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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1901
Page
8
The article notes a dog on the road turning away from mail and reacting with disdain, lifting her nose and dragging along the track as if mailboxes do not exist, reflecting a humorous wildlife observation from the Chicago Record.
A short fable recounts a clever boy named Tommy who owns a pony and a dog. When a visitor asks to take the dog, he offers the pony instead, planning to let the dog bite the visitor during the exchange to avoid losing his pet.
A description of an elephant’s mouth notes its peculiarity and dental structure with no front teeth. Elephants do not tear flesh and possess eight teeth in total, four molars on each side, two above and two below, each about two inches thick and as wide as a man’s hand.
In Ypsilanti Michigan a craftsman builds enormous kites that rise hundreds of feet. A tandem 27 foot and 1 foot box kite lifted a man aloft while a 10 foot tall kite drew curious eyes. Farm animals fled as the display drew villagers and a farmer hesitated to fire upon the airborne spectacle.
A fragmented snippet notes Mr Evarts in a witty aside about a popular author arriving online late and hints at his prior role as secretary of state. The brief item reflects a humor column tone with uncertain details and historical figures.
A New York Sun report describes millionaire Mr Sage and a young man clinging to a street car strap amid a tense discussion. Both fumble for fares while the conductor sternly demands payment as passengers watch the awkward moment. The youth laments missing a nickel and the pair collide in a comic bargaining scene.
Murat Halstead and Senator Depew clash on age and vigor as Halstead attempts a White House visit. The elevator caps the idea with humor about derricks for old men and plans to abolish Anno Domini emerge amidst the banter.
May 20 to 23 in 1901 tickets from within 75 miles of Indianapolis go on sale from all Big Four points in Indiana. One fare for the round trip. return by May 25.
Indiana Sunday School Association holds sessions at Shelbyville June 18 to 20 1901. Round trip fare valid June 17 18 and return by June 22. For routes rates and train times contact W O Felones agent Silver Lake Indiana.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Sunday train fare schedule with times around 8:58 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. The text references Silver Lake and a Clay pool area and mentions a returning arrival labeled 26. The exact origin and full details are unclear due to damage.
A damaged OCR item cites a Ohio resident recalling kidney pain and back ache, claiming six bottles of Electric Bitters completely cured him. The ad asserts the tonic regulates stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels with guaranteed satisfaction for 30 cents.
Mrs J advises that facial eruptions are cured only by strict cleanliness inside and out. Rocky Mountain Tea is sold this month for 85 cents by Chas Rager.
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg but writes that Backlen's Artios Salve cured it in five days He calls it the best salve for ulcers wounds and piles and notes care is guaranteed at 25 cents Sold by Chas Rager.
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