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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
1
William H. Rhodes aged about 17 years died at 7:69 o clock Saturday at his home three miles east of Silver Lake from a parasis stroke suffered weeks earlier. Pioneer Kuscius ko county resident, he leaves a wife two sons and two daughters. Funeral held Sunday at Gospel Hill at 1 PM with Rev. Samuel Leckrone presiding.
Paris newspapers often pay novelists in space rather than cash. A serial novel can yield about £80 in value, with advertisements for the author or others occupying space free of charge. Front-page puff prices run 20 to 30 francs a line, with lower rates on other pages.
The article explains how Dutch settlers founded Bouwerie Village outside New Amsterdam. Peter Stuyvesant owned land named Bouwerie, with a lane to New Amsterdam called Bouwerie Lane. His farm stretched from Third to Seventeenth streets and east to Second Avenue, with his home near Tenth Street.
Reports cited by Major P H Fawcett describe a rumored white Indian tribe with red or blue eyes and a shy batlike name Morphegon said to hunt by night and hide by day. Other tales mention communication barriers among Paraguayan tribes and unusual signs in gender speech.
The Warsaw city council granted a franchise Monday evening allowing Farmers Co operative Telephone to install a telephone in the courthouse.
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports that three Claypool citizens were arrested last Saturday on liquor law violations. They posted bonds and will appear in circuit court for hearings.
Memorial and Decoration day services will be held in one or the other of the churches in Silver Lake. The announcement will be made as soon as the committee completes arrangements and prepares the program.
J C Redes will hold a public sale at the late home of his father W B Rhodes deceased two miles east and one half mile north of here on Friday May 19 at 1 PM. Items include one horse buggy harness oats chickens and all the household goods.
A call has gone out for readers to forward news items to the record office. Citizens are urged to submit local updates, notices, and events for official archiving and public reference.
Farmers report a strong outlook for all farm products including fruit with frost avoidance. Late wheat is promising and eats and clover are thriving. Some corn will be planted soon as ground is fair, though extra surface cultivation before planting would improve yields.
The piece contrasts spring garden fever with neighborly disputes over a stray hen that could ruin prospects and temper, urging readers to consider harmony and even suggesting getting a map of Indiana as a calm, practical step.
The piece urges readers to focus on their own issues and drive responsibly. It mocks others for worrying about competitors and gas mixtures, urging individuals to keep to the right, honk when needed, and display a large "1" on their radiator as a show of support for personal progress.
The ancient code of Khammurabi from 2200 B C discusses divorce. A notable clause states that if a wife wastes her husband’s house and he divorces her she shall go her way and receive nothing in the divorce.
The 32nd annual Indiana G A R encampment will be held in Richmond May 17 18 and 19. For the second time the Indiana department Sons of Veterans will hold its encampment at the same time and place as the veterans. The Women’s Relief Corps and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Sons of Veterans will also meet in Richmond during the same period.
The text urges butchers to exercise extreme caution in disposing of meats to customers. It warns that even a single ptomain poisoning case would far exceed profits from selling uncertain quality meat and calls for strict cleanliness and verification of meat condition.
Bradstreet's four year table shows lack of capital as the top failure cause followed by incompetence. Capital shortfalls declined yearly while incompetence rose. It also debunks the 95 percent failure myth, noting only 0.75 percent of all engaged in business fail, though many depend on old age.
A statewide push elevates Mother's Day within Indiana schools and fraternal groups. Originated by the Modern Woodmen of America the observance underscores honoring motherhood with Sunday May 14 identified as the date.
A strong feature of the product line is the beauty and grace of the wallpapers. They wear well and do not fade, proving tough for long use and maintaining a smooth appearance at a reasonable price from Cline & Co.
A call to consider death and prepare practical steps. Mothers and fathers should discuss arrangements, wills, and distributions before sudden loss, ensuring the family can handle business and assets when one partner is gone.
In a Missouri country town court West, the late Senator, spoke eloquently about a dog's fidelity. His words moved the judge, lawyers, and jurors as he argued that only a dog remains steadfast in prosperity or poverty. The verdict awarded $500 to the plaintiff for a shot dog.
The body of 16 year old Rey Crandall, missing for weeks, was discovered by anglers where the body had washed ashore at Lake Wawasee. His mother died recently from grief over his disappearance.
A dated classifieds style notice promotes a large online wall paper assortment. It urges readers to select from an extensive range of patterns and textures.
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