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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
7
The census of wealth in Australia shows net assets equal to 1675 pounds per head. Migration returns indicate a loss of 279000 males since the war began, and white women now outnumber men by 85000.
An advertisement touts Bolshee's German Syrup as quieting coughing and soothing throat and lung inflammation. It claims overnight rest, easier morning expectoration, and long established America manufacture for fifty two years. Also touted for lung trouble asthma croup bronchitis and general health support.
A theater crowd chuckles at onstage missteps as the star forgets lines and the leading lady flubs hers, while a gown highlights her figure amid the performance.
Many children suffer illnesses and stomach trouble. Mother Grimy’s Powders claim to relieve povertyishness headaches teething disorders regulate bowels and destroy worms. Pleasant to children and used by mothers for 30 years. Sold by all druggists 25 cents. Sample free. Address Mother Grzy Co Le Roy NY.
The article notes the original dreadnaught at about 18 000 tons ten years old and surpassed in size and armament. It cites the term dreadnought becoming standard globally and mentions the Trafalgar era Victory as a contrast, costing 445 000 dollars versus the later 9 000 000 for the modern battleship.
A passenger challenges a conductor over a child fare rule. The conductor states, You must pay fare for that child, madam, as the policy applies to all children over seven. The passenger questions why the rules are not posted.
Bright Boy-The jailbird.
L. M. Bennington advises winter planning for lily beds and forcing lilies indoors. Fix drainage, enrich soil with cow manure, plant bulbs deep, and cover with leaves. Start bulbs in sand in pots, keep cool, then move to light as roots appear. Finish by gradually acclimating plants to room conditions.
Betty Pake offers horticultural tips for bulbs and shrubs. Plant black calla bulbs in seven inch pots with rich soil and regular watering. mulch beds when ground freezes. use fresh manure to terminate perennials like horse radish. aspdistras thrive in low light and need minimal care. dig up and pot hardy shrubs and perennials in December for winter storage, then reintroduce before blooming with proper care for quick returns.
A Northern plant, iris, is praised for its hardiness and early bloom. It spans a rich color range from white and blue to yellow violet purple and maroon, with multiple colors in a single flower. Described as the orchid of the garden, it offers refined color without coarseness, ideal for borders and mass planting and good for cut flowers due to long stalks.
James Dickinson recalls a Marne lull when a Canadian trooper placed his steel helmet on a rifle end, a German sniper pierced it, yet the trooper laughed and led the charge over the top. He was among the first to fall, mortally wounded by a near spent bullet.
Quote by F. B. Meyer on moral duty and living up to one’s role in life and work. The line emphasizes conscientious service and personal integrity as true marks of greatness.
A concise reflection argues that politeness costs nothing and yields social benefits without requiring apology or justification. It emphasizes consistent courteous behavior as a personal habit shaping interactions and reputations.
A compact quote collection contrasts Robert Louis Stevenson urging inner courage with a jab at amateur photographers who prove truth is stranger than fiction. The lines frame a reflective, literary moment about bravery and perception.
The text cites eminent physicians attributing gout and rheumatism to uric acid buildup in joints and muscles. It credits Dr. Pierce at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo with creating Anuric to flush uric acid, reduce pain and swelling, and offers double strength Anuric at drugstores or a 10 cent trial pack.
A Fort Wayne reader reports kidney trouble relief after using Dr. Pierce Anure Tablets. The letter claims sediment in urine cleared, better bladder function, improved sleep, and relief from rheumatism and hand stiffness. Also mentions Dr. Pierce Pleasant Pellets for liver and bowels.
A sly shopper named Fatwaste methodically bought vast amounts of bread from bakeries on a Saturday night and stored it in his larder claiming new bread must not be sold after today. A neighbor confronted him about the mountain of loaves.
Public health notice urges caregivers to inspect every Castoria bottle for the Jove signature. Promotes Fletcher's Castoria as a longtime remedy used for over 30 years. Emphasizes children’s use and safety.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quote shows a speaker describing poems for a book as “ATL of ’em” and another remark that printing them would keep them from bothering anyone. The exchange highlights humor turned into offense as plans for a poetry collection proceed.
The notice highlights Dr. Pierce's Pellets touted for liver and stomach relief with one pellet for laxative and three for a cathartic. It also reports New Zealand dealers seeking to secure agencies for electric water heaters leather and shoe supplies and laces.
The article argues that errors occur when staff are not present consistently, noting that lapses lead to a buildup of mistakes and inefficiency across tasks. It emphasizes duty and accountability in workplace performance.
A terse aphorism notes the harsh reality for those ambitious to control events. The line emphasizes personal resolve and a hard-edged view of leadership.
The National Bible Society of Scotland reports two million Scriptures placed in Chinese hands this year with growing Japanese circulation and consignments to France for British troops labor battalions. A revised Japanese Bible and Mandarin edition progress toward year end release, aiming to reach the Mandarin speaking 300 million.
A local minister in Albany Cre found gold coins inside a gifted apple from his congregation. The coins covered his travel expenses to Ohio to visit his mother and inform the congregation, so he used the money to pay his expenses for the trip.
A jumble of quoted phrases appears, including never say die and wait until gray hair, with an odd note about a gitigorm for farm hands. The text reads as fragmented musings or protest style lines, reflecting war era rhetoric and social commentary.
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