25 May 1911
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
1
An anti tobacco tract argues tobacco harms boys by stunting growth, dulling intellect, and steering them toward crime and reform school. It urges strict sale bans to minors and promotes quitting with outdoor activity, hygiene, and total abstinence to preserve health, morals, and future success.
Mr and Mrs C E Rantz leave Sunday on the Nickel Plate for Gays Mills Wisconsin for three or four weeks with Dr Charles Lupsford and family. Rantz hopes rest and medical treatment will aid his failing health. Mrs Rantz also seeks relief and they expect to meet son Dr W N Rantz and family of Virgil South Dakota there.
Justice of the Peace Samuel Cauffman of Lake township retires after 36 years due to failing health. A stroke over a year ago led to his decline, and the board of county commissioners is expected to appoint a successor at its next meeting.
A woman notes that self threading needles are on sale at the Record office and can be threaded in the dark. The advert claims they cost 309 cents per package and urges readers to try them, saying they would not be without them at such a price.
A motion to appropriate two hundred dollars from public funds for weekly band concerts is defeated after business leaders petitioned for public support. The town board split on the issue with Chairman Haymon casting the deciding vote against the measure. Citizens view concerts as public enjoyment, while band members say donations have kept them afloat and fear continuation is unlikely without funding.
Sunday evening the longtime Warsaw resident Peter Evans died at his daughter Mrs George Kincade’s home south of Warsaw after a fall two weeks earlier. He was 73 and had lived in the area his entire life. Survived by six children, funeral services were held Wednesday at ten o’clock.
Allen DeHaven works to keep the cemetery clean and respectable all summer. Citizens are urged to pay the small fee of one or two dollars now to cover mowing and upkeep of their lots.
The article explains careful veil draping to preserve the bride’s charm. It describes pre arranging veils, at home styling with hat wire and orange blossoms, and different looks from wreaths to a mob cap style. It emphasizes tulle fullness held by hand stitches and wired frames for a secure top fit.
The article advises soon after a bride-to-be fixes her wedding day to begin house hunting and furnish a light ventilated kitchen with a gas stove. It recommends frequent cleaning, unfastened rug or linoleum flooring, calcining walls and ceiling in spring, and choosing graniteware over tin or iron while noting nickel and aluminum options as more costly.
In a local editorial from Churubusco Truth readers are urged to subscribe to the Journal-Gazette and county papers. The piece mocks nonreaders and criticizes those who ignore local news, calling life short and people foolish for avoiding the paper.
Online and in store options offer a range of wallpaper grades to select from at minimal costs. Shop now for affordable patterns and finishes across multiple styles.
Farmers report a new insect pest damaging clover roots and tops with some fields nearly ruined. The pest may affect timothy and rough feed supplies. state entomologist offers guidance on control measures and regional spread remains uncertain.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Lutheran church will serve dinner in the Town Hall on next Thursday June 1 to honor the Rager family reunion. A hearty square meal will cost 25 cents. All are invited to attend.
Cline & Co. presents a full line of new copyright books on sale. The listing emphasizes the latest titles across genres and urges shoppers to visit the store for the newest releases and selections.
Old soldiers and Odd Fellows will form on the public square next Tuesday May 30 to march to the U B Church for the decoration day address by Rev W H Rittenhouse at 9 30 standard time. The program includes music directed by J D Lee Cline and a cemetery decoration procession followed by memorial services at the M E church at 10 30 Sunday with seats set aside for veterans.
The Odd Fellows plan Decoration Day on Tuesday May 28 joining old soldiers to decorate departed brothers graves. They attend services at the M E church at 10 30 am then march from the hall to the church. After services they proceed to Lake View Cemetery for grave decorations.
The state fish commissioner plans to visit Wisconsin and Michigan hatcheries aiming to establish a new one in Indiana. A Marion County hatchery under the county protective association already turns out thousands of bass annually. The hatcheries are described as economical to operate.
Fire destroyed the Mayflower mills in Fort Wayne on Sunday morning, gutting the buildings and contents and damaging adjacent stocks. The loss is estimated at 175000 dollars and the blaze threatened the entire wholesale district for a time.
The couple married last Sunday at noon at the bride’s parents home southeast of town. Rev Emanuel Leckrone conducted the ceremony. The RECORD joins friends in extending congratulations.
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