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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1903
Page
3
A brief exchange shows Jack Nelson regarded as a mighty good fellow while others dub him greedy, with remarks on his father’s influence and a lingering curiosity about the elder Nelson’s temperament.
Ask Your Dealer for Allen's Foot Ease. A powder to shake into your shoes. It rests the feet and cures corns bunions swollen sore hot callous aching sweating feet and ingrowing nails. Allen's Foot Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. 25cc sample mailed free. Address Arlen S Olmsted Le Roy N.
In today’s church service, Reginald confronts a sermon on devotion and gender roles. The controversy centers on whether faith should restrict who receives service and support within the community.
Advertising line proposes a self inking dating stamp for 75 center address and lock box 219 in Fort Wayne Indiana with contact details and pricing. The notice reads as a sales pitch for personal stamping tools.
A visitor notes a large, well dressed Chinese workforce in Japan's commercial centers. They handle money and appear prosperous. When asked why not Japanese counters, locals reply Chinese are trusted while Japanese cannot be depended on, reflecting a belief in diligence over general trust.
Personal testimonials from Louisville and Chicago claim relief from back pain sleeplessness and kidney distress after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Patients describe improved sleep reduced swelling and elimination of brick dust sediments in urine, with one reader noting renewed energy and ability to work at age sixty six.
One hundred years ago fifteen thousand English residents in Paris prepared to leave as war fears between England and France rose. President Thomas Jefferson faced Federalist attacks over a Southern trip to gain votes. The French frigate Ambuscade was captured by the British Victory. Tammany Hall marked its fourteenth anniversary with a New York banquet.
The House debated a measure to determine the southern end of Lake Michigan and fix the boundary among Illinois Indiana and Ohio. A Panama Isthmus railroad monopoly grant was issued by Colombia. William Congreve died in London. Congress passed a bill aiding Revolutionary War survivors.
Fifty years ago the steamer Illinois reached New York from California carrying 3 million dollars in gold and 400 passengers mostly gold miners. An appropriation by Massachusetts funded Hoosac tunnel construction. A yellow fever epidemic in New Orleans claimed 8000 lives. The Pope banned Caele Tom's Cab in from papal territory.
North Carolina banks paid the Confederate government assessment amid threats from Gov. Vance to recall soldiers if enforced. The New York Central advertised summer travel deals, while Burlington lines listed fares to Hannibal and Salt Lake. From St Louis twenty women and forty men were sent south for Confederate sympathy. Gen Hooker and Gen Lee received congratulatory orders after Chancellorsville. Jackson’s death followed arm amputation. Cyrus W Field urged Atlantic cable subscriptions in Philadelphia. Gov Yates of Illinois reportedly ill in Memphis after leading troops in the recent campaign.
James G Blaine asserted he could command a two thirds majority for his re election as Speaker of the House. The message sparked political maneuvering as supporters argued over rules and votes.
Twenty years ago Colombia ordered the Panama Canal Company to maintain a force of five thousand police in the canal strip. Other items include the execution of Joseph Brady in Dublin for the Lord Cavendish murder, a Kansas City cyclone that leveled 250 buildings and killed three, and the suicide of Amasa Stone in Cleveland.
Ten years ago President Cleveland was said to have declared for Walter Q. Gresham as Democratic candidate in 1896. The Chicago World’s Fair auditor reported 17 869 421 expended to date. Silver advocates reported are unclear.
A compiled list of Indiana fairs for 1908 with the secretariat names and fair locations. Displays cover Boswell Corydon Bridgeton Franklin Rushville Newtown Boonville Liberty Salem Crownpoint Lafayette Anderson Covington Shelbyville Bedford Brazil Crawfordsville Chris ney Princeton Swayzee Columbus Valparaiso Ramelton Rochester Huntingburg State Fair Huntington Decatur Portland Kendallville Vincennes Angola Bremen Bourbon Fort Wayne with respective dates and secretaries.
Reports recount multiple deaths from accidents including a falling tree near Sannelton that killed Edward Payne aged 35 and unmarried, a heart failure in Mrs. Lina Blanton at a dog show in Muncie, and Henry Rutledge of Madison who died after leg amputation. Other incidents include Kokomo where John Thomas broke his spine, Hamlet man Bert Reisden killed on a hand car, and a Logansport fire loss of 17000 dollars. Additional injuries occur from gas explosions in Crawfordsville, an elevator crush in South Bend, a speed strike in Porter County, and various crop damages in Monroe County.
A merchant tests a youth’s abilities and discovers he cannot whistle yet still hires him, saying he is the boy they are looking for. The Philadelphia Press notes the ironic twist in a brief employer anecdote.
Letters from Osar Ostrom W J Hitchcock and J C Olmstead extol Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh relief. Testimonials claim headache relief and cure without irritation. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or mailed by Ely Brothers New York.
Narrator praises his own manufacturing success with growing demand for baby carriages. The exchange highlights confidence and market success while naming a companion character Ned as approving.
Advertises the May issue of The Coming Country magazine for readers to share live pointers about Indian Territory. Directs letters to Katy at 503 Wainwright, St. Louis, Missouri.
A miscellaneous item list mentions lottery luck, a trade mark for The Ilean Kool Kitchen Kind stoves, corn stalk paper products, butter color in creameries, June tint butter color, a four track plan for the Baltimore and Ohio Railway, Mrs Austin's Pancakes ready to serve, and molasses made from maize stalks.
Miss Gannon promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to women suffering female weakness. A Detroit reader says she recovered after six weeks, describing marked improvement and happiness. The notice references Miss Gannon and an Amateur Peace prize claim amid unclear context.
A fragmented note mentions Mia and crispy mornings and asserts choosing Eagle Linen Paper for letters. It references Egypt incubators with ancient patterns and notes Vienna's discussion on municipalizing undertaker business along with Austin's Pancakes.
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