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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
7
By E J Edwards Loomis a Yale professor built a large estate from textbooks on mathematics astronomy and meteorology. The 1911 obituary notes his quiet life and taciturn manner but reveals his fortune exceeded 300000 with most profits from his writings benefiting Yale University for an observatory.
A 1911 retelling notes James H. Alarr and Amos Kendall explaining that from the founding of the United States until late in Grant’s second term there was effectively one postmaster: the postmaster general. Calhoun urged strict adherence to law, and Grant’s era then permitted deputy postmasters without the word deputy.
A Utica editor recounts how rumors of Governor McKinley's bankruptcy in 1893 sparked a flood of messages from Americans across parties. Friends and rivals urged him to remain in public life, assuring him public confidence persisted and shaping his decision to stay in politics.
A Thackeray exhibition notes his legible hand and easy style yet cites persistent errors. He misuses phrases like different to and compared to and often pluralizes Miss Potter as Miss Potters in The Newcomes.
The speaker questions enjoying grand opera without understanding the words and parallels the idea with a dish of hash whose contents are unknown. The exchange hints at language and comprehension hindering or shaping enjoyment.
In a brief dialogue a visitor questions Mrs A about her suffering while she admits uncertainty and fears a post mortem may reveal the cause. The visitor expresses pity as Mrs A laments her weakness and calls for answers.
A doctor notes money cannot buy health but reassures that medical confidence comes from care and attention. The brief exchange underscores the value of physician expertise beyond wealth in a Stray Stories vignette.
Mrs George Earl of Madison Nebraska recounts a year long struggle with kidney trouble hot flashes dizziness exhaustion swelling and fatigue. She notes improvement after using Dean's Kidney Pills with swelling subsiding and weight gain. The ad urges readers to remember the name and purchase from druggists and stores at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes.
A pretty visitor just back from Ireland recalls a meeting with a Dublin cabman. She planned hotel shopping then toured the city on a jaunting car and chose the smartest stand. Pat replied with a playful line praising her beauty and offering lifelong service.
The article extols Hewitt's Easy Task soap as a thorough cleanser for dishes. It claims the snow white suds reach every crevice, remove dirt and grease, and leave no residue while costing no more than cheaper brands.
In Stray Stories a groom explains delaying his answer to his beloved Iphonio-Gwendolyn while he selects bridesmaids. The confession turns on a humorous twist as he realizes the wait was for wedding preparations.
Mothers urged to inspect every bottle of Castoria for safety and the correct signature before use. The notice notes Castoria has been in use for over 30 years and is recommended for infants and children.
Prominent discussion of partnership and tax payments followed by an advertisement for low rates on the Nickel Plate Road from September 88 to October 15 inclusive. Details invite inquiries to an agent or I P Parnin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana.
Out of the Whaleback Jonah joined a group called the Vacation Liars club and said he enjoyed his ocean trip immensely.
Advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to shake into shoes for corns bunions ingrowing nails swollen sweating feet blisters and callouses. Claims relief and encourages samples and purchases from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
An array of vintage ad snippets highlights common sayings on restraint in betting and work ethic. It touts Hamlins Wizard Oil as a universal pain reliever and promotes Mrs. Winston's Soothing Syrup for teething with claims of gum softening and pain relief at 23 cents per bottle.
A dialogue about photographs and maternal love highlights how mothers see their children differently. Jean argues that children also gaze at their mothers uniquely, not as they do at strangers.
A Toledo Blade excerpt questions natural speech in fish and eggs, pondering how a fish would respond to laying eggs and the implications of deprived voice in nature. The dialogue-style piece invites reflection on biology and human perspectives.
For 30 years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills. Made from roots and herbs it has thousands of cures to its credit. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for free health advice from Lynn, Massachusetts.
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