30 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
1
Cracksmen blew open the Warsaw postoffice safe night of the burglary securing about $400 in cash and $1,000 in stamps. Access was gained from the adjoining fuel room and a dynamite blast helped breach inner doors. Postmaster and deputy alerted at 5:20 am. police investigate as details emerge.
A Rochester resident recalls a humorous event at a neighbor's home where Mr. Ryan's shotgun was a running joke. His daughter Mary flirted with a beau in the parlor who vowed to kiss her. She stood by, and the young man kissed her, prompting a reaction that followed from there.
An editorial urges parents and teachers to invest in guiding children toward good reading. It cites a renowned writer noting literature offers something for every mind while warns bad literature may tempt the uncultivated taste. Emphasis is on selecting wholesome, high quality passages to foster virtue.
The text argues that promoting youth reading and providing well graded books broadens knowledge and cultivates a stronger taste and appreciation for quality literature among thousands.
An exchange describes the farmer as independent and self reliant not needing patrons or competition. He need not beg for donations nor warp truth and can run affairs in a business like manner with time for study and moral integrity. The farmer can worship freely under his own vines and trees without fear.
The death of Mr Hobart creates a vacant vice presidency for the remainder of McKinley’s term. A president pro tempore will be elected when Congress meets December 4, with Senator William C Frye of Maine acting in that role. The line of succession proceeds to the secretary of state then treasury and others as fixed by law. A Kansas City judge rules for the defendant in a separate riding incident. The Kosciusko county mortgage record shows the largest ever in the county, tied to B and O Railroad with a 165 million dollar claim and 41 recording cost. The 5 cent cigar remains highlighted as a local note.
The Nickel Plate Road offers a special Thanksgiving round trip fare of one and one third for travel November 29th and 30th with return by December 1st within 150 miles. Tickets available via agents including Summit Alabama contact 11-30167 Dr. H Haded. Also notes a legal case York vs Nickel Plate Ry where Granville York’s estate won $4,000 after a fatal steam scalding incident on the line near Barket.
Mr. R P Olivia of Barcelona spends winters in Aiken South Carolina. Weak nerves caused back and head pain. Using Electric Bitters cured the pains and he praises the medicine as America’s greatest blood and nerve remedy. It purifies blood tones stomach strengthens nerves and restores vigor. If weak or tired you need it. Every bottle guaranteed 50 cents. Sold by Dr. Rager.
Thos. B. Rhodes of Centerfield Ohio endorses DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as Infalible for piles cuts burns and skin diseases. Warns buyers to beware of counterfeits. Dr. Roger.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best wound and skin cure. It promises to relieve burns, scalds, cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, and skin eruptions, with a 25 cent box price and guaranteed results sold by Dr. Rager.
An advertisement claims no risk in buying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a refund offer. It is touted as the most successful bowel complaint remedy and the only one that never fails, described as pleasant, safe and reliable.
Readers recount experiences with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praising its relief for bad colds and threatened pneumonia. It is touted as a grand medicine and sold by Dr. Chas. Rager.
A Mrs Mituert of Manchester New Hampshire credits Chamberlains Pain Balm with curing her nine year shoulder pain after trying many medicines. The ad also endorses De Witts Little Early Risers for constipation and Dr Reger praises One Minute Cough Cure for croup and lung troubles.
Mrs Ada E Hart of Groton South Dakota credits recovery from a severe lung illness to Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds after doctors had given up. She took eight bottles and was cured now healthy. Trial bottles offered free at Dr Rager Drug Store. regular size 50 cents with guarantee or refund.
Capt G Dennison writes from Vryburg Bechuanaland on Nov 4 1897 praising Chamberlains Colicholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He states he used it personally for bowel trouble and distributed it to his men with beneficial results. Sold by Dr Rages.
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