Thanksgiving and Christmas Blessings Ahead
It takes a man a long time to learn that he can do more himself than any one will do for him. Just two weeks from today will be Thanksgiving. Then comes Christmas with all its joys.
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
4
It takes a man a long time to learn that he can do more himself than any one will do for him. Just two weeks from today will be Thanksgiving. Then comes Christmas with all its joys.
A speaker notes that people won’t adopt a single standard of morality as everyone has their own personal code. The remark emphasizes the difficulty of imposing universal ethics on diverse individuals or groups.
The writer notes pleasant weather with seasonal rains and tides low due to low altitude. Describes local people as Tavelogs speaking their dialect, Spanish used in official roles, and English taught in schools. Mentions religious mix, superstitions, health concerns like cholera, education progress led by Mr Frank L Crone of Kendallville Ind, and hopes to hear back soon.
Mrs. W. H. Davis returned home from Indianapolis where she visited friends for a couple of weeks Oliver Wallace and family of Clarett spent Sunday at the G. A. McClure home west of town Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hill visited New Paris and Syracuse with their daughter Mrs. Dari Wood and husband Krush and Hanson offer fire insurance for farms and homes Miss Zeta Votter spent Sunday with Miss Mabel Groninger near Warsaw Edna Doxtator and son visited at the Bryant home Bliss Native Herb Tablets advertised at the Record office in Silver Lake. James Meloy, Agent, claims many benefits and trials John Gall is sick at home. farmers busking corn for winter We publish this week’s local notices and community remarks from nearby towns
Brush and Hanson advertise insurance for fire and tornado risks in town and countryside with competitive rates for insuring properties and hazards.
A Black elder nicknamed Uncle Dave Powell, aged 70, learns to write his name with Miss Mamie’s help after a lifetime of illiteracy. Her teaching plan evolves into reading Bible verses by memory, ending with his tribute at her grave as he traces his name on the earth.
The piece discusses rapid vocab growth from science and suggests the term Ethergram for wireless messages. It notes Britain already uses the word and asks why not adopt it widely.
At a Strand luncheon, traffic was held up by pedestrians causing confusion and puzzled looks as officials scrambled to manage the scene. The brief disruption interrupted midday activity and drew curious onlookers.
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