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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1904
Page
1
A farmer addressing an institute of his profession urges farmers to pay subscriptions in advance and back living advertisers. He says the country press is the farmer's own paper and that merchants who advertise sustain the local paper, while those who do not should lose patronage.
Real estate transfers in Kosciusko County reported by Houton O Frasier abstractor War saw include Moses F Lentz to Preston F Miles tract Milford 1500 James Sumpter to Taos J Pinkerton 35 acres Jefferson to 60 James L Martin to Sylvanus Wrest ler lot 6 16 Higbees ad Milford 8550 Ettie M Vance to Melvin O Reed 1 acre Clay 3500 James Kuhn to Charley and Alice Kuhn 50 acres Tippecanoe 32200 James Gibson to John May 40 acres Jefferson 2300 Anna Riley to J T Brosnahan out lot Pierceton 540 Jesse W Crabb to W M and E R Linn 30 acres Harrison Pierceton 31850 Samantha J Curtis to J P Lipps lots 61 62 63 Barbours ad to Pierce ton 175 Emma Martindale to Jacob McKrill lot 7 Wells ad to Silver Lake 175 Mary E Switzer to Samuel Grimm lots 5 6 7 8 block 2 Reed's ad to Pierceton 125 Hans Swanson to J W Nontel lots 21 22 Green's ad to Atwood 100 Millie Hensey to Bennie Nellie Drudge tract Silver Lake 550
Five acres of ground are set aside at Winona Lake for the power house and car barns of the Warsaw Goshen electric line. Read Swihbart's ad.
A circulating rumor claimed Dickey & Sons would relocate from Silver Lake. The REcorp contacted the firm, which denied any truth to the report, stating no plans to move exist.
State superintendent F. A. Cotton prepares a new bulletin discussed nationwide. The latest issue includes a section on The Teachers Attitude, drawing attention to public school discussions across the country.
Two women approach a man with contrasting schemes. One wears fine garments to impress him while the other bakes an old-fashioned pie to win him. The well dresser mostly talks and giggles, while the baker stays silent and wins by walking away.
A group of local young men reportedly formed an organized club in response to assertive behavior by several Silver Lake ladies. Officers were elected and rules decreed fines for rule breakers, including suspender penalties and social exclusions. The item reflects humorous but pointed social friction and gendered expectations of the era.
J J Babcock sold the East Main Street residence to T J Alspaugh for 1500 dollars. Alspaugh will take possession next week and will let H G Jontz occupy the property starting then.
The country patrons may hear the daily weather report by calling the central office each morning except Sunday after 10 30 Miss Garvin is available to repeat the report for any who request it Patrons are asked to inquire about trains from the central office rather than the depot to avoid delays The central office will be notified when a train is reported on time or late reducing unnecessary bother
The article urges residents to prepare letters with stamps and place them in racks to ease rural mail carriers’ duties in cold weather. It warns against leaving pennies in boxes and demanding carriers to search for coins, stating this causes delays and exposure to cold.
The piece argues there are two happiness types home and fashionable. Fashionable happiness costs more than income, forcing frugal meals to feign wealth. After years of pretending, appearances deceive only the pretender, like a man hiding egg spots with a fancy vest while others see the truth.
The Department of Agriculture offers a package of bacteria and simple usage directions to inoculate soil and seeds. Dr. George T. Moore explains legume nodules fix atmospheric nitrogen for plant food, improving yields on poor soils. California shipments are ongoing and more merchants may supply the product.
A Missouri editor declines to publish obituaries for individuals who did not subscribe to his paper. He states that people who do not take their home paper are dead already and their passing holds no news value.
Preliminary figures from the Bureau of Statistics show a total corn yield of about 2.454 billion bushels in 1904, with an average of 26.7 bushels per acre and an overall quality of 85.2 percent. The crop remaining in farmers hands on November 1, 1904 is estimated at 4.6 percent.
The piece argues that mothers must actively engage in their children's education. It warns against relying solely on schools or caregivers to educate a child. Parents should awaken interest and accompany children in lessons, shaping manners and mental attitude toward life.
Northern Indiana clients are invited to borrow at lower rates with on-site approval and funds ready at abstract completion. The Farmers Bank advertises a 10 percent discount on cash or produce, excluding flour, sugar, and coffee. Swibart.
Three marriage licenses issued include Ezra Funk to Chloe Carr, Wilfred Oldfather to Ina M. Price, and Arthur Getty to Millie Tucker, as recorded by County Clerk Rasor.
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