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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
4
About 100 squirrels raided a baker wagon on a country road trapping the door open and spoiling bread cakes and pies. The driver suffered scratches to head face and hands as the rodents fled into nearby trees where many munched on remaining baked goods.
Exercise the stallion in good weather from eight to ten miles daily with half the distance at brisk walk and the rest at a steady jog. Do not pamper him. Good feed thorough cleaning and regular exercise are the keys to health and potency. A lazy groom harms show readiness. Linseed oil cake weekly boosts coat shine.
Mrs W d Fitton returned to Indianapolis after a brief visit with her people in Center. Chester A Bodge and wife came from Elkhart to spend the day with Mr and Mrs C A Pearson. Center and Silver Creek will play ball Sunday afternoon at Center. J C Hay and family visited the L C Meek home with Miss Dorthy Meek taking a several days visit with the Hay family. Miss Bessie Snyder visited Warsaw Saturday. Mrs E E Botts and Miss Nellie McClure visited North Manchester Wednesday. Nelson E Miller of Warsaw visits G W Sherbeady and Gamble home south of town. Frank Summe of Mentone was in town Tuesday.
A long text recounts a trial where a ghost testified against two farmers for murder, a Gaelic-speaking witness sparing the accused. It also covers the Titanic disaster with its heroic deaths, survivors, and a promotional offer for a forthcoming book at a bargain price from Brush & Hansen in Silver Lake Indiana.
An advertisement claims Dr. King s New Life Pills cure the blues by cleansing the liver and kidneys. It asserts the pills improve mood and digestion and are best for stomach liver and kidneys at 25 cents from Rager and Jontz.
Silver Lake editor reports Homer Longfellow of Washington Township announces candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney of the 4th Judicial Circuit, Indiana, pending decision of the Republican county convention to be held June 4, 1912.
The ad promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claiming it relieves pimples boils scratches sprains and bruises and provides quick relief for burns scalds or cuts. It targets boys and girls and notes a 25 cent price at Rager and Jontz.
A local ad lists second hand incubators for sale as spring moves. Items are mainly one season or two to three seasons old. Prices are 10.00, 9.00, and 8.00 each respectively. Contact Albert Bohnstedt at 10-156 Silver Lake Indiana for details.
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