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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1904
Page
6
The eldest and youngest daughters recount a walk and an afternoon adventure. Marjorie notes fear of a threat and distracts with a doll in Carter's window. A later tea table tale recalls avoiding a dog sighting from Mr Osborn and slipping into Carter's store to escape detection.
In Salesville Ohio on May 2 a Civil War veteran, 63-year-old N J Stephens, touts relief from Sidner Disease and backache after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He claims general health improved and endorses the remedy as best for kidneys. He notes prior extensive medical treatment and asserts personal knowledge of its benefits.
Tickets on sale at Nickel Plate Road stations from May 17 to 28. One fare round trip with good until May 29. Limit extended on application. Stopovers allowed. Contact agent or A. Asterlin T. P. A. Fort Wayne Indiana for details.
A school dispute arose when a Latin period drew absences and a teacher asked for a resignation. The father defended the teaching, claiming the real lesson would be invaluable for his son, who would learn to believe without looking through a glass.
Fragmented OCR text discusses energy loss after work, noting merchants and workers dissipate vitality between leaving and returning to business. It contrasts physical exertion with mental strain and mentions moral failings and carrying business home, reflecting early 20th century moralizing tone.
A testimony claims switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee cures stomach and nervous ailments. A woman avoids pains by quitting coffee and says a neighbor also recovered after stopping coffee and using Postum. The message urges readers to seek the Postum booklet The Road to Wellville.
Congress completed two major acts, ratifying a Cuba reciprocity treaty and a Panama treaty while debating the President's authority over Panama. Total appropriations reached 781,574,629.99 with expected surplus around 35 million. revenues projected at 70,000,000.
The weekly weather bureau crop report notes generally favorable temperatures from the west gulf coast to the middle Rocky Mountains but widespread cold hindered germination and growth in many regions. Heavy rains in Missouri and spring wheat areas stalled work while drought rose in the mid Atlantic and gulf states. Frosts trouble the central valleys and New England. Illinois Indiana Ohio Michigan Wisconsin report backward growth and poor wheat prospects.
In a House altercation Pennsylvania’s Dalzell accuses New York’s Cockran of accepting pay to back McKinley. Cockran counters with denials and calls for a five member committee to investigate while Speaker Cannon considers delaying action for deliberation.
The Allegheny Valley reports gross earnings of 4 00 5101 an increase of 745 106. Canada Southern plans sixty mile doubletracking from St Thomas Ontario to Buffalo NY. Toledo St Louis and Western shows favorable earnings with a positive outlook. New York Legislature may increase State Railroad Commission from three to five and expand powers. Lake Erie and Western plans a Youngstown Ohio to Lorain Lake Erie line. Canadian Freight Association allows Montreal to Port Arthur differential freight rates. Mexican railroads push for Expo traffic with one fare plus 2 to St Louis. Lake Shore and Michigan Southern adds 59 miles of block signals and 48 more to Dunkirk to Erie. St Louis world fair sets storage and switching rates for private cars with 10 per day and 15 minimum for one day.
The article surveys diverse topics from radium yield tests to mosquito fever experiments and tree felling by heated wire. It notes a frost protection method for peach trees, turquoise characteristics, a Narval submarine collision, and social commentary on hats and umbrellas in Chicago amid rainy weather.
An early 20th century column notes that many women now avoid umbrellas, preferring to get wet. Reasons include sensible clothing, sturdy footwear, and a trend toward carrying fewer items while shopping or commuting.
An essay reviews beauty practices from ancient to modern times and questions the value of heavy cosmetic methods. It argues that natural care, exercise, diet, and smart styling suffice, while artificial and costly procedures offer little real attraction. It cites historical figures like Diane de Poitiers and Ninon de Panelas, contrasting past and present cosmetic culture.
Mrs. Plummer sits amid debt worries after her husband Mr. Phinmer dies. The family face pink slips and unpaid utility bills with gas turned off and the phone disconnected as she laments their inability to pay. Her cousin questions why bills aren’t settled.
Prince Nicholas of Montenegro earns praise as a capable rider swordsman and poet with a minor civil list of 14000 dollars. The article lauds his athletic past and literary talent including the tragedy The Empress of the Balkans.
Ernest Crosby argues that true revolution lies in directing attention to work and service rather than wages. He asks readers to consider the good produced over personal gain and to measure progress by usefulness rather than payoffs.
M. Octave Justice raises eighty ostriches from South Africa on a farm near Nice. The birds thrive as they acclimate in southern Europe. The writer then ponders friendship and fault, calling meanness in the world.
The advertisement promises one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Sirs Catarrh Cure. It states the product is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Endorsements from J Cheney Co Toledo distributors West and Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin attest to trustworthiness. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials free.
A humorous exchange notes enthusiasm for women’s suffrage. Friend quips that elections come in spring and fall and that campaigns would distract from house cleaning, while Mr Nojoy agrees.
Special rates to Los Angeles California via Nickel Plate Road offered by the General Conference M E Church. Tickets on sale April 22 to May 1 inclusive and valid for return until June 30. Inquire at nearest agent or address C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind. Grumblers are commonly an idle set said Greville remark.
A compact ad notes a 2 oz package priced at five cents urging shoppers to ask their grocer for Red Cross Ball Blu. The line hints at a promotional tie in with a charitable cause.
The fragment notes that Roman capitalists and those seeking wealth sacrificed to Plutus, the god of wealth, reflecting the culture of money worship and social ambition in classical society.
All kinds of Rubber Stamps made to order with self inkers daters ink pads and ink. Send for catalogue to Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne Indiana.
Beginning Sunday April 11 and every Sunday after, groups of five or more may travel round trip for 1.00 per person to any point within 100 miles of the selling station. See nearest agent or write C. A. Aster lin T. P. A. Fort Wayne Ind.
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