13 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
1
During Sept 30 to Oct 5 Buffalo hosts pageants of beauty and grand amusements for a festival titled Fruits and Flowers. A queen and court will preside on a throne as maids of honor are chosen from the most beautiful contestants.
Washington readers learn of the Buffalo assassination shock and McKinley’s popularity in the capital. The piece notes the Schley case, West Point officer shortages, and Navy enlistment issues, with Root screening thousands for 900 second lieutenant posts. It also covers the American delegation to the American States conference and Transvaal imports.
The newspaper proclaims a comprehensive Sunday issue with world news, illustrated special articles by noted writers, women’s features on fashion and home economy, and a richly illustrated sporting section. It highlights contributors like William E. Curtis, Clara Morris, Bob Burdette, and Frank G. Carpenter.
The Washington Humane Society promotes public drinking fountains for animals and people, noting 78 fountains funded by donations. Advocates argue accessible water reduces distress for horses and dogs and calms irritable people on hot days.
A Minnesota editor muses on the press role noting common tensions among clergy, saloon proponents, gamblers, teetotalers, and readers. He argues editors face blame whether roasting or praising various groups and that the editor is both trusted and criticized.
A strong probability exists that the reduction of letter postage to one cent will soon be a reality. The consideration of this important step has been underway.
A report suggests severe drought will sharply reduce Michigan potatoes this year. An investigation estimates yields by county with totals in Antrim 1.5 million, Grand Traverse 4 million, Mason 1 million, Osceola 1.6 million, Montcalm 2 million, Benzie 3 million, to be shipped from Ludington Traverse City Thompsonville Suttons Bay and Port Huron.
An Oklahoma publisher sets published rates for describing individuals in oblique terms. Charges include $2 for praising a man as a successful citizen despite public perception of laziness and $108 for reverent notices about a deceased citizen mourned by the community and poker circle.
The passage notes sermons at funerals often swing from consolation to praise of the deceased while relatives remain grief stricken. It criticizes ministers who fill time by enumerating merits and recounting life, rather than offering meaningful solace.
The Ligonier Leader notes patrons of the Dolan House Avilla can dine in a place linked to local lore. It recalls the house as a site where counterfeit money was once produced, with dies and apparatus found and a notorious gang activity nearby. Skeleton remains reportedly found in the yard or nearby areas.
Government inspector reviewed several rural mail routes to assess road conditions along the paths. Township and road supervisors are urged to implement improvements to avoid route discontinuation and preserve farmers access to free mail delivery.
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