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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1900
Page
7
Letters from readers praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as reliable after years of illness. Women seek Mrs. Pinkham's free confidential advice, claiming the medicine has helped a million women and lasting thirty years of service. Address: Lynn, Mass.
The article compares the share of women among centenarians across several populations. It notes 43 women to 3 men among 66 elderly individuals, 16 of 21 London centenarians were women, and French records show 147 women to 66 men among 2213 centenarians. English deaths 1887–1896: 240 women to 148 men. Farr and Ogle tables show differing male female survival to 100. France leads longevity, with Germany and Italy following.
The article contrasts Dutch practice of killing fish immediately after landing with French fishermen allowing fish to suffocate. It asserts the Dutch method preserves better condition for the table.
A compact line describes snow as a December blossom on golden and gray spray, merging seasonal imagery. The verse presents a poetic image of winter snow resting on different colored textures, implying a quiet, reflective mood.
Thomas Dawtry, a plain squire, loves Mistress Marget whom her father forbids. He waits for a chance to kidnap her and flee as her father goes off to wars for King Charles and England. Dawtry resolves to stay behind to seize the moment when fate offers an opening.
A suitor schemes to win Lady Eleanor Blewett through old Simeon the gardener. He plans to drug a flagon for Eleanor, use a ladder and stave, and elope with Mistress Marget aided by Parson Dabney while facing a stalled rescue when his servant’s horse sinks in a lane slough.
A young warrior recalls secretly marrying Mistress Marget after guiding her to a ladder under her window and stealing away by moonlight. They part in a tearful farewell as he rides to join Sir Reginald, hopeful that his bravery and skill will win his future reunion.
A barber recounts a Saturday eve tale of a partially intoxicated man who insisted a fly on his cheek remained despite the barber shaving. The man swore he could see the fly in the mirror and commented that the barber must have shaved around it, while the barber found no fly and showed the mirror to prove it.
A Natal newspaper recounts President Kruger’s tale of a meerschaum pipe bought from an old half breed peddler said to foretell the future. The pipe reportedly split in 1881 and chipped before the Jameson raid, then shattered on a trip to the Bloemfontein conference last year.
A Sedalia Missouri boy aged 12 has endured nineteen bone breaks since learning to walk. Doctors say a disease makes his bones as brittle as glass and prone to fracture from minor provocation.
The author argues that Chinese lacks a word for public spirit and for patriotism. He suggests this linguistic gap reflects broader cultural or social deficiencies in cultivating civic virtue and national cohesion.
A brief, pithy remark noting that both children and fools are quick to latch onto arguments that cannot be definitively settled. The line frames a caution about reasoning and wit in debates.
A Chicago Chronicle piece recalls Tom Gallagher known as Gray Tom, a veteran billiards figure famed for fair play and reliability. It recounts his 1802 Memphis hotel match against a boastful drummer who challenged him for cigars, Gallagher winning easily with a 100 point game. The article then notes variations in boiling temperatures due to atmospheric pressure, from London to Mexico City to the Himalayas, explaining why heat needed changes with elevation.
A large exhibit from this country at the Paris exposition attracts attention while a famed remedy, Hestetter's Stomach Bitters, is advertised as a cure for dyspepsia indigestion and constipation. Readers are urged to try it.
A humorous Victorian tale describes Bridget Leary using clever methods to keep water cool. She explains ice melted quickly, so she saved it for the refrigerator and had Mary Ann fan the pitcher minutes before dinner, despite Mary Ann’s reluctance.
An advertisement promotes Grain-O a grain based drink for children as a coffee substitute. It claims Grain-O tastes like coffee when prepared properly and costs about the same. The message urges substituting Grain-O for tea or coffee to distribute health. Grain-O is sold by grocers in 15 ounce and 25 cent packages.
The German Emperor, reigning twelve years, will celebrate the two hundredth anniversary of Prussia with a coronation ceremony in Konigsberg. The Empress will attend as part of a week long festival inviting all European sovereigns to a magnificent event.
A daily question answered with Jell-O as a quick healthful dessert. Prepare in two minutes with no boiling simply add hot water and chill. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry offered at grocers for 10 cents.
The arid regions of northern Mexico will receive irrigation through canals funded by federal and state governments. The plan aims to expand water access and support agriculture across the drought prone area.
Advertisement notes a one day cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a 25 cent price and refund offer if ineffective. It carries E. W. Grove's signature on each box. Also mentions a Mosaic law about Hebrews not wearing mixed linen or wool garments.
An item notes that PUTNAM FACELESS DYES fade quickly in sunlight and with washing or rubbing. It adds a cow hide yields about thirty five pounds of leather and promotes Mrs. Austin's pancake flour for breakfast. Also a brief quote from Thackeray and a classified line about Air Cushion Rubber Stamps with a Fort Wayne mail address.
Marcel Monnier spent much of 1899 traveling through China from Pekin to Tien Tsin and passed Yo shi Wo where a Chinese imperial garrison had been stationed since the war with Japan. The troops were neglected by Pekin authorities with no orders issued and no pay distributed.
An 19th century style snippet notes Hell a Catarrh Cure taken internally priced at 75 cents. A humorous exchange follows with Mamma and Tommy contrasting Eddie Staplefond’s noisy eating and a mamma’s lesson in deportment reflected in a dish of mush and milk.
Besides New Scales of all varieties, the Chicago Scale Co. have a number of Second-hand Wagon or Stock Scales in perfect order, which they will sell low for Cash. Send for their bargain list.
In a Philadelphia Press dialogue Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Plagore discuss the term lobbyist as a pejorative figure, framing them as deceitful men who slip out during acts for a drink, hiding in the lobby as a pretense.
A February 15 1900 letter from John F Boyer of Trinity Springs Indiana endorses Piso s Cure for Consumption as unmatched for coughs and colds. The caller asserts its superior effectiveness and urges others to try the remedy.
The exchange notes that no funds are provided by others for the Filipino republic except Aguinaldo’s running expenses, highlighting financial autonomy issues in the U S reported by the Detroit Free Press.
An advertisement promotes Lane's Family Medicine as essential for daily health. It claims gentle action on the liver and kidneys, curing sick headache, and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents.
A German periodical Burgwart dedicated to castles and ruins denounces artificial ruins in a recent issue, arguing such constructions degrade historical authenticity and mislead readers about ancient heritage.
A brief quip notes Carter's Ink as superior to poor writing ink. A child asks about the day and a mother answers it is Thursday, implying a sense of dull confusion and the phrase Losing the Score.
Jell O debuts a new dessert with four flavors Lemon Tang Raspberry and Strawberry offered at grocers for 10 cents. The item targets family dining and convenience.
A historical note mentions knife shaped Chinese coinage dating to 2240 B C. It also offers a pancake flour recipe by Mrs. Austin and a Bacon quote on trust. A statement notes vast Pacific access and urges using Eagle Linen for letter heads and envelopes.
Advertising claim touts Cascarrets candy as a cure for all ailments by regulating bowels. It promises gentle, natural movements with no griping and a start price of 10 cents. Warns to beware of imitations and notes genuine boxes have C. C. C. stamped on each tablet.
In Russia eleven laboratories make diphtheria serum used widely by the people. Of 44,631 cases where serum was employed, the death rate was 14 percent, versus 31 percent in 6,507 cases without serum.
Try Grain O. Ask your grocer for Grain O the new drink replacing coffee. Children may drink it without injury and all who try it like it. Grain O has a rich mocha java color but is made from pure grains and suits delicate stomachs. Priced at 15¢ and 25¢ per package, sold by all grocers.
Prepare tea by infusing one tablespoonful of Ceylon or India tea in a large pitcher with one quart boiling water for ten minutes. Strain, then add a pound of sugar, the juice of six lemons and two oranges. Let stand until very cold, then serve with ice and Apollinaris.
Railway news notes 20 000 locomotives across the United Kingdom valued at about £60 000 000. The figure reflects ongoing railway assets and expenditures during the period.
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