Witty Observations From An Indiana Weekly Sermon on Everyday Life
The Advance Indiana weekly notes humorous maxims and social commentary about money time military cost of living and human folly. It references sugar price rises war impacts on farmers and a 1911 postal notice context with aphorisms about honesty ambition and habit formation.
Pawpaw Season Opens as Fruits Ripen in County
The Pawpaw season is on with pawpaws ripe across the woods of this county and neighboring areas. Visitors are expected in the coming days to harvest the sweet fruit, while reports note a plentiful crop of rice pipe fruit despite predictions of late ripening after frost.
Purchases Large Farm Near Lebanon by Illinois Buyer
Edward Morrison through Witt Bros sold a 160 acre Lebanon farm for 829000 to William Rhoades of Manefield Illinois. Rhoades pays 181.25 per acre and will take possession on March first amid rising farm buying tied to the eastern conflict and anticipated continued demand.
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Lebanon
Edward Morrison
Witt Bros
William Rhoades
Manefield
Illinois
Rhoades
Ballot order set for fall election tickets
The state board of election commissioners rules the Republican ticket will appear before the Progressive on ballots. Members William D. Goadrick and John E. Hollett say the law requires this order. Democratic, Progressive, Prohibitionist, Socialist and Socialist Labor follow.
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State Board of Election Commissioners
William D. Goadrick
John E. Hollett
Meat animal prices rise 3 percent in U.S. farm markets
Producers in the United States paid for meat animals rose 3 percent from July 15 to August 15. The August 15 price averaged 37.63, above last year and earlier highs, with historical comparisons shown for beef cattle calves hogs sheep lambs and chickens.
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United States
The Next Wheat Crop Demand Predicted Worldwide
The article forecasts the 1915 wheat demand to surpass normal production due to European mobilization. It notes Europe’s war effort will pull millions from agriculture, especially in Russia and Austria Hungary, France, and Britain, creating a large future shortage.
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Wario Europe
United States
Europe
Russia
Austria- Hungary
France
Great Britaan
Cincinnati Enquirer
The Child's Health and a Stronger Citizenship
A call to improve child health to prevent pain and disease and to foster better training for future citizens. The author argues that healthier babies lead to stronger mental and moral citizenship and urges parental education and reformatories as part of the solution.
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Elegan
Proper feeding of babies for health and growth
Advice from Wallace's Farmer urges exclusive milk for infants under twelve months to prevent digestive issues and mortality. It endorses gradual introduction of selected nonstarchy foods after the first year, emphasizing careful nourishment for long term success.
Proper time to sow wheat in the eastern states
A long series of wheat sowing experiments led by F M Webster and practical farmers shows that to avoid Hessian fly, sow wheat after fall in southern New York and nearby regions between September 20 and 25. In northern areas timing shifts later into October. Results rely on soil fertility and quick-acting fertilizer at sowing.
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F. M. Webster
Department of Agriculture
New York
Michiigan
Wisconsin
Philadelphia
Columbus
Ohio
Indianapolis
Indiana
Springfield
Iil
Kansas
Maryland
Illinois
Japanese Agriculture Critique on Crop Yields and Efficiency
The Indiana Farmer argues Japanese crop yields are overestimated. Wheat yields average 20 bushels per acre, rye 22, barley 30. Japanese farms average 3.67 acres with fragmented, irregular fields. government seeks larger, regular plots.
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Japan
Iowa
Indiana
Bits of Humor and a Porous Plaster Riddle
A nostalgic quip runs through the Boston Transcript and Springfield Republican readers about vacation mishaps and a classic riddle. The joke compares the paper to a porous plaster, claiming it’s good for a week back.
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Boston Transcript
Springfield Republican
Doctor Confronted by Woman Over Smith Boy Case
A physician recalls a woman he cannot name who accuses him of charging high fees for treating the Smith boy. She adds that her son Algy threw the brick that hit him, implying a demand or grievance tied to the injury and medical billing.
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Algy
Leyton Cumming Deo Is Born to Dee Family
The Dee family welcomed a son after six daughters. The boy was named Leyton after long waiting, with Cumming as a second name from the mother's maiden name. The newborn carries the combined surname Leyton Cumming Deo.
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Dee
Leyton
Cumming
Leyton Cumming Deo
Curious Camels Draw Family Praise At Boston Zoo
A young Boston girl, taught to chew her food, watched camels munch grass and told her uncle that their father, mother, and Professor Fletcher would enjoy seeing the camels chew all day.
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Boston
Professor Fletcher
Butter Talk Turns Sour on Main Street
A fragment shows Mrs Bessey complaining about butter and Africa, mixing satire with personal digs at Amanda and a walking advertisement in a crowded Main Street scene. The brief hints at cultural clash and detours into perfumed notions and consumer vanity.
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Mrs Bessey
Africa
Amanda
Wilds
Judge Wilson Advises Lawyers To Study Law
An Ohio judge famed for wit hosts several prominent lawyers in his office. One attorney says he plans retirement to study neglected topics. The judge responds with a concise counsel: "Law."
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Wilson
Ohio
Tomato Curry Recipe Steps
Peel and slice four or five ripe tomatoes. Sauté minced onion and celery in butter. Add tomato slices and cook briefly. Mix curry powder salt and paprika with cream. Pour the cream over the tomatoes and cook until thickened.
Muttonettes with Sage Stuffing
Cut a leg of mutton into one inch slices. Each slice gets a spoonful of stuffing made from bread crumbs beaten egg butter salt sage and pepper. Roll up and secure with skewers. Bake with a little butter and water for about forty five minutes. Thicken the gravy, pour over the meat, garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Hustler Want Ad Promises Quick Results
In a bold want ad The Hustler claims fast, reliable results for readers seeking work gigs or favors. The short notice emphasizes discreet transactions and prompt payments, urging applicants to respond with contact details and references.
Glass salad bowl with silver gilt mixer attracts notice
A new glass salad dressing bowl garners attention for its at table use. The lid paddle wheel and operating crank are silver gilt, allowing the hostess to blend dressings directly at the table.
Salmagundi Jelly Layer Dessert Recipe
Cut up one banana and two small seedless oranges into glasses. Layer the pieces, then pour over hot lemon jelly to fill. Let set until firm and serve with cream.
How To Conquer Rheumatism At Your Own Home
Advertisement offers a free trial treatment Chronicure for rheumatism kidney disorders and uric acid related pain. Claims blood cleansing and tonic benefits with a risk free trial via mail from Mrs M Summers 131 E Washington Avenue South Bend Indiana.
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M. Summers
Washington Avenue
South Bend
Ind
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