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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1900
Page
3
A Kentucky woman listed her occupation as washing and wishing which a puncher linked to supporting twelve children and a lazy husband. The remark framed the phrase as washing to support the large family while wishing the husband would get a job.
Princess Eulalia, once third in Spain's line of succession, was a Madrid favorite known for her prudence and charm. Her late husband Prince Antonio, son of Duc de Montpensier, in Chicago in 1893 attracted little notice, with Antonio described in Paris as a “gay duck.”
Colonel Marchand, near the war office in Paris, rented a flat for a year at 640 dollars. The landlord refused any payment, saying he was rewarded by the honor of hosting a distinguished man. Before departing for China, Marchand ordered the money refused to be given to the poor.
Lord Rosebery plans a literary volume Napoleon The Last Phase detailing the emperor's final years at St Helena. The former English premier, a prolific writer, is described as a deep student with literary talent and a shy sociable nature. He lives mainly at Mentmore, meeting only select friends and avoiding high politics.
Lieutenant Walter R. Gherardi, famed for three gold medals, is described beside his father, a retired rear admiral. The son stands 6 feet 2 inches, broad and in proportion, while the father is average height but appears shorter due to breadth.
Sought Wilhelmina's hand suitor Prince Bernard Heinrich of Saxe Weimar has died at age twenty two from a cold contracted during a hunting trip. Once viewed as a strong potential husband for Queen Wilhelmina of Holland his death alters the marriage outlook.
The article notes James Gordon Bennett Jr visiting New York in the 1860s and appearing noticeably younger, with a friend commenting that he has learned how to live on a million a year. It contrasts his vitality with others of similar means.
Ex-Governor Myron H. McCord of New Mexico writes from Washington to Dr. Hartman praising Peruna for catarrh. He cites relief from colds and sore throat after one bottle and urges others to try the remedy. He notes thousands cured last winter and urges requesting the free catarrh book from Columbus, Ohio.
A Paris provident society funds dowries for both sexes with 10 cent monthly payments for ten years to yield 73 dollars at marriage. Larger payments increase the dowry. Founded in 1895 the Donation society reports 162 000 members and several couples marrying on dowry gains after the term ends.
Readers are told a cure exists for catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as constitutional and taken internally to affect blood and mucous membranes. The ad offers 100 dollars for any failure to cure and directs to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. The promotion also mentions Hall's Family Pills as the best.
The piece recounts the Narcissus myth linking to the daffodil and Asphodelus, noting a nymph’s death and the flower’s origin. It shifts to a health claim urging bowel relief with Cascarets Candy Cathartic, noting 10 cents start and warnings about imitations.
Homeseekers excite sale at Chicago Great Western Ry offices on the first and third Tuesdays of October November and December. One fare plus $2 round trip with return valid 21 days from sale. Inquiries to Great Western agents or F H Lord 113 Adams St Chicago for details.
Oyster farming requires patience as oysters take about five years to mature. The species releases thousands of eggs each season, but only about one in two million reach maturity, needing close monitoring during early stages to prevent loss.
A family friendly dessert suggestion promotes Jell Q as a quick healthful treat ready in two minutes with no boiling or baking. Simply add boiling water and cool. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
A witty exchange from the Philadelphia Press shows an anxious guest asking about a hotel bar and a Horace clerk offering to fetch anything she desires, highlighting service etiquette in old era hotel life.
A mixed advertisement page touts Garfield Tea as a mild laxative praised by medical professionals and conservatives worldwide. It also markets Laxative Brom Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee and Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer, plus Putnam Facedeless Dyes.
A brief Chicago Record quip features a playful exchange about singing an old time tune, with characters Clarence and Isse referenced in a lighthearted bedtime remark. The snippet captures a period newspaper voice and dating humor through concise dialogue.
HO FOR OKLAHOMA 8,000,000 acres new lands to open to settlement. Subscribe for THE KIOWA CHIEF devoted to information about these lands. One year $1.00. Single copy 10c. Subscribers receive free illustrated book on Oklahoma. Morgan's Manual 210 page Settlers' Guide with map, $1.00 ap 25c. All above $1.75. Address Dick T. Morgan Perry O T.
A concise witty exchange frames a joke about engagement versus marriage with a punchline about the perceived value of being engaged.
An old advertisement notes Lane's Family Medicine promotes daily bowels for health and claims gentle action on liver and kidneys. It promises cures for sick headaches with prices 25 and 60 cents. A Tit Bits humor snippet follows about a boy late from school due to a spelling dispute with a teacher.
During restoration workers cover the eyes of idol figures to avoid offending deities by seeing signs of disorder in the temple.
A speaker emphasizes securing ample backbone for himself and ham bone for the family, noting the importance of sustenance and shareable foods within the household.
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