Electric railroads would connect Northern Indiana towns
The Syracuse Register notes plans for an extensive electric railway grid linking South Bend Elkhart and Fort Wayne with Goshen Mishawaka and smaller towns. It suggests winter traffic and Lake Wawasee summer business would guarantee profit if Goshen Fort Wayne and Goshen interests unite to build within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Wabash
Gosher
Packerton
Syracuse
Fort Wayne
Wolf Lake
Goshen
South Bend
Elkhart
Indiana
Mishawaka
Lake Wawasee
Farmer Uses Home Paper Ads To Sell Stock
A Wisconsin farmer reports that advertising in his home papers saves time and money. He notes that a small ad listing what he has to sell or buy prompts quick responses from buyers by mail or in person, often securing the highest market price. He spends about 50 cents per ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Akron Savings Bank
Second National Bank of
Akron
Ohio
Poisoned Melons Lead to Valparaiso Farmer Arrest
Joseph Dakus, a prominent farmer near Valparaiso, was arrested after nine people died and several others fell ill from poisoned watermelons. Investigators found tainted melons from Dakus' patch and charges allege deliberate poisoning amid reports of boy thefts at the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joesph Dakus
Valparaiso
Dakus
Darius
Big Four Route Low Rates to Wide Territory
Very low rates to Alabama Arizona Arkansas British Columbia Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Mississippi Nebraska New Mexico North Dakota North Carolina Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming. Selling dates Sept 4 and 15 Oct 2 and 16 1900. For details contact Big Four agents Warren J. Lynch or W P Deppe Cincinnati Ohio.
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Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
British Columbia
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Manitoba
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Dakota
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Warren J. Lynch
W. P. Deppe
Sen
Cincinnati
Chamberlains Cough Remedy a Great Favorite
The soothing healing properties and pleasant taste of Chamberlains Cough Remedy make it a popular choice for colds, croup, and whooping cough. It offers quick relief, contains no opium, and is suitable for both babies and adults with sales by Chas. Rager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Rager
Local notes from Silver Lake and nearby towns
A collage of brief items notes residents visiting in Warsaw Silver Lake and North Manchester including Miss Mabel Sarber from Warsaw visiting Silver Lake and Ed Snyder Francis Rager and Willard Fitton in Chicago. It lists local merchants events sales and notices while mentioning election board eligibility and a quirky love postcard found at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Sarber
Warsaw
Silver Lake
Ed Snyder
Francis Rager
Willard Fitton
Chicago
Alvie Goshert
Disko
S. Sunday
Miss Sunday
Alexandria
Yates
Paducah
Sky
Inside History of Lincoln 1860 Nomination by Indiana caucus
E O Lanphere recalls the Chicago convention moment when Indiana delegates moved to nominate Abraham Lincoln. Amid pro Seward votes and caucus drama Henry Lane steered the speech to Lincoln. The crowd roared as Lanphere notes Lincoln won Indiana’s 26 votes in five minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Seward
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Tlinois
Farker Dresser
Old Court House
Rookery
United States
Dresser
Jine
Henry S. Lane
Parser Dresser
Faane
Lane
Tos
Mr. Lanphere
Lave
Abe Lincoln
Minnter
Abra
Tincoln
Recent Inventions Parade Clever Household Aids
New animal currycombs use a rubber back with rubber rings replacing teeth. An automatic switch places a diamond plate between rails, moved by a wedge on the engine to steer the switch. A bottle seal uses a neck capsule with slits for a cord to pass and a stamped lead seal. Boots heels rotate on a central screw for uniform wear. A vegetable slicer uses stacked knives and a sliding carriage to push and drop produce. A night light diffuses disinfectants and perfumes as the candle burns.
Devious Definitions and Odd Pairs
A humorous list pairs terms with quirky, provocative definitions. It plays on social stereotypes and wordplay, presenting playful contrasts between duty flirtation promise and other everyday terms.
Wheat, costs, and pests in 19th century notes
A summary of agricultural data covers wheat costs across states, per acre rents in Kansas and Connecticut, threshing expenses in New England, and labor values for sowing. It notes pests like Hessian fly and wheat moth, mentions European spelt, and lists major wheat producing regions including the United States, Russia, Turkey, Hungary, Chile, Australia and India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Department of Agriculture
Ixansas
Europe
St. Peter's
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Missouri
United States
Russia
Turkey
Hungary
Chill
Australia
India
Western Australia
Queensland
Grains of Gold Reflections on Character and Happiness
A collection of aphoristic musings praising popular opinion, invention, memory, and virtue. It muses on faithfulness, coaching wisdom from youth, inner beauty, and the link between happiness and personal taste. The tone resembles a moral column urging unity and thoughtful conduct.
Local Fraternal Lodges Meet Weekly in Small Town
Directory lists Sinver Lake Lower No. 576 I O O F with officers Myers Babcock Meltrill Rhodes Klavien and others meeting Saturdays. Also DavGourErRs of RepreKxau Lower No. 496 meeting Wednesdays with Mary Myers and Kate Wiltrout among officers. Lake View Loner No. 164 K of P holds Mondays with J J Babcock and S F McKrill. Silver Lake Lona No. 587 EF A M meets first and third Fridays with Terry and Clymer in roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinver Lake Lower
I. O. O. F. Lodge
P. G. L. W. Myers
N. G
J. J. Babcock
V.G. S. I. Meltrill
R.S
J. H. Rhodes
E. B. Klavien
L. W. Myers
Sinver Lear Lower
DavGourErRs of
RepreKxau
P. G
Mary Myers
Allie Flavien
V.G
Kate Wiltrout
Myrtle Smith
Nora MckKrill
Treas
Maggie Paulus
Lake View
C. C
V.C
S.F. McKrill
J.C. Way
J. M. Amiss
E. Wells
Trustees
L. Groninger
Charles Amiss
Silver Lake Lona
A.M
W. M. P. KE. Terry
John Clymer
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Farmer’s Advertising
Home Seekers
Chamberlain
Recorp
Mat Jaques
Norman Tucker
Indianapolis
North
Manchester
Will D. Stout
Jim White
Samuel Cuffel
Conrad
William Conrad & Son
Tobias Myers
Jones, Mich
Roann
North Manchester
Mr. Myers
Madison Medicine Company
Anna Vandermark
Tabettie County
Melrill
Mrs. Vandermarks
Chaberlain
Chas. Roger’s Drug Store
Cealhing
Fred
Becaus
Kaint
Jane
Lingon’s
Sey
Directory of Secret Societies
van Buren Street Union
Iele
Wanatah
Claypool
Whitley
Ft. Wayne
Seve
Cleveland
Ouilalo
Jihad
Boston
Stony Ishind
Knox
Lighttype A.M
Darktype P.M
Erie
Buffalo
New_York
F. Herner
C. A. Asterlin
T. P
Belvidere’. Iit
Incc
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Wis
Levyeland, Incinnati
Hicago
ST. Louis
RAY
Mailand Express
Mail and Express
Indianapolis Express
Wilacm
J. L. Arthur
Silver Lake,nd
Globe Telegraph College
Lexington, Ky
Nerce
Kosciusko County
State of
Freck
I. Leckrone
A.B. Babcock
Akron Sewing Machine & Bicycle GO
Diam
Silver Lake, Indiana
Victor J. Evans & CO
Evans Building
Washington, D. CO
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