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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1902
Page
4
A collection of wry lines contrasts arguments with women and seriousness with humor. The Big Four railroad company has placed an order for 125 000 new ties. A horse’s stubborn habits are blamed for jokes about its future compared to automation.
D L Beach of Clover Nook Farm Greenfield Massachusetts reports four years of stomach trouble. After buying Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets he feels much better after taking part of a box. Priced at 25 cents, sold by C Rager.
A fragmented item urges cautious driving with a saying about choosing the brake over flesh and mentions a bizarre Chinese recruitment criterion listing ages and strength requirements. The text includes odd measurements and threshold ages, suggesting a miscellany page item from a historical paper.
An invitation invites all to bring in specimens for exhibit. Farmers and others may submit produce and curiosities including ears of corn, beans, minerals, coal, ores, silk, and relics. Historical newspapers and antique books are listed. George Saure contributed two German books and papers. Exhibits of special value should be saved for a specified day.
A fragment notes a person’s height and their capability to cover seven miles within an hour. The text hints at athletic performance metrics but lacks full context or identifying details.
A folklore health ad touts Kodol as a perfect stomach aid that cleanses and strengthens digestion. Testimonies from Rev J H Holladay of Holladay Mississippi and Chas Raver claim cures for dyspepsia and stomach troubles after physicians gave up, recommending using the tonic after meals.
A sixteen inch circumference apple weighing one pound three ounces was grown in British Columbia last year. The story argues a collective effort is needed to beat the apple as a headline motivator.
An amused clerk stacks the goods while a shopper balks at buying. She explains she seeks a friend, and the clerk points to a final shelf piece as a possible hiding place for that friend.
The text notes Europe uses municipal ownership for utilities like gas and street lighting and suggests London will take charge of its waterworks. It adds that in the United States the federal government runs the postal system and most local waterworks are city owned.
The report notes Indiana has 101050 old maids and 119000 bachelors many of whom are handsome and intelligent. It highlights a striking 18529 more bachelor maids than bachelor men and praises the state's beautiful and attractive women.
The ad cites One Minute Cough Cure for colds and throat troubles. It notes the state election board estimates 1.7 million ballots to be printed with two ballots per voter and about 10,000 more voters than 1900, costing around $5,000.
Miscellaneous local notes cover promotions and casual town chatter. Norman Tucker visits town on business from near Silver Lake. Postmaster Sullivan's weight history is jotted humorously. Weather service staff and patent office references appear, plus farm movement and a medical remedy testimonial.
Rev C J Budlong of Ashway R L declares Electric Bitters cured his long lingering liver jaundice and liver troubles. The advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a universal cure for liver kidney and stomach issues offering 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by C Rager.
The convention to benefit Benevolence meets at the Silver Lake Methodist church on Thursday October 2 1908. Morning session at 10 30 features a missionary sermon by J B Ford of Columbia City. Afternoon program includes devotions by W E Murray and talks by L C Poor J W Tillman C A Rowand D S Jones and T M Hill on church extension Freedman's Aid and Southern Education veterans claims and missions. Evening sessions include another devotion by W E Murray and addresses by C A Rowand and D S Jones.
L T Wilson operates as auctioneer and sale crIer with stock sales specialty and as builder and contractor for The James A Wolf Straight Rail Fence. Residents may write or call for dates at his Claypool Indiana address.
The article explains that one X at the record margin shows expired subscription time, two Xs indicate one year delinquent, and a dollar left at the office or sent signals willingness to renew. It clarifies subscriber status markers used by the office.
A caution against unnecessary surgery promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles, cuts, burns, bruises, and skin diseases. Testimonial from J C Phillips of Paris Illinois claims relief, praising the salve as quick and permanent and warning against counterfeit products.
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