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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
3
An English naturalist observed a sentry on Great Sangh in the Celebes using a primitive sand-glass clock. Two bottles lock together with sand transferring in half an hour, reversed when empty. Twelve notched sticks marked hours. a hook signals each hour as the sentry tolls a large gong.
Lucas Parker of Grand View narrates years of back pain from a fall injury and says after using Dodds Kidney Pills he regained strength and mobility. He reports taking a box and part of another and notes no recurrence, endorsing the remedy as a permanent cure and urging others with kidney or back issues to try it.
Incoherent notice advertises cheap Washington fares with fragmented location hints and unclear dates. It mentions agents and deposits but lacks coherent details or reliable scheduling.
A compact roundup of matters of general and local interest includes marriages deaths accidents and crimes with personal pointers about Indianians.
The article notes colored residents in Hamilton county celebrating emancipation with exercises in the courthouse and reports 75 veterans attending the 130th Indiana regimental reunion in Kokomo. It also mentions typhoid concerns in Newcastle and various local incidents including accidents, theft responses, fires, and early crop and economic updates across Indiana towns.
Chicago markets list hogs at 4.00 to 8.40, sheep 3.80 to 4.10, and corn around 62 to 69 cents, with wheat near 72 to 73 cents No. 2 red. Cincinnati hogs 4.00 to 7.75, wheat 2 No. 2 about 70 cents, oats 24 to 33 cents. Detroit cattle 3.00 to 6.00, hogs 3.00 to 4.40, wheat 72 to 73 cents. Milwaukee values show No. 2 northern wheat 70s, corn 59 to 60 cents, oats 32 to 33 cents. New York cattle 4.00 to 6.40, hogs 3.00 to 7.30, wheat 72 to 73 cents. Buffalo cattle 4.00 to 7.90, hogs 4.00 to 8.00, lambs 1.00 to 5.20.
A Baltimore man suggests dried peach stones as a coal substitute, noting quick hot fires and lasting heat. Availability hinges on peach crop size, with past supplies from packing houses and a price around two dollars and fifty cents per forty five bushels.
In Urbana Illinois veteran Josiah Heller testifies to relief from kidney trouble and back pain after using Duan's Kidney Pills bought at Cunningham's drug store in Champaign. He notes repeated successful results over years and endorses the remedy, offering a free trial by Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, New York, with pills priced at 50 cents per box.
Two young ladies watched ships from a promenade and used a telescope lent by an old sailor who claimed it came from Lord Nelson. The witty exchange ends with a humorous note about time and Nelson. An ad for Dean's Ointment followed, touting itch relief at 60 cents.
Fragmentary Civic era notes reflect on being economical and longing for wealth or status. Readers compare themselves to figures like Russell Sage, while playful asides appear about everyday tasks and local brands such as Mrs. Austin's Pancake flour.
Inquisitive lady taunts a prisoner with mock pity as he insists on his fate. Tim Bottied of Piso's Cure for Consumption promotes a household remedy claiming relief from a terrible cough on 203 Box avenue, credited to a 1607 date.
In an Indianapolis News item a playful warning urges Wile E Coyote like figure to slow his eating and plan to quit in time, reflecting light humorous tone.
Nickel Plate Road offers summer Sunday excursions Fort Wayne to Chicago and return for 2.08 dollars on trains 5 and 6 with same day return. Tickets via Ticket Agent or C A Asterlin. Also notes Athens library completion and assorted quotes and advertisements about health and philosophy.
An ad page promotes a remedy for anxiety and nervousness with claims of no distress after initial treatment. It lists a Philadelphia address and a separate inquiry about a self inking dating stamp for 75 cents with a Fort Wayne lock box.
Miss Julia Filbridge of West Cornwall Connecticut reports a remarkable recovery after using Burdock Bigod Bitters. She states the remedy cured a severe skin eruption and expresses great gratitude.
In a Philadelphia Press style exchange Fay recalls May conversation where Mr Haggard called on her last night. Fay says he tried to kiss her and she slapped him each time.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as a constitutional remedy selling for 75 cents. The claim describes a broad cure for catarrh and related ailments.
An October travel offer invites discounted round trip tickets to Boston from October 7 to 15 with return extension possible to November 12 upon ticket deposit and small fee. Contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana for details. A separate note recalls Nansen spotting Arctic foxes about 500 miles offshore, tracks found near 50 degrees north.
Lord Charles Beresford plans a return trip to the United States to study American shipping practices. His prior stay three years ago made him popular with local audiences.
The notice promotes a free Wabash pamphlet, Railroad in Education, with chapters on Fast Runs and The St. Louis Union Station. It lists contact details for rostage requests to Cc. S. Crane, and mentions related local items plus a travel rate promo for October 1902 via Nickel Plate Road with terms.
A Life magazine quote framed as a maxim about actions speaking louder than words. The line notes that deeds prove character without verbal boast or explanation.
All kinds of rubber stamps available with self inking daters and ink pads. New items offered with full catalogue available by mail from Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne Indiana.
An item quotes a saying on gratitude and promotes Mrs Winslow's Sores for Children teething remedy as soothing gums easing inflammation cutting wind colic for 23 cents per bottle.
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