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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1900
Page
8
A satirical vignette on publishers of rural newspapers. It extols a life of happiness despite bills and unpaid subscriptions, mocking the constant need to praise readers and advertisers, and urging others to dive into journalism despite hardships.
The census lists Marion's official population at 17671, up 12 percent in ten years, not counting 3000 Soldiers' Home inmates or 3000 residents just outside city limits. Gas City grew from 280 in 1890 to 3654 in 1900, a gain of 1159 percent, likely the nation’s largest.
Big Four route offers home seekers excursion 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 September 4 and 18 October 2 and 16, 1900. For rates tickets limits stopovers and other details contact Big Four agents or Warren J Kynch Cincinnati Ohio or W P Deppe assistant.
The soothing healing properties and pleasant taste of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy make it a great favorite for colds croup and whooping cough. It provides quick relief without opium or harmful drugs and may be given to babies and adults alike. For sale by Chas. Rager.
At Fort Wayne Indiana from October 9 to 14 tickets are on sale via the Nickel Plate road. Return valid until October 15 at one fare for the round trip within Indiana only. Inquiries to the nearest agent of C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana.
A new remedy Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets is promoted as pleasant to take and effective for stomach and liver relief. Priced at 25 cents with free samples at Chas Lager's drug store.
Alvin Robinson and William Conrad of Warsaw were in town, with ads for Corner Drug Store, Iosher’s Ice Cream, and local services. Notables include Rev. C J Miner’s return to Silver Lake charge, flood relief gifts from nearby towns, a stray gourd bat exhibition, and a moral quip on politics and vanity.
The Baltimore Sun summarizes international experiences with postal savings banks from France Belgium Sweden Holland Russia Austria Hungary Canada and Australia. It highlights benefits such as mobilizing small savings, teaching thrift, and supporting government debt retirement through post office ledgers and deposits. England’s system is detailed with deposit limits interest and school savings programs.
A tall young woman in London captures attention with poised style as she models height and fashion. Her presence anchors a current street style moment in the city.
Mrs. Frana K Eunice Wait of the California state board of agriculture and a professional wine taster states that only three men in the world can judge wine. She names Guido Rossati in New York IF D Oldham in London and Paul de Chanelle, president of the French chamber of deputies. She notes that one man, Mr Oldham, consulted his wife on a fine wine distinction. She asserts that women are better tasters, with greater sensitivity, and cites Mme Pommery as a top tester of her time.
A speaker at the New York Federated Women's Clubs urged ideas, persistence, and postage stamps as keys to literary success for women. She stressed practical words and the need for ideas to start, noting persistence and postage stamps aid recognition by editors.
The article explains how to break a broody hen by reducing fat and isolating it in a flit floor coop raised above the ground. It advises withholding food every other day, offering water, and a two week nest period with one egg before reintroducing laying to resume.
Directory of secret societies lists Silver Lake Lower No 576 IOOF Lodge with officers Myers Babcock MeKrill Rhodes and others meeting Saturdays. Also includes Silver Lear Longe No 496 Davourers or Resexau meeting Wednesdays with Mary Myers and others. Lake View Lodge No 164 K of P meets Mondays with Babcock Mekrill and Amiss. Laxe Lopper No 587 FF & A M meets first and third Fridays with Terry and Clymer.
Fragmentary dialogue notes a visitor expressing concern for a mistress while downplaying severity and mispronouncing English phrases. includes a reference to a Boston traveler.
A quip about diet and self control. The doctor jokes that a pie is safe if eaten in one’s own house without sharing. The exchange highlights humorous attitudes toward temptation and dietary restraint.
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