A Lesson in Drainage the Greene County Marshes
Indianapolis Journal recounts Hon. E. B. Martindale's experiments draining 15 000 acres of Greene County marshes. A steam dredge and tile drainage turned swamp land into fertile farms, boosting yields and enabling Switz City to become a model of reclaimed land with crops like corn wheat oats and millet thriving.
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Indianapolis
E. B. Martindale
Martindale
Greene County
Indiana
Switz City
Vincennes
Lattess Creek
Gulf
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
White River
Paradise
Coase-pond
Hattess
Sone
Prohibition Praised by Bank President and Temperance Leaders
Hon John Ro Mulyane of Topeka bank cites prohibition as boosting state finances, noting no paupers in 44 counties with poor houses and no criminals at district court in 37 counties. Joseph Cook urges continued WCTU crusade, praising scientific temperance instruction and laws mandating school programs. Evening Herald, Seattle.
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John Ro Mulyane
Topeka
Associated Press
Washington
Towa
Wellman
Joseph Cook
Womans’ Temperance
Womans’ Christian Temperance Union
Nation and International
Evening Herald
Seattle
Electric Bitters Cured Varied Ailments In Several States
S H Clifford New Cassel Wisconsin suffered neuralgia rheumatism stomach disorder and liver trouble with dwindling strength after three bottles of Electric Bitters his recovery was noted Edward Shepherd Harrodsburg TH had an eight year leg sore treated with three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven Bucklen Amica Salve bottles his leg healed John Speaker Catawba Ohio had five fever sores on his leg and was deemed incurable yet one bottle Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen Amica Salve cured him entirely All sales by Starcup and an offer for job printing at the office
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S. H. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrodsburg
John Speaker
Catawba
Bucklen
Starcup
Dr Kings New Discovery Offers Relief for Coughs Colds
It will cost you nothing and will surely do you good if you have a cough cold or throat chest or lung trouble. Dr Kings New Discovery is guaranteed to relieve or money back. Sufferers from la grippe found it ideal with speedy recovery. Try a sample bottle at our expense and learn how good it is. Trial bottles for sale at S Starcup's drug store. Large sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Indian School Notes From Western Nebraska Letter
Wa Moss writes from 120 miles west of Omaha about agriculture at an Indian reservation area. He describes sandy loam soil, corn and cattle farming, minimal hay, and droughty winters. He notes teachers in Indian schools, civil service hires, salaries of about $600 with room and fuel, and lists several Native pupil names and pronunciation challenges. He mentions a Kansas superintendent-arrival planned for February and his anticipated move between February and March.
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Omaha
George Bogard
Lyons
Greene County
Civil Service
Washington
D.C
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Civil Service Comunis Vongressmat
Indian Service
Bull
Kansas
Wa. M. Moss
Thoughtless Ministers and a Drummers Bible Gaffe on a Train
A commercial traveler in the south pries two clergymen on a railroad car with a riddle linking biblical Herod to baby boys. The exchange touches on an alleged Palestine bone discovery and ends with a card urging the reader to study the Bible more carefully.
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Cho
Denmmer
Notheg
Tabnaye
Holy Land
New York
Palestine
Merod
Druvmer
Herod
New York Herald
The Two Prospects Enter the Insurance Office
A merchant meets two well dressed men posing as Mr. Booker and a friend from Bluster Life Insurance. The scam hinges on the fake introduction to Booker, who is said to be a special agent. The merchant pretends not to know them, detects the ruse, and ends up insured.
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Booker
Bluster Life Insurance Company
London
Ivory Carving Intrigue in China and Japan
The article notes elaborate ivory ball carvings in China and Japan, with nested balls highlighted. It explains a probable method: drilling four holes around the sphere and cutting concentric ivory layers from hole to hole until an inner circle loosens, then shaping patterns from these rings.
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China
Japan
Chambers
Contributors' Club Question Sparks Editor Tension
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution shows a writer asking if a contributors' club exists and the weary editor replying, then directing John to hit him a clip with a hickory.
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John
Atlanta Constitution
Happenings of a Week Show Local Gossip and Notices
Week’s events include visits by J Z. Cutron and B F Langton, a missionary return, Veranda work, and a Populist Republican committee meeting. A cold snap to 13 degrees below zero, births and deaths noted, and Ely's Cream Balm praised as a remedy for chronic catarrh and bronchitis.
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Ely
Weekend visits and local amusements weave through Midway notes
Wm Brewer visited Newberry Saturday and Rosco O Haver saw the sights Friday. George Page met Cy Ellis of North Stafford last Sunday. Geo Ledgerwood attended Burris Chapel Saturday and Sunday. George Good nears completion of a barn addition. Joseph Brewer Jr plans new farm buildings. John Young called on his sweetheart Friday night and coasted in Lincoln Park. C C Lindins and family hosted a music night. Locals anticipate Charles Good eating peanut and popcorn Monday at Midway. Charles Good and George Ledgerwood went to Marco during a blizzard with only toe nails reported missing. Mrs Hannah Moore Hebron Neb reports Salvation Oil cured her mother’s swollen knee after a fall.
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Rosco O' Haver
George Page
Cy Ellis
North Stafford
Geo. Ledgerwood
Burris Chapel
George Good
Joseph Brewer, Jr
John Young
Lincoln Park
C. C. Lindins
Charles Goods
Midway
Charles Good
George Ledgerwood
Marco
Hannah Moore
Hebron, Neb
Dixon News Snippets and Local Notes
Ollie Owen suffers a neck boil. numerous social notices follow. Residents travel, guests visit, and church events dot Norman schoolhouse and nearby towns. An advertisement proclaims Hall’s Catarrh Cure with testimonials from Toledo firms. Local schooling, farms, and trades feature alongside varied community chatter and a health ad for rheumatism relief.
Newark Social Event and Church Additions
A social occurred in town last Friday night. Rev. Lewis preached at Crow school house Saturday night. F M Carmichael Seaman Wiles and Joe Arthur went to Worthington Monday. Meeting at the Christian church last Saturday and Sunday added three new members. A J Dilly is presently on the sick list.
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A. J. Dilly
Rev. Lewis
Crow School House
F. M. Carmichael
Seaman Wiles
Joe Arthur
Worthington
The
Christian Church
Switz City News Briefs Highlight Local Visits
Henry T. Neal passed through town Saturday. Fannie Kirkpatrick visits Spencer this week. Emma Franklin visited friends here last week.
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Henry T. Neal
Fannie Kirkpatrick
Spencer
Emma Franklin
Heaton News Roundup from a Small Town
Riley Uland visited the school Friday evening. Eckley Combs bought hogs Friday. Grandpa Messenger is very sick. Everett Stringfellow visited Leona Cain Sunday. George Sullivan passed through town Sunday. A large crowd attended the festival Thursday night. The young folks held a party at Lewis Helms' Saturday. Frank Letsinger visited Nora Holtzclaw Thursday. Ira Burch of Cincinnati traveled through Sunday en route to Illinois. Riley Anderson stays at Isaac Workman's and may settle there.
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Eckley Combs
Grandpa Messenger
Everett Stringfellow
Leona Cain
George Sullivan
Lewis Helms
Frank Letsinger
Nora Holtzclaw
Ira Burch
Cincinnati
Ilinois
Hood's Sarsaparilla for blood purification and cure
It proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable blood purifier that can cure severe catarrh and prevent consumption. The ad asserts Hood's Pills cleanse without purge or gripe, urging readers to act before it is too late.
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Hood
Post Office Request and Local Social Notes in CIDERVILLE
Rev John Glover visited Heaton on Thursday and John and Plad Combs were in town Monday. More coal was discovered in Possum Follow. Frank Glover and Joe Evans with wife visited Enoch Stone and Riley Anderson visits Heaton regularly. Anna Bingham visited friends at Heaton, Emery Neidigh called on Isaac Bingham, and Don Frater stayed overnight in the western part of town. Dow hopes for future visits.
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John
Plad Combs
Frank Glover
Joe Evans
Enoch Stone
Riley Anderson
Heaton
Rev. Bingham
Ridgeport
Emery Neidigh
Isaac Bingham
Anna Bingham
Don Frater
Dow
Local Salve Advertises Piles Cure Guarantee
An 25 cent box salve promises to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by S. Staleup.
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S. Staleup
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