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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1905
Page
4
Local notes highlight the arrival of ice cream season and near end of sugar making. Commencement for the Silver Lake High School is planned for May 2 with five graduates expected. The assessor continues property listings and a law restricting heavy hauling aims to protect gravel roads.
A law prohibits transporting loads over 2,500 pounds including wagon weight when roads are soft, aiming to protect gravel roads from early spring damage and costly repairs.
Farmers report excellent prospects for a good wheat harvest. Early March freeze thawing caused some damage, but recent snowfall and subsequent warm weather boosted the crop. Overall, farmers expect a strong yield if no new threats arise before harvest.
The speaker notes the upcoming end of the 1904 05 school year and recalls events from the term. Pupils often fail to maximize learning, and while teachers aren’t blamed, students should have prepared lessons daily instead of wasting time.
The piece urges farmers to study seed quality and spring work. It notes the cost of sowing bad seeds equals good and highlights seed corn improvements, farmers institutes, and corn growers associations as useful resources. A call to close reading and diligent practice in farming.
Wanted ten men in each state to travel tack signs and distribute samples and inventors of our goods. Salary 275.00 per month. 3.00 per day for expenses. Kuhlman Co., Dept. P Atlas Building, Chicago.
Kosciusko county Odd Fellows plan a large anniversary meeting or picnic in Warsaw on April 26 with near a thousand members expected from surrounding towns. Degree teams will demonstrate work in the afternoon and evening, prizes awarded for best performance, followed by a banquet and social fraternal time. The county has about 5,000 members with Warsaw housing roughly 450 in local lodges.
Dr Miles Heart Cure is advertised as a proven remedy for heart disease. Testimonial from H D McGILL of Frost Ohio claims rapid relief and restored sleep after months of distress. The ad notes guarantee by druggists and a money back offer from Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
A community urges action to maintain cemetery grounds through summer care. Proposes K P lodge plant shade trees in the new section and a dollar-per-lot program for old Lots, with exceptions for those who care for their own plots. Calls for discussion and a formal plan to keep the cemetery in respectable condition.
Correspondence from Medondo Beach California dated March 12 1905 describes a 13 day seaside stay with a return to Los Angeles planned for tomorrow a Pacific storm damaging waterfront property and the Queen ship docking at the wharf while praising California climate scenery and a snowless winter from the mountains enjoyable voyage overall continuing with a cordial sign off from Mrs Cora Friend and family
J W McKinnon of Talladega Springs Alabama writes he was very ill with pneumonia under two doctors care and did not improve until taking Dr Kings new discovery. One bottle cured him. Also advertised as a remedy for sore throat bronchitis coughs and colds. Corner Drug Store guarantees and offers trial bottles free.
Silas M. Robinson born July 31 1860 in Seward township Kosciusko county Indiana died March 17 1905 aged 414 years 7 months and 16 days. He was the youngest of three children married in 1882 to Amanda E Richards three children Leora Irene Carrie Naomi Theodore Maynard and one sister Mrs Benjamin Day mourn his departure. He lived on the old farm entered as government land by his grandfather and had a common school education.
A child friendly cough medicine from Chamberlain advertised as safe with relief for colds croup and whooping cough. Sold by Zimmerman.
We express sincere gratitude to friends neighbors and members of the order of K O T M for the sympathy and help during the nine months illness and at the burial of our husband and father Mrs Silas M Robinson and children
A new duck law requires hunters to obtain a license with a full personal description, including hair, facial hair, and a photograph. If the license photo does not match the wearer, arrest could follow. The rule arrives as hunting season starts.
Base Ballists met at the office of Stout and Arthur to organize a 1905 campaign team. W. D. Stout chaired the meeting with J. L. Arthur as secretary. Earl Cline elected Manager Secretary and Treasurer and Pat Homman named Captain. A committee to raise funds was appointed. Meeting adjourned subject to the manager's call.
Epworth League holds a Fotograf Social at Miss Nellie McClure's home on Friday evening March 24. Guests are asked to bring a baby photograph or the oldest photo they own. All Young People and friends are invited to attend.
The Record urges subscribers to call the office for extra copies when delivery fails. Several people have requested a copy to avoid missing news in Silver Lake, and extra copies are printed for this purpose. You may also arrange to send a copy to a friend by calling the office.
The apple contains a high phosphorus percentage aiding brain function. Its acids help sedentary individuals by eliminating toxins and preventing jaundice and skin eruptions. Apple sauce with pork and other dishes reflects a historic use. Malic acid neutralizes excess matter from overeating. Apples act as a disinfectant and antidote for tobacco and liquor, considered safe and beneficial in all cases.
The Grand Chapter of Indiana Order of the Eastern Star held in Indianapolis announces travel info. One regular fare plus 25 cents round trip. Tickets available April 25 and 26, with return allowed through April 28.
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