29 May 1903
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
1
A concise Capitol brief outlines notable developments and speeches from lawmakers. It highlights committee actions, floor debates, and pending measures reflecting the week’s legislative focus and political climate.
Regular correspondent reports on ongoing Washington events and activities. Brief observations from the capital describe political developments and public affairs.
Washington reports a widening postoffice investigation revealing Machen’s defiant course against orders and a growing political machine. Ohio’s June convention looms with Foraker backing Roosevelt 1904 renomination while Hanna opposes. Pending appointments include two assistant secretaries and a Civil Service Commission vacancy as land sales worth 25 million are assigned to Dawes Commission mineral lands.
The Sunday evening service at Silver Lake United Brethren Church features an Echo Service from the Dayton Ohio Bible Conference led by Campbell G Morgan of London. The pastor who attended will speak on Lessons from London preacher, urging all who can to attend.
A Cosmopolitan excerpt notes Ed ward Everett Hale quoting fifty boys who choose plumbing as their desired handiwork, claiming it is the only mechanical art they have witnessed in practice in modern life. The piece reflects on aspirations shaped by accessible trades and technological change.
The Carter property east of town narrowly escaped destruction by fire on Monday. A piece of carpet in a room above the kitchen was tossed against a stove pipe by children, catching fire and smoldering unseen until smoke appeared under the roof. Mr. Carter intervened with water and halted the blaze, likely saving the house and perhaps the barn if the family had been away.
The Central Passenger Association offers one and one third fare round trip tickets to Lafayette from local agents for June 11 and 12 with return through June 13. Guides will meet trains June 12 in Lafayette and escort visitors to the Experiment Station at Purdue University on the west side of the Wabash River. Experiment Station officers will assist to explain department work and help make the trip pleasant and profitable.
The notice urges readers to provide information to obtain government supplied headstones for unmarked soldier graves. It laments the lack of responses and appeals to readers with soldier loved ones in cemeteries to act now.
One fare for round trip within 150 miles by Nickel Plate Road. Tickets on sale May 29 and 30 with return by June 1. See nearest agent or address AAAsterlio TPA Fr Wayne 5-30-68.
An ad describes how the body loses two pounds of waste weekly and stresses that perfect digestion is essential to health. It promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Care as a remedy to restore digestion and assimilation so wholesome food becomes usable tissue and blood.
Notice explains the paper uses a date stamp next to each subscriber name to show subscription status at all times. It emphasizes this method helps subscribers verify their entry in the records and on the wrapper.
In district school No 1 taught by Ernest Tilman the entire eighth grade class of five pupils passed the common school graduation examination. The eight graders success marks a strong start for Mr Tilman as a first year teacher.
An early morning spree began by McElrath last Sunday and lasted until evening when he drove to Warsaw and retired with 65 cents from a $65 horse sale. The return trip nearly killed the remaining horse and, elsewhere, he would have faced charges of drunkenness and cruelty to animals in Silver Lake.
Mrs Yates sustained internal injuries after a fall from a chair she climbed to reach an object beyond her reach. The chair tipped, causing injuries and bruises. she is shaken but improving, with hope no serious harm will result.
The North Manchester Journal reports a new well on Daniel Sheller’s land in the town’s northeast. The three two inch pipes deliver a strong ten foot water column, promising ample supply for all uses once tapped by a spigot.
A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe piles case with 24 tumors and was hospitalized twice. Bucklen's Arnica Salve stopped inflammation and cured him after doctors failed. It relieves aches and pain. 25 cents at Rager's druggist.
An agricultural metaphor links plant vigor to child health, claiming Scott's Emulsion provides feeding strength for growth. The copy argues weakness stems from ineffective nourishment, not merely quantity, urging use of the product for children.
A reader recounts a land tour through Mandan Flasher Carrington New Rockford and Bisbee North Dakota in 1903. He visits land agents describes costs from ten to eighteen dollars per acre and notes the long cold season and rugged landscapes. The narrative includes travel hardships lodging delays and local scenes with trains cattle and a boom town atmosphere.
Pleaslant enacted a law requiring that after death all non small pox diphtheria or scarlet fever remains be reported within one day by those in charge to the state anatomical board for study in state medical schools. Municipalities counties and institutions must enforce with penalties. Longcliff hospital will cease most cemetery interments and unclaimed bodies within 24 hours will be sent to the board. Friends are urged to provide names and addresses to ensure prompt notice of death.
A prominent shoeman says tan shoes, once out of fashion for a few years, will return among the fashionable set. He asserts they will grow in popularity for their beauty and comfort, claiming they are the most comfortable and healthy shoe ever worn.
SPECIAL RATES DAILY to points in the West and Northwest by way of the Nickel Plate Road. See nearest agent or address C. A. Asterlm TPA Ft Wayne 6-12 67.
Edna Wells entertained former classmates at Mrs. Ephraim Wells home on last Sunday. Dinner was served and a pleasant social afternoon followed. Those present included Misses Stella Alspaugh Ina Leokrone and Messrs Earl Alspaugh Harley Rager Samuel Gill and Calvin Reese.
David Swibart and Ralph Ginley from Roann visited Monday to teach the old game to Silver Lake, proving Roann’s croquet players still dominate by retaining the cup as champions.
Ed Dradge owns the Rentz farm herd where a storm last Friday killed a single cow. The cow was the only animal injured among the Rentz herd.
Mr and Mrs Ed Braude welcome a baby boy who arrived Wednesday morning at home or hospital with family joy and congratulations from relatives and friends.
The piece urges readers to study ads to spot the best purchase opportunities. It highlights how advertisements reveal where to buy at better prices and suggests using those notices to maximize value.
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