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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
4
Silver Lake Record announces subscription rates with options for one year six months three months and one month. The notice lists pricing and terms for readers in Silver Lake Indiana and identifies The Record Pub Co as publishers.
The notice urges observing Decoration Day in a proper manner and invites local young men to apply for civilian training at Camp Knox Kentucky from July 2 to August 20. It notes the thinning ranks of Civil War veterans as Memorial Day approaches and recalls past local veterans.
A column denounces the modern trend of short skirts and rolled hose worn by women in cities and towns. It warns that parents permitting such attire may face consequences and tears from neglecting traditional standards.
Newspaper ad seeking young men in northern Indiana counties to recruit for selling a device advertised to prevent car capers and back or arm ache. Claims quick sight sale, low price, big profit. Respond by enclosing a red stamp to Box 215 Silver Lake Indiana.
Clarence Bri visited friends in Wabash last Sunday. A S Sprigg and family called on Harve Geiger Gordon Gressy and Roy Sprigg in Warsaw. Ed Wendell and family near Warsaw visited Thomas Groninger north west of town Sunday.
An ad requests ad space costs and promises results from continued advertising. Dr Tucker and family visited from Glaygool with his sister Mrs Arthur Getty. Mr and Mrs Ray Hively, Edward Summe and Miss Zetta Votter visited in North Manchester. Bran and feed suppliers asked to contact us. Silver Lake Elevator Co hosted visitors from Fort Wayne S L Spitzer and family. Keith Yotter and son James brought Miss Zetta Yotter from Albion. she may stay a couple weeks then summer elsewhere.
Mrs. C. A. Cockrill of Fort Wayne visits with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ramsey. They recently moved from Maryland. The Frye family and the Warner couple visited at the Arthur Higely home near Claypool last Sunday. Wade Whitcomb bakery invites all Silver Lake families to try their loaf bread.
A column argues that first loves are fleeting and shallow while later loves prove deeper and steadier. Maturity shapes love, and late marriages often outperform early unions, with character built over time making the lasting, real love the final measure.
A commentary asserts the Philippines is largely Christian and civilized with 9,495,272 adherents and 70 percent literacy among those over ten. It argues that non Christians are a small, becoming educated group and condemns sensationalized portrayals of hill tribes in U.S. media.
Manila reports Manuel L. Quezon, president of the Philippine Senate, stating the people seek independence in any form. He adds Filipinos would vote 98 percent for absolute independence if given the choice, accepting or rejecting U.S. protection as needed.
The Chattanooga News argues the United States should honor promises to the Philippines and avoid dictating conduct to Japan. It says drawing independence from the Philippines would undermine moral authority to urge self governance for Shantung Manchuria and Siberia. The piece condemns delays in upholding pledges as a sign of poor good faith and risks in the Far East.
The Philippines should be given absolute independence as a natural right, noting the US has not reached true Americanism while governing others against their will.
Editorials from several papers argue the Philippines should gain independence soon and that the U S must avoid sparking rebellion. They contend Filipinos are best judges of readiness for self rule and warn against treating the islands as an Irish question for domestic politics.
A Nottingham resident reports a new lace making device attached to an ordinary lever lace machine. The inventor claims it can produce lace across the full width of the machine and in breadths from one inch upward, potentially revolutionizing current methods of making imitation laces.
The Filipinos carry an intensive and intelligent campaign for independence. They claim proven ability for self government and believe independence will earn world respect.
A fragment mentions warp threads and bobbin threads in weaving work. The readable portion hints at loom setup but lacks complete context or specifics about project, date, or location.
A brief exchange features Colonel Jagsby debating whiskey with a wagging head. The Birmingham Age-Herald recalls the speaker’s claim to possess the capacity of a southern gentleman and the bold retort about head and stomach alike.
A fragment hints at a feature exploring whether a husband enjoys golf. The wording is unclear and garbled, but appears tied to a question about leisure activity and marital involvement. The source lacks coherent details for a full summary.
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