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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
8
A promotion inviting readers to become new subscribers or renew existing ones for magazines and newspapers, promising savings. The note is presented as a sales pitch from Brush & Hanson.
The liver is a key gland whose inactivity slows digestion and impairs stomach and bowel glands causing improper secretions. Waste accumulates, poisoning the system, leading to headache fatigue nervousness dizziness indigestion ill health and sallow skin. All three treatments sell for 50c each. Gland-Aid Co. Ft Wayne Ind markets Glando Touic.
Halla Catarrh Cure described as an internal remedy acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered free by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists. Also promotes Halis Family Pills for constipation.
Major General Thomas H Barry proclaims the Great War a conflict of Autocracy versus Democracy and urges support for Liberty Bonds. He warns that victory hinges on money as well as munitions and young men, calling on all citizens to contribute the last dollar that could win the war and protect future generations.
A wartime speech urges all citizens to finance the war effort through Liberty Loan bonds at 4 percent. It emphasizes universal sacrifice from every class and singles out American farmers to subscribe generously, arguing financial gain and national duty align.
Communities large and small stage demonstrations for the Liberty Loan with patriotic mass meetings. Entertainment figures present side shows and a wealth of patristic music accompanies the gatherings.
A fragmentary reminiscence describes Jimmy Dale joining the army, his frail legs yet brave heart, and the village’s concern over the dangers he faces. The piece recalls the draft, the bond effort, and a neighbor’s wistful wish that Jim may survive the perilous rounds ahead.
The Liberty Loan publicity unit of the Seventh Federal Reserve district urges every registered car owner in the district to display a Liberty Loan poster on the windshield. Citizens are reminded there is no excuse for any automobile to appear in public without one of these posters, and drivers are asked to do their part to aid the government in financing the war.
Farmers have bountiful crops and high prices, creating unusual prosperity while the nation fights for justice and democracy. Immense funds are needed to finance the war, and farmers are urged to subscribe liberally to the Liberty Loan, setting a national example.
In Flushing Long Island with under 20 000 residents the first Liberty Loan raised 1 044 000 dollars through three local banks. Citizens say patriotic motives and ease of saving spurred purchases and may prompt further buying as neighbors urge others not to miss the first issue.
The district will encompass parts of Illinois Indiana and Michigan tying together towns of all sizes to strengthen the system and improve monetary policy.
A fragment notes that a Liberty bond pays four percent interest and is described as as good as minted gold.
Os sad. Tamity, newt Diska Jesse Buliney came from Fort Wayne last Saturday and joined his wife near Lawn. Ed Wiley and family returned to Bourbon after a week here. Tim Cass and family of South Bend visited John Cass and family southeast of town. Devon Getty and Dora Dillman were Warsaw visitors. Quarterley meeting set at Mount Pleasant M E church on Saturday October 20. Walter Kemper of Montana fell ill in Chicago while visiting. unable to return home. News items urge readers to send notices to the Record office.
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