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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
2
The column surveys public concerns and curiosities from the era. It mentions cures for consumption, airship dangers, ambitious inventions, a Baltimore operation count, Russia’s unrest, a new comet, a ten cent pearl, health cultivation, and US gold output contrasted with paper money amid corn sugar worries.
Fragmentary notes discuss disparate topics from women drivers in Paris to Philadelphia under a metaphorical “bed of quick sand” and an overheating Vesuvius, with vague references to social change and investigators.
A fragment quotes an Orecon aidearman arguing women may dress freely while urging men to yield, tying the remark to broader historical disputes over liberty and gender norms. The remark evokes comparisons to revolutionary rhetoric about personal rights and social behavior.
A Chicago policewoman arrested a young man for making advances toward her. The magistrate immediately discharged him after a glance at the officer, offering two possible reasons for the decision.
A fragment notes the trope that brides seek more than abundance in marriage as a wife finds fulfillment beyond a vine clad cottage and a frugal husband.
A playful column notes new slang and social shifts, defining gooph as a person who tricks others into false alarms. It pokes at women entering new sports like javelin and embroidery contests, mocks bread and circuses, and questions animal jail concepts with a humorous tone.
An unusual note describes an octopus entering manufacturing with ambitions in automobile production and a sideline in music, aiming to lubricate slumber by composing lullabies.
In a court decision from London, a theatergoer was deemed to have the right to kiss if he dislikes a performance. The ruling notes the right is considered a general principle for an American audience as well.
Thomas A. Wells of Palacios Texas paddled an fragile eight mile skiff through rough Gulf of Mexico seas to rescue seven men aboard the mermaid after the rudderless vessel began sinking. He braved breakers and currents proving his life saver stance while noting he could not swim but had a life preserver.
The report describes the mayor's three dogs at his country place at S&J as grieving after his death. They make frequent treks along familiar roads and paths from his long walks with the mayor, with Ben the Irish setter noted as the most persistent in seeking traces of his missing master.
A Albany report notes increasing bird populations across New York including rare species. Naturalist George F. Guelph from Brockport, Monroe County, who has studied Lake Ontario shore migrations for two years, reports a notable presence of various birds.
A London column argues that the professional class on moderate incomes fares worse than the typical worker amid ongoing labor unrest. It blames strikes for straining unions and warns that the middle class bears rising costs while politicians and radicals neglect their plight.
Berlin reports a remarkable medical case of a child with no forebrain for nearly four years. Neurologists say this shows humans rely on the forebrain for basic preservation and consciousness, as the child remained in constant sleep with rigid arms and no grasping ability.
Camden New Jersey will hold the first national auction of liquor licenses in a local court under a recently enacted act. The move aims to monetize licenses through public bidding, marking a historic change in how licenses are allocated.
Fur bands and trims in millinery and muffs move from luxury to common style. Sealskin fox martin mole leopard ermine imitations and wild-sourced furs are dyed and pieced to create elegant hats turbans and neckpieces. Velvet plush and satin combine with fur for chic warm ensembles. home dressmakers are advised to study professional sets before attempting.
Filmy laces and fine chiffons dominate modern undergarments with strong durable fabrics like German val and cluny. A corset cover sewn with lace edges beading and chiffon roses offers dainty elegant styling affordable enough for a gift, recommended by Julia Bottomley.
A new bag from Paris captivates shoppers as bags remain popular. Designers highlight sleek lines and versatile use, drawing attention in boutiques and street markets alike.
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