This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
5
Notice urges farmers to file mortgage exemption blanks at the Record Office. If an exemption was filed last year and a mortgage was owed on March 1, another form must be filed before May 1. Act now to avoid penalties or loss of exemption.
Washington reports a wartime rationing plan to cut U S wheat use by half to about 21 million bushels per month while maintaining allied supplies. It assigns weekly wheat limits for households and imposes two wheatless days and strict sales caps for retailers and public eating places.
EST urges residents in and around Silverlake to try Bliss Native Herb Tablets claiming relief for rheumatism indigestion and hiccup derangements. The note invites more people to participate in a local trial and test the product’s effectiveness.
Local News lists E. J. Gemmer visiting Winona on Tuesday and various visitors in North Manchester and nearby towns. Miss Ethel Skinner traveled to Chicago for a several day visit with friends in the city while Miss Neva Hamman and others attend school there. The notice also mentions magazine subscriptions offered at the Record office and local social visits including Albert Leffel and family, Esther Leckron, Bessie Warren, and Aaron Leckron guests at area homes. Marion Self arrived from Syracuse for a few days to visit his brother S J Self and family. Jessa Lynch auctioneer advertises live stock sales services.
A Kosciusko County Republican candidate, Jesse KE Escebach, requests support for the May 7 1918 Indiana primary. He explains his duty as Director of the Speakers Bureau for the Third Liberty Loan Drive will consume his time and asks Republicans to consider the nation over personal ambition.
Members of the S T club were entertained last Friday evening at the home of Miss Vera Kern. The event featured socializing and light refreshments in a informal gathering at a local residence.
Members of the Mothers club were entertained last Friday afternoon by Mrs Ray Henderson at the Mc Clure home.
Members of the Victorian reading club gathered Monday night at the home of Mrs. R. KE. Hanes for a club meeting.
Last Friday afternoon the embroidery club was hosted for an afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs J D Cline. Members enjoyed a social event with crafts and conversation in a private residence setting.
Members of the Mazda class of the M. E. Sunday school were entertained at the Percy Helser home last Wednesday evening. The class will meet next week with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hively on Wednesday evening.
An irascible old man named Mr Simpkins grapples with his 1917 income tax bill of about 1434 dollars. He recalls his father Colonel Simpkins and reflects on how taxes and sacrifice touch war generation ethics. He compares others like Judge Willoughby and Henry Wilkins, then mails the tax return and check.
Invitations for the wedding will be issued after special stock is printed at the Record Office Silver Lake. Guests are invited to visit the couple to view sample cards for selection and to learn about low prices.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.