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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
4
Entry states second class matter at Silver Lake Indiana post office. Advertising rates available on request. All ads run until ordered out. Copy due Wednesday noon. Obituaries and long notices over thirty lines, and paid entertainment write ups, charged at 1 cent per line in advance. Cards of Thanks ten lines or less cost 25 cents.
The fragment remarks on modern living versus ancients and praises progress in Japan citing the Australian ballot system's apparent success in a recent election. It references geese and serpents as metaphors and mentions cotemporaries and wrapping paper spoilt by press.
The Czar has introduced a fleet of armor clad automobiles to the army. These land cruisers are built for speed and are described as nearly shot proof, enhancing battlefield mobility and firepower.
D. L. Beaci of Clover Neuk says he has suffered stomach trouble for four years and seeks relief from his ailment.
A local advertisement notes that a customer was induced to buy Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and felt much better after use. The note recommends the product for stomach troubles and states the price is 25 cents, with C. Rager as the seller.
A Jeter carrier from Washington who tried the politico walking set in Congressman Louds district has had his vacation cut short and may lose his official head.
A terse note warns about Roumania and the Philippines with language of dignity silence contempt and caution, signaling a charged geopolitical stance or editorial stance within a period source.
An exchange notes that the United States imports a large lobster quantity yearly while suggesting ten million native lobsters could be exported for profit. The statement highlights tension between import data and potential domestic export value.
A Chicago man argues that kindness beats material assets as deeds speak louder than real estate. The piece urges cheerful words and sympathy, noting Chamberlain s Cough Remedy as a trusted cold cure sold by Dr Chas Rager.
The article notes China plans an extraordinary display at the St. Louis Fair, highlighting recent unusual exhibits and warning that foreign powers might intervene if mismanaged.
William letters from Mrs Cranfill of Troy and Chas Rager describe using Kodol to treat indigestion and dyspepsia. After four bottles, Rager claims complete cure and urges others to take a dose after meals. The ad emphasizes that it digests what you eat.
Four deaths from smallpox occur in Frankfort Indiana. Unvaccinated victims suffered likely hemorrhagic or confluent forms both nearly always fatal. The article argues vaccination is the only safe guard against contagion and the disease can be overcome by prompt vaccination.
K E S Rittenhouse, a Liberty Mills feed mill man, reports a superb flowing well reaching eight feet above ground at seventy feet depth. The well supplies winter water to his home and irrigates adjacent land. He plans to pump cistern water to an elevated house tank and operate a small dynamo for lighting.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve relieved C. Haney of Geneva Quebec after 40 years of piles. The ad claims cures for cuts burns wounds and skin diseases and warns to beware of counterfeits. Chas Rager.
A reflection on childhood play builds strength for life. Growing up, chasing rainbows and castles in the air can still uplift us for real work. Humans are working beings with best achievements imagined through sights of beauty.
The Board of State Charities and County Charities urge a general Prison Sunday on October 26 to boost prison reform, crime prevention, and care for dependents. Ministers are asked to preach on crime prevention and related subjects and may request literature from Room 52, State House, Indianapolis.
The owl is not wiser than other birds though it symbolizes wisdom. It sees truth only in half light and even its admirers do not flatter its voice. Many men have reputations for wisdom with the same claims as the owl.
The piece argues a tariff on art blocks imports and education, noting 30 million dollars of American owned paintings in Europe that Americans avoid importing. It proposes removing the tariff and offering a premium to keep artists and funds in the United States.
A memorial by the Silver Lake lodge of I O O F dated October 3 1902 notes the death of George W Yetter. It praises his cheerfulness honesty loyalty and aid to others and to the lodge. It directs copies to his wife and family and to the Silver Lake Record and orders minutes to include the tribute.
A brief item cites John Wesley remark and urges that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures colds and helps prevent pneumonia. It notes availability from Chas Raver.
The undersigned will sell at public sale on this residence located one mile east and one half mile south of Silver Lake.
Local flyer invites readers to buy school supplies at the Record Office with emphasis on affordable items and back to school basics. Availability includes notebooks pens and basic educational materials for students.
On Wednesday October 15 a sale offers one coach horse two large black mares four milch cows two two year old steers two yearling heifers one Durham bull five spring calves fifteen spring pigs two Poland China brood sows one Duroc Jersey male hog a spring wagon three farm wagons farming implements and household goods. Sale starts at ten o clock usual terms with twelve months time. D Gill Auctioneer C B Stout Clerk Calvin Ball.
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