Akron News Breathes His Last at the Handle Factory
A fragment from Akron News describes the collapse of the Silver Lake handle factory, its sale of timber to John Haldeman and Virgil Shaffer for stove wood, and the wider pattern of business failures. It notes sympathy for locals and reflects on shared hardship and prudence in tough times.
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Akron News
Égveat
Silver Lake
Aion
Mentone
Zephers
Nebreik
John Haldeman
Virgil Shaffer
Miss Helen Gould Honored For War Relief Work
The piece praises Helen Gould for her wartime relief efforts and charitable acts beyond her private benefactions. It asserts the public learned of her generosity during the war and notes her sincere, unassuming character as she engages in relief work.
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America
Helen Gould
Seade
Heannbiys
Helen Gould Named Lead in Chicago Times Herald Note
A Chicago Times Herald feature states Helen Gould’s name shall lead all others in the forthcoming write up or tribute. The brief confirms her prominent placement in the paper’s notice.
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Helen Gould
Chicago- Times-Herald
Use of Coal on the Seas and Vessel Consumption
London Globe notes coal use on voyages largely follows speed with coal burn rising geometrically. Some ships burn 100 to 500 tons daily, while ocean passenger steamers may consume 2,600 to 3,500 tons per voyage of six to seven days depending on speed.
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Europe
America
London Globe
Townwide Portrait of Local Coterie and Critics
A vivid snapshot of small town life skewers neighbors and traits. The piece lists gossips tattlers loafers and loudmouths alongside steadfast townsfolk, noting petty judgments, public chatter, and imperfect men who clash with their own failures.
Suogenger C. lor Five 50c and $100 Guaranteed
A brief notice promises guaranteed value with price refunds, noting specific denominations of 50 cents and one hundred dollars. The fragment hints at a sales or warranty offer and reimbursement terms. Local reader should seek full details for eligibility and exact conditions.
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I. T
Suogenger C.lor
Weekly Crop Bulletin Reports Mixed Yields and Harvest Progress
Light frosts caused little damage while cool, showery weather persisted. Heavy rains slowed corn cutting in the south, but overall corn harvest is large and quality good. Potatoes vary by locality. tobacco yields satisfactory, clover seed generally poor, vegetables abundant, and rum crops flourishing. Hog cholera remains active in Kosciusko and Bartholomew counties.
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Koseiuske
Bartholomew
White Wine of Tar Aids Pulmonary Consumption
A testimonial from Brookline Station Missouri states a wife diagnosed in final stages of pulmonary consumption showed immediate relief after starting White Wine of Tar and reports improved health after using the fourth bottle. Endorsed and offered for sale by I. U. Suoberger, Rev. J. R. Fly, Susan E. H. Fly.
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Brookline Station
Rev. J. R. Fly
Susan EH
Fly
I. U. Suoberger
Ten Million Wheelmen and a Cure All Liniment
A rail of claims says ten million Americans ride bicycles and suffer injuries each season. Henry and Johnson's Amica Oil Liniment is touted to cure sprains cuts and bruises quickly and also removes pimples sunburn tan and freckles. Priced 25 cents per bottle with a 50 cent value claim. Sold with a money back guarantee by I U Snoberger.
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America
Henry & Johnson
Amica & Oil Liniment
I. U. Snoberger
Fruit Trees At Half Price From Assurity Nursery
J. W. Riney announces closeout of 100 fruit trees from Assurity Nursery New York buried in a trench to grow straight. Available varieties include apples cherries plums pears and peaches. Sale begins next week with first come first served at about Oct Ist.
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Assurity Nursery
New York
J. W. Riney
Farm For Sale Near Claypool With New House And Tubular Well
For Sale a twenty acre farm three miles east and one mile north of Claypool. The land is well cultivated with fruit and only about one acre uncleared. Features include an excellent tubular well and a new house with a good cellar. Suitable for a young man starting out or an older man retiring. Easy terms. Call or write to the Record for further information.
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Claypool
Notice of Credit Settlement at J J Babcock’s Market
The notice requests all persons to whom credit was extended during the drag business days in Silver Lake to call at J J Babcock's Meat Market to settle accounts and close balances.
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Pearsons
Lake
J. C Babcock’s. Meat
J.J. Babcock
Fall and Winter Millinery Stock Clearout
Inventory of millinery items from Claypool Indiana offers hats, plumes, and tips priced from 35 cents to 2.50 dollars. Describes best tips at 1.75 to 2.50 dollars and mentions sailor and walking styles in stock.
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Walkin
Uit
More TM or Less Interest in the Interesting Pages
A brief note on fluctuating interest in a column titled Interesting Pages of Numerous Exchanges. Readers respond with varying opinions on content quality and value.
Market notes and oddities in a hometown paper
A jumble of local observations and advice urging readers to support home merchants, with reflections on advertising value and anecdotes about poultry feeding, moral conduct, and promoting local subscriptions. The writing lists examples, proverbs, and parables about honest living and community reliance.
Perfect Town Reciprocity Between Farmers and Merchants
A local reflection on harmony in commerce where farmers patronize home merchants and laborers spend earnings with local tradesmen. The piece argues reciprocity between businessmen and workers yields a thriving town and better bargains for all.
Stamp rule ends kissing profits at socials
The report claims every husband who kisses his wife must use a revenue stamp, but the government says stamps apply only where profit accrues. Stamps are used when a man kisses another man's wife sister or any old woman, so innocent kissing games at church socials will lose their drawing card for profit.
Newspaper men deserve fair treatment adage urges remembering
A remark from Indianian emphasizes that treating newspaper men fairly yields no loss and they are often magnanimous when favors are requested, urging the general public to keep this fact in mind and apply it across many situations.
Pot-oat Wonder Emerges From Farmyard Tale
A rustic anecdote describes a city maiden tripping among trees and sniffing a strong breeze. An old farmer jokes the scent comes from a pot oat, provoking hearty laughter and tears as he explains the curious fragrance.
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Frye
Death in Steubert County Attributed to Asiatic Cholera
An Asiatic cholera death in Steubert County is reported to the state board of health. Doctors affirm the disease is genuine while some locals remain skeptical. Strict quarantine measures are in force and officials fear wider spread.
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Steubert
State Board “of Health
Denver Man Returns Home to Find Odd Suppo rt
A Denver man went home to supper one evening and found an unexpected mix of support waiting. The fragment hints at a personal incident with an unclear outcome. No further details are readable.
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Denver
Kismet and the Housemaid's Fateful Coincidence
A London Journal notes a statue with the inscription Kismet meaning fate. The housemaid mishears and later limps in, claiming she has the most terrible coins on her kismet, a playful tale of mistaken meaning and a domestic moment.
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London
Kismet
Bridget
Country editor drives own paper and fortunes
The Indianapolis News notes a country editor handling editorial, soliciting ads, and entering copy himself. It says he shepherds his accounts, seeks notices from big papers, but relies on his home paper for influence to rise or fall politically.
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Gnself
Indianapolis
Hei
News
Sidewalk Repair Ordinance Notes Town Duties 1898
An 1898 Silver Lake Indiana ordinance outlines sidewalk repair and rebuilding duties. It requires owners of adjoining property to repair damaged sidewalks within ten days after notice from the marshal. If neglected, the town may contract the work, assess costs against property, and place a lien. The marshal must notify owners and report progress to the board of trustees.
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Swithin
Board of Trustees
Indiana
ITI
SLC
F Saal
Lake
Kroscius
Indianas
C. Hay
M.d.yotter
Relief for hay fever seekers at northern resorts
Sufferers may find relief at cool northern Michigan and Wisconsin resorts along the Chicago and North Western Railway lines. For full information on rates and details contact B. Kniskern at 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago or any ticket agent.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Chicago & Nor Western R’y
B. Kniskern
United States
Sure LaGrippes Cure in Old Newspaper Style
Fragmentary OCR item hints at remedies for influenza like cures and warnings about liver condition. It references a remedy claim and advise to seek the right treatment, but the readable text is incomplete and lacks clear events or names.
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Claypool, Ind
Valparaiso
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