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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
3
An advertisement touts Ayer's Hair Vigor claiming it restores color to gray hair and improves growth, gloss, and softness. It markets the product as a hair dressing at one dollar per bottle and notes unsolicited testimonials.
A man and wife sit together in a theater and appear to chat amicably. The piece reveals their hidden exchanges about hairdos hats and barbers with humorous quips about crushed hair fluffs and a missing front piece. The Washington Post records the playful banter observed between them.
Physicians and sanitarians warn that layered wall paper with flour paste fosters smallpox spread by rotting vegetable matter beneath. Alabastine is promoted as a safe, sanitary coating and disinfectant for infected walls to restore clean, habitable rooms.
A brief cartoon gag features two dogs debating life choices by a circus dog tricks path versus labor. One asks to perform tricks while the other warns projects can overwork a dog, echoing the adage a little learning is a dangerous thing.
Libbys Luncheon Meats promise savings of purse, fire and time for households. The ad notes over thirty varieties in key opening cans and claims ready to serve, cooked and seasoned for satisfaction. A free booklet with over 100 recipes, How to Make Good Things to Fat, is mailed upon request to Libby McNeill & Libby in Chicago.
A fragmented 1891 reader note contrasts DeAuber as a drawing teacher and a salary highlight. It includes a testimonial for Piso's Remedy for Catarrh by L C Johnston from Iola Texas dated June 4 1891. The passage reflects a phrasing about friendship like light seen in darkness.
A vintage advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes refunds if it fails and features W. Grove’s signature on each box. Luther quotes urge repentance.
A short ad suggests Jell O as a quick healthful two minute dessert with no boiling or baking. Simply add hot water and let it cool. Available in Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry at grocers for 10 cents. The piece ends with a proverb about poverty and appearances.
An advertisement offers a road horse suitable for a lady driver, a top buggy, handsome trap, two sets single harness, and a fast route to California via Chicago. It details The Overland Limited and The Pacific Express schedules with dining and sleeper cars, itineraries, and ticket resources through W B Kniskeen in Chicago. It includes reference to Central Passenger Association mileage tickets and a Teething syrup product from Mrs Winslow.
A visitor to an asylum asks about a wild man in a padded cell. The attendant identifies him as Prof. Adder, an expert accountant, who allegedly went mad after trying to straighten his wife’s household accounts.
A quoted ad extols iron as the nation’s wealth and compares human strength to a stomach.
A large herd of European bison remains in Europe, possibly larger than Yellowstone’s American bison. The animals are protected by the Russian czar in the imperial forest of Hielo vege in Lithuania, numbering about 700. Fourteen men have been sent to Siberia in the past three years for killing or scattering them.
Readers learn of a claimed cure for catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure described as a constitutional remedy. The advertisement promises $100 for any case it cannot cure and directs readers to send for testimonials and purchase from local druggists at 75 cents.
A quirky remark from a janitor philosopher about a boy carrying his mother's oil can to a store. He notes the lad may pass six other stores on the way, framing a humorous scene of urban errands.
An old advertising note touts Kemp's Balsam as a cure for coughing claiming to stop coughs instantly. It urges readers to visit a druggist for a sample bottle free and to buy 25 and 50 cent bottles, warning that delays are dangerous.
Remarkable girl Adelaide shows a keen mind and steady curiosity. She remains engaged with a man even after learning he is already committed, reflecting bold sentiment and social nuance of the era.
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains with a rich seal brown color like Mocha and Java. It claims suitability for children and adults, easy on the stomach, and priced at 14 and 15a or 250 per package, with sale through all grocers.
The piece describes a popular belief that planting a holly bush near a home protects the dwelling from lightning, reflecting common superstition of the era.
A market notice invites readers to order Salzer Seed Co. catalogs from La Crosse Wisconsin. It mentions cattle and sheep feeds and a price of 25 cents per ton for grown crops. The fragment also contains a bitter quote about a mother's woe and a son’s downfall.
Advertisement for Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York offering a free trial sample of Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes. Claims to cure tired sweating damp swollen feet and ease shoe fit. Also advertised as a remedy for corns and bunions with a 25 cent price.
A reflective note on perpetual character creation as a constant activity. It emphasizes how crafting characters accompanies every task and thought, shaping imagination and process even when not explicitly focused on writing.
An old medical ad promotes Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movement improves health. It notes gentle action on the liver and kidneys, relief for headaches, and a price of 25 and 50 cents.
A quotation underscores that social norms shape perception more than attire. It argues that collective standards determine status and influence personal presentation within a community.
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nutritious coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared, and costs about 1 cent per serving. Available from grocers in 15 cent and 25 cent sizes.
Mrs Hix dismisses faith cures from laying on of hands while Mrs Dix insists she cured her little boy of his cigarette habit using the method.
Illustrates the John M Smyth Company of Chicago a one third century old mail order house selling wholesale direct to consumers across the United States. The firm’s 1000 page illustrated catalogue uses color photography to show curtains carpets draperies and wall paper enabling distant customers to select goods at home while saving time and costs by bypassing middlemen.
A barber known for chatter often enhances his storytelling with visual cut illustrations. The habit adds flair to his performances and engages patrons as he narrates vivid scenes.
A grocers advertisement announces Jell O New Wesserts offering lemon orange raspberry and strawberry flavors priced at 10 cents each for family enjoyment.
A German ecoachman who recently fathered twins received the Emperor's consent for the names William I and William II. The Emperor will be godfather and has given a monetary gift to the family. Dr. Kline's Invigorating Tonic offers a free trial bottle to cure vitality issues with a two week treatment.
Readers are invited to write to Mrs Pinkham for free health guidance. The notice promotes her advice service and provides a mailing address for correspondence.
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