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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1913
Page
6
A New York telegraph story describes a former prisoner warder who joined a secret service squad inside an English jail. He details a three week undercover mission to uncover a network of concealed correspondence and illicit contact with outside associates.
Senator J H Lewis arrived from Chicago to find his baggage missing after a porter allegedly moved them. A quick dispute ensued with the porter before the bags were recovered. The senator left the station in a taxicab, Mrs Lewis reportedly in Europe.
A four foot lizard is described as still alive and known, found in Cumberland Maryland. The note emphasizes its continued existence and recognition.
A London writer argues that instinct guides nesting across birds and insects, noting missteps by spiders, ants, and birds. Examples include a spider carrying cork eggs, ants misloading nest cargo, birds mistaking nesting sites, cuckoo egg puzzles, and the lemming's dramatic self destruction, all illustrating fragile wisdom of nature.
Eight carpenters hammered and banged in an adjoining house during Rev. John Nieminga's sermon at the Christian Reformed church in Passaic New Jersey. The minister dismissed the service and police were called. Each carpenter was fined two dollars eighty cents for violating the Sunday law.
The Gary Indiana standpipe at the steel works vents waste gas from coke ovens as a steady flame. Northern birds migrating south are attracted to the flame and die from inhaling the fumes as they approach.
Joseph Mack was arrested for hurling a stone and protesting charges after a Boston restaurant served a plate with 42 beans for 15 cents. The incident arose when he threatened to throw rocks at windows each time he entered a restaurant.
A fashion feature by Julia Bottomley highlights bold appropriation of brocades and furs in coats gowns and hats. Luxurious fabrics create voluminous lines with wraparound silhouettes long fur trimmed coats bold collars and rich color patterns including dark mole and Nattier blue.
The guide describes elegant coifs for brunette hair with glossy texture avoiding fluffy or plain styles. It details four overlapping coils at the back, side braids, ears covered, and minimal side curls, using many small pins and shell pins with mock jewels for a refined finish.
A refreshing change from white waists, black chantilly lace is lined in flesh color or white for equal service and modern appeal. Suitable with any color suit, styles vary from net or chiffon bases to bolero jacket arrangements with white sleeve and waist fronts.
Leather and suede add appeal to women’s apparel with hip hugging peplums and wide hip belts. The belts feature ball fastenings and emphasize flare at the hips in the latest accessory style.
The text praises Western Canada for repeated top prizes at American shows. Saskatchewan farmer Peter Gerlack wins the top prize of 1 250 for the best bushel of hard wheat at Tulsa with Canada dominating sweepstakes alongside Montana Oklahoma Nebraska and other nations. The article lauds Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba for oats wheat cattle and prize totals achieved without corn fed cattle.
In a sharp exchange, Mrs Brown is noted for kleptomania with a quip about taking anything that looks good. The line underscores a humorous courtroom moment and character trait without graphic detail.
This notice advertises Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claimed to relieve feverishness headaches teething disorders and stomach issues while aiding bowel movement and worm destruction. It touts 24 hour action and child friendly taste with distribution via druggists and a sample offer from A S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
The Comeups discuss wanting a good shower while noting they have always been a pushing sort. The exchange reveals their assertive nature in a light, humorous tone.
A Boston Tran script features a tense exchange about money and a daughter's support. The line “Your salary isn’t enough to support my daughter” followed by a terse reply highlights conflict over finances and family obligations within a period dramatic work.
A brief cartoonish exchange questions a trespass claim as a goat from a neighbor’s property crosses onto another yard. The line-up emphasizes a livestock inconvenience rather than structural disputes.
A dialogue notes a signaling collar for girls in danger routes. One asks how it works and is told the device is wireless enabling a quick signal for assistance.
An altercation between a farmer and an agri culture expert arises after the expert boasts of university experience. The farmer retorts with a tale of a calf nursed by two cows, arguing that more nursing yields a larger calf.
A testimonial advertises Grape-Nuts with milk and cream as a balanced breakfast nourishing brain and body through life stages. The author, over sixty, notes improved nerve power and memory, with family members also adopting the product. references “There’s a Reason” and The Road to Wellville.
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