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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
4
Indiana out of line note but Albion welcomes J. N. McManus of Cleveland visiting to establish a creamery. Prominent local businessmen pledge aid, hoping to boost farmer returns by enabling better cream pricing for Albion and surrounding area.
Allen county farmers establish the Agriculturalists' Company of America with a $100,000 capital and plan to open a city store within six months to cut middleman profits. Jackson and Thiel named store managers and a mail order operation may follow. Beck's is touted as the place to buy Amas presents.
The passage urges mothers to use Scott's Emulsion if a baby lacks nourishment from mother's milk or other feeds. It states the emulsion provides the fat elements needed for the infant's growth and health, implying supplementation when artificial feeds fail to nourish.
Half a teaspoonful several times daily in its bottle is said to cure babies and children. A fifty cent bottle allegedly proves the claim. Send the advertisement with paper name, address, and four cents for a “Complete Handy Atlas of the World.” Scott & Bowne, 409 Pearl St., New York.
A fragment hints at a community event named Our Christ Tree where participants await the first peep. Details on contestants or timing are unclear, but the item centers on the anticipation of the leading participant.
A global campaign against tuberculosis drives public schools in the United States to teach children about the nature causes dangers and prevention of consumption. Michigan led by 1895 law requiring instruction in lower grades. experts expect most children nationwide to learn about tuberculosis within five years.
A large stock of child sleds including runners coasters shooting star and bot sleds is offered at low prices at Baughman’s store in Albion. The ad emphasizes a wide variety and bargains to attract shoppers.
The piece argues Democrats should push ward and township local option in the senate, opposingCounty option repeal. It contends Republicans support county option and Democrats should honor pledges to extend local option, citing past party stances and election outcomes.
A festive proclamation celebrates Christmas as a time of peace and generous acts. It urges forgiving enemies, rising above petty resentments, and starting the new year with kindness and noble aims for all readers.
Hershal Clouse and father visited. Harry and Hershal with Art Hutchison Sunday. Wm Kesling’s horse was badly kicked. Many schools hold Christmas trees. Miss Bessie Williams visited Misses Wight. Congregants from Green Center attended Charter Oak church Sunday evening. Straus Ackerman Co of Albion bought mill grounds at Kimmel and will erect a steel elevator and warehouse. They plan to buy wool grain and seeds and may establish a bank. Ligonier Banner. Books for girls at Stone's.
Mrs Louis Bixler suffered a broken arm from a fall last week. Ms. Harry Fuller and children will spend holidays with her parents near Hicksville. The enigmatical con test results will be announced next week. Bert Schlabach goes to Fort Wayne to finish college coursework. Mrs Harriet Snyder returns from Chicago Junction. George Bidwell returns from Allegan Michigan. Mrs General Williamson of York township dies of cancer. Funeral Tuesday. Descriptive circulars issued for three home written books by Mr. and Mrs W. A. Stewart and daughter Jessie. they will attend Christmas dinner at Judge Hiram Young’s farm in Noble township. Wanted a solicitor for three books Noble County Capitals Utah and Book of Processes. Inquire at South Side grocery. Fred Young of Noble township plans to depart for Kansas City January 1 to train as a railroad machinist. Golden wedding set for February 23, 1909 provided weather stays favorable and no death calls before then.
CORINTHA report notes John Miller of White Cloud Michigan visiting here last week. John Amos visited his son Fred Amos and wife at Mishawaka for a few days. Mrs William Hayes was visiting Seth in Avilla last Wednesday. Christmas greetings and good tidings are shared for local readers. Kate Belt returned home from Ohio after spending months there. Erma Sams and sister-in-law Mrs Sams of Lagrange visited their sister Mrs Lilly Young for several days. Mrs Kesling visited her daughter Mrs Wells in Kendallville who has been ill for weeks. Bessie Barcus who worked in a Goshen printing office this past year will spend her vacation with her parents here.
Santa soon returns as Kendallville prepares for Christmas season. Mrs. W. H. Bowen among the sick. church entertainments, school closings, and adjustments at local stores. A Waterloo freight derailment delays trains. Diamond and Mott sewer work progresses. several residents recover from illness and travel home for holidays. Local society events include church auxiliary meetings, oyster supper at Lisbon school, M. E. Sunday school gift plans, and a large Rebekah lodge banquet. Funeral of D. H. Kime at Presbyerian church with interment at Lake View.
Pleasant Hill items report a two year old dies from arsenic tablets found in a cupboard, funeral at Sparta. Mrs. General Williamson dies after cancer struggles, funeral at Sparta. Milton Hostetter and son Pearl, long away, visited relatives. Pearl Hostetter served in Spanish American War and Philippines, later in California. Levi Flinn recovering from illness. Wm. Pollock hired to cut evergreen trees on the Savoie farm. Grace Butz and Alta Flinn visiting relatives in Ligoiner. Claude Baker and wife survive a narrow buggy accident on way to church. Nimon Norris of Mishawaka visiting locals and friends.
J C Kimmell announces five farmer's institutes for Noble county with meetings in LaOtto Wolf Lake Cromwell Casperville and Albion from January 19 to 23. J B Burris of Cloverdale and Miss Ethel E Berry of Jewel City Kansas will attend all five sessions.
James Miller of Washington township stayed with Lewis Schlabach and his family Sunday night. The two men then traveled for business to Fort Wayne and Huntington on Monday and Tuesday.
The court orders a hearing on December 30 1908 in Indianapolis on the petition for discharge of Ivin J Waltman no 355. Known creditors must be notified by mail and the Albion New Era is to publish notice twice in the district.
Final settlement of John M. Reed deceased estate filed by executor Thomas M. Reed in Noble Circuit Court January term 1909. Court at Albion Indiana to examine accounts January 11 1909. Heirs devisees and legatees must appear to prove heirship or claim. Orro E Grant attorney.
A heat sufferer complains of a physician's inconsistent advice to stay quiet yet attend a baseball game. The remark hints at mixed guidance while a detective's thought process wobbles on the case.
A testimonial style advertisement touts Kodol as a remedy that lets users eat anything without discomfort. It claims the product digests all foods, ends fullness and heartburn, and provides a temporary rest for a tired stomach.
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