Love and sorrow in a 19th century verse and education advert
A fragmented periodical page contains verse about love and the self, religious notes from Blue Mound pastor F. M. Schout, and testimonials for Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. Also includes advice ads for Simmona Liver Regulator, moral reflections on life and ambition, and dense text on education questions and grammar exercises with multiple references to teachers and curricula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bec
F. M. Schout
United Brethren Church
Blue Mound
Kang
Dr. King
Arthur Love
Love
Funny Folks
Everthing
Stalcup’s
Local notices and advertisements in Greene County Indiana
Public notices list trustees and townships in Greene County Indiana with schedules for offices. Clergy and physicians appear with ads for services while officials announce weekly Friday appointments and examinations for teachers licenses in Bloomfield and surrounding townships.
Correspondence from a Iowa county seat notes visitors and services
A jumbled county notice mentions Hud Stanford visiting the county seat Mauilas, Susie Hardesty staying with Mrs Andrew Uleinen, and G W Spath and wife visiting Wo Petry. Mrs Andrew Bureban plans to sell household furniture Friday. Jean Lahte travels to Bloomfield via Menudas. Elder Love leads grove services Saturday night and Sunday. Gilver Scott, a Center township youth, attended the library Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Grove
Puyday
Elder Love
Obe
Busness
Eeking Fruittmee
Ober
Gilver Scott
Center Township
The vest salve for Cats and skin eruptions sale
The advertised salve pledges cure for cats bruises sores and various skin conditions with guaranteed results or money back. It is sold by S. Staleup with a 25 cent box price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibis
S. Staleup
Local notes on visits and community events
Farmers tend to crops as fair weather continues. Mrs Rod and Mrs Pro Newnan visit Liptoy and Wright township. Mrs Harrison Brown calls on Pik Gardner in Wright township. Infant son of John and Adie Harley dies. Mand Balow stays with cousin Ida Bevenschen. Odd Fellows host a supper for friends. Democrats rally in support of Slinkard despite bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pro Newnan
Phoebe Haunt
Liptoy
Sundar
Pik Gardner
Harrison Brown
Wright Township
Ravens
Bloomfie'd
Mand Balow
Dugger
Ida Bevenschen
Odd Fellows
Slinkard
Kilmer’s Female Remedy Promises Restored Health
The note promotes Dr Kilmer’s Female Remedy with claims of rebuilding a run down constitution and youthful beauty priced at 1.00. It also mentions pamphlet availability from Binghamton New York and guarantees. The rest reports on farming topics including corn plowing and potato planting and a pension for Finley Bates. A separate item notes a broken leg of a colt and a local meeting of Matamoras lodge F M B A with details of date time and invitation.
Dr Kilmer’s Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement notes Dr Kilmer’s Cough Cure for coughs and throat irritation claiming quick relief from catarrh and consumption symptoms. It markets a pamphlet free from Binghanton New York and says the remedy is sold and guaranteed by druggists.
Blooming fruit trees and local notices fill county column
The text reports fruit trees in bloom and local happenings. Miss Estella Anderson will attend Terre Haute summer school. Emily Carson recovers from la grippe and lung trouble. Freeman English's wife is sick along with a sick child. Juba Musaer buys a fine road cart from A B Huffman to take his girl to church. Henry Holley no longer uses a cart, now drives two horses. Theodore Shumard hosts a large birthday supper after a fall. Primary election passes quietly with a late start and a motion to delay county conventions until after harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Carson
Freeman English
Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh cited as non irritating cure
The piece argues diseases of the nasal mucous membrane require non irritant remedies and condemns douches powders and syringes as irritating failures. It claims many sufferers with long-standing catarrh have found radical cures with Ely's Cream Balm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Community Notes Show Local Visits And Moves
AJL Dilley attended Farmer Thursday while J Clark and wife visited Goose Creek Sunday. Bloomington resident Joe Hart came Thursday. Thirty Republicans switched to Democrat in one day. Jim Wackefield from Fredom visited Sunday. Hugh Gaston invited his brother Wes from the south side Sunday. John Nash began a poultry wagon run this week. John Hudson and Ton Milligan from near McVitie were here Saturday. E s worth Whatley a Democrat from the south side visited Friday. Elder Peck preached at Plummer Saturday and Sunday. Mack Hickam a stock dealer from Owen county was there Saturday. A little girl of Mr and Mrs Albert Hickam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nash
John Hudson
Ton
Milligan
McVitie
E‘sworth Whatley
South Side
Mack Hickam
Owen County
Albert Hickam
Local Notices and Movements in Owen County
This week reports Owen county residents moving, farming, or visiting nearby towns. Nethigh of near Bloomfield dies this week. Copenderpher of Spencer seeks a blacksmith shop site. Francis Coley and Hiram plan to farm at Dixon. Frank Miller and M. F. McIntosh attended Democratic HQ for primary results. Spears relocates farm to Monroe county. Lenceford now owns the farm. Nash buys a team from Reed Van deVenter. V. buys a team from Joe Goodwin. A south side citizen hints at vote control, prompting discussion on future voting.
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Copenderpher
Spencer
Francis Coley
Hiram
Dixon
Frank Miller
M. F. McIntosh
Democratic
Reuben Spears
Monroe County
Lenceford
G.W. Nash
Toraes
Reed van deVenter
Highland Township
Mr. V
Joe Goodwin
South Side
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Cure Ad
Old time medical ad promises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root cures for kidney liver and bladder issues. Claims quick relief for chronic cases. Price 50c and 1.00 with pamphlet free. Sold and guaranteed by druggists in Binghamton New York.
Local Tidbits and Notices From Lyons and Nearby
Community notes show residents visiting, traveling, and local happenings. Marion Carr moved to town Elijah Moss of Linton visited over Sunday. Evert Lehman in Martin county on business. Memorial day talk invitations from Geo. Terrell and Chas Graham. Political tidbits reveal a primary defeat for Slinkard and vote counts.
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Elijah Moss
Linton
Evert Lehman
Martin County
Deas
Electric Bitters Cure Dozens of Ailments Across States
S H Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin suffered neuralgia rheumatism troubled stomach liver and weight loss. Three bottles of Electric Bitters restored health. Edward Shepherd of Harriburg Illinois healed a eight year leg sore after using three bottles of Bitters and seven boxes of Arnica Salve. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio with five fever sores on the leg cured by one bottle of Bitters and one box Arnica Salve. Sold by Stalcud.
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S. H. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harriaburg
John Speaker
Catawba
Hucklen
Stalcud
Petition Against Bloomfield to Marco Gravel Road
A Greene County community petitions oppose a proposed Bloomfield to Marco gravel road via Lyons. They urge officials to block the project, warn of increased taxes, and call subordinate lodges to act and report back. Copies to county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Lyons
Marco
Greene County
G. W. Wells
Prez
A. B. Huffman
Bec'y
Physician Praises Lood's Sarisparilla as Standard Medicine
A well known physician declares Lood's Sarisparilla surpasses patent medicines and deserves status as a standard medicine due to its merit and numerous cures as an effective alterative and tonic.
Fragmented Exam Practice Texts Cover Writing Arithmetic Geography
A long scanned page lists exam prompts across penmanship spelling history of religious toleration slavery, arithmetic problems on fractions discounts and taxes, physiology questions, geography queries, and a reading excerpt. The fragment shows grading criteria and diverse subject prompts with errors and OCR artifacts.
For Which Another Man Was Hanged Four Years Ago
James Dennis died at Waynetown after making a death bed confession that he killed Mr and Mrs H K McMillan in the 1885 murder for which John B Coffee was hanged. Dennis helped burn the house and the pair were killed during the burglary. Coffee was convicted. Dennis was acquitted.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
James Dennis
Waynetown
H. KR. NcMillan
John B. Coffee
Dennis
Mestalin
McMullin
Coffee
Various 1880s News Snippets Across Regions And Topics
Railway clerks push for salary regulation by law while smallpox cases on board the bark Sarah trigger quarantine off Boston. National drill in Kansas City June 7 to 9. James Caswell to be married to Gould's widow. Chicago aims to boost world's fair fund to 10 million. Pan-American delegates addressed by the president and Blaine. Parnell counters claims about his mother's poverty. Sherman boomers move near Chickamauga battlefield. Survivors of Civil War regiments plan May 31 gathering to map positions. Senate and House differ on silver policy. Heavy rains in New South Wales. Bourke flooded. Italian East Africa company formed. Berlin colony church college house for students planned. Empress Frederick interested. Brazilian war portfolio shifts to Gen Peiscato. Petard attack on Recoltatos promenade. perpetrator unknown. City of Paris repairs contracted with Laird. sailing Nov 12. New Jersey woman accused of poisoning son. Texarkana shooting. Elizabeth, N J attempted assassinations. Springfield baptism bridge collapse injures many. Ky. shooting near Pinchever. Wreck of schooner W H Brinafield. four drowned. Miners revive interstate agreement. cabinet makers warned away from Batesville plant. West Victoria miners form Charleston assembly. Pittsburgh rail concessions hint at settlement. Jack Carkeek wins world wrestling title. Kilrain challenge dismissed. Senators Sanders and Powers seat affirmed. Hayes and daughter sail to Bermuda. Harburg fire destroys 80,000. Point Pleasant blaze destroys 15 buildings. Deaths: Governors Pollock and Hoppin pass away.
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Sarah
Fayal
Boston
Kansas City
James S. Caswell
Montpelier
Geor. Gould
Gould
Chicago
Blaine
John H. Parnell
Charles Stewart Parnai
Sherman
United States Authority
Chickamau
Erten
House
Senate
New South Yew
Darling
Bourke
Berlin
Frederick
Gen. Peiscato
Genant
Recoltatos
Madrid
Paris
Messrs. Laird
Birkenhead
All Important Places Filled With Republicans
President Harrison has nearly completed his appointments of men with influence and character. Col. Denby of Indiana will stay in China for the remaining months of the four years. Consuls general and consuls have been filled with Republicans. Cabinet officers are finishing routine matters and clearing accumulated business from their offices. The calendar year should see marked progress in the departments. A separate notice reports a man at Eckimartz, Ind, who died after throat wounds inflicted in his cell. Tourists are advised to carry Syrup of Figs for health on trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruainens Washinutox
Harrison
White House
Col. Denby
Indiana
China
Farm Live Stock Nuggets From A Local Page
Advice on feeding and care for cows horses and hens includes milky hen production tips and a note on a Cleveland bay carriage horse breed. It covers feeding schedules root crops hay oats and bran, sheep hay waste experiments, a barbed wire fence scam warning, and a milk diet experiment for hens linked to egg prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Bay
E. W. Stewart
Castoria advertising jingle traces through generations
A nostalgic ad line traces Castoria as a remedy across generations from babyhood to childhood to motherhood. The refrain emphasizes consistent use of Castoria for children's ailments.
Children Cry for Castoria Ad History Summary
The note references an early 20th century advertising line urging parents to trust Castoria for children. It mentions a “Dead Shot” for hog and chicken cholera and ends with a cryptic “4atf” tag.
Best Breeds Of Chickens And How To Raise Turkeys
A rich practical guide surveys fowl breeds noting eggs and meat traits. Langshans and Brahmas, Partridge Cochins, Plymouth Rocks, Wyandottes, Houdans, Leghorns, Minorcas, Hamburgs, and Dorkings are described for laying, meat, and table use. Turkeys demand gentle handling, supervised incubation, and careful feeding. strong range and vigilance prevent losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Breeding and Feeding Advice for Cattle and Horses
Animal care notes discuss dairy breeds with Jersey cows for butter, Holsteins for milk, and sheep wool markets. Observations cover colic remedies for horses, humane care over medicines, and the value of prudent feeding like bran for cows with calves. Emphasis on profitable dairy cattle management and farm livelihoods.
Positive remedy for consumption offered by T A Slocum
An advertisement proclaims a cure for consumption claiming thousands cured with timely use. The author offers two free bottles to readers who send their Express and postal addresses to T A Slocum at 181 Poari St. New York.
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Golden Specific Co
Race Street
Cincinnati
Tre Eorron
P. O
T. A. Slocum
M. O
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Joe Hart
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