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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1904
Page
3
Fragmented dialogue suggests a dispute over incorrect information and a clock timing issue. The voices discuss misinforming and speed changes, with references to preventing facial implications and preventing a clock from running fast.
An advertisement touts Allen's Feet-Ease powder to ease burning feet and foot discomfort in various conditions. It offers a free sample and directs readers to purchase at drugstores and shoe stores, with the maker listed as Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York. Also includes unrelated notices and promotions for travel rates and a self inking date stamp offer.
A reflection on sorting books by moods to group amusing tales and adventures. The piece notes favorite plans for arranging bindings and gilded covers, calling it a harmless pageantry that delights readers with a sense of noble order.
An advertisement states deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian Tube mucous lining and urges constitutional remedies. It offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case caused by catarrh not cured by Halls Catarrh Cure and promotes circulists and Halls Family Pills.
A humorous exchange shows a millionaire brewer explain how his business promotion helped his daughter become engaged to an English nobleman. The reporter questions the method, and the father clarifies he advertised his business rather than seeking a husband directly.
Bifkins criticizes Mrs. Googoo as a maker while Milkins questions the claim. Bifkins repeats Googoo saying his wife shaped him, highlighting intrigue amid the workplace dynamics.
An old advertisement encourages keeping yellow fabrics bright with Red Cross Ball Blue. It touts a 2 oz package sold by grocers for five cents. A curious tale recalls a Feyptian shopkeeper who offered daily sacrifice to a deity that stood as a celestial barker outside the shop to attract customers.
Opinion notes by pedestrians on navigating a straight path in an automobile. In wartime actions, words may not be taken at face value.
At midnight in Jeffersonville two gunshots were fired through a lace curtain toward D. M. Robins, an Independent Labor mayoral candidate. A revolver was found in the alley. police traced tracks from the alley to the open window. Robins kept a Bible in his waistcoat pocket.
White youths formed a mob at the little market carnival in Evansville and chased black attendees for blocks. Officers restored order after race tension rose following an earlier attack on Mrs. Brandis that drove a Black individual into a flood-swollen creek.
Mrs. Julia Filbert woke to flames from sunlight focused through a goldfish jar near an open window in Elkhart. She suffered severe burns before the flames were put out by bystanders. conditions of injuries and cause under investigation.
Mrs Lieover Turpin, married only two days, suffered serious injuries when dynamite exploded during a charivari at her residence near Fayette. A celebratory prank caused the blast and the ensuing injuries, with details limited in the report.
Reports span Brookville paving spending and a new Masonic hall dedication, fire damage at Marion Malleable Works and Westside homes, a Toledo elevator fire, a sheriff's exit in Naights town, and a drive that ends in pursuit-related drowning near Evansville. Also noted are family weigh-ins in Johnson County, a Dublin-bound Duffy family exodus, and assorted local incidents.
A crowd watches a costly schoolhouse burn while taxpayers fret over insurance. A small boy sobs aloud, recalling a nickel lost in the desk, as a bystander consoles him. The Dog's howl adds a bittersweet note to the scene from a Woman's Home Companion excerpt.
Public notice style health ad claims Donn's Kidney Pill can cure Bright's disease and kidney trouble. Testimonial from Frank D. Overbaugh of Catskill N Y credits relief after ten years of illness. Offers a free trial by mail from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y and sales through dealers at 50 cents per box.
A dialogue fragment shows George comforting Ethelie about visiting her father. Ethel agrees and says she will visit the hospital twice daily until he is well enough to leave. The exchange hints at concern and ongoing care.
A vintage sale notice promotes Red Cross Ball Blue the best with a 2 ounce package priced at five cents. The ad targets bargain shoppers and highlights the Ball Blue brand.
Cremation establishments under government control are located in the major cities of Japan. The statement notes state involvement in cemetery and burial services across urban centers.
Afra Winslow offers Sootsish Strep for Caldron teething to ease gums reduce inflammation and cure wind colic. Sold at 2 cents a bottle with al kayu Dain mentioned.
Tickets on sale at all Nickel Plate Road stations May 11 to 28 inclusive. Round trip fare with return by May 30. Stopovers allowed and side trips at low rates. Limit extended on application. See nearest agent or address C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind.
A Shelbyville Illinois Democrat letter from Elias Io st describes settling in the Canadian Northwest with three sons. He reports securing land near the Edmonton Lake St Anne trail, raising potatoes oats and hay, growing nutri tious range and meadow grasses, building a log house, rafted lumber for construction, abundant wild fruits and berries, plentiful game and fish, and good winter range with Chinook winds. He notes shipments of fish to St Albert and Edmonton and invites contact through Canadian Government Agents.
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