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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
5
The city rapidly expands from about 100000 to near 200000 residents as over 500 houses rise this spring. A twenty story office building and a sixteen story hotel begin amid booming oil traffic with refineries nearby. Harvests in the region look strong and farmers may profit this year. services and manufacturing activity surge, reflecting oil wealth and new jobs.
New York designer Livingston Platt leads the outfit for the Columbus Ohio Methodist Centenary Celebration. He will supply thousands of costumes for the pageants from ancient Babylonian attire to Belgian refugee garb. Seventy thousand yards of material have been ordered and Platt has researched authentic images of ancient and modern dress including Japanese Chinese and Hindu garb.
The article details why Columbus was chosen as the site for the Methodist Centenary Celebration in June and July. Organizer H. B. Dickson toured major cities, evaluating facilities and Methodist populations. Columbus offered unmatched state fair grounds, large accommodations, and a high concentration of Methodists within reachable distances, securing its selection.
Report of the condition of the State Bank of Claypool Indiana at close of business on May 10 1919. George Merkle president J O Deaton vice president E W Kinsey cashier Mattie Dick assistant cashier.
The ledger lists loans and discounts at 120,999.95, overdrafts 585.97, U.S. bonds and certificates 24,650.00, other bonds and securities, banking house 1,500.00, furniture and fixtures 1,800.00, other real estate, due from banks and trust co 32,726.08, cash on hand 4,063.08, cash items 25.64, current expenses 798.94, taxes paid 276.50, totaling 188,140.93.
The balance sheet shows capital stock paid in 25000 Surplus 20065 1000 Undivided profits 1080 Exchange discount and interest 2802 63 Bills payable 5000 Demand deposits 103192 23 Demand certificates 50065 84 total 153258 07 State of Indiana Kosciusko County E W Kinsey cashier sworn May 19 1919 Notary Eph Ruth seal commission expires April 6 1923.
Brush and Hanson at the Recorp office in Silver Lake announce they are an authorized subscription agency. They can save readers money by handling subscriptions to any magazine and offer catalogues with Money Saving Magazine Clubs upon request.
Advertises Glando Tonic as a remedy for liver and glandular system health, claiming it prevents tiredness and serious ailments. Promotes use by nursing mothers to regulate bowels and bolster immunity against heat and germs. Sold by druggists or directly from the Grand-Aid Company, Ft Wayne Indiana.
Notice invites individuals needing legal writings or attestations including deeds contracts mortgages wills and other papers to call at the Record office for service. It emphasizes availability of preparation and acknowledgment of documents.
Frank J. Cheney of Cheney & Co sworn to pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Oath sworn December 6, 1886 before A W Gleason Notary Public. F J Cheney & Co Toledo advertise internal cure and testimonials. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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