09 May 1907
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
1
A Longmont Colorado communication from C C Garter describes the area forty miles north of Denver. He notes mountain views ten miles west and crops like sugar beets wheat barley and alfalfa. Land sells for 80 to 180 per acre with cattle and sheep fed on beet pulp at 35 cents per ton feeding twenty head per day.
A public meeting will be held at Wiltrout's hall on Friday evening May 10 to arrange Decoration Day services. All who can attend are urged to be present. Committee.
The piece warns pneumonia as the era’s top winter and spring danger to Americans. Insurance statistics show it causing more deaths than consumption, growing in virulence as consumption declines. Pneumonia strikes the strong as well as the weak, often ending in days or hours.
The warm spell brings sightings of the kissing bug in Silver Lake. Over the past ten days the insect has appeared in several locations after nightfall.
A motivational piece urges self reliance in work and life. It compares success to fishing requiring personal effort digging bait baiting hooks and watching for nibbles rather than relying on others. The author emphasizes independence enterprise and persistence as keys to earning what one seeks.
County commissioners deny Thomas Boyer a saloon license after reviewing a remonstrance from anti saloon voters of Lake township. The filing shows 234 objections from 300 eligible voters.
The railroads cannot publish schedules due to cost and urge travelers to contact road offices at any time to learn train times. Telephones are paid monthly and do not raise operating expenses, so passengers should inquire about timing without hesitation.
Pennsylvania railroad officials issue orders that any passenger brakeman who helps a lady onto a train without request will be discharged. The rule follows complaints from Indies that their white waists were soiled by grimy hands grabbing their arms.
Butler High School will hold commencement exercises on Friday evening May 10. Graduates include Boyd and Ralph Wells, sons of Rev. and Mrs. O. B. Wells. Boyd presents an oration The Past and Future of Electricity and Ralph delivers the Valedictory as the class steps into higher education and future careers.
The notice urges timely cemetery maintenance for Decoration Day and offers a way to donate one dollar via J. P. Hammon to cover grass cutting and upkeep. Donors will be listed, and the organizers hope many who can contribute will respond promptly.
The new pure food law requires tagging of bran, middlings, and chop feed sold or shipped in sacks. Each tag shows analysis to prevent short weights and adulteration, with two dollar cost per food type to the miller for Indiana analyses.
Grandpa William Hill, in average health for his age, nears his 84th birthday this Sunday May 12. A home gathering of his children is expected as part of the annual celebration.
Frank Kern and his wife returned to Decatur after a several days visit at the J. D. Cline home. The couple were united in marriage at Decatur last Thursday morning and spent their wedding trip at Silver Lake. They are cousins of Mr. Cline.
John De Gill attended the Indiana State Auctioneers Association convention in Indianapolis on Saturday held at the Grand Hotel. The event gathered auctioneers for talks and networking.
John B. Myers aged 87 died at his home in North Manchester Tuesday afternoon after several months of illness. He was a member of the Old Order German Baptist church and father of L. W. Myers of the area. The funeral was held at 10 o'clock today at the church west of North Manchester.
A eastern state woman advises producers to market what they have but to avoid anger over notices. The message urges gratitude for preventing harm and keeping producers out of trouble.
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