Millionaire Farmer Rankin Built World Sized Farm Empire
Tarkio Missouri obituary recalls David Rankin the so called millionaire farmer. Born 1825 in Sullivan County Indiana he labored from childhood on a family farm then built a vast operation. He started with one ox and crude plow and by 1863 fattened pork in New York and grew broom corn profits. Rankin eventually cultivated about 20,510 acres yearly with 19,000 in corn producing around 1,009,000 bushels annually.
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Tarkio
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the Times
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New York
Kr. Rankin
Porto Rico Seen as Utopia for America's Rich
Alfred Zevas of San Juan predicts Porto Rico will be occupied by American millionaires within 50 years. He says the island offers beauty, perpetual spring climate, healthy conditions, and extensive macadam roads. Tourists already visit in winter as wealthier Americans seek luxurious escapes.
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Wachvision
Porto Rico
Alfred Zevas
San Juan
America
United States
Mr. Zeyas
Porto Pico
Switzerland
Church Notes and Sunday Services Posted
Church notes report Sunday services at 5 AM with religious classes for children and parent involvement. Mention of Hanies Nosstescher progressing and sermons by Brother Piiocises. Cro Prancis set to attend spring term at Wabash then return to New Ross in fall.
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Hanies Nosstescher
Secord
Cro Prancis
Wabash
New Ross
Shilo Christian Sunday School Sees 25 in Attendance
The Shilo Christian Sunday School reports 25 in attendance for the class led by young members. Preaching is scheduled Sunday morning and evening by the pastor. A new metal spire was installed Friday by Wm Lucas and Frank River.
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Meng Cless Lesding
Wm Lucas
Frank River
North Christian Bible School Yeomen Prepare for Contest
North Christian hosts a Bible School contest as 27 young men study for the event. A large chart shows states the Atlantic Ocean and Palestine on the wall. Men and boys will sail one boat to Cesera while women and children take another. Cesera bound boat wins and returns to New York first. Ladies Aid serves cream and coke Saturday night March 18 at the church base. Brother MecMahan attended Sunday and baptized several new members.
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Local notes on sales and visits around town
Wm Lasley visits his farm as tenant Sigs Meadows holds a sale. Aunt Martha McConaughy visits Albert Lasley and family at Lebanon. James Sanford plans a move to Crawfordsville to start in real estate. Sam Caplinger buys Henry Canada’s 40 acre tract south of Bushtown. Henry Canada buys Nay farm on the Lebanon road. Ike Emmert recalls his children with $1600 each. Capital Circuit Traction Co stock still offered. farmers east of town urged to buy. Map available at Bank of Advance. Earl Meek to work for Ora Reed this summer. Harry Carter returns to health. Frank Whitely visits Enoch Whitely in Jamestown. Red Men hold second degree ceremony. Weldon family visits Indianapolis. Chick feed sold at Caplingers. Daan transacts business in Indianapolis. Tempa Shawley in Lebanon. J. B Beaver on Lebanon business. Oha McDaniel and family visit John Young’s. Sam Talver moves from near Brownsburg to Harry Sprong’s property.
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Bank of Advance
Wm Daan
Indianapolis
Tempa Shawley
Lebanon
J. B Beaver
O'ha McDaniel
John Young
Sam Talver
Brownsburg
Harry Sprong
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