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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
7
A London readers letter asks whether men prefer demure or vivacious wives. Clergy Rev. C F Grundy argues the quiet man marries the vivacious wife while a lively husband may favor an opposite. He says contrast spices marriage and avoids dull sameness.
A quip from S. C. ethersole’s “Wilsam” notes men favor youth over cleverness, suggesting a preference for a pretty mouth over a clever brow in social exchanges. The lines reflect lighthearted dating witty sentiment in early verse.
Inspector Thomas Arnold of the Southeastern and London and Chatham railway, after 49 years underground, extols coal smoke as healthful and microbes killer. He retires and plans to work atop ground, praising underground travel as safer and healthier than surface work.
A historical discussion notes the absence of tears in the insane across madness forms. Tears only appear with recovery or in epileptics not truly insane. Dry eyes contrast with sane women's plaints, suggesting tears relieve pent up feelings and that reason grants the privilege to weep amid misery.
The season favors embroideries and bordered fabrics with a gown pattern showing a front side closure. Pattern 6192 fits bust 34 to 42 inches and requires 414 yards of 46 inch bordered material or 5 yards of 36 inch fabric without border. Send 10 cents to Pattern Department with name address size and pattern number.
Pack of settlers from the United Kingdom and Europe arrive in Winnipeg at about 1000 people daily as Canada West optimism grows. Germans, Scandinavians, and Britons appear in large numbers while Scots reflect on emigration. Americans continue to move for 160 acre homesteads offering farms valued at 15 to 20 dollars per acre with promising returns.
Maud wonders about buying extra postage stamps and faces Ethel recalling a prompt trip to the drug store for face powder. There she runs into Jack, a surprising encounter sparked by a simple errand.
The national dress of Montenegro is described as colorful and picturesque with bright varied colors. It features a distinctive head cap that completes the traditional attire.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winston's soothing syrup for teething children. It claims gum softening relief and reduced inflammation, noting it allays pain and even cures wind colic at 25 cents a bottle.
A brief note highlights Har's self comfort through cheerfulness, describing his upbeat attitude as a personal solace. The item emphasizes his independent mood and positive outlook.
Norfolk suit pattern 6190 offers a long coat with a deep square yoke and two tucks each side. Knickerbocker trousers complete the manly outfit in woolen or khaki for ages 6 8 10 and 12, with 2 1/2 yards of 26 inch fabric needed for medium size.
Advocates argue that only about 1 percent of men are distinguished and that half of them come from eminently gifted parents. The theory claims the other half of notable men arise from ordinary parents, implying children of distinguished lineages have vastly higher chances of fame or greatness.
A 63 year old Probate Judge of Gray County Cimarron Kansas reports relief from heart trouble and palpitations after taking Dodds Kidney Pills for about a year. He swears no recurrence and invites correspondence and free household hints music and recipes with purchase details for the medicine.
A newspaper tale claimed a man owned 20 ducks and ate 19 by cutting them up one by one leaving one survivor. The absurd story spread from French papers to others, earning the name canard meaning duck in reference to the tale.
Finnegan, fresh from travel, sees a train labeled Michigan. He repeats the name aloud, noting the cars spell Michi gan and recalls Michigan’s humble beginnings as he observes the line of cars.
A group of clubmen discussed city life when a noted patent lawyer recalled seeing a downtown barber shop with a bold sign proclaiming quick shave while you wait, highlighting speed in urban services.
A method to reduce brittleness involves boiling glassware in a weak salt water solution and then letting it cool slowly to strengthen the material.
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a suffrage parade moment described as delightfully dangerous. Women recount harassment by men, noting it marked a first experiences for many participants and sparked uneasy reactions.
A blunt view dominates the discussion of opera merit as managers touts voice as the ultimate judge over impresario claims. Singers face scrutiny of vocal power and artistry beyond hype or theater chatter.
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