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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
7
Farmers and woodland owners are urged to substitute wood for coal this winter to ease coal demand and railway strain. The article explains heating values, cordwood pricing, and methods for cutting, splitting, and storing wood, with guidance from foresters and extension services.
Describes the Mesopotamian pilgrimage to Najaf Kerbela and Kazimain, burial customs, and the sanctity of Najaf. Notes corpse transport on donkeys, burial fees, homes with graves, and Najaf’s wealth, treasures, and storied defenses.mentions swords sent from Constantinople bearing Enver Bey’s inscription.
Mrs. Scott Lee a resident near the railway tracks in Ashtabula has devised a tribute canteen for troops passing en route to overseas service. She attaches magazines and lunches to a long pole and offers them to soldiers leaning from passing troop trains.
Albany Oregon residents investigate a strange carrier pigeon that died after delivering a note reading P n z 3 a r l w. The bird, identified as a Calfornian desert quail unlikely to be in Oregon, showed exhaustion and refused sustenance. The leg string, olive drab, may have come from an army uniform.
Cherokee who was drafted to Camp Travis Texas was questioned for failing to salute an officer. He explained he speaks differently when meeting men in Wellsing, Oklahoma, and offered a tentative defense for his conduct.
An Irish sheriff, arriving to serve a writ on a young widow, declares an attachment for her. She replies with wit that his attachment is reciprocated, and she urges him to court. He insists, the justice is waiting, and the widow adds she would prefer a priest to perform the proceeding.
A promotional note touts Freezone as instantly stopping corn pain and enabling removal with fingers. It claims a tiny bottle costs only cents and works on hard and soft corns and between toes, with a stray remark about Cincinnati genius and a humorous aside on egotists and economy.
The advertisement promotes BATONIC tablets that absorb excess stomach acid and pass it through the intestines. It guarantees a full refund of 50 cents if not satisfied and offers a mail order option from the Batonic Remedy Co. in Chicago Illinois.
A mother and daughter cross Washington Street after a theater, arguing over clothing as the daughter’s light silk skirt flaps in the wind. The girl hurries to shelter at the Merchants Bank while the mother lags, lamenting cold ears and impractical attire.
Humorous column notes that three fourths of Earth is water, contrasting with the bathers at a local beach and the chatter about the girls there. Speakers tease the scene with playful lines and light banter.
Dr. Peery's claim touts Dead Shot as a genuine old-fashioned remedy that cleans out worms or tapeworms with a single dose. Advertisement language emphasizes simplicity and effectiveness.
A historical report notes a study finding that about one in sixty men are color blind. The article discusses the prevalence and potential impact on daily life and professions.
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