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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
5
A survey of global and American holidays, detailing local customs and dates. It notes Brazil leads with 84 holidays, the United States has 54, and many holidays are local or church based. It highlights lack of a national U S holiday and lists notable observances across states and nations.
The text notes no universal national holiday in the United States and that Massachusetts does not observe New Year’s Day as a legal holiday. It claims eleven dates for New Year’s Day worldwide, cites 281 days interfered by holidays or Sundays in 1918, and lists November as the month with 26 holidays and March with 19.
Garret Smith reports the Guaranty Trust Company of New York compiled an exhaustive list of holidays for bankers and merchants to avoid loss from closed days. The booklet aids banks with international dealings where dates in Peking Athens Cape Town and other markets affect collections and payments.
The Dode Arnolds family moved to the Snyder farm on Wednesday to care for Mat and Mahala Snyder.
Edward Ayers and a family who resided near Liberty Miller moved Tuesday onto the Miller farm near Rose Hill, marking a relocation within the region.
Earl Zile and family moved to the Pontius farm east of Center early this week. Harmon Drudge and family, who had lived near Claypool, moved back to the Mes. Jane Carr place southwest of town on Tuesday.
Rev Richhart delivered a sermon at Center Sunday forenoon. Ed Clink with wife and baby attended church at Silver Lake Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Albert Beber called at John Beber home last Sunday. Mrs Irvin Parker visited Wednesday with her parents Mr and Mrs J W Clink Frank Sellers and family visited the Latters parents Sunday. J W Clink and wife and Edward Clink and family visited William Zeilers Sunday. Summer days have been pleasant. Mr and Mrs Samuel Clink visiting this week with their sons Irvin and Walter in Chicago Heights.
Members of the S T club were entertained last Friday evening at the Marion Swibhurt home. The event featured socializing and refreshments in a informal gathering hosted by Mrs Swibhurt.
Mothers club met at Mrs Harry Kline’s residence last Friday afternoon. Victoria reading club convened Monday night at Mrs EF M Jaqugas’s home. Embroidery club gathered at Mrs I U Snoberger’s home Friday afternoon. Young ladies of the P D club were entertained Wednesday at Maxine Snyder’s home. Mazda class of the M E Sunday school met Wednesday at Hanson’s home. Next meeting set for March 20 at P F Helser’s home.
Fragmentary text asks whether the focus is on a successful prosecution or the war. The words imply a choice or debate but provide no concrete facts, names, places, dates, or outcomes to anchor a full summary.
Last Sunday the Big Four road altered train times to ease trips to the county seat. Southbound No 89 arrives 8 00 a m and No 33 at 3 20 p m. Northbound No 46 arrives 12 0 a m and No 40 at 9 27 a m.
A found mitten on Silver Lake streets was turned in and the owner can claim by calling this office, describing the property and paying for the notice.
Found item sandal attribute missing owner must call this office and pay for notice to claim it.
Brosh and Hanson offer to hide your wagazines and newspapers by providing new subscriptions or renewals. They claim savings on each purchase and promise simple sign up.
Five War Savings Stamps will purchase a rifle for a soldier. Don’s help is requested to ensure the equipment is provided and shipped promptly.
Members of the Knittings club were entertained last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Harry Kline. The gathering featured social activity and light refreshments in a friendly hosted setting.
Brush and Hanson at the Record office in Silver Lake advertise as an authorized subscription agency. They promise to save time and money by handling subscriptions and provide a Money Saving Magazine Clubs catalogue on request.
An invitation targets tare readers to join the records scribe circle. It invites subscribers to connect with the Record and participate in the reading and transcription effort.
A list of Farmer's Bulletins is available at no charge to residents of the 13th Congressional District. Gardeners housewives and farmers are urged to request the bulletin list by writing to Congressman Barnhart in Washington. The notice promises several bulletins on farm garden and home topics.
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