29 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1899
Page
1
Milford Mail argues Elkbatt County's $2,500 bridge appropriation is insufficient and taxes should be reduced despite clear needs. The editorial condemns councils for lacking stamina to withstand public clamor and warns the county risks underfunding essential structures.
A regional editorial argues county councils neglect repairs to bridges and buildings to save money. It warns a stitch in time saves nine and cites a $15,000 bridge fund. The piece mixes reflections on dollars, journalism, and editor ethics with advertisements for health tonics.
The text outlines Indiana truancy law requiring parents or guardians to send children aged six to fourteen to school, with exemptions for older employed youths or graduates. It creates county truancy boards, appoints officers to enforce attendance, and establishes penalties including fines and jail for noncompliance.
On December 10, 1897 Rev S A Donshoe of the M E Church South Pt Pleasant West Virginia suffered a severe cold with violent coughing. He used Chamberlains Cough Remedy after trying home specifics and found it highly effective and recommends it to the public. Sold by Dr Chas Rager.
Mrs W W Missingill of Beaumont Texas praises Chamberlain 8 Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for saving many children from dysentery and cholera infantum. The medicine is sold by Dr Chas Rager.
An ad invites readers to send three music teachers or performers on piano or organ along with twenty five cents to receive full sheet music. It promises songs like The Flower that won my Heart Mamie O Rourke March Manila and Dewey s March Two Step and five other pages, from Popular Music Co Indianapolis Indiana.
Frightful blunder warns of burns and injuries. Bucklen's Arch Salve advertised as fastest pain killer and healer for burns sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions. Pledges cure and guarantees relief sold by Dr. Rager for 25 cents a box.
Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona spends winters in Aiken South Carolina and credits Electric Bitters with curing back head pains and nerves. He claims the medicine purifies blood strengthens stomach and nerves and restores vigor. Guaranteed 50 cents per bottle and sold by Dr Rager.
Advertorial claims laud One Minute Cough Cure for coughs colds and lung troubles. Testimonials from Ada Hart Mary Bird Chas Rager and Rev Kirkman praise its effectiveness with references to Dr Rager Drug Store. Surgeon notes trial bottles and money back guarantees accompany endorsements from periodicals and editors.
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