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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
4
A fragment discusses an upcoming joint institute and contrasts perceptions of the world with reading. It notes fatigue may be natural and mentions house cleaning season and a man of the house eating on the back porch near the flour barrel.
InpraNa counties may opt for voting machines or not as legislators refuse to compel their use. Local elders warn March may enter like a lamb but depart like a roaring lion with bad weather. The moving season starts, with ten days seeing at least a dozen families relocate their post office addresses.
The law requires private banks to maintain a paid up capital of sixteen thousand dollars to operate in Indiana. The measure will not affect Silver Likely banking interests.
The town notes far less snow balling by boys this winter than in prior seasons. Snowball throwing in the business district had been discouraged, and now few if any balls sail through the air.
Sunday offered a warm appealing day for outdoor life as residents freed from long cold weather sought fresh air. Sun shone brightly with snow banks melting while nights stayed cool hinting at an early spring.
The article notes an early spring with farmers about to turn soil and sow oats while corn planting begins, signaling a busy season. Indicators point to large crops in Northern Indiana in 1905 and hopeful harvest prospects.
A report notes that the small amounts of wheat and rye sown last fall are very likely to produce a strong harvest. This suggests favorable conditions and farmer optimism for the season ahead.
A satirical epitaph mocks a man who avoided advertising his trade. It laments his lack of ambition and notes his quiet repose, suggesting he will rest undisturbed by the world’s clamor. A moss wreath and grave marker conclude this humorous tomb inscription.
The piece notes a prosperous country facing revolutionary political and industrial shifts. It highlights beef trust indictments involving railroads, Standard Oil probes, and a near unanimous House rate bill stalled in the Senate. It predicts new investigations and a September or October session, with Roosevelt and Bryan boosting the Democratic outlook.
Farmers are urged to secure good seed corn now to avoid late planting and ensure the crop matures before early frost. The notice emphasizes preventing replanting and securing better yields.
Tomorrow March 4 the inauguration ceremonies for President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks will occur in Washington. A vast parade will feature the president and vice president, sixteen state governors, four Indian chiefs, and General Miles, said to be the largest in inauguration history. Tickets for the inaugural ball and concert are selling quickly, reduced from one dollar to forty nine cents.
John M Reed bornYellow Creek Lake December 28 1866 died near the same place February 22 1905 aged 38 years 1 month 24 days. He endured a lifelong paralysis from a childhood fall but kept a sunny disposition and helped others. Survived by four brothers three sisters and many friends. funeral at Fairview U B church conducted by Rev C J Miner with remarks by Rev A E Sarah.
William Baker a Mentone bartender died last Monday in a Mentone sa loon. John M. Brown is reappointed postmaster at Claypool by Congressman Brick. Bert Stickles, who died in Warsaw last Wednesday at age 29, was noted in last week’s RECORD. Columbia City Post says dog overpopulation will strain owners after March first.
Commencement exercises for North Manchester High School will be held on May 31 at the usual place. Governor J Frank Healy is expected to attend and deliver the commencement address. Warsaw plans an Old Home Week later this year to bring back former residents of Warsaw and Kosciusko county.
The Eagles of Wabash will construct an opera house in the city with completion slated for next fall. They have already sold 300 tickets at ten dollars each for the opening night.
Last Friday night Dr Shackleford and his family in Warsaw faced a coal gas emergency. Timely assistance prevented possible asphyxiation for the doctor his wife and other occupants of the house.
The article urges nasal deep breathing as a prime habit to ward off illness. It states that oxygen’s energizing effect strengthens the body against disease germs when air quality and health rules are observed.
Citizens question who bears responsibility for clearing sidewalks as thick ice and standing water hinder safe passage. The writer notes many walks were not cleared all winter and residents struggle to make a three foot path. Water remains two inches deep after thaw.
Fraudulent imitators have begun selling counterfeit versions of Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds to profit from its reputation. The warning urges buyers to trust the Bucklen name on the wrapper as protection, noting over 35 years of proven cures.
In northern towns a young mute woman visits businesses, selling soap and quickly taking many quarters from unwary men. Her smiles win favor without speech, and after earning she can talk for a moment before discarding her pencil and paper.
Patients are urged to diagnose heart weakness by a long list of symptoms and to try Dr Miles Heart Cure. A testimonial from L. T. Card of Wilmore Kentucky claims complete recovery after taking the medicine and urges purchase with refund guarantee.
The One Dozen Club held a masquerade for Washington's Birthday at Miss Estella Alspaugh's home. Costumes amused guests as they guessed identities, Ray Henderson won a red Globe Danver Onion. Participants included Harvy Hamman, Hugh Hill, Floyd Zimmerman, Earl Alspaugh, Walter Kemper, Ina Leckrooe, Alda Lukens, Fay Leonard, Fanny Shipley, Edith Rhodes, Lela Leonard, Mandy Muller, Estella Alspaugh.
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