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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
4
A brief public notice advertising “Cards of Thanks” printed in ten lines or fewer for a fee of 25 cents. The item indicates a small classified or notices section offering acknowledgment messages to supporters or individuals.
A jumbled miscellany discusses folly and wisdom, Panama and Turkey quips, New York behavior, bee metaphors, and the idea that hard work should be enjoyable. It notes professional men, keys to success, and hints at advance agents for European artists visiting in ’38, ending with Mansfield.
A historical note shows Richard launching ads to publicize himself but stalling as the campaign lingers without progress or follow up. The short sequence hints at a delayed or abandoned self-promotion effort.
The piece comments on Chicago as a wind swept city with diverse figures including aldermen and anarchists. It laments the changing view of the railroad board as a symbol of leadership to a mere carrier for microbes. It notes a Missouri mule as a symbol of the advance agent for the American plow and mentions a South African order for 18,000 units.
J L Beach of Clover Nook Farm Greenfield Mass reports four year stomach trouble. After buying Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets he already feels better and recommends them with a price of 25 cents, sold by C Rager.
The article cites Missouri saving eleven million in a machine rule period and contrasts it with cheaper misgovernment elsewhere. It mentions Chulalongkorn Maha Vajiravudh Crown Prince of Siam visiting this month and assuring a good time. It ends with a riddle about odds in success.
An advertisement touts Kodol as a stomach cleanse and reconstructive tonic that cures indigestion and dyspepsia. Endorsed by Rev Holladay and Chas Rager, it claims to improve nutrition and restore health after meals.
Night Agent Callahan of Logansport receives $200 and a two month railroad pass from Adams Express in thanks for saving the company property from a recent burglary.
Wu declares citizenship of Atlantic City to enroll his son in the local high school. The remark notes the city’s ambiguous map status and questions its geographic bearer origins.
An excerpt notes a father’s role shaping a son’s future through guidance and example. The passage reflects on legacy, duty, and the impact of parental influence on character and life choices.
The piece by I. Ibarston appeals to a wide audience including fathers mothers and sons. It discusses the magazine’s approach to entertainment and reader reach.
A Young Men's Christian League has been formed in Columbia City to aid local youths. The group functions as a reading room with a gymnasium and indoor games, and religious services will be held once or twice weekly and on Sundays.
Local notes report T J Colbert visiting Topeka Indiana and Isaac Brown visiting Bremen. Uncle Samuel Wells mailed a dollar for his son Charles Wells in East Las Vegas New Mexico. Fred Sunday postponed a sale due to bad weather but private wagon or household goods sales are available. Mrs John Craig and Mrs Ezra Hamman with Rev S W Wells visited Leesburg and friends in nearby families.
Democrats nominate officers to be chosen by voters in November. The filing outlines candidates for party leadership and district posts, with party officials urging turnout and cohesion ahead of the election season.
The last Census Bureau bulletin cites $47 751 582 invested in instrument manufacturing, with over $38 million in piano production. Other items advertise auctioneers LT Wilson and local trades, rail fence building, hats, and Cosmo pamphlet notes on Mankind in the Making. Local notices list elections, subscriptions, homestead info, and a Diarrhea remedy anecdote.
An effort seeks to amend the law to return town and city officials to four year terms after a two year duration. All municipalities affected by the prior act will be asked to cooperate in this reform, arguing that two year elections are too frequent and renomination favors incumbents.
A. H. Elwood & Sons of the Baldwin Building Indianapolis secure plans and specs for an $825000 Vincennes church. They supervised the Richmond hotel project replacing the Jefferson fire loss. The new hotel stands nine stories tall, 250 by 360 feet, with 400 guest rooms and a cost above $2,000,000. The Woods once lived here and are noted for prosperity.
Ray Jesse son of Jacob and Laura Swank was born May 3 1902 and died September 26 1902 aged 4 months 23 days. He endured much illness but dies at last in bliss leaving a father mother four brothers and a grandfather with others who preceded him. Funeral held at home September 27 1902 with interment in Packerton cemetery. COC J Miner of Burket officiated.
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