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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
7
London reports Sir Edwin Ray Lankester urged Swedish Olympic officials to ban oxygen tanks for runners saying breathing aids would shorten life and distort true endurance. He warned that pure oxygen acts as a drug and would ruin fair play and natural tests of stamina under racing conditions.
Allison M. MacFarland, condemned for poisoning his wife in Newark, prepares and files a detailed brief with the New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals. Frank McDermit and Chauncey H. Beasley assist, presenting MacFarland's explanation of the infamous Bunny letters from Beath House.
Charles E. Cowell and Miss Mina Erickson planned a large wedding this week as the bride's mother staged a ruse to stop the ceremony. The incident outlines family interference and halted nuptials in a small community.
In St. Joseph Missouri nearly two thousand persons were converted during the six week Hart Magann evangelistic campaign which closed here with reports of strong public appeal and revival energy.
An old pottery jug dated 1798 resides with Mrs. L. J. Caswell Jr. in Fort Atkinson. It bears a New York inscription for Clark son and Crosius who ran a Pottery HIN in the city. The olive brown piece is 11 inches tall, 2 1/8 inches wide, hand decorated and passed down from ancestors near Utica, New York.
New plan to form a national agriculture department modeled after the U S system will start next fall. R E Bouin, in New York for three weeks, says he completed his work and will return with six American experts. Bouin, born in Louisiana, heads Tucuman's governmental agricultural experiment station.
League for the Rights of Peoples cites two Persian letters from Tabriz detailing Russian occupation. They describe bombardment starting December 22, the seizure of barracks, hanging of municipal officials, mass killings of Russians and Persians, and destruction of government buildings.
The Million for Manitoba League aims to boost population from under five hundred thousand to about a million. Local committees gather data to inform workers, tenants, homesteaders, and buyers about free and affordable land. Manitoba offers vast vacant land, strong rail and market access, and prospects in grain, stock, dairying, hogs, and mixed farming with low costs, aided by government cooperation and free literature from the league.
A fragment notes heated exchange about control and expectations with a man named Jones criticizing a woman’s pursuits. The text hints at tensions with a neighbor on the next floor and remarks on finances and talent.
An advertisement extols Paxtine as a fragrance free sponge bath aid that eradicates perspiration and body odors. It sells 25 cents a box at druggists or by postpaid order from The Paxton Toilet Co. Boston, Mass.
A cryptic exchange notes a report about something private in the mountains near a residence. The speaker calls the matter Moonshine, implying unclear or dubious content.
The notice lists recurring Tuesday sessions each month through December 1912. It specifies regular meeting dates for the organization and confirms continued activities within the year.
Anthony Ruf of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin reports severe rheumatic stiffness and hospitalization before using Doan's Kidney Pills. He states he gradually improved and was entirely cured, urging others to remember Doan's when back pain strikes. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY with 50 store calls.
A temperance orator asks what causes more misery than liquor and a husky voice from the rear answers thirst.
Stop the pain with Cole's Carboni salve. It heals quickly and prevents scars. 25c and We by druggists. Free sample write to J. W. Cole & Co. Black River Falls, Wis.
In a brief flare, residents discuss unusually dry weather. A local weather presenter faces scrutiny over perceived bias toward nearby political options as citizens comment on the climate forecast.
Summer travel offers on Nickel Plate routes to Canada New England and Atlantic Coast points. Tickets go on sale June 1 to September with liberal return limits and stopover privileges. Inquiries to agent or write F. P. Parnin T P AL Fort Wayne Indiana.
A witty remark notes an odd trait among English parliamentary hopefuls. The speaker asks what is unusual and answers that candidates merely contend for a seat, highlighting a literal and humorous interpretation of political ambition.
Be thrifty on futile things like bluing. Don’t accept water for bluing. Ask for Red Cross Bull Blue, the extra good value blue. Tact is knowing enough not to know too much. Garfield Tea clears a muddy comfex ion dispels foul breath and sweetens temper. Even a love match may have its flare-upl gifts. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething softens gums reduces inflamma tion allays pain cures wind colic 25c a bottle. Man's favorite brand of love is usually the latest. For liver or kidney troubles Garfield Tea is reliable. Even when a bill collector finds a man in he fs .pt to find him out.
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