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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
7
Letters from young women praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier for menstrual irregularities cramps headaches and dizziness. Miss Mary Gomes of Aptos Cal and Miss Matimpa Jensen of Ogdensburg Wis report relief after using the remedies with thanks to Mrs Pinkham.
The Senate weighed protection policy and armor plate plans while a drought of agreements delayed navy expansion. Congress passed an East St. Louis public building, a New Orleans construction grant, and a Minnesota forest park study. House actions included pension, Alaska government, and cross organization bills amid broad debate.
The Philippines civil bill seems unlikely to become law this session. A naval amendment reducing cadet sea service was approved by the Senate. John Surratt’s sweetheart visits Washington to review Lincoln assassination sites. The House judiciary committee passed resolutions honoring Judge Culberson of Texas. The Senate committee favorably reports the bill granting a widow’s monthly pension of 50 dollars to the late General Lawton.
F D Higbee described a Paris fire in a three story building where gen darmes cleared the street like a procession, the fire brigade arriving with a ceremonial salute before the captain led an advance. The building burned down and the patient died, though the doctors called the operation noble.
Consul James Boyle from Liverpool notes Liverpool papers claim American manufacturers, especially in ties, are favored over British goods for better quality and practicality as well as price. Critics had argued Americans are cheap and nasty, but recent reports show English champions supporting American superiority in workmanship and adaptability.
An Atlanta Constitution excerpt reports a disillusioned old-time Black voter laments broken promises from campaign candidates. He rails at unmet bread, housing, taxes, and clothing needs, blaming election failures for daily hardship and rheumatism.
A whimsical note from the Indianapolis Journal contrasts robins with winter's end. The speaker recalls hearing robins yet doubts the season's break until a circus appears as a symbolic turning point.
An assorted ad style snippet mentions Jell O and four flavors lemons range raspberry and strawberry with a 10 cent price at grocers. It cites Alabama coal and iron ore production in 1899 and includes a testimonial about Piso's Cure for Consumption attributed to Mrs. Thos Robbins of Maple Street Norwich NY dated February 17 1900. Some people are always willing to take advice but never use it.
Low rate round trip excursion tickets offered for the annual German Baptist Dunkard meeting at North Manchester Indiana. Outbound travel May 29 to June 4 within 100 miles or May 31 to June 8 within 100 miles. Return by June 10 or by deposit to July 5. Inquiries via R J Hamilton or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana.
The Eagle Linen Writing Table offers 100 sheets in ruled or unruled formats. Letter size is priced at 25 cents and Note size at 15 cents. Buy from your dealer only.
Anywhere and return for one dollar on the Nickel Plate offers Sunday travel on any Peerless Trio of Daily Express Trains within a hundred miles. Groups of five or more may ride same day without arranging special trains. Agents available in Fort Wayne Indiana for details and bookings. Air Cushion Rubber Stamps advertised.
The Colorado Special departs Chicago at 10:00 am daily arriving Denver at 1:20 pm with Colorado Springs and Manitou service the same evening. No car changes, dining in dining cars, another fast 10:30 pm train daily. Also advertised a book titled Colorado mailed for four cents. Ticket offices listed in Chicago. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething at % cent a bottle.
Libby McNeill Libby of Chicago offers superior ready to serve luncheon meats and a booklet titled How to Make Good Things to Eat. The company advertises its meat products as a dependable choice for households seeking convenient, delicious meals.
Carl Hertz the conjurer disliked boy confederates and once staged a London trick. He borrowed half a crown, hid it in an orange, and aimed to have a coin vanish into a distant spectator’s pocket. A boy finally produced coins and claimed he had changed the half crown you gave him.
Try Grain-O ask your grocer for Grain-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. Children may drink it without injury as well as adults and all who try it like it. Grain-O has the rich seal brown of Mocha and Java but is made of pure grains and suits delicate stomachs. Price 15¢ and 23¢ per package. Sold by all grocers.
An ad states deafness cannot be cured by local applications and claims only constitutional remedies work. It explains deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining, often due to catarrh, and promises a $100 reward for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Fees are 75 cents, distributed by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
In Harpers Bazaar a brief quip questions whether a man bears a good name. The exchange implies skepticism about the surname Smith and invites readers to judge its bearing.
The Nickel Plate Road announces small timetable tweaks at stations. No.4 departs Chicago 3 30 p m with intermediate stop changes about thirty minutes later. Dining car service improves on Nos 2 and 3 between Chicago and Buffalo and Bellevue to Chicago. Through sleeping car service boosted east and west. Club meals offered on Bellevue to Chicago runs and in dining cars on No.1. Contacts: R J Hamilton Fort Wayne and C A Asterlin Fort Wayne T P A.
A druggist quizzes a job applicant about chemistry and experience. The applicant shows a diploma and notes prior drug store clerking before college. The druggist challenges him to distinguish sulphate of magnesia from epsom salts and concedes the applicant can do more.
A vintage notice promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease sore feet and prevent corns bunions and ingrown nails. It claims relief for swollen hot and sweaty feet and helps fit new or tight shoes. Sold by druggists and shoe stores 25 cents. Sample mailed. Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
A boy defines sins of omission as forgotten to commit and a girl contrasts faith with believing something we know isn't true. The remarks reflect playful, paradoxical takes on truth and belief.
An advertisement for Dr Kline’s Institute promotes a free $1 trial bottle of Invigorating Tonic at 931 Arch Street Philadelphia for two weeks. It also notes travel deals from Nickel Plate Road for the Republican National Convention with round trip fare to Philadelphia and return by June 26, 1900 via C A Asterlin Fort Wayne.
An old ad touts Grain-O as a nourishing substitute for coffee for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee, but costs about one third as much. Available at all grocers in 25c and 25c sizes.
A Tennessee tombstone bears an epitaph declaring the deceased was the mother of twenty one children and noting some have children while others do not. The line casts a stark, poignant focus on family and legacy in a single commemorative statement.
A brief advert urges Jell O as a quickhealthful dessert option. It claims two minutes preparation with no boiling or baking, just hot water and cooling. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry, available at grocers for 10 cents.
A terse aphorism notes that while evil men may not love holy water, lazy individuals tend to hate all kinds of it. The line contrasts zeal with indolence in moral tone.
Special low rates offered to Milwaukee Wisconsin for the Biennial Meeting of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Tickets on sale June 1 through 4 with return validity to June 11 or by deposit through June 30. Contact R. J. Hamilton, Agent, Fort Wayne.
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