Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Strong Cures and Vitality
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a unique tonic with a blend of sarsaparilla dandelion mandishe yellow drink and other tonics. It claims to sharpen appetite aid digestion strengthen organs and cure severe blood related ailments catarrh rheumatism and tiredness. Testimonials from customers in Syracuse Linn Chicago and Massachusetts assert blood cleansing improved appetite and even cancerous humor response. A book of cures is promised by mail.
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Hood
Mood
Self Wien
Howd
PALL
Syracuse
N.Y
Eparius
Jlb Nixoy
Art
Tf Wox
Hoorl
Local Greene County Officials Announce Weekly Office Hours
Notices inform residents of Taylor Casa Grant Highland townships that trustees Moore Deckard Bland and Simon Bland will hold office hours at their residences on select Saturdays and weekdays for township business per law. Readers are directed to attend only on designated days to conduct official matters.
Notice to Washington Township Greene County Indiana Residents
George Bogard trustee announces office and residence hours on Saturdays for township business as required by law.
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Washington Township
Greene County
Indiana
Esid Township
George Bogard
Greene Circuit Court Notice in Direct Action
In Greene county a civil complaint filed by Samuel H. Taylor William R. Gardner and Hillary Q. Troughton against Silas P. Todd Martha Judd and John Jones is served on John Jones, nonresident, with a September term call to appear at the Greene circuit court in September at the courthouse in Brookfield or risk default. The filing includes an affidavit of service and directs response or demurrer on the first day of the term.
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Pudiana
Direene County
Greene Circuit Court
Samuel H. Taylor
William R. Gardner
Hillary Q. Troughton
Silas P. Todd
Martha Judd
John Jones
Wirari Mee Cormick
Tereby
Snl
Indiana
Deemanta Thiat
Broonfield
Sd County
Anderate
Anne Wer
Demur
Worthington
Sohn Rovinson
Ciquarign Department
John Rebusen
Campaign Songs for the Red Bandanna Supporter
The verse praises a political candidate as the grand old Roman and urges unity from Maine to Louisiana. It extols the Red Bandanna, claims no secondary interest, and calls for three cheers and a raised banner in support of the candidate. The refrain links New York to Indiana and nods to the bandanna and loyalty.
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Maine
Louisiana
Soula
Burrab
New York
Indiana
Cry of the Farmer Chorus Campaign Song
A period era political hymn urges farmers to favor protectionist policy. It lists consumer taxes on everyday items from shirts and knives to carpets and bibles, contrasting “free whisky” Saturdays with affordable goods and light. The piece frames Grover Cleveland as the opponent and calls farmers to join the supporters.
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Grover Cleveland
Mr. Farmer
Cho
Free Whisky and Tariff Reform in a Democratic Spectacle
A dramatic piece portrays a drunken protester shouting Free Whisky on a Chicago platform, contrasting poverty and political manipulation. The monologue links whiskey to corruption, then pivots to Tariff Reform as a cure, warning of vice and praising reform across labor and church life.
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Chicago
May harvests and local life amid county scenes
A county town roundup notes Foster with threshing gear en route to Casner to thresh first crop. Corn prospects touted as best in years. Sunday school attendance rises. Oliphant seen in Tadthin Creek. Fred Meredith praised for mowing for R W Yahoo. Local events include an ice cream gathering and tariff discussions. Ely's Cream Balm extolled for nasal catarrh relief.
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Foster
Abner Casner
Quy Sunday
Oliphant
Tadthin Creek
Fred Meredith
R W
Yahoo
Jonesboro
Jodie Stone
Calham Martindale
John Burks
George Fesler
Rev Jarras at Christian church and local political gathering
The Christian church hosted services led by Reverend Jarras with Sunday afternoon prayers. Democratic meeting speakers included James Boris and John Hudson, and local figures like Moe ses Crockett attended. A campaign event preview noted a plan to announce speakers, while various residents were described in social and community contexts.
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Jarras
Christian Church
Paptigo
Moeses Crockett
San O
Aneie
Hizhlind
Bryan
Daneel Leon
Gaet
Babe
Dan Mi Ree Eer
George Fuller
Steve McCutcheon
Leta
George Dey
Owen County
Batlock
Center Township
Grover
Jesse Sultivan
Republicgins
Tneir
Parmer
Neal Ritter
White Mall
Hoya
Social notes from Marco and nearby towns
Miss Nellie Alkire visited Miss Mary O Haver and friends last week. J Q Mangate and danetter Mable spent Sunday with Mrs S A Matwall. Ida Lester of St Louis visits Birdie. Win Thoward, postmaster, returns from the Springs improved. T 000G hosted a successful ice cream supper. Emison of Vincennes visited Allie Maxwell. Nellie Alkire joined a Sunday outing to Linton. Grace Oge’s horse ran away injuring a man. Prof R A Ogg of Greencastle visited Mrs Ogg nearby. Barney McCling and wife visited Tom O’Haver and wife. Sam Page’s baby ill. Uncle Eli Goodwin in poor health. Timothy Nicholson of Scotland sold sprontas for Rose Hill Nursery.
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Nellie Alkire
Pelles
Marco
Mary O’ Haver
J QO. Mangate
Danetter Mable
S. A. Matwall v
Emison
Vineeunes
Allie Maxwell
Linton
Grace Oge
John Tinman
R.A. Ogg
Greencastle
Consuming Hope Boosted by New Discovery
Mr C E Morris of Newark says he was diagnosed as an incurable consumptive but after using Dr King s New Discovery for consumption he recovered enough to resume work. Jense Middlewart of Decatur Ohio credits the medicine with saving him from long trouble and doctors had given up. Free sample bottles at S Stalcup s drug store.
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C. EL. Morris
Newark
Ark
Dr. King
Amrow
Jense Middlewart
Decatur
Ohio
Bess of
S. Stalcup
Local Bits and Notes From the Area
Harriett Crook’s mother visiting. Luther Combs sold Jolson boots in town Monday. Bloomington speech drew local attention. Dr. Brooks spoke as prohibition candidate for vice president. Eb Poot returned home to put oats. Flo Wilkerson studies near Bloomfield. Glover Brothers to build a bridge at Uline. Mrs Jo Michael died suddenly. Pepuah glee club planned meetings despite rain. Ro1 Thompson spoke.
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Harriett Crook
Dasse Lakue
Wea
Luther Combs
R. W. Jolson
Luther
Sone
Bloomington
Dr. Brooks
Flo Wilkerson
Siisberry
Bloomfield
Wei Omis
Glover Brothers
Ulineis
Democraty
Republic
Jo ©Michael
Thompson
Best Salve for Cuts and Skin Eruptions Sold by Steve Staleup
An old advert promotes a salve claimed to heal cuts bruises fevers sores tetter corns and various eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and lists price at 25 cents per box with seller Steve Staleup.
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Steve Staleup
Local notes on farming and community events
Died, little daughter of Weary and Jane Mithticout. Wheat threshing and crops shown with high yields amid a busy agricultural week. Rev Meary Floyd preached. Ada Aikman visiting. Grand supper by the order. Linton team hosted chairs. reports of travels and family visits across Lyons, Waneyowo, Switz City, and Anderson.
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Weary
Jane Mithticout
Gux
Jung
Lester
Meary Floyd
WM. Kaufman
New York City
Ada Aikman
Linton
Visi
Thirbison
Cellarville
Vokyeid
Lyons
Cote
Anide
Switz City
Mees
Ord
Macs
Phelps & Ballard
Arthur Clogston
Haley
Capt
Shryer
G. Edwards
Dn Lyons
Pleasantville
John A. Baynes
Anderson
Billy Wells
Reid's Mill
Arnold
Electric Bitters touted as a universal remedy in ad
An old advertisement claims Flyetric Bitters is a pure medicine that cures liver and kidney troubles removes pimples boils malaria and other blood related ailments. It promises to relieve headaches constipation and indigestion and guarantees satisfaction or money back. Price 30s per bottle at Staleup's drug store.
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Walt Rheam
Staleup
Child of James Gwinn Dies at Fourteen Months
A small child of James Gwinn died Sunday from illness. The family extends sympathy to relatives and friends. Arrangements for a funeral and union services are in progress. Local teams from Clay City and Freemont will play a game at the park this Friday. Sickness among children is noted as prevalent in the area.
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Adittle
James Gwinn
Pilnee
Retired Physician Offers Free Remedy Recipe
An old physician claims a simple vegetable remedy cures consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous debility. He says thousands were helped and will send the recipe free in German French or English with preparation and usage directions by mail from W A Novak 149 Power's Block Nochester NY.
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W. A. Novas
Vower
Dliock
Nochester
N.Y
Local Notes From Swetz Cley and Nearby Towns
Town tidbits show visiting and hosting by residents including Mrs Pixler and Mrs Ester, with trips to Indianapolis and Spencer. Mentions of weddings, illnesses, travel to Linton, and social calls. references to political chatter, an eclipse forecast, and a nostalgic anecdote about Cyrus Davis and Mr Board.
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Steve Stalcup
Big Rich Bind Township
Professor Danielson
Pixler
Indianapolis
Ester
Spencer
Gardner Lt. Faucett
Mineral City
Tewno Fridey
DLP
Gard
R . Jen Price
Lulu
Weer Linton
Maguire Wakefield
Hugh Dasle
Linton
Howard i
Kirkpatrick
BiHe Uaywood
Wakefeld
Laura Nolting
Haat
Katie Palcowm
Katie
Andrew Gregg Hay
Joe Bovensehen
CIA Fitzpaterek
George Smith
Bob McKee
Worthington
Waa
Andrew Greggs
Charlie Ruby
Board
Scotland
Boord
Davis
Lancaster
Kansas City
Vandalia Line Sells Round Trip Excursion Tickets
The Vandalia Line places excursion tickets on sale at regular local fare for round trips. Tickets valid for travel on any Vandalia regular passenger train Saturday evening or Sunday morning with return on a regular train before noon Monday after sale. Tickets issued only at stations where trains stop and when schedules allow return time. Tickets available to all applicants between all Vandalia stations with service.
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Sata
Vandalia
Wallits
Dbfrer
Arong
Iatiediatele
Local Notes and Notices from Beech Creek Area
A frayed fragmentary page notes community happenings around Beech Creek and nearby towns. Mentions Rev Freeman preaching at a school house gathering last Saturday night, Addison Cox as Sunday school superintendent, Flora Fanett as a local figure, and Davids Bullock a Beech Creek Democrat visiting town. Also references Morton Corn heading to Moden Maine, and various townspeople and trades like a boss shingle cutter.
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Cora
Freeman
Addison Cox
Flora
Davids Bullock
Beech Grech
Morton
Haarrodsburg
Wastin
Suneas
Bivensfield
Lumley
C. Yeaton
Chevelona Pictures
Tome
Ua Oem
Gantship
Mexican land offer promises vast farms and towns for investors
The Mexican Land and Development Company seeks buyers for one of the world’s largest blocks of Tamaulipas land. The sale aims to fund railways, steamship lines, and public works, highlighting rich soil climate and mineral resources. The area borders the United States opposite Brownsville Texas and offers potential for agricultural, timber, mining, and industrial development.
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Republic of Mexico
Mexican Lond and Development Company
Tamgulipas
Tamaulipas
Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
Rio Grande River
Brownsville
Texas
United States
Iron Horse
Worthington Club Defeats Local Nine in Rough Nine
The Worthington club traveled to Worthington Heights to face the locals in a first nine. Early opposition to playing, allegations about past support for a Freedom era battery, and an injury dispute with the Freedom pitcher led to a tense game. The sixth inning saw the injured pitcher barred from reentry while Worthington players faced taunts and muttered remarks from spectators.
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Worthington
Worthiington
Worthington Club
Freedom
Groonds
Secon
Worthington Kickers
Pink Hast
Charley Sancors
Grounds Bought and Committees Appointed for Greene County Fair
The Greene County Central Agricultural Society purchased the grounds and issued deeds. Committees: grounds J 46 Hert Bouersoa Short R B Eveleigh. superintendent Lew is De Vilba and staff. buildings L Tf Stateup Lf Jones Frank Ram. fencing O W Suorger Levid Paucett John k Lah. Worthington agents advertise sale of town property. multiple circus and show details follow with grand claims and solicitations.
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Greene County Central Agricultural Society
Hert
Bouersoa Short
R. B. Eveleigh
Phin
Lewis de Vilba
L. Tf
Stateup
Jones
Frank Ram
O. W. Suorger
Levid. Paucett
John ‘K. Lah
Graduation Exercises of Bloomfield Normal
A.B. Vitus born 1869 in Greene County recalled schooling from six years old. He attended Newberry Normal 1887 and Bloomfield Normal 1888, delivering an oration on guarding moments. Mattie Davis born 1868 in Stafford Township entered Mare Normal and Bloomfield Normal, with students praising the program and bidding farewell to Bloomfield citizens.
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A.B. Vitus
Greene Esintys
Newberry Normal School
Jackson Towne
Bloomfield Normal
Tie
Ife
Charles
the I
England
Babylon
Cyrons
Mwe
Lie
Mattie Davis
Stafford Township
Greene County
Mare
Danielson
Bloomtiait
Comba
Warm up the soup of Old Tippecanoe in November
A political verse lampoons the Tippecanoe era and mocks the old slogan as it hints that the past can’t win in November. It contrasts Ben and his family with the long-ago general, suggesting a new cry and a colder political climate.
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Bill
Ben
Tippecanoe
Birthday Dinner for Uncle Billy Brown in Midland
A July 1888 notice describes Uncle Billy Brown’s birthday surprise hosted by his family. Wm McCauley helped lure him home, six children, sixteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren and 130 friends gathered for a 42 foot table with a seven layer cake. Rev G W Marlow presented gifts and family members later bound and shocked five acres of cattle for Jas Brown.
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Midland
Svp
Dre Moorat
Billy Brown
Billy
Wm. McCauley
G. W. Marlow
Jas
Wao
Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk Ramsey
Clerk Ramsey issued several marriage licenses including Charles Morris to Lillie McBride Calvin Workman to Lida Dagiley Robt L Calvert to Malinda McDaniel Martin Brown to Sarah Stansifer J M Bovenschen to I M Fitzpatrick Oliver Rush to Laura Hatfield Stephen Meredith to Mary Mitchell Thomas Shake to Montzella Morrta Co A Neal to L A Hendricks
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Ramsey
Charles Morris
Lillie McBride
Calvin Workman
Lida A. Dagiley
Rob't L. Calvert
Malinda E. McDaniel
Martin Brown
Sarah Stansifer
J. M. Bovenschen
I. M. Fitzpatrick
Oliver Rush
Laura Hatfield
Stephen Meredith
Mary Mitchell
Thomas Shake
Montzella Morrta
Co. A. Neal
L. A. Hendricks
Wool tariffs and prices through 1883 show limited protection effect
A historic sequence traces wool duties from 1846 to 1883 and corresponding average prices. Tariffs ranged from 0 to 30 percent with temporary free entry for Canadian wool, while prices fluctuated between about 39 and 62 cents per pound, suggesting protection did not sustain the industry’s existence or prosperity.
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Sentinel
Ita
Democratic shift and party tensions in New Albany
A letter from New Albany, dated July 17, 1888, disputes reports of a Harrison era and cites a Lincoln league of Republicans. It claims Democratic harmony, daily admissions from Republicans, and predicts a large Democratic majority for Cleveland and Thurman in November.
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Epitor
Harrison
New Albany
Tod Belew
Jolva
Tetas
New Alpanxy
Sres
Harrison Club
Lincoln League
G.o. P
Cleveland
Thammian
Joan B. Mitchell
Estray Notice for Yearling Steeleith Strap lb
Estrayed from the undersigned one yearling steel brindle with a large white spot on each side and a wart over the right eye. Information leading to recovery will be rewarded by P. Stone of Scot land Indiana.
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P. Stone
Scotland
When Baby Was Sick We Gave Her Castoria
A brief note recalls giving Castoria to a sick baby. The statement emphasizes Castoria as the chosen remedy and reflects a common parental remedy from past eras.
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Cantoria
Castoria
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