Indiana State Fair to Feature Free Attractions and Vaudeville
The Indiana State Fair opens the week of September 11 offering free attractions and an expanded vaudeville lineup. Dass band from New York will perform along with Dare Devil Castellano on a bicycle stunt ride. The Nelson family, famed American acrobats, makes its first state fair appearance. Tony Riders monkey circus and Ward trio perform athletic feats. Primrose and Rohloff provide comedy acrobatics. The Nelsons alone cost the Board $1.00 for the week.
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Dass Band
New York
America
Nelsons
Indianapolis
Tony Riders Monkey Circus
Ward
Primrose
Rohloff
State Board of Agriculture
Nelson Family
Rural Mail Boxes to Be Numbered on Routes
A circular letter to postmasters outlines numbering rural route boxes for free delivery. Each box entitled to service will receive a consecutive number starting after the route's origin. Carriers may deliver mail addressed to numbers alone, provided no improper use occurs.
Presbyterian Ministers to Preach on Labor Question
Seven thousand Presbyterian ministers nationwide will preach on the labor question the Sunday before Labor Day September 3. The speaking effort follows a plan by the recently formed Department of Church and Labor led by Charles Stelzle, headquartered in Chicago, to foster a closer working man church relationship and urge sermons on labor issues.
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United States
Department of Church and Labor
Presbyterian Church
Charles Stelzle
Chicago
Garland Dells Reopens Under New Management
The summer resort near Waveland Indiana, accessible via Central Indiana Ry, starts season with new management. It offers rest and enjoyment at inexpensive rates with long return limit. Contact Central Indiana Ry agents or write W S Parkhurst G P A Central Indiana Ry Co Anderson Indiana.
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Waveland
Ind
Central Indiana Ry
W. S. Parkhurst
Central Indiana Ry. Co
Anderson, Ind
Enjoyable reunion of Herbert family in Lebanon Indiana
The second annual Herbert family reunion gathered about 150 friends at the Lebanon fair grounds. A noon basket meal preceded an amphitheatre gathering that elected Samuel Billingsly president and Eb Herbert historian. Local poets and speakers offered readings and talks, ending with plans to meet again in August at Greenwood Indiana.
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Herbert
Fair Grounds
Lebanon
Riverside Park
Indianapolis
Samuel Billingsly
Harvey Parr
Eb Herbert
R. D. Billingsly
Carrie Beaver
Ed Herbert
E. O S. Harvey
C. A. Brown
Boone County
Wailie G. Hedge
Johnson County
J. H. Sublette
C. H. McClaine
Pierson McClaine
Greenwood
Indiana
Boone County Fair Grand Success
The Boone county fair closed last Friday in success with attendance exceeding expectations. Thursday set a record crowd for the races aided by earlier rain, and a five race program drew wide interest. Finances show all premiums paid and duties met, with about £1000 expected to remain in the treasury.
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Boone County
Lebanon
Notice to in arrears customers of Advance Telephone
All parties knowing themselves to be in arrears with the Advance Telephone Company are urged to call and settle immediately as the association needs the funds. By order of Association.
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Advance
Ass’n
Saving From Death of Cumberland Baby Girl
Gee A Eyles reports his 11 month old daughter survived a severe throat illness after four bottles of Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and colds. The remedy, sold at Joseph's drug store for 20 cents and 1 dollar with a trial bottle free, is claimed to cure coughs and colds.
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Gee. A. Eyles
Cumberland, Md
Purdue report lists top wheat varieties tested at Lafayette
Purdue Experiment Station bulletin 119 presents 44 wheat varieties grown at the Lafayette station farm. Top performers include Gold Coin Mealy Tenn Fultz Beechwood Hybrid Hungarian Niagee Gluten B 87 and Defiance Winter Chief all yielding over 40 bushels. Farmers urged to request copies from Arthur Goss director to study reliable base yields.
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Purdue
Lafayette
New Columbia
Arthur Goss
Real Estate Firm Opens Offering Property Listings
Gee McDaniel and son Ora operate a new real estate firm promising quick sales by devoting much time to business. Eight parcels listed for sale with inquiries invited to arrange showings or to convey farm properties through the agency.
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Gee McDaniel
Son Ora
Attorney General Seeks Law Interpretation
Attorney General outlines an interpretation of the law amid ongoing discussions. Officials emphasize legal clarity and potential implications for enforcement.
Property line grazing rights and owner consent
The text states that land along a road or street belongs to the adjacent property owner for all purposes except as a public highway. The owner holds the grass on that land and may not be used without consent, so though herding is lawful, the herder must first obtain consent from the abutting property owner before using the grass.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Advertised By Joseph Bros
An advertorial claims health depends on nourishment from the stomach and that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures stomach troubles by digesting what you eat. The product is sold by Joseph Bros.
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Joseph Bros
Railroads Agree to End Patent Stock Cars
All Western railroads reach a pact to stop using patent stock cars after clash over livestock confinement limits. Law restricts livestock in cars to twenty eight hours while patent cars claim thirty six hours possible.
Learn Telegraphy Morse Schools Of Telegraphy Display Ad
Learn Telegraphy text urges men to master a trade urging readers to study the six Morse Schools of Telegraphy advertisement and learn how a young man may quickly learn telegraphy and secure a job.
Ice Cream Supper Planned by M E Church Ladies
The ladies of the M E church announce an ice cream supper to be held tomorrow evening. Proceeds will support church activities and a community gathering.
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The
M. E. Church
New Grocery To Open September 1 By Wall and Caplinger
A new grocery store will open around September 1 in the former Fred Saunders harness shop space under Wall and Caplinger. Wall brings business experience from a furniture store, Caplinger adds honesty and public-facing capability. They plan a small stock of household groceries and invite public patronage.
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Fred Saunders
Wall
Caplinger
Tramps Speech Sparks Laughs At Public Drink Scene
A tramp asks for a drink and earns a chance to speak as a crowd mocks him with a quip about liquor loosening the tongue. He drinks quickly, then rises with unexpected grace despite ragged attire, surprising onlookers.
Tragic confession of a drunkard in Excerpt
A self accusing tramp describes his life ruined by alcohol. He recalls a wife, children, home, and ambitions lost to drink, likening the descent to Cleopatra’s dissolving pearl. He ends with a sobering vow as the glass shatters and he vanishes.
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Cleopatra
Sam Denny’s Thoroughbred Strawberries for Sale
Try Sam Denny’s Thoroughbred strawberry plants priced at 25e per hundred or 2.00 per thousand. A trial now will pay you.
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Sam Denny
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted as Scar Healing
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a fast healing remedy that draws out inflammation soothes and heals cuts burns bruises piles and skin diseases. It warns against counterfeit products and notes Joseph Bros as the seller.
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DeWitt's
DeWitt’s
Joseph Bros
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Boone County Fair
Uwative
New Real Estate
Wall & Caplinger
Ion
Wn. Rice
Witt
Witt & Rice
Bank OF Advance
Obage
M. Shera
V.prest
S. W. Ailey
Ailes & Caldwell
Chase. McClaine, Pro
Geo. M. Comley
Pionzer B
Lebanon, Ind
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