storage for Petrol Keeps Oil Sealed
A new method stores petrol by filling a tank with water to push oil out as needed. The water is drained to refill, the liquids do not mix, oil remains on top, evaporation loss is prevented, and the oil stays preserved for long periods.
Shadow Tag for Young Players on Sunny Days
A simple outdoor game for children called shadow tag is described. On sunny days the “it” player jumps on another player’s shadow and calls that person’s name, who then becomes the new tagger.
Sweet, Sweet Girls! Adele and Stella Reactions
A dialogue excerpt features Adele questioning if Stella is suitable for Adeline while Stella voices uncertainty about Adele’s knowledge, and a judge comments on the matter. The exchange hints at courtroom consideration of personal fit and reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline
Stella
Adele
Dullest Fellow Named in Conversational Snippet
The fragment describes Gabe-Smith as the dullest fellow the speaker has met and notes an inability to break into a monotone pace, reflecting a terse social exchange with dismissive tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabe—Smith
Steve
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